Sunday, March 8, 2015

St. Patrick's Day Table 2015

"It was the biggest mix-up that you have ever seen...." words from the song Orange and Green by the late, great Jimmy Ferguson of the Irish Rovers say it all for this week's St. Patrick's Day table. Yes, like the song, our household was just that - our Father, he was Protestant, our Mother, she was Catholic. And we all love that song to this day.....( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqs4EbU02As ). So - here's our version of "that awful color problem of the orange and the green" in a tablescape.
Mom would be happy - the "Green" at the head of the table.....


One of the place settings


Flatware is simple "Image" by Spode



Pat used a square fold to add more color to the place setting


The chargers are "Color Mood" by J.D. Durand (Cris d'Arques)






Flower vases are green and orange (Mom would be especially proud - two green ones....)


From the other end of the table
Where it came from:
Orange and Green Chargers - "Color Moods" by J.D. Durand from Replacements
Dinnerware - "Everyday" from Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Napkins - Handmade by Pat to match the chargers
Flatware - "Image" by Spode from Tuesday Morning
Green Glassware and Beer Pilsners - Dollar Store
Orange and Green Flower Vases - from Pat's collection
Candle Holders - by Shannon Crystal from Ross
Individual Salt/Pepper Shakers - from Pier 1 last year


We will be joining Christine for "Table It!" at Rustic & Refined:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/


We will also be joining Cuisine Kathleen's 7th annual St. Patrick's Day Blog Party this Wednesday:  http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/


And we will be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/
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9 comments:

  1. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)March 11, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Hi Pat and Katie, Your table is so pretty that no one sitting there could be unhappy--whether they favored the green or the orange! I just read that the white on the Irish flag was meant to symbolize the peace between the green and orange populations! So all your white touches are perfect! Linda

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  2. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizMarch 11, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    What a great table! Full of color and designed so cutely! I like that you included all the colors! My family was so boring- no locking heads about the religious side on that day (not Irish) Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  3. Rosie M.March 11, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Hi, Pat and Katie, Love your table: especially the centerpiece flowers and the green chargers! So cleverly done: neither side could complain! Well done and you keep family peace as well. Rosie @ The Magic Hutch

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  4. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 11, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    I love your green and orange glasses, dishes and vases! Along with the white tablecloth hey really make your tablescape look very Irish flag colorful!

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  5. DianeMarch 12, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    What fun and such a clever way to honor both of your parents!, I think those chargers are wonderful and I am always charmed by an Irish beer! I hope both families enjoy St. Patrick's Day this year!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Wonderful table...love that centerpiece!

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  7. KathleenMarch 14, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    So I guess there was no singing the Wearin' of the Green in your house, LOL! My best friend at college was 100% Polish. Every ST. Pat's Day she would dress in orange from head to foot. Yes, she had red hair! Funny thing is, she married a Murphy, so I got the last laugh! Thanks for joining in the St. Patrick's Blog Crawl!

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  8. MarigeneMarch 15, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Very festive SPD table...love the mixing of white, orange and green to represent the Irish flag. The chargers are gorgeous, such vibrant colors.
    Wishing you a great week!

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  9. Maria CMarch 30, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    Lol! This is one clever table and the perfect way to keep peace in the family! It's such a cheerful table! Just keep that Irish beer flowing!

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