One of my favorite challenges as a designer is approaching a holiday, generally known for kitsch, with a bent towards refinement that I feel all celebrations deserve. St. Patrick’s Day is one such holiday, with stores brimming with fluorescent shamrocks and more green plastic than the eye can see. This never works for me, so I styled an elegant St. Patrick’s Day tablescape fit for the upcoming cheerful spring season.
The basis of my concept was mixing emerald green tabletop accents with crisp Irish linen. A healthy dose of silver elevates the sophistication of the setting and the inclusion of classic spring flowers grounds the tableau in the correct time and place.
I wanted to stay pretty strictly to my palette of kelly green and white, with only tiny hints of color added in very subtle ways. The white hyacinths sum up exactly what I was going for, in color and in theme. The heavenly scent they offer is unmatched and I’m often one of the first to line up when they begin to appear at the market as the winter starts to fade.
My plate stack is multi-tiered starting with a wonderful silver charger, and progressing through pure white dinner plate, delicately embellished china dish, emerald glass salad plates and finally a lovely vintage fruit cup.
One of my favorite napkin combos is this sheer lime overlay clustered with white linen underneath, ringed by a crystal napkin holder.
Varied green glass bottles pepper the center of the table with pink silk tulip buds peeking out above the tops.
The white cane back chairs work well with this tablescape, as do the green gingham end chairs, lending a country feel with a pedigreed edge.
The faux green pears add a sculptural note, a conceit I’ve become accustomed to. I enjoy seeing a bit of height emerging from the plates.
The vision of the pink tulips adds a whisper of spring color, while the tablescape still reads as essentially green and white.
If you tossed in a few eggs, this could easily become an Easter table, or really any springtime dinner.
It’s a pleasure to begin thinking of spring and the renewal it brings with it. I look forward to more seasonal decorating with this pleasant time of year in mind.
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Cindy says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 9:06 amLory, the St. Patty’s tablescape is beautiful and so elegant! Love it! I am so ready for Spring, enough with the cold, nasty weather!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 6:46 pmThanks so much, Cindy! I’m ready for spring too!! I’ve never been a winter girl and as a lover of flowers, I just delight in the promise that spring brings… 🙂
Nancy @ slightly Coastal says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 9:21 amLory this is so pretty and so far from the tacky St. Patrick’s Day fare. What an inspiring mix! I’m totally coveting those silver chargers. Very very pretty!. I pinned it. 🙂
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 7:28 pmOh gosh, I so agree about the tacky St. Pat’s fare! Much like Halloween, I always want to see prettier decor for this holiday… 🙂 The chargers are from The Enchanted Home’s online shop.
Melissa says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 9:29 amWhat a pretty, pretty tablesacpe! You’ve used just the right amount of green mixed with white and silver. Love those silver chargers!!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 7:26 pmThanks, Melissa! I was hoping I got the right balance of color and white… 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Erika says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 9:41 amsimply BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 6:44 pmThanks, Erika!!
Pat Crowder says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 10:05 amI too am loving those gorgeous chargers, and also the white french chairs. It’s all so pretty and fresh!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 7:24 pmThank you, Pat! It’s refreshing this time of year to start thinking about spring… 🙂
Josephine says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 11:03 amOK we call all agree, We Love Your Silver chargers!!!! This is such a lovely tablescape ! I have been collecting silver since childhood and mixed with my dishware collection this would be lovely. Now if I could convince my husband that we do not HAVE to eat corned beef and cabbage in St. Pats.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 6:44 pmHa ha! Given that I’m not Irish, I love the whole corned beef and cabbage thing, but I guess if you’ve been doing it for years, maybe it wears thin… 😉 Thanks for the lovely comment!!
Maritza says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 11:49 amSimply gorgeous table setting, so fresh and elegant….
I love your white cane back chairs they look gorgeous with your table setting just perfect….
