A “LUCKY LEPRECHAUN” and New Dishes Inspire A New St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape

Finding St. Patrick’s Day Dishes

In my last post I talked about my challenges over the years in finding a St. Patrick’s Day set of dishes, and how I never seem to find a complete set. No sooner had a complained publicly than Amazon added an ad for St. Patrick’s Day dishes to the “purchases I might like section” along with purchase info for this set of dishes.

I decided to look at this pop up Amazon ad as if it were A Lucky Leprechaun initiating Good Luck for me, rather than an ad based on purchase tracking, although in spite my “Wanna Be Irish” brain, am completely aware it is the latter.

Anyway, I bought these dishes and decided to use them in my tablescape this week. They are “UPware Shamrock Melamine dishes” and were available at Amazon, Wayfair, and a few other places at the time I got my sets. I priced them from multiple sellers, but Amazon was the best price when I factored in shipping costs. I’m wondering if they were carried by Homegoods this year, although I was not lucky enough to see them there.

Tablecloth and Placemats

My dining room table is an odd shape and size, and none of the St Patrick’s Day Tablecloths I have seen have been a good fit, so I decided to go with my Waterford white tablecloth and use Shamrock placemats on top of the tablecloth. I like the way the following shamrock placemat has cut outs for the tablecloth to show through. It was available at Dollar Tree this season, though they sold out early in our area. This leads me to think that I am not the only one on a constant quest for things for St. Patrick’s Day parties and dinners.

The Stack of Dishes

For my short stack of dishes, I added the dinner plate, followed by the Shamrock shaped small plate. Although I do have bowls and salad plates in this set, I decided not to use them on the tablescape as they took the focus off the unique placemats. The green satin napkins were an addition to my napkin “collection” this month.

Centerpieces & Place Settings

Last year after St. Patrick’s Day, I happened upon a St. Patrick’s Day pitcher on eBay- made by Fitz and Floyd. I thought it was adorable, and purchased it with the hopes that it would look good with one of my St. Pat’s tables. This seemed like the time to try it. I love the way it has both sides decorated with Leprechauns, and the huge amount of flowers that fit into it.

Another new item this year was another “Dept. 56 Clothtique Possible Dreams Santa” to go with the “Leprechaun Loot” one I used in my Dog St. Pat table. This new Santa was found on eBay, and he’s walking an Irish Setter with a “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” sign around its neck. Although, the Possible Dreams pup is an Irish Setter he looks enough like a Golden to remind me of “Simba” – our 1 1/2 year old “pup”. If you would like to see my St. Patrick’s Day Dog tablescape – with both the Clothtique Possible Dreams Santas, the “Leprechaun”and more dog items, please see my post “St. Patrick’s Day has ‘Gone to the Dogs’ for a ‘Doggone Good’ Celebration!”

Other items – the green vintage candle holders, the silk flowers and leaves, the green lit tree and the shamrock favor box – were all things I had purchased for other tablescapes. The gold flatware is the pattern my husband and I chose when we got married in 1988. We still love that pattern!

The Gold Goblets, pots of gold, shamrock favor box, and napkin rings, and flatware were used on previous tablescapes…

…as were the depression glass candle holders, and battery operated moving wick tapers.

The Table at Sunset

As I was taking these pictures, the sun began to set, and I was excited to get to take some pictures with the sunset in the background, and then with the night sky in the background. After the sunset pictures you will see a Details and Origins Section if you would like to know more about the items used.

We have never lost our awe in the sunsets – each one so beautiful, and so unique! I hope you too enjoy our sunset on the lake!!

Please press play to see the video and photo compilation below…

More St. Patrick’s Day

If you would like to see our outdoor decorations for St. Patrick’s Day, please check out my post “Lighting up the Night for St. Patrick’s Day!!!”

Wishing you a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day !!!!

Wishing you many wonderful sunsets as well!!!

Table Details & Origins

UPware Shamrock 16 piece Melamine dinnerware set – Amazon

Shamrock Placemats – Dollar Tree, earlier in March 2023. Interestingly, I just found out that according to the Dollar Tree website, The Shamrocks that I used for placemats are considered “St. Patrick’s Day Glittery Die-Cut Felt Shamrock Wall Decorations, 16.375×16.125 in.SKU: 247881” I was surprised to realize that they are considered wall decorations, rather than placemats, although they work great as placemats.

Possible Dreams Santa by Dept. 56 “Leprechaun Loot” – originally from Dillard’s, possibly available now on eBay or Etsy

Possible Dreams Santa by Dept. 56 “Irish Santa with Irish Setter” 2022 – available at Amazon currently although I bought mine in March 2023 on Ebay.

