Decorating for St Patrick's Day

I am lucky I have an old emerald green lamp my grandmother gave me that I often use for the main attraction of this theme. This year I am planning a book discussion with Kiera, so I found a few old books to adorn my table. This is meant to be a simple table for just two in my Livingroom. Away from the hustle and bustle of our home where we can enjoy quiet conversation. I am planning on serving black tea, homemade cookies,  Petit fours bite-size decorative cakes, some cheeses, crackers, and Elderflower Cordial water. 

To keep my tablescape from looking too “childlike” I added gold accents. I concentrated on creating a sophisticated styled tablescape with rich greens, whites and golds, and then incorporated some subtle little “St. Patrick’s day” touches such as the gold hand sewn shamrock sachet that was in my grandmother’s drawers. Though I too keep it in my drawer, the sent is long gone but the Shamrock holds lasting memories. 

The teapot is my “March Teapot” (from my 12 months of teapots I have collected over time) It has shamrocks embossed into the porcelain and a pretty gold ribbon accent. The 2 sets of cups and saucers were a gift from my High school best friend Margaret. I use them often with the gold rimmed plates (from Homegoods.)  The napkins are from another special friend Shaun – It’s part of a set of eight with a matching tablecloth. I love to breakup sets and use them in smaller numbers, yet I am careful to wash the sets together so none get too faded.

My favorite things on this simple table are the gorgeous green glass hobnail votive holders – they give a glimpse into the past with the nostalgia of the fifties and sixties when these were so popular. I collected these when I was eighteen and I have 72 of them in eight different colors: clear, milk glass, frosted, red, emerald green, olive green and amber. Filled with candle light or a simple single stemmed flower, I use these for entertaining often.

I found his sweet set of a cream and sugar by VIKING Hand Made in the USA in the laundry room cabinet. They are the perfect color to go on this table. They are from the 1950’s when women’s bridge groups would have a mini set of cream and sugar for coffee/tea at each card table during monthly bridge sessions with friends. I love the vivid green color and how dainty they are. I think Kiera will love them too!

The final piece is the framed art. A gift from my dear friend Sue showing scenes of her town in England “Malmsbury” I have always loved visiting her and this treasure showing historical places of the town is a great memory.  Beautifully framed this three-piece set of small prints shows the River Avon, Malmsbury Abbey, and the Malmsbury Town Cross. Love it!

What do you have around your house to make a special table for two?? Who would you like to discuss books with? I find these informal quiet teas a great way to bond and enjoy catching up on our lives. I hope you will make time to nurture your soul and share your own beautiful life journey.

Until next time,  Jonelle’

P.S.  I found these cute handkerchiefs that came from my grandma Elsie "E"  I wonder what I will do with them next year for St Patrick's Day???