May the Road Rise Up to Meet Us & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #164
“May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.”
Irish Blessing
I suppose we could all use some blessings right about now. And while sharing fashion may seem incredibly frivolous in the current environment, I think it is important to keep living our lives as normally as we possibly we can. For me, any topic of discussion that doesn’t revolve around the coronavirus, politics, or the apocalypse is a welcomed topic, indeed.
Since today is St. Patrick’s Day which is generally one of those feel happy and good kind of superficial holidays, I am thinking why not embrace the day even more whole heartedly than we would in a more stable environment. Because it’s fun. And it brings us joy. And it makes us smile. And smiles, joy, and fun are much needed right now.
So why not celebrate with your family and eat, drink, and be as merry as you possibly can. Share some blessings, play some games, watch a movie or a documentary, and remind each other to be kind and courteous and caring. And fill the world with more love than it has ever known.
Like all things in life, this too shall pass. I don’t know what it will all look in the end. None of us really do. But I know what it looks like right now and I don’t like it. Since I can’t change it, I am going to just roll with it. It really is the only choice we have right now. Roll and smile whenever you get the chance. And if you can make each other laugh, by golly, do it!
Hopefully, these Irish blessings and quotes will give you the little perk you need today.
“We may have bad weather in Ireland, but the sun shines in the hearts of the people and that keeps us all warm.”
Marianne Williamson
“Luck was a mechanism to be devised, and luck and destiny were merely two sides of the same coin.”
Indries Shah
“I have noticed that timing and luck sometimes line up in such a way that you can catch a break.”
Ellie Kemper
“You’ve got to think lucky. If you fall into a mudhole, check your back pocket—you might have caught a fish.”
Darrel Royal
“The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.”
Wilson Mizner
“Luck is great, but most of life is hard work.”
Iain Duncan Smith
“The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act.”
Barbara Sher
“Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.”
St. Patrick
And now your featured favorites from last week.
Reader Favorite (Most Clicked)
Tricia of Covet by Tricia shared her fun tutorial, How to Make a Character-DIY Character Cakes. Tricia is much better than momma than me because I just pay my favorite local baker to make me these things! I am a nightmare with icing art! But Tricia sure makes it look easy!
My Favorite Fashion Post
Of course, I couldn’t not feature Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style when she recreated a kimono outfit inspired by me in her post, How I Wear a Kimono or How Shelbee Does! Not only is Nancy’s outfit so cute, but she said the kindest words about me as well. And yes, I cried when I read them. I have no shame in my crying game these days!
My Favorite Non-Fashion Post
Catherine of Not Dressed as Lamb shared a thought-provoking, yet light-hearted post, Generation X Women Blowing Kisses at the Camera: Weird and Awkward or Not? Go have a read, perhaps a little giggle, and see my thoughts on the topic in Catherine’s comments. Maybe even share your own there!
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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Outfit Details: Coat-Target / Dress-Old Navy / Tights-Sock Dreams / Boots-Charlotte Russe / Gloves-Torrid / Earrings-Michal Golan / Necklace-Thrifted / Belt and Barrette-Old
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
69 Comments
Kellyann Rohr
Such a cheery spring look Shelbee! I love all the Irish blessings, and we normally love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Since my dad passed I don’t enjoy quite as much but we’ll make our corned beef and share a laugh or two.
I love green and pink together! That coat is stunning, it appears that even the statue thought so!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thanks so much, Kellyann! That statue was a good sport! My special holiday with my dad was New Year’s Eve and I always feel a pang of sadness on that holiday even though my dad has been gone for 25 years. We still do our best to enjoy these holidays and just accept they will come with some sadness. I hope you have lots of laughs with your corned beef! Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar A Strauss-Benjamin
I love that blessing! Great dress too!
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Thanks, Tamar! We can all use some blessings right about now!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
I love that blessing! A priest at our church says it at the ed of every mass. Love this green and pink look! It’s so pretty. Thank you for this inspiring and upbeat post. I’m trying to roll with the punches too. Thanks for the link up Shelbee!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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Kathrine, thanks so much! I am trying to maintain some feeling of purpose. It seems to be getting harder and harder to do with each day. But as I am reading other posts this morning, I am inspired to keep on going with upbeat, morale boosting, fun posts. Stay safe and healthy, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Gail
Thanks for the lovely Irish blessings! I miss my late mother in law, proudly Irish, coming round with shamrock every St Patrick’s Day. Love those green tights with the pink booties!
