Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Tablescape Thursday - St. Patrick's Dinner


It's Tablescape Thursday again -- and this week EVERBODY's Irish!


Our daughter's birthday was Monday and she always requests a corned beef and cabbage dinner since St. Patrick's day is right around the corner. These pictures may seem a little more random than usual because they were taken quickly after work before everyone arrived for the birthday celebration.



The centerpiece was a pot of "shamrocks" from the grocery store and a platter of David Winter cottages set on the "greenery" of dried split peas. And a few gold coins mixed in.









I gave one of these to my friend Jane for her March birthday too and she's got a bloom on hers. I'll be happy if I can just keep mine alive.



















I found a couple of "Partylite" sheep last year around this time at two different thrift stores. They reminded me of the Irish countryside so they joined the table too.




















All four of my grandgirls got some green to wear for St. Patrick's day. These were for the twins. My other two girls got theirs in the mail last week. We'll be seeing them soon (but after St. Patrick's day)















I found these little Irish cottage plates at Marshall's a couple of years ago at an after Christmas sale --- thought they were perfect for St. Patrick's. The napkins were from Kohl's a couple of years ago. White Gibson dinner plates from Big Lot's....thanks to Gollum for sending us all there!











I love using these large cabbage leaves for St. Patrick's and Easter placemats. These were from a craft store.















The girl's also got to take home their St. Patrick's cups to have for this week too --- perhaps they'll be drinking green milk! These came from Target this year. They loved the floating shamrocks.















Green polka dot plates from Target are always fun!





















Another angle of the centerpiece.














I love Irish soda bread -- always good for toast the next day as well.















Green goblets would be perfect for green beer.....but we just had water in ours. (suits me....I don't like beer)




















Tee shirts to go!
























Our birthday girl also won some awards this weekend at a state Nursing Student competition. Now she'll get the chance to compete in a national competition in California. Go Katy!


















Nana with her two Irish lasses! Happy St. Patrick's everyone -- be sure to see all the fun tables set this week over at "Between Naps on the Porch" -- hosted by Susan who always encourages us to have fun with the dishes for every occasion!

See ya!

37 comments:

  1. Look at those two little cuties! Of course, your table is as beautiful as ever, too!

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  2. Your centerpiece is wonderful! Sweet pictures...precious girls!

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  3. Your little grands are so precious.......we have all grandsons, so I am little envious, but you know we adore our boys. Your table is so fun.....loving the little cottages in the centerpiece and again on your plates! Cute and fun for all !!

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  4. Hi Martha! Again a wonderful table!! Congrats to your daughter and love seeing those little grands and their grandmother - smiling from ear to ear! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  5. Martha, You have a great table here!
    Like all that you have done to create a great theme table.

    Really like the cabbage leaves!!!

    Truly everything looks wonderful,
    d from homehaven in the Kansas Flint Hills

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  6. Another beautiful tablescape Martha! How wonderful! I love your centrepiece and the polka dot plates, and the green glasses! How wonderful!! I wish you were my Grandma!! xxoo

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  7. What a festive table! I do love the polka dot plates and congrats to your daughter and wish her good luck in the next competition!

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  8. OOHHH! Lovin' those cottage plates! The daughter and grands are FAB too! Love the polka dot plates too! I heard the Shamrock's like it on the dry side. I will be SO MAD if I kill mine! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  9. Love those plates. I did a cottage tablescape last year and linked it in my post this year. I just love those Irish villages! Lori L

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  10. What a pretty table. I love your cottage plates and those big cabbage leaves as chargers....what a great idea! I might have to go to Hobby Lobby soon!!

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  11. Hi Martha!
    What a fun st. Patrick's Day table! I like all the little houses sitting in the center. Cute idea!

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  12. I've always wanted some of those leaf placemats...they are so cool...and I adore the green polka dot plates. Thank you for sharing your charming design and for stopping by my post. Cherry Kay

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  13. Thanks for your sweet comment about my little picnic post.

    Now, may I just pull up a chair and have a piece of that soda bread?

