Good Craic

03/29/2014

Good Craic

We do like to have a good time on St. Patty's Day, aka Irish Appreciation Day:

A drop may have been taken. Maybe two.

"Whiskey in the Jar" was definitely sung.

Fashion lovers: there happened to be three antique clothing experts at this particular party, and so I got an in-depth consulation about my green dress. It was decided after some debate that it is an Edwardian nightgown made of silk crepe. I knew I loved it, but I had no idea it was so old!

Mar 29, 2014 8:00:00 AM | Gathering, Good Times

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