Gold Goblets – Homegoods Dec. 2021

Shamrock Napkin Rings – Homegoods 2022

Green Glass Candle holders – Depression Glass “Jeanette” possibly in the “Swirl” pattern – Sometimes available on eBay or Etsy

White Waterford Tablecloth in Kendall Pattern – Homegoods Dec. 2022

Gold Flatware – Oneida Community Golden Affection – discontinued pattern sometimes available on eBay

Pot of gold – Dollar Tree in 2022 and 2023

Gold coins – Dollar Tree in 2022 and 2023

Shamrock Necklaces to decorate Chandelier – Dollar Tree

Garland for Window – Homegoods 2022 and 2023

Green napkins – Amazon -AGN linen satin 18″ by 18″ napkins in Kelly green 

Silk flowers – from Michaels and Hobby Lobby 2021 and 2022

Shamrocks on door – Dollar Tree around 2022

Felt shamrocks for table – Michaels -about 1 1/2″ wide – may also be available at Hobby Lobby or Amazon

Shamrock favor boxes – Oriental Trading recently discontinued these

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Link Parties

Following is a list of websites I really like!  They are listed under the day of the week where they also host a Family Friendly “Link Party” aka “Blog Hop”.

If you click on the name of the blog (in blue) on the evening of the day of the week they are listed under, it should take you to the Link Party, where many bloggers have joined with them to share their own ideas.  I love how the link parties connect you with both a great blog, and other blogger’s ideas as well!  Many thanks to all these bloggers for bringing so many ideas to all of us!!! 

You can actually find these link parties any day of the week, by clicking on the website name below, but once you click, you may need to scroll thru a few entries to find the link party you are looking for. 

Sunday 

Life as a Leo wife (Nikki), Eclectic Red Barn (Beverly),  Décor Craft Design (Mel) ,A Labour of Life (Linda),  Ducks ‘n a Row (Sinea),  Love My Messy Messy Mess (Katie)   host “Happiness is Homemade” Link Party.  I love checking out the home decor, holiday decorations and current projects of all the hostesses as well as the ideas from their link party ! 

Life and Linda hosts “Love Your Creativity Link Party”.  I love checking out Linda’s gorgeous holiday decorations and tablescapes, and her chandelier decorations are a beautiful finishing touch!!

The House on Silverado  hosts – “Sundays on Silverado” link party. I am fairly new to Niky’s site but am loving her holiday decorating and her new grandma stories!!

Ridge Haven Homestead  – “Sunday Sunshine” Blog Hop.  In addition to the blog hop, I am enjoying reading about Laurie’s homestead, the “off the grid” lifestyle they are living and the cabin they are building. 

April J Harris – hosts Hearth and Soul Link Party monthly on the first Sunday of the month. I am enjoying reading about April’s traveling adventures, as well as her projects at home!  

Monday

Life Tales Books Blogspot  hosts Will Blog for Comments Link Party. Jennifer is a Photos and Story Treasures Consultant, and I am enjoying her ideas on photos and memory books, as well as her link party!  

Holly-Pink Lady(Holly) and Sunshine and books blog (Sarah) host “Hello Monday Link Party”. In addition to the link party, I am enjoying Sarah’s book recommendations, and Holly’s recipes and party ideas.  

Between Naps on the Porch hosts  “Metamorphosis Monday” posts, which are all about “Befores and Afters”. I love seeing Susan’s amazing home projects which are very inspiring!! I always come away with some great ideas from her posts and from those who have linked up!! 

The following link, Senior Salon Pit Stop will get you to the link party on Esme’s site as well as getting you to some great recipes and other ideas!

Charlene at A Pinch of Joy hosts “Busy Mondays”. Charlene’s website is all about home decorating, and holiday decorations and recipes. The first two things are things I love to do and the Recipes are things I like to eat!

Good random fun blogspot hosts The Good.Random.Fun. link party  Tamar’s website has some great photography, interesting places to visit, and thoughts on many things. Recently, I enjoyed reading about Hanukkah celebrations! 

Beverly at Eclectic Red Barn, Nicky at  Life as a Leo Wife, Michelle at  Moms are frugal and a few other hostesses host “You’re the Star Blog Hop” I love checking out these websites and the link party for holiday decor, crafts, money saving ideas and tablescapes. 

Tuesday

A Stroll Thru Life   hosts  the “Inspire me Tuesday” link party. Marty has an eye for design and decorating, and turning your house into a home. I always enjoy reading about her projects. 

Eclectic Red Barn (Beverly)  and Penny’s Passion (Penny) host the “Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop” which often opens on Tuesday evenings. I have enjoyed Beverly’s Red Barn project and her projects and decorating . Penny’s website has both projects and recipes I have enjoyed reading about – and more – see “Thinking Out Loud” under “Thursday” in this list. 

