Intricate Irish knots jewelry for St. Patricks Day

Are you ready to celebrate St. Patricks Day? Are you getting ready to party or simply have some green beer with corn beef and cabbage?

I love St. Patricks decor and decorate a part of our house with faux shamrock leaves (good luck symbols) and green hats. I also love to wear St. Patrick's related accessories or some Irish jewelry to celebrate. 

I like to wear jewelry because it is easy to show your Irish spirit and the jewelry is pretty. 

For those who love vintage jewelry and intricate Irish knots, I'd like to present a small collection of Irish jewelry you can purchase in my online shop (agardencottage.etsy.com). These vintage necklaces are lovely and can be worn all year round. They are true finds, see for yourself! (click on photo to go to the listings)

 

 

 

St. Patrick's Day finds at agardencottage

... And here is St.Patricks Day related items in my vintage agardencottage shop!

Something perfect for your morning coffee, a tall espresso cup and saucer Shamrock pattern. Micratex Ironstone by W. Adams & Sons, England:

A couple of lucky leprechauns Wade figurines (made in Ireleand), to bring you luck:

Planning to bake some treats this St. Patricks Day? Here is a 4 leaf clover cookie cutter by Tupperware.

 Not so much into baking but would love some beer? Here is a perfect green rubber vintage beer coaster by John Gleanson:

 Cute vintage shamrock buttons to decorate your clothing with:

And last but not least, some great shamrock sterling silver jewelry for you or for your loved ones.

A necklace with green moss agate bead and shamrock charm

... and the cutest lucky 4 leaf clover brooch

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Irish knits and St. Patricks Day

I love St. Patricks Day and I always start to think of it in the middle of winter. It is my way to wait for spring. I am taking lots of Irish inspired photos and going through Celtic knot images. Isn't it fun to learn their meaning?

Last winter I had many customers contacted me with request for a slouchy socks and aran knits. So, to answer these and also make my tribute to St. Patricks Day, I added some new items to my shop. There are some long socks in traditional off white color and also new fingerless gloves in oatmeal and gray shades.

The patterns I used for these were a combination of diamonds and cables. Not the easiest ones but so pretty.

Did you know that every cable pattern had a meaning on the Aran Islands? Like with many other folkloric designs, it reflected a people's daily lives or activities. There is much more behind every knit aran pattern then just a pretty stitch. 

So please stop by my socksandmittens shop to see our new hand knit aran items. I know you will like them!

Vintage tea cup collection at agardencottage

Have you seen our vintage tea cup collection yet? They are perfect for a spring tea party, a gathering of friends or just a quiet moment for yourself. If you are in a mood for little vintage charmers this spring they might be the thing!

This one reminds me of St. Patrick's Day because of all the green ivy. This set of fine bone china teacup and saucer is made in England by Royal Chelsea.

This pretty tea cup and saucer is covered with gentle spring yellow and purple flowers. It's perfect for Easter or spring! This is also an English teacup and saucer but made by Royal Dover.

Roses and violets are perfect for a Mother's Day gift. So is this English Paragon teacup and saucer:

And finally, something for a Father's Day. This is a set of 2 ceramic teacups and saucers (one for her, one for him) made in Japan by Tougei. Black and brown here is a perfect combination and will look great on your morning table! I am sure, a cup of morning joe will taste even better in these. Great for tea or coffee lovers.

 So please visit our agardencottage vintage shop to see if we have anything you like. Spring is a great time to get something special for your loved ones or for yourself and these little pleasures will brighten your day.

There are more teacups in our shop that we have not listed yet so stop by often! Don't forget, the vintage teacups are not just a perfect gift, they are great  to use as photo props for photography.