My longtime readers know how much I adore St. Patrick’s Day. In years past I have written several Irish themed posts which can be found in the March archives on the sidebar. A post I originally wrote in March 2008 on Thatched Roof Cottages continues to get several hits each week. Please enjoy this Rainbows End Tablescape Happy St. Patrick’s Day post.
Rainbows End Tablescape Happy St. Patrick’s Day
For this year’s St. Patrick’s Day tablescape I wanted to create a setting which one might encounter if they came to the end of a rainbow. I settled on a color palette of greens, browns, creams, and of course silver and gold. Then I went around the house collecting things that fit the bill. A bit unorthodox, but quite fun.
I began with a pale green damask tablecloth with matching napkins. The green color is so faint that it almost appears in the pictures as cream.
Next, for a rustic, outdoor feeling I used my $1.00 willow chargers I found a few years ago at Anthropologie.
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I created a place card for each guest using an image I found at The Graphics Fairy.
The centerpiece is my favorite part. My “pot of gold” is an antique Bavarian teapot filled with roses that actually have a slight green tinge.
Here’s the back of the teapot and a close up of a few of the chocolate coins scattered in the mossy “meadow”.
Tip#1 ~ Work with the moss outside as it can get a bit messy.
Tip #2 ~ Candles are absent from this tablescape as they could be a potential fire hazard.
This image makes me feel peaceful, happy, and … lucky.
On the sideboard/buffet, I continued the green theme by using various décor items and a favorite piece of Irish linen.
Here’s a close up of its yummy, hand-worked goodness.
The centerpiece features an antique frame with a traditional Irish blessing,
Under the glass cloche is an antique toothpick holder that belonged to my great ~ great grandparents. It’s a leprechaun’s top hat, I just know it.
To the right of the centerpiece is a mish-mash of green favorites. Like the “cloche”? It’s a sconce votive holder turned upside down.
This is what lies under the wavy glass. Nested eggs on an egg cup.
Don’t you love my wee gold bird? He has peridot green eyes. A treasured gift from a special friend now in heaven.
He is a vintage artificial sweetener holder. The magnetized tongs are minuscule. LOVE!!!!
To the left are Irish potato bread and a plate of bakery sugar cookies. (Truthfully I wish I could eat it all myself. 🙂
We’re also having corned beef, cabbage, carrots and yes, more potatoes. No famine here.
What are your Irish themed plans?
Laura
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We love St. Pat's Day here. Your table looks lovely! I might just have to make a special tablescape for our dinner tonight. We don't do corned beef (I don't eat beef), so we're doing cabbage and turkey kielbasa. Yummy!
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Beautiful table Laura. I love the centerpiece vignette. The sweetner holder is wonderful.
Gotta love The Quiet Man!
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
I love your tablescape and all the vignettes all over…they're just amazing!!! Each one, I 've enjoyed looking al you did…and wish you a wonderful and blessed St. Patty's Day.
Hope you come over too, love to have you to celebrate.
FABBY
Laura! WOW! Your table scape is so dreamy…I bet that's what we'll find at the end of the rainbow!!! I love it! Your sideboard is too, too cute! I love the bingo cards that spell out “lucky.” I hope you enjoy your day with your kids playing miniature golf!
hooray for the thatched-roof cottage post!
my, your tablescape is just DREAMY. green is my favorite color, and your varying shades, textures, and shapes is just a feast for my little green eyes this morning!
happy spring break!
The whole thing makes me swoon! And that handmade linen on the sideboard….delicious! Everything looks beautiful. You are the queen of the details. Lisa~
How fun! Happy St. Patrick's Day!
~Chris
ps… I've been meaning to tell you how much I love the picture of your little green cottage on your header!
What a fun St. Paddy's Day table! I love all of your little touches such as place cards and coins. Your rainbow inspiration is such a lovely thought.
Have a wonderful day!
Very pretty Laura….have a fun St. Patty's Day!
Wonderful Laura…I especially like the centerpiece & the chick saccharine tog holder. Cute! Thanks again!
Ruth
Laura, This is such a pretty St. Paddy's Day table! I am in love with the toothpick holder..adorable! I am off to cook my corned beef and cabbage too.
Hugs,
Sherry
I may need days to make an accurate comment to your Tablescape… so many enchanting and adorable details.
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“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!”
Absolutely gorgeous setting!! And The Quiet Man is one of my all time FAVE movies ever! I love it! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
The photos of your table are lovely and I'm so inspired here! I would love to meet you, Laura, and wish I didn't have to work on the 26th so I could come to the luncheon. Thank you for inviting me, though!
What a beautiful tablescape!! I also love your vignette on the buffet that you created. Very pretty!!