Jenerally Informed  hosts the “Happy Now Link Party”. Jen from Jenerally informed and Leslie from playmates to parties host “happy now” which brings many craft and decorating ideas and recipes for fun holiday foods. 

Perfectly Imperfect-LWL hosts the “Tell It To Me Tuesday Link Party” which brings many decorating ideas, recipes, and ideas for family activities. 

Kim and Cassie from Lou Lou Girls host the the “Fabulous Party”. Lou Lou Girls post unique recipes, family activities, DIY and party ideas! 

Marci at Stone Cottage Adventures hosts “Tuesdays with a Twist”. Marci posts on gardening, sewing, recipes, crafts and books! Marci’s link party contains many other fun ideas as well. 

Wednesday

Karin’s Kottage hosts the “Karin’s Kottage Link party”.  I am also enjoying keeping up with Karin’s Italian Palace remodel! as well as her decorating ideas, crafts, grandchild activities and home projects. 

French Ethereal hosts a “Share Your Style”  link party where decorating, recipes, fashion, tablescape styles are all shared. 

Esme Salon recently began hosting a “Wordless Wednesday” photography link party – I can’t wait to link up!

Creatively Beth  hosts the “Creatively Crafty” Link Party. Beth’s website contains wonderful craft posts, including amazing up-cycle, from scratch, and Dollar Store Crafts. Beth’s link party contains a variety of family friendly posts including recipes, crafts, and holiday decor. 

Ridge Haven Homestead hosts the Homestead Blog Hop.  I am also enjoying reading about the off the grid home that Laurie and her family are building. 

Karin at Fifth Sparrow No More, hosts “Whimsy Home Link Party”. Karin posts about Finding the Beauty – in decorating, travel and faith and family! 

Cecelia at My Thrift Store Addiction hosts “Vintage Charm” link party. What Cecelia does with her thrift store finds is so creative!

Thursdays

I often participate in Between Naps on the Porch Tablescape Thursday. I have been following Susan for quite a long time, and absolutely love her Tablescapes!!! I also love the ideas shared on her Tablescape Thursday link party! 

Katherine’s corner hosts the  “TFT – Thursday Favorite Things” blog hop.  I love the assortment of wonderful decorating, recipe, tablescape, and inspirational ideas found here. 

Southern Sunflowers   hosts their “Home Matters Link Party” at 8 CT on Thursday.  I have really enjoyed linking to their link party and the various decorating, recipe, tablescape and craft ideas found on this website and their “Home Matters” Link Party. 

Penny’s Passion  hosts the “Thinking Out Loud Link Party” which often begins on Thursday. Thinking out Loud is a great post published each Thursday, and covers many interesting topics. Today the topic was “elf on the shelf – for empty nesters”and I love the traditions Penny has started in her home. So cute!

Roentare.zenfolio blog hosts a photography link party each week.  The photography is absolutely gorgeous, as are the places he and his wife photograph! 

Good Random Fun  hosts the “Little Things” link party, which I enjoy. Its a place for sharing and reading about lots of different topics and ideas. 

Marsha in the Middle and Melynda, from Scratch Made Food for Hungry People, and Lisa, from Boondock Ramblings host “Weekend Traffic Jam” which goes live on Thursday at 8:30 pm CT. Marsha posts about Fashion and the link party contains holiday decorations, fashion, and recipes (to name a few of the family friendly links). 

Friday

Stephanie at Crazy Little Lovebirds hosts the “Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.” It is a gathering for home decor ideas, recipes, tablescapes, reflections, etc. I am enjoying being a part fo this group. 

Building Our Hive hosts the “Funtastic Friday” Link Party which includes recipes, home decor, tablescapes, crafts, travel and other family friendly posts. 

Cindy at County Road 407  hosts the “Farmhouse Friday” Link Party, which begins at 6:30 am CT each Friday and features home decor – all styles; holiday decorating, tablescapes, crafts, etc. 

Andrea at The Cottage Market hosts “A Morning Cup of Joe” link party. Both the website and the link party feature DIY projects, Recipes, home decor, crafts and holiday decorations. 

Erika at A Little Bit of Everything and Andrea at Momfessionals, host “Friday Favorites”. Both websites and the link party feature family activities, home decor, fashion, entertaining, recipes, and holiday decorations and traditions. 

At Lou Lou Girls Kim, Cassie and Amber bring lots of good recipes and family activities to us and also host “Fabulous Friday” a link party that brings us recipes, holiday decor, family activities and many other family friendly ideas! 

Saturday

Pieced Pastimes  Hosts “Saturday Sparks Party”  which includes home decors, recipes and holiday fun foods, tablescapes, crafts, etc. Among the many things I appreciate at Pieced Pastimes is the first picture of many posts, where Suzanne shows her current view at home (in New Hampshire) I love her wonderful view in all weather!

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