Today's Little Known Fact about Ireland

Songwriters Frederick Weatherly (who wrote the lyrics for Danny Boy), Jack Judge (It's a Long Way to Tipperary), and Thomas Westendorf (I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen) never set foot in Ireland.

Decisions, Decisions...what should I take to Ireland?

I have been back and forth a million times about what to take with me to Ireland.  I'm not talking about clothes, I am talking musical instruments, artwork, collectibles and FURNITURE!

I've done a great deal of investigation into the process of international shipping, and I can tell you that the price is as random an Irish rain shower!  Of course, the smart  thing to do would be for me to liquidate the bulk of my things since the house is fully furnished.  However, Seamus and I have actually bought furniture and accessories here in Texas to ship to Ireland along with my belongings. Not that we didn't try to buy them in Ireland, but my dream dressing table was nowhere to be found over there.

Here are the before and after pics of the piece I found at the flea market in Canton:

I have a passion for repainting old furniture, and this piece wil be gorgeous in our silver glam bedroom!  I will need this for doing my hair and makeup since there are NO electrical outlets in Irish bathrooms. I am working on the vanity stool at the moment and will post a pic when it's done!