I’ve never been to Ireland, but it’s high up there on my dying-to-go-there list. And even though this time of year, mention of Ireland elicits thoughts of four leaf clovers and leprechauns, I’ve got my sites set on seaside cliffs with lush landscapes, awe-inspiring castles and quaint Dublin pubs. So rather than choosing a less-than-subtle St. Patrick’s Day green to inspire today’s mood board, I went with a combination of rich emerald and pine, mimicking the gorgeous countryside. Add in rusted orange accents inspired by centuries old brick buildings, and suddenly the colors of the Irish flag take on an infinitely more romantic interpretation. Hope today’s inspiration gets you in the mood for spring and summer travel, and we’d love to hear what you all have planned for St. Patrick’s day!
Image sources: the library at Castle de la Poer photographed by James Fennel via Gottfried Helnwein; sheep photographed by Alexander Spatari for Condé Nast Traveler; woman holding handbag via Glam Bistro (original source unknown); Breads shop photographed by JeaninNL; Dubliners book cover from Lost at E Minor; “In the Pub” photographed by Liam Blake via National Geographic; cliffs of Carrick Island photographed by Alexander Spatari for Condé Nast Traveler; Dita Von Teese from Vogue March 2006 via Helnwein; O’Neill pub photographed by Thomas Mulchi
Lovely post. I live in Ireland and my blog featured my rural lifestyle. As I live on an Irish farm, more than likely my husband will be busy with cows calving on Saint Patrick’s Day. As it is a holiday here I will be off work and probably just potter about home and enjoy the Irish countryside. Hope you have a nice one and enjoy 🙂
Sounds like a dream! Hope you have a happy holiday.
Feeling more compelled than ever before to take a trip to visit my Irish ancestral roots!
its not common to celebrate st. patrick’s day where i live (israel) so i dont celebrate ,
but i wish i lived in a place that celebrate this day because it looks so fun!
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Hi Nuriel — when I lived in Israel, there were lots of American bars that threw St. Patrick’s Day parties, and they were really fun! You should see if any around you are having a celebration, and when in doubt, Mike’s Place on the Tayelet in TLV is always a safe bet 🙂 Chag sameach!
A trip to Ireland has been on my wish list for a while now! Thanks for the reminder to try and make it a reality soon.
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I’ve never visited Ireland or Scotland (or any of the UK for that matter) partly due to lack of funds and the thought I might not want to go home!
Never been to Ireland but it’s on my short travel list. And most probably I will visit it this summer.
We’ll all be green with envy!