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  14. Happy birthday and congrats to the birthday girl! How exciting! Your table is so pretty, Martha and the soda bread looks delicious...Christine

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  15. Congrats to your daughter on both fronts. Loved all your gorgeous items and they sure made for a festive St Patrick's Day in your home.

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  16. What a darling tablescape! Your soda bread looks so good! Happy St. Paddy's Day! ~Delores

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  17. Great table Martha! Lovin' the pretty cottage plates! Looks like you're having so much fun with the kids-enjoy:@)

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  18. What an absolutely clever idea using the split peas!!! Your centerpiece is amazing. I too have a new shamrock plant. Was told to keep it damp and not in direct sunlight all day long. So... we shall see if this one lives.. It certainly is wonderful to have. I love the color. Your dishes are perfect for St. pat's.. I love the cottages on them. Great green glasses too. Thanks so much for dropping in with your very kind comments. happy st. pat's!

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  19. Sweet family and congratulations to the birthday girl! That is wonderful! Love your table! My daughter went to Ireland in Jan and your cottage and cottage plates remind me of her pictures. Happy St. Patty's Day!

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  20. Beautiful table and beautiful kiddo's.

    Happy Saint Patrick's Day, Martha!

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  21. Martha, my mother sure was smiling as big as Shannon was. Your tablescape is so cute!
    I'm just finishing up the downstairs. The carpet goes in about 10 days and then it's decorate. Have a great day.

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  22. Love the Irish table. I used to collect David Winter's cottage and have that piece. I was in Dublin last year on St. Paddy's day and loved it. Ireland touches your life forever....believe me. It is a beautiful place.

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  23. Congrats and Happy Birthday to your daughter, and your Grands are awesome.

    Love this Tablescape!The Irish soda bread looks yum,wish I had some.hehe
    Happy St Patrick's Day to you my friend.
    ~JO
    LazyonLoblolly

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  24. Love your post! I came yesterday but had a hard time commenting. Happy St. Patty's day!

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  25. Martha! That is a very clever table from the adorable dishes to the adorable centerpieces, and you even have cabbage leaves for the placemats! SO cute!

    Happy St. Patrick's Tablescape Day!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  26. How lovely! Now why didn't I think of using my David Winter Cottages in my centerpiece? Next year!

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  27. Love the Table setting and the cute pictures. Well Done
    Kathy@Catladykate.com

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  28. Hi, Martha, and Happy St. Patrick's Day! I really like the way you used the dried split peas in your centerpiece arrangement. VERY clever! I like using household stuff like that! Congratulations to young Katy for her incredible accomplishment, and best wishes to her for more successes in the California competition!

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  29. Hi Martha!
    What a perfect Irish table...you really included everything that represents Ireland! I especially love your cottage plates and your centerpiece is so creative!

    Happy Birthday and congratulations to your daughter!
    Sheila

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  30. I bet your girls love to come see you!! They are precious. Your plates are so adorable, I must've missed those!! Great job pulling it all together, I'm sure your family had a great time! That bread looks delish! Thanks for coming by and visiting with me!!

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  31. Martha, those plates with thatched roof cottages, adorable.

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  32. I forgot to wish your daughter a happy birthday and good luck at the nationals!

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  33. What a darling table! I LOVE those sweet cottage plates!! :) I ALMOST bought the polka-dots last year at Target... But! I maintained...used self control... and now... I don't have any green polk-a-dot plates! :(

    Happy St. Paddy's Day!

    ~Liz

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  34. This is great! I love those plates! The centerpiece is so neat and the dried split peas a good idea! Food sounds yummy! Happy birthday to your daughter, and congratulations on her win as well! Cute grands!

    Katherine

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  35. Congrats to your daughter on her accomplishment. You must be very proud Martha. Love your sweet tablescape!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  36. Your grandchildren must really love to be around you. How nice that you think of little things that will make the meal fun for them. Everything looked so pretty. I really like your Irish cottage plates. Beautiful.

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a coment. I appreciate you taking the time.

    Elisabeth

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  37. Great table...and I agree, soda bread is great toasted. It looks delicious! Congratulations to your daughter on her win. And a Happy Birthday to the birthday girl!!

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