St. Patty's Day

I swore I wasn't going to do anything new this month as far as decorations go (other than my shadow box) - I was just going to put out what I had and call it good, so I could spend my time working on Peyton's room. Well, that didn't exactly happen. I couldn't resist doing a few quick (and they actually were pretty quick) projects.

Lucky printable - found here.

Pot of Gold - idea stollen from the lovely Emily! How perfect are Rolos for little pieces of gold?! (I stuffed some paper in the pot, so I only had to fill up the very top with Rolos.) And I cannot tell you how much I love painting terra cotta pots! They totally soak up the paint.

Just today Corby figured out that these little pieces of gold are delicious. I told Rog I would make Rolo Cookies at the end of the month if he didn't eat all the Rolos, but I don't think that logic will work with this little dude. After dinner he dragged the chair over and helped himself to a few before we literally had to carry him away.

I decided to replace the hat that came with my HOME set with a shamrock. I've never been much a fan of the hat. I left it out this year, but I don't know if it will make the cut next year.

And of course my shadow box.

I had a little fun with our menu on St. Patty's Day. For brunch we had Rainbow on a Stick Fruit Kabobs.

And green pancakes.

And then for dinner we had Baked Potato Soup (which just so happens to be one of my all-time favorite foods).

With Key Lime Tarts for dessert. I had enough will power to pass up one food related holiday last week (Pie Day - March 14 - you know, pi = 3.14), but then St. Patty's Day rolled around and I just had to make some sort of dessert. These key lime tarts were beyond easy and so delicious! Good choice, self! And they are kind of mini pies, so I guess they counted for both holidays.

Happy St. Patty's Day!