The Merry Martini

Monday, March 16, 2009

St. Patricks Day- 20% off Coupon


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An Irish Blessing

May you always have

Walls for the winds,

A roof for the rain,

Tea beside the fire,

Laughter to cheer you,

Those you love near you,

And all your heart might desire!


Congratulations to Katie who won the starfish salt and pepper shakers in the blog contest!

Friday, March 13, 2009

2 More days to enter!

Make sure to leave a comment on which salt and pepper shakers are your favorite! One winner will be chosen at random to receive them!

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Personalized Lucite Trays

Dabney Lee Lucite trays can be personalized with monogram, initial, or full name. You pick the tray pattern (over 12 available), pick the monogram type, and the monogram color.

Lucite trays are perfect for serving drinks, or simply being displayed on a coffee table. I use mine as a place to put the mail! Stylish and fun these trays are washable and can be used for many different things.




Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Personalized Baby Buggy Frames

These adorable frames are available personalized however you like. Make a great new baby gift!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

St. Patricks Day

St. Patricks Day is a week away! Here are a few ideas on how to celebrate.

My mother used to make my brother and I green milkshakes every St. Patrick's Day morning before school. Although it is not an irish recipe here is an adult twist on the green mint milkshake.
  • 1 cup chocolate chip ice cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 shot of cream de menthe
Traditional Irish Recipes- Enjoy traditional dishes to honor the Irish Holiday

Beef and Guinness Stew

Corned Beef Dinner


Martha Stewart suggests adding four leaf clover stamp to everyday paper decorations to make them festive. Just a simple clover on your favorite cupcake recipe will add some St. Patricks day luck!



Fun Facts about St. Patricks Day
  • For every 10,000 three-clover shamrocks there is only 1 four-clover shamrock
  • Each clover stands for something different faith, hope, love, and luck

  • In Ireland on St. Patricks day men where bunches of clovers, women wear green ribbons in their hair and children wear orange, white and green badges.

  • 34 million Americans have Irish ancestry, according to the 2003 US Census. That’s almost nine times the population of Ireland, which has 4.1 million people.

  • The harp is the symbol of Ireland. The color green is also commonly associated with Ireland, also known as “the Emerald Isle.”

  • The name “lephrechaun” has several origins. It could be from the Irish Gaelic word “leipreachan,” which means “a kind of aqueous sprite.” Or, it could be from “leath bhrogan,” which means “shoemaker.”

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Introducing Vera Bradley Home!

We are excited to introduce the new Vera Bradley Home collection! The fabulous patterns everyone loves are now available as plates, teapots, frames, and coffee mugs. My favorite is the cupcakes dessert set, each plate is different in the set of four.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Coastal Cute!

These cute coastal items are a hit! We love the playful designs, that add character to any home.


Crab Party Drink Bin- $75

60 Second Centerpieces

When I saw these ideas on Real Simple, I thought what a great idea. So many people are intimidated by the idea of making a centerpiece when really they can be quite simple.



Monday, March 2, 2009

Salt and Pepper Shaker Giveaway!

Which one is your favorite???? Post on a comment between now and March 15 saying which salt and pepper shaker you love the most and you may win it! Winner is chosen at random, good luck!

The Merry Martini