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Thanks so much, Gail! Isn’t it funny how holidays can bring those memories back with tinges of sadness for lost loved ones. You should continue your mother-in-law’s tradition! Stay safe and healthy, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
Love seeing all the green and pink! Great combo! And the pose with the statue? Haha. Severo has me take pix of him imitating statues whenever the opportunity arises. Case in point, from New Orleans, 2014: https://www.flickr.com/photos/annembray/15293030256/in/album-72157647467055827/
Current status report:
LA is getting closer to “no one go anywhere and stay home”. Well, actually, that’s what we’re supposed to be doing now. Closed: all bars, restaurants (only take out allowed), schools, libraries, museums, large gatherings… the list grows daily. I got word yesterday from the main day job that we’re to work from home as much as possible. Cleaning up my home office space is going to count as work hours! (Wonder if I can include the living room? That’s my “break room” hahahaha). Accounting still has to go in (they won’t let them take THAT data home!) but the building will be open only for 1/2 days. I’m not going to bother going in to get files until Thursday. It will be difficult to concentrate on “work stuff” because I have so many more interesting personal projects here. And I won’t have to pretend work to avoid my office mate who thinks up stupid busy work when he sees me scrolling Facebook.
I got a super short “armageddon haircut” on Sunday in case we have to all go into “home lockdown”. Will post it and my “working at home” outfit on IG later, after the sun rises.
xo
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Anne, you are the best! This comment seriously just perked me up so much this morning. Working from home is my jam. But now I am trying to incorporate home schooling my kids while trying to get work done at home. I am taking this whole thing as an opportunity to make some positive changes in our life. First thing once the kids wake up is a minimum of 20 minutes of yoga for all! Nothing like the end of the world to kick my ass into gear! Hahaha. I look forward to seeing your Armageddon haircut! I might just end up in full dreadlocks if things turn even worse! Going to check out Severo’s statue pose now. Stay safe, healthy, and sane, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
Ooooooh! Love the yoga idea! I’m going to incorporate that into my “work” schedule! xxox
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Yes, you absolutely should!
xoxo
Shelbee
Mireille
I missed Catherine ‘s post and will hop on over! Yes to light hearted and happy subjects! This is such a great green! Which is missing from my closet: got so shades of olive no true greens. Guess some online shopping is in order to add some brights to my closet!
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
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Thanks so much, Mireille! I think bright shades of green would look amazing on you! You definitely need to find some pieces to add to your wardrobe. Stay safe and healthy, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
ROBIN LAMONTE
Shelbee,
What lovely Irish blessings for St. Patrick’s Day!
Things are definitely not what they used to be and we all need to keep to our daily routine of writing and connecting with each other through our blogs or social media.
Love your outfit!
So happy to be here with you!
Hugs,
Robin
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Robin, thanks so much! I am trying to stay normal and on track with writing, but suddenly so much seems so frivolous! But if we all stick together, we will be stronger for it. I am off to do some morning yoga with my kids now. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Stay safe and healthy!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jennifer
I went to St. Patrick’s k-8 so I know all about the Irish blessing. Love this outfit!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
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Aw, that is such a great bit of information about you, Jennifer! Thanks so much!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jean | Delightful Repast
Shelbee, I agree, we must try to maintain some normalcy in our lives, even if we are having to self-isolate. We cannot “round up my friends and neighbors and eat, drink and be merry” at this time; but we can round them up via texts and calls and emails and help keep up the morale. If talking about clothes seems frivolous to anyone, I would tell them we all need a little frivolity right about now! And you DO look gorgeous in that green! I’ve decided to go on blogging about food and not write about the current health crisis because my blog is my happy place and I want it to be a happy place others can visit and “eat, drink and be merry” virtually!
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Jean, I love your approach to this! Thank you. And yes, I want to keep my blog space filled with fun, lighthearted positivity as well. A virtual party sounds like a fantastic idea! Stay safe and healthy.
xoxo
Shelbee
Jill
Happy St Patrick’s Day! I love these Irish blessings! I’m trying to just go with the flow and not worry too much. Absolutely love this look! Such a pretty color combo!
