The Ballad Of Sam Patrick

Ahh, St. Paddy's day. A day of rainbows:

A day of trash cans(?) filled with popcorn(??):

And, of course, a day of traditional Irish padlocks:

Which is where "St. Paddy's" comes from, of course.

Make sure you never call it St. Patty's, though, lest you incur the wrath of both internet commenters and fancy eyebrowed shamrocks:

SO FANCY.

Besides, we all know you're supposed to call it "Sam Patrick's Day."

Good guy, that Sam Patrick.

Though I hear his pick-up lines were terrible.

(To be fair, that "I'am" WOULD get you hissed.)

Well, happy Sam Patrick's day, everyone!

Oh, and don't forget to pick up your loaf of green snake bread on the way out:

It's what Sam would've wanted.

Thanks to Casey G., Tara G., Melissa S., Crista C., Gabriela N., Samantha G., & Erin R., who can't BELIEVE I didn't make a hissing snake joke there at the end. Sorry, guys.

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P.S. Any of you need new swim trunks? Because I think these would make Sam proud:

Idea Zone Men's Swim Trunks

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

Sunday Sweets Goes Green!

With St. Patrick's coming up this week, I thought we'd celebrate gorgeous shades of green:

(By Dream Day Cakes)

Yep, whether you're looking for some Irish wedding inspiration:

(By Honey Crumb Cake Studio)

Or you're just a sucker for all things emerald:

(By Sweet Tiers)

Have I got some treats for you!

(By Rosebud Cakes)

Love the piping on this one - and that subtle color fade!

Here's another in all buttercream:

(By Mickey's Special Affairs, featured here)

Such a sweet lace pattern!

Some oh-so-elegant Celtic knots:

(By Crumb De La Crumb, featured here)

And no green at all, but I had to include this Claddagh design:

(By Sweet Cakes)

So perfect!

Now, back to the greens:

(By Charm City Cakes, featured here)

Ahhh, LOVE.

(By Cakes2Cupcakes)

This is my favorite shade of green: bright, bold, and happy!

(In fact, I'm wearing my Chuck Taylors in this shade as I type this! :D)

I think I may have posted this one before, but if so, it's worth a repeat:

(By Couture Cakes by Rose)

Those ruffles are my heaven. HEAVEN I SAY.

And finally, since you know I have to include at least a LITTLE St. Patrick's Day cuteness:

(By KC Cakes)

D'awww.

Wait! One more!

(By Miss Couture)

Double d'awwww.

Happy Sunday, everyone!

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P.S. Prepare for a triple dose of "Awww," because LOOK HOW CUTE:

Rex the Green Dragon

This teeny pocket-sized dragon comes in a bunch of different styles: wearing aviator goggles, nursing a singed wing, even skateboarding, heh. It's hard to pick a favorite; they're all so stinking adorable!

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And from my other blog, Epbot: