Do You Love St Patrick’s Day?
Who doesn’t love St Patrick’s Day!?
Well, yours truly. A little bit. Maybe. I guess I never got over being pinched a lot as a child when I “forgot” to wear green. (I had red hair as a kid, and green made me feel like a Christmas tree!) Plus, I’m not crazy about beer. And finally, I like food to be its normal color!
I actually do love to go out and dance and party! And ok – if somebody absolutely insists we go out for St Patrick’s Day, I’m the first one out the door. But unlike New Year’s Eve when I’m willing to take the risk, I’d rather stay off the roads on this particular evening.
St Patrick’s Day Dinner Party
However, having made my disclaimer, I really do love any excuse to throw a dinner party. And St Patrick’s Day is a great reason!
If you’ve followed me for a while, it’ll come as no surprise that I might set a subtle St Patrick’s Day tablescape. While I totally love kitsch, elegance rules at dinner. Even on green shamrock holidays.
A Centerpiece Garland
As often happens with my tables, finding the flowers was the catalyst for the whole setting. This centerpiece garland is so elegant – and super simple.
It’s got three things in it – seeded eucalyptus and two kinds of roses. Green roses for St Patrick’s Day of course. The people at the store told me that these roses are naturally green. I was inclined to doubt, but I did some research, and real green roses do, in fact, exist! I think my variety is called ‘Lemonade.’
They’re really ruffly and pretty. And they added a beautiful fun texture to my centerpiece garland. I also got another batch of greenish roses. When I got them home, they were a little less green that I had thought. They’re mostly cream with just a little green tinge. However, that worked for me and added a little more variety.
I just laid the eucalyptus branches down the middle of the table. Then snuggled in the rose heads at what I thought were the prettiest spots.
Because I had to cut the stems so short, I just put the roses in a bowl of water after dinner, rather than in a vase. They still look beautiful several days later!
Then I added candles. They’re always so lovely in among the flowers. I used some tall brass holders, as well as mercury glass votives, for a variety of heights.
White, Gold, & Crystal
Another thing that will not surprise anyone at all, is the remaining color scheme. I love white and gold more than life itself! Well, almost. Plus, I own a lot of white and gold tableware – I have to use it, right?
Same with crystal. Any kind of cut glass anything just sparkles on a table. Especially at night, with candles.
The vintage gold flatware has been in our family a long time. You can read its history in this post.
I love the ornate pattern, but it’s kind of hard to come by these days. I’ll keep looking and link some below that are very similar. And alternatively, some that are good modern substitutes.
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
So if you’re planning to stay in for St Patrick’s Day this year, you might try your own version of this table. It’s casually elegant, and a subtle nod to the occasion. You could even switch out the wine glasses, and bring out the green beer!
What are your plans for St Patrick’s Day? Drop a Comment below, and hope you have a great one!
———- Shop the Look ———-
Click on the links below to pieces like the ones I used for this table. If the exact item isn’t available any more, I chose a similar option.
- Tablecloth
- Napkins
- Chargers
- White & Gold China
- Gold Flatware – vintage style
- Gold Flatware – modern option
- Crystal Water Glasses
- Wine Glasses
- Brass Candlesticks
- Mercury Glass Votives
- Taper Candles
- Tea Candles
- Eucalyptus (Faux)
- Green Roses (Faux)
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Great understated St. Pat’s day table Barbara! Love, love the green ruffly roses and they look fabulous with the eucalyptus. The gold accents are the perfect nod to the green holiday. Can’t wait to see what you do next week! Take care down there!
Hi Kim! Aren’t those green roses fun? I’m going to look in my favorite floral places again this year and see if I can find some more. 💚 All good down here! Hope you have a lovely week, and see you next time!
Barbara, you have the perfect touch for table settings. Everything you do is elegant. Really love the green roses!
hugs,
Rachelle
Oh Rachelle – thank you! SO glad you like them too – it was such fun to find them! Happy Monday my friend!
I’m loving all of those brass candlesticks! Thanks for linking the post over on Tuesday Turn About this week!😊
Hi Cindy – Those candlesticks came along with my husband when he moved in and I just love them too! Thanks for stopping over, and see you next Tuesday! 🙂
What a lovely St. Patrick’s Day table! It’s so pretty and elegant! Thank you for sharing at Tuesday Turn About!
You’re so welcome Lynne – Love that Tuesday Turn About! 🙂
I love this table for so many reasons. Lets start with those green roses. Wow! Not only the color but those sweet ruffles. All the refinement just sings to my table setting loving self. Just lovely Barbara. XO- MaryJo
So glad you like it MaryJo – I can tell you’re a fellow table setter! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping over!
Barbara, I love your table and those sweet pale green roses! Just stunning, I’m happy to come join your table any time! LOL
Thanks for sharing with us at the TFT party! I’m featuring you at this week’s party! (Pinned and shared too!)
Happy March!
Theresa
Thank you so much Theresa! You are so sweet! ❤️ I just love TFT – and you’re welcome at my table any time! 🙂 See you over there!
This is so beautiful. Green is my favorite color and I love it mixed with gold and neutrals. Thanks for sharing at TFT!
SO glad you like it Amber! I like green too, and I have another table with pale green roses coming up for this year’s table! 🙂 I love TFT – always such great inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping over! ❤️
Simply elegant! Green roses? Who knew?
Ha! I know – I was so surprised! And pleased, of course. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by Linda – I’m heading over to your blog in just a bit! ❤️
So lovely! I didn’t know about green roses, I hope your corned beef is delicious!
Thanks so much Ann – I was pretty surprised about those green roses too! I’ll be looking up corned beef recipes in the near future – hope you enjoy yours! 🙂 I’m so glad you stopped by!
Great story about your gold flatware. It’s so interesting where everyone finds their table elements. I have gold flatware that belonged to my mother-in-law. I had never thought of buying a set, but I use it more than I ever thought I would.
Hi Sandra – isn’t that fun?! I love how we get things like that – and how much we love them later! I’ve noticed your gold flatware in your posts and thought it looked an awful lot like mine. ❤️ Thanks so much for stopping by, and hope you have a lovely weekend!