Jill- Doused in Pink
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Thanks, Jill! I, too, am going with the flow. I have no energy to do anything else at this point. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you as well! Stay safe and healthy.
xoxo
Shelbee
Ellibelle
Great post and loving your green and pink outfit! I agree with you about keeping things as normal as we possibly can. Nothing we can do about the situation otherwise so I too just follow along with what’s advised but luckily blogging is still allowed so why not continue! It’s a sunny day today, so looking forward to doing a little garden work and will make the teens help some too.
Ellibelle’s Corner
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Ellie, thanks so much! I sort of just fell into a brief moment of deep sadness and wrote a short article for Medium. Then I wasn’t liking how I felt. And I read your comment and I was instantly boosted! You rock! Enjoy the sunny day (it is super rainy here today) and stay safe and healthy.
xoxo
Shelbee
linda cassidy
love the features and what a great St Paddy’s day outfit
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Thanks so much, Linda!
xoxo
Shelbee
Dee | Grammy's Grid
WOW, you’re all in green for St Pat’s Day! Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up today with HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY – CLOVER ALTERED ART, THIRST QUENCHING AWESOMENESS (BOTTLE 65 WORDS PROMPT), and THE COLD POOL (SOMNAMBULIST 78 WORDS PROMPT). I have 3 link parties going on right now, I invite you to come and link up with me.
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Thanks so much, Dee! I figured feeling festive might boost some spirits!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nora Minassian
Happy St Patrick’s Day Shelbee! Love these quotes 🙂 Green is such a great color on you. Take care…
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Thanks so much, Nora! Stay well, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Monica Hein
Love this pink and green combo!
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Thanks so much, Monica!
xoxo
Shelbee
jess jannenga
Happy St Pattys Day Shelbee! You are a welcomed sight! I LOVE this outfit on you! The pink furry jacket, and the green floral dress is beautiful! I love the combo of pink an dgreen too! Those velvet boots are gorgeous too! Green looks so good on you too! I agree! Its all about coming together as a society, do what we need to do. I am staying calm and not letting the constant news cycle drive me nuts. I just listen to it in the morning and then go about my day.
take care!
jess xx
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Thanks so much, Jess! Your enthusiasm is contagious! I have been staying away from the news and social media for the most part. I can’t take anymore of it. I was over it before this thing even happened! I’ll just be over here hiding! Stay well, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
Thanks for the feature! Again! Lol. What a amazing color combination you are wearing. Fabulous. Like a spring garden!
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Thanks so much, Nancy! I had to feature that look! I hope you are well, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Rena
Shelbee, I’m loving the green and pink combo. Very springy and very cheerful … exactly what we need more of these days. Thanks for sharing those quotes and the reminder to be thoughtful and calm. I hope you have an easy week.
Rena
https://www.finewhateverblog.com
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Thanks so much, Rena! Thoughtful and calm is indeed what we all need! Stay well, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Nicole of High Latitude Style
No parades, no parties, no social dances for St. Patrick’s Day. But we can all wear green and party at a linkup and make an e-parade, e-party, e-social dance.
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I agree! Wear some green and make some good food for your family and try to have some fun. Thanks for stopping by, Nicole. Stay safe and healthy!
xoxo
Shelbee
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Oh, what a week. It doesn’t even feel like St. Patrick’s Day! I’m planning to keep my outfits posts going, too. It is something to keep my mind off what is going on outside and an excuse to dress up. I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pink teddy bear coat. Oh, what a beauty with this green dress and tights! The pink velvet boots are lovely with it. Thanks for putting a smile on my face this St. Patrick’s Day!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
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Carrie, thanks so much! I am so glad that so many bloggers are going to just keep on post fun and cheerful content. We can all use a positive distraction! So I will keep going as well. Stay safe and healthy!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jacqui Berry
Love the colours together – one I would like to try but I seldom wear green. Thanks for sharing to day. Jacqui x
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Thanks so much, Jacqui! I think green would look amazing on you!
xoxo
Shelbee
Darlene
Such good advice, Shelbee. I know we all wonder if continuing on with our fashion posts is the right thing to do, but honestly, we all need some frivolity right now, don’t we?! In writing my post today, I struggled, too, so shared some fun things I found online. But I also styled my new cute shamrock tee from Target! Just can’t resist! Lol! Your outfit is SO adorable–I love the green and pink combo on that darling dress. And the Irish quotes are great fun. Happy St Patrick’s Day, my friend!
