The other morning I stopped in McDonald’s for a coffee and saw a sign that I know will make loads of people happy. Yep, the Shamrock Shake is coming back. The unofficial arbiter of St. Patrick’s Day has arrived!
Now despite the fact that I have a son name Ryan Logan, it may surprise you to learn that I am not actually Irish. Nope, not one bit. My wife does love Lucky Charms cereal, though, and I take great pride in knowing that Jennifer Aniston’s first feature film was the horrific horror movie Leprechaun. But that’s about as far as my Irish luck runs.
That doesn’t mean I’m not a big fan of St. Patrick’s Day. Who doesn’t love Irish Soda Bread and green beer? Well, maybe not so much together, that is. I’d like to think that if my family was Irish, we’d be decorating the house like mad with four-leaf clovers, leprechauns, rainbows, pots of gold and shillelaghs up the wazoo.
Apparently some people go to much higher (and way classier) levels, though. If you’re looking to celebrate your own Irish heritage or want to share the shamrock-love with some friends, you can’t get much more elegant than Waterford.
Uh, Waterford? The super fancy, nice crystal Waterford?
Yep, that Waterford.
These guys actually have some amazingly gorgeous items for sale that are bound to make even the luckiest of leprechauns green with envy. As I said, I’m not Irish, but even I’d love to have some of these in my house!
I previously wrote about my love of Waterford’s cocktail glasses (those highballs are just awe-inspiring), and now you can get a variety of them engraved with a 4-Leaf Clover and any name you choose. (I’m thinking O’Kardon has a nice ring to it, don’t ya think?) Take a look at some of these engravable gifts!
Lismore Diamond Pilsner, Engraved 4-Leaf Clover
Lismore Pilsner, Engraved 4-Leaf Clover
Lismore Essence HiBall, Engraved 4-Leaf Clover
Lismore Essence Double Old Fashioned, Engraved 4-Leaf Clover
There’s just something extra classy about having your names etched into glass isn’t there? Note, If you’re looking to purchase some special engraved items, be sure to order by February 28, 2014 at 11 a.m. EST if you want to get them in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
Now, if it’s green ye be wanting (don’t ask why I suddenly sound like a pirate…), Waterford certainly has you covered too! These colored crystal gifts are spot-on for St. Patrick’s Day gifts, but they’re also striking enough to use all year round.
Cleo 12″ Angled Rose Bowl, Emerald Green
Molly 12″ Emerald Bouquet Vase
Araglin Prestige 9″ Emerald Green Vase
Araglin Prestige 9″ Emerald Green Bowl
Mixology Neon Lime Tumbler Set
How much fun would it be to buy a new green crystal item every year for St. Patrick’s Day? In no time at all, your house would be as sparkly as the Emerald City I bet! Don’t forget to visit Waterford for some truly unique St. Patrick’s Day gifts!
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I love it, I am a wine drinker, so they would really work for me beautiful
Wow, those are really nice!
I hadn’t heard of Waterford until now. What gorgeous pieces that have. I just adore the Araglin Prestige 9″ Emerald Green Vase!
What beautiful glasses!
those green items are beautiful,,ive never owned any Waterford crystal,,always thought that my house wasn’t fancy enough for that,,,an afraid that they kids would break it,,but it is very pretty,,maybe someday
What do mean, you’re not Irish???? OMG!!!!! And I was all ready to kiss your Blarney Stone(s)!
Hah! Nope, sorry, Sandy. Only matzoh balls in this house.
LOVE the engrave four-leaf clover glasses! Who knew Waterford had these?!
I love Waterford – would never thought of using it for St. Paddy’s Day though!