I don’t know if it’s the Irish nature of my name or what, but I do love me a little Irish.
I have a little Irish in me, both in terms of heritage and temper (and really, one look at my fair skin!?), so maybe that’s it.
Or maybe I’m just a sucker for corned beef, Irish soda bread and Bailey’s.
Whatever. St. Patrick’s Day is FUN. (One of my very first blog posts was about St. Patrick’s Day last year, I love the Irish Blessing I included then; you can read it here.)
I love that my boys asked me if I was going to be making corned beef for the big day (funny, there was no mention of cabbage).
And since we’re all in the spirit, I threw together a St. Paddy’s Day kitchen tablescape to make it really sing (Oh Danny Boy, anyone?).
Here’s what I did:
I’m loving the basic setup of my everyday table I’ve had since Christmas, with the silverware caddy and salt & pepper on a plate. It’s been so easy to add in a few seasonal items for the small holidays like Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day.
Placemats and napkins from Pier One; chargers from Meier; silverware from Ballard Designs; silverware caddy (originally from Southern Living Home, similar item now available at Bed, Bath and Beyond); shamrock plant from Trader Joe’s; custom-made runner and center riser; chocolate gold coins from World Market; glass hanging votive holder (aka pot o’ gold) from Nell Hill’s; rosewood clover tray from Goodwill.
Sending a little luck of the Irish your way!
sharing at Savvy Southern Style’s Wow Us Wednesdays and Between Naps on the Porch Tablescape Thursdays, It’s Overflowing.
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I love love your black tray or table on your table. Did you make it or buy it?
I bought it at a local place called Bella Chic. She’s an amazing upcycler of old furniture! I’ve thought about taking an old table top that I have, adding feet to it and painting & distressing the whole thing as she did!
Gosh, I love this! I can’t believe the little wooden shamrock from Goodwill! Love that you found that there. Also, the real Shamrock plant! I have to find Bella Chic and check it out. I love my Irish heritage and this is right up my alley. When my dad was working, every St. Patrick’s day, he wore a green carnation on his suit. Thanks for posting this, Kerry. You always inspire me, as I love decorating too.
Thanks Kellee! I’ve been so inspired by some other blogs I follow that I headed into a Goodwill and found the shamrock – score! I LOVE the story about your dad and his carnation
happy St. Patrick’s Day!
You’ve Almost inspired me to get more creative, but then I remember I can just you over for wine/tennis and put you to work
Oh Debbie, I am so easy to bribe!
Great St. Pat’s tablescape. Love it all, especially the center riser with the mix of pretty and practical items. Visiting from Savvy Southern Style.
Thanks for visiting and your nice comments!