Here in Staten Island, NY...
The 2011 Staten Island Saint Patrick's Day Parade...
is the unofficial St. Patrick's Day.
Mark your calendars...this year's date is Sunday, March 6th. Step-off is 12:30 PM from Hart Blvd. & Forest Ave. BUT...for our family...the festivities start much earlier. Breakfast, before the parade, is always held at my cousin Jimmy & Kathleen's house. Of course, we have Irish Soda Bread...(My Mom makes "The Best"). Since man cannot survive on bread alone, we have a few quiches...courtesy of Mary, the chef, at my cousin's restaurant Jimmy Max. One word..."DELISH". We also have bagels & a good old American Sub...all dyed St. Patty's Day Green. And, of course, after the parade...Corn Beef & Cabbage & Potatoes Too !!!
Every year I bring an Annalee Irish Doll as a gift. Now comes the Big Decision...Which one do I choose???
Well... first let me say...alcohol consumption starts a bit early that day... Bloody Mary's, Mimosa's, & for some...Beer.
Maybe this couple will be the gift...
6" Celtic Kisses Mouse (Girl)
Item Number: 150511
$22.00
$22.00
6" Lucky O'Mally Mouse (Boy)
Item Number: 150411
$22.00
Their Irish Blessing...
Item Number: 150411
$22.00
Their Irish Blessing...
May you enjoy the four greatest blessings:
Honest work to occupy you.
A hearty appetite to sustain you.
A good woman to love you.
And a wink from the God above.
This Annalee Chef knows that...
"Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass
"Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass
all four essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat."
~By Alex Levine~
9" Cooking Up Luck Elf
Item Number: 151011
$18.00
May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
8" Dublin Donkey
Item Number: 150911
$18.00
May brooks and trees and singing hills
Join in the chorus too,
And every gentle wind that blows
Send happiness to you.
9" 'Drummin On' Elf
Item Number: 151111
$22.00
Shamrock Greetings & Irish Blessings...
For each petal on the shamrock.
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
3" Twice as Much Luck Mice
Item Number: 150111
$22.00
Beautiful young people are acts of nature,
But beautiful old people are works of art.
Item Number: 150111
$22.00
Beautiful young people are acts of nature,
But beautiful old people are works of art.
5" Leprechaun Mouse
Item Number: 150311
$22.00
Climbing a Tree...
this little Leprechaun Irish Blessing...
May the sun shine, all day long,
everything go right, and nothing wrong.
May those you love bring love back to you,
and may all the wishes you wish come true!
5" Leprechaun Elf
Item Number: 150211
$20.00
3" Pot of Gold Mouse
Item Number: 150011
$15.00
May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live.
6" Nutty in Luck Squirrel
Item Number: 150711
$22.00
May your blessings outnumber
May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
~Irish Blessing
7" Shillelagh Shuffle
Item Number: 151311
$22.00
“May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer.”
9" Irish Whistle Elf
Item Number: 151211
$22.00
...Love this piece !!!
This happy couple wishes...
May you have love that never ends,
lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
and may God send many blessings to you!
6" Good Luck Centerpiece
Item Number: 150811
$32.00
Annalee dolls are known for their timeless style and magical faces. Each design has unique facial expressions with blushing cheeks that are applied by hand. Share the infectious smiles of Annalee when you give one of these whimsical creations as a gift. The recipient is sure to appreciate such a unique gift and they may even start a new tradition of adding a new doll to their Irish décor every year!
Now which do I choose??? Decisions...Decisions...Decisions.
Now which do I choose??? Decisions...Decisions...Decisions.
top o' the mornin' to ya,
Kathleen Sforza
Town & Country Gifts
1213 Castleton Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310
718-447-8237
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