Have a wonderful day~
Mari
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 7:23 pmThanks so much, Mari! The chairs are Rachel Ashwell’s Darcy chair. Thanks for visiting… 🙂
Rebecca M says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 4:11 pmOhhhhh, those chargers, ohhh that pot the flower is sitting in!!!! Really lovely.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 6:42 pmThanks, Rebecca! I didn’t get a chance to put source info or links in the post but will try to go back and add them later. The silver ice bucket that the flowers are in are from an antique market. The chargers are from the online shop at The Enchanted Home. Thanks for visiting!
bobbi duncan says
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 10:22 pmOoh, aah about it all. I just love that you made a usually tacky holiday look like a million bucks. I love The Enchanted Home–can you believe her house?
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 1:22 amThanks so much, Bobbi!!
Barbara from 21 Rosemary Lane says
Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 1:28 pmHow beautiful Lory…I love the lime green napkins paired with the pretty crystal napkin holders. Your entire table is just stunning!
Thanks for sharing at SYS and have a great weekend!
XO Barbara
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 1:31 pmThanks so much, Barbara!!
Linda says
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 5:25 pmLory, this table is gorgeous! Love the green bottles and the plate stack is so pretty. Truly elegant table setting, perfect for St Paddy or Spring. The napkin rings caught my eye. I do love bling! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It party on Sundays.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 10:06 pmThanks so much, Linda!! Thanks for hosting… 🙂
Lori says
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 10:30 pmBeautiful! For sure, you’ve taken St. Patrick’s Day décor up a notch! I love the green bottles holding the tulips – gorgeous green. The versatility of this tablescape for any springtime meal makes it a true winner! Your fabulous photography adds to the enjoyment of this post.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 11:10 pmThank you so much, Lori! I’m particularly grateful for the kind words about my photography, because I’ve been wanting to try to upgrade that a bit… 🙂 Thanks for visiting!!
Sherry says
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 8:42 pmI will feature this tomorrow at HSH! Thanks for sharing!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 1:38 amWow, thanks so much, Sherry!!
Judy says
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 10:44 amSo beautiful and elegant. Perfect touches for an elegant table for St. Patrick’s Day or Eastern. Love the soft hues of your table.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 4:53 pmThank you , Judy!
Jenny Kavanagh says
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 1:42 pmI am loving the green glass! Your table is so pretty.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 4:47 pmThanks, Jenny!!
Mary Lou says
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 2:22 pmHello,
What a beautiful table! May I ask where you got your white chair covers? I’ve been looking for some and can’t seem to locate any. Your references would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much!
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 4:48 pmThank you Mary Lou! The chairs are the Darcy chair from Rachael Ashwell. If I remember correctly, I think they came with the covers included. Thanks for visiting… 🙂
Jenna says
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 6:40 pmStunning Lori, so fresh! Love the silver and the touches of bling
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 10:15 amThanks so much, Jenna! I always enjoy this kind of challenge… 🙂
Jemma says
Friday, March 4, 2016 at 7:29 amStunning, elegant, inspiring and Gorgeous!
We love it and we would also love for you to join us at Thoughts Of Home On Thursday.
Thank you so much!
Jemma
http://www.athomewithjemma.com/2016/03/thoughts-of-home-on-thursday-4.html#.Vtl8SZw4GM8
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Friday, March 4, 2016 at 9:33 amThank you so much, Jemma! I’ve linked to you party and will be adding you to my link backs for the future (didn’t have you in my existing posts but will add for future… :-)). Thanks for letting me know about your party. Not sure if you link to ours too. We do a party on Saturday mornings starting at 6am (called Share It One More Time) and are always looking for more decor and DIY to feature. Would love to have you join us!!
Jemma says
Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 7:08 amLory,
Sitting here with my coffee and breezing through the Link party and was thrilled to discover that you shared this glorious post with us.
Thank you so very much!!
Yes, yes! I will be on over to your party now!
Thank you so very much, I too will add link backs.
Have a perfectly lovely Saturday,
Jemma
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 5:46 pmMy pleasure. And right back to you!! 🙂
Marigene says
Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 5:16 pmBeautiful St. Patrick’s table, Lory. ♥ all the pops of spring green! I can almost smell the hyacinths…such a heady scent.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Visiting from Thoughts of Home.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 5:47 pmOh my gosh, aren’t hyacinths just the best!?! Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Monday, March 7, 2016 at 10:16 amI am just green with envy over this gorgeous tablescape!