xx Darlene
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Thanks so much, Darlene! It really is difficult to see past today, but fun and frivolous things while we are on lock down seems to be the best approach so we don’t all fall into a deep depression. I am going to go to check out your cute new shamrock tee now! Stay safe and healthy!
xoxo
Shelbee
Maureen
I agree with you Shelbee. I am so done hearing about the Coronavirus. It’s not doing any good for the psyche and while I am not being naive, there’s only so much we can handle. I love your outfit and your heart necklace is stunning. The green color is gorgeous! I hope you and the family are staying safe. In the meantime, sending you big hugs.
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
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Thanks, Maureen! I am not naive either but I am kind of thinking if this thing is meant to wipe out the world then it’s going to do it regardless of our actions. Who knows? It’s all so baffling and overwhelming. Stay safe and healthy, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura Bambrick
Oh yes I will happily discuss fashion as an alternative to all that ick going on right now! As a part of an Irish family I’m loving all your bright kelly green! You look wonderful!
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Thanks so much, Laura! It is an uphill battle to stay cheerful and positive, but we must prevail to keep our spirits from totally tanking! Stay safe and healthy.
xoxo
Shelbee
Lauren Renee Sparks
Right this minute I am having a very hard time being positive. Enjoyed reading your irish blessings. Happy St. Patty’s!
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I am right there with you, Lauren! It is very difficult to look past today and remain positive. But try we must! Stay safe and healthy, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
Looking so very nice. Love how colorful and bright you look. Very nice.
Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
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Thanks so much, Patrick! I just finished up a blog post for tomorrow that features a super colorful outfit as well!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
Such a cute outfit! The green and pink is so pretty together. I love it! Fun quotes too!
Agreed on the need to focus on our joys. All we can do is follow the precautions, and after that we may as well do something that creates happy. Being unhappy certainly won’t make this better.
Michelle
http://mybijoulifeonline.com
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Thanks, Michelle! Being unhappy doesn’t really do any good in most situations, I think! So I agree with you completely, we just need to keep on shining some light and positivity into the world.
xoxo
Shelbee
Claire
Beautiful outfit Shelbee. Love green and pink together. Thanks for linking up to What I Wore Wednesday Link Up 🙂 Hope you can stop by tomorrow.
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Thanks so much, Claire! Pink and green really do make a very joyful pair!
xoxo
Shelbee
Angie
Hi, Shelbee – You are dressed to the hilt! And looking fabulous. The green and pink combination is gorgeous. The textures are perfect. The green tights are amazing. So do I love your outfit enough? Lol! Be of good cheer and stay well – Angie, http://www.yourtrueselfblog.com
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Angie, thank you so much! You are too kind! I thought this outfit was a bit on the crazy side but it made me smile so I went for it anyway. We can all use smiles these days.
xoxo
Shelbee
Tricia
Hi Shelbee! Thanks so much for featuring my character cake tutorial! Hope you’re staying safe and healthy during these challenging times. Your link ups always put a smile on my face!
Tricia
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Thanks so much, Tricia! That makes me so happy and validates what I do! Did you see my post from Saturday with my son’s coronavirus cake? Desperate times require a sense of humor and a bit of creativity! Stay safe and healthy.
xoxo
Shelbee
Emma Peach
I absolutely love this outfit Shelbee! The colours are beautiful, perfect for Spring! Stay safe, thanks for linking up xxx
Emma
http://www.style-splash.com
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Thanks so much, Emma! I need to start getting dressed in bright colors more often these days! I have been living in sweatpants!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anna Shirley
The cute floral pattern green dress and adorable teddy bear coat? Yes, please! And your “cooperative” guy made me laugh. That was a fantastic prop.
Anna
http://www.glamadventure.com
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Thanks, Anna! I do love having fun with statues when they happen to be where I decide to shoot photos! Haha.
xoxo
Shelbee
lorena
Beautiful colors Michelle !
Love seeing your posts outside.
Hope you are all doing well. hugs.
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Lorena, thank you so much! I love looking for pretty spots around my town to take outdoor photos. We are well. I hope you are staying safe and healthy, too!
xoxo
Shelbee
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