Hugs,
Debbie
I found your tablescape peaceful. I love all the details! Thank you for sharing…
Blessings to You,
Very pretty. Happy St Patrick's Day.
You home is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Just gorgeous!!!
Soooooooper Darling table!!! I love The Quiet Man! I actually did a whole post on it.. I loved the cottages! 🙂
~Liz
Happy St. Pat's Day to you, too! My daughter is on Spring break this week also.
Your tablescape is just so special, Laura. The food sounds yummy, too!
That wee bird is precious – just like you!
You constantly amaze me with what you do with that table, girl! Love it!
Hey, I left you a message on your home phone today… 🙂
Jenny
A wonderful St Paddy's celebration. I have the same 'Enchantment' flatware.
you didn't miss a single detail!
everything is beautiful
Laura, What a beautiful tablescape for your dinner, and what wonderful ideas I would love to use for Easter. I have always wondered how to have the center of the table decorated and still be able to see. My Dessert Rose teapot now has the perfect spot to be! Enjoy the holidays! Elizabeth
Love it all, Laura, esp those willow chargers; hope you had a lovely feast! I'm trying to chase the jetlag cobwebs away and doing only a moderate job of that…something about those extra few hours past Paris, perhaps? emailing you tonight…
The table is very pretty. Just enough decorations. 🙂
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Fabulous table Laura and all your little touches and special keepsakes are what make it so!
Linda
Dear Laura,
I'm glad you liked the quote. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!
Your St. Pat's blog entry is great!
Kind regards,
Pat
Laura!! Thank you for visiting me today!!
First, this post is AMAZING!! Your home and tablescape are divine!
Second, I went to all 3 of your blogs, and couldn't find the altered matchbook swap@@!!?? I am moving into my studio, so I can stop working out of 4 boxes, and I know I have a large matchbook, among others, and IF I can ever find it, I would be interested! but i think i wont make it.
Do you have other swaps and artsy things?
I would love to see the party favors too!! cantfindthemugh.
YOU are awesome!! Love all 3 of your blogs! HPS
xxDaniella
Absolutely gorgeous, Laura! Thank you so much for visiting our blog today…I'm following you now too and will be back often. Have a lovely weekend :O)
Hi Laura!
First I want to thank you for visiting my blog and leaving me a sweet comment. I am very interested in the matchbook swap but can't find any information on it. Can you email me and give me the info? You have an amazing blog and you are a very talented lady. I loved your beautiful tablescape! I feel so honored that you looked at my blog since you are a professional and my ultimate passion is decorating and I am such an amateur. I guess all we can do is try or best and use what we have been given, right? I will be back to visit soon!
Blessings to you!
Love Tammy
WOW!!!! Simply gorgeous!!! I want to come your house to celebrate St Patty's Day!
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving me a message!
I am your newest follower! I look forward to getting to know you!!!
~~~rhonda~~~
Beautiful table!
Hi Laura! Oh what a pretty table! Your centerpiece is really the pot 'o gold at the end of the rainbow! 🙂
You've changed your blog header too – love it!
Be a sweetie and hope you're having a nice weekend,
Shelia;)
Wow, what classy St. Patrick's Day decorations you shared! Everything is so elegant. I have never seen someone do such a gorgeous St. Patrick's Day Table and the buffet is fabulous too. I agree, that little toothpick holder is definitely someone's lost hat. Thanks, it was inspiring.
Thank you for stopping by. HPS!
I love the gold bird!
I love this room! The pitcher of flowers are perfect and the coins dropped all around are adorable. The lucky BINGO cards are just the cutest. I love, love the old keys!! The must open all the doors to the cottage in the banner on your profile. ~ wink wink~
You are right I love the favor box! I think it would a fun one to try for my daughter in laws baby shower. Thanks for stopping in and leaving me a sweet comment. I will return to see what else you have around here – what fun!
Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I LOVE your blog, so happy and cheery(in fact I am your latest follower).
PS-LOVE The Quiet Man!!
Hi, thank you for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment. Love your post, your table setting is beauitufl!
Blessings, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage
I absolutely love “The Quiet Man”. It is a true favorite. I love the post. anne
I just love your blog! The tablescape is beautiful. There are so many things that I like, but I must say that beautiful Irish linen on the buffet is gorgeous. You always do just a beautiful job. I have also been reading the post about the royal wedding dresses. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing that. And thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment. I do hope you will come back again. Hugs, Karie
Oh Laura, Everyone thinks to post about green for St. Patrick's Day but posting about the rainbow and what's at the end of it is a stroke of genius. LOVE this post!
I have just had the best time enjoying your post! Thank you for . . . well, for EVERYTHING! It was the best fun! 🙂
~Debbi
What absolutely adorable decorating for St Patrick's Day… just perfect..such a treasure to read!