Thank you so very much for linking up on Thoughts of Home on Thursday. You truly added a sweet sparkle of sunshine.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 10:16 amAw, thank you, Laura! What a lovely thing to say… 🙂
Victoria says
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:44 amAs usual another exquisite table setting!!! I love your blog and all the beauty you create ….such eye candy!! I must ask, where can I find those incredible napkin rings!?
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 1:09 amThanks so much, Victoria! The napkin rings were from Pottery Barn. I had bought 4 of them in store, but then when I wanted 4 more, they no longer had them… so I found them on ebay!! Thanks for visiting… 🙂
Brooke Riley~Re-Fabbed says
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:56 pmYou have created a beautiful tablescape! I couldn’t stop staring! Found you at Savvy Southern Style! We would love to have you link up to The DIY Collective! We go live at 6am/ET every Thursday morning. I know our followers would love this, along with your other beautiful projects. Have a great rest of the week 🙂
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 1:07 amThank you so much, Brooke! I actually thought I was already linking with you, but I guess I was confusing your party with the other Thursday am party, so YES, I will definitely be there… 🙂
Btw, would love to see you at our Saturday am party, as well. It’s “Share It One More Time” and as large as the party is, we’re definitely looking for more decor and DIY to feature, because that’s what we all do, so it should be perfect for you. Thanks for stopping by!!
Elizabeth says
Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 1:11 pmEverything is just beautiful !
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 12:21 amThank you, Elizabeth!
jillian says
Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:52 pmI am with you on the dancing leprechaun and glittery shamrock decor…altho’ I am fine if others enjoy it, no offense here…but This is a pretty table. I have lovely green Vietre chargers and salad plates, and serving pieces. white plates and green glassware. You reminded me there is a silver champagne cooler in the garage..Now you have inspired me to a green and white table.
Lory at Designthusiasm says
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 4:29 pmJillian, your table sounds like it’s shaping up perfectly! And, I too feel if someone likes the kitschier side to decorating, they should do what works best for them… 🙂 I just enjoy the challenge of approaching my decor in a more elegant way when possible.
Ann Krucek says
Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 11:50 amBeautiful!!! I am with you – I look at all of those tacky glitter shamrocks in the store and always pass by them looking for something a little more refined for St. Patrick’s Day. Your green glass bottles and those beautiful emerald green salad plates really did the trick. The sheer napkins and napkin rings add such elegance!
Lory at Designthusiasm says
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:10 pmThank you so much, Ann! Its so funny – I don’t know why some holidays attract that sort of thing, but I just can’t… 😉
Fabby says
Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 3:39 pmVery elegant, indeed ! I do love the napkin sheer napkin and crystal rings.
You have inspired me to do an elegant St. Pat’s table too. I really don’t own leprechauns for décor, but I do have plates with shamrocks, though.
Thanks for sharing, love it all !
Fabby
Lory at Designthusiasm says
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:11 pmThanks, Fabby! I bet you can work an elegant table around your plates. It’s not the shamrocks themselves that are tacky but all that plastic… lol.
Sandra L Garth says
Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 3:58 pmBeautiful!
Lory at Designthusiasm says
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:11 pmThank you, Sandra!
Debrashoppeno5 says
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 8:34 pmI love this elegant table setting. The chargers are simply gorgeous. And it will be so easy to transition to a spring look.
Lory at Designthusiasm says
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:12 pmThanks, Debra! I agree – just add in some pink and it’s spring! 😉
Shirley Wood says
Monday, March 12, 2018 at 10:01 amThe most elegant St. Patrick’s Table Decor I have seen. I am in love with the green bottles! This post is Featured at Merry Monday this week! You can transition so easily into Spring with this pretty look.
Lory at Designthusiasm says
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:13 pmWow, thank you so much, Shirley, for the lovely comment and for the feature!!
Jaysa J McLinn says
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 4:03 pmGorgeous! Those silver chargers are to die for!
Lory at Designthusiasm says
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:13 pmThanks so much!!