An Irish Village Tablescape for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Village Tablescape – Using an Irish Village and working St. Patrick’s Day Trolley as the Centerpiece for our St. Patrick’s Day Table

“Céad Míle Fáilte” to our Irish Village

Welcome to our Irish Village Tablescape. “Céad Míle Fáilte” means – “100,000 Welcomes” in “Gaeilge” – the language of much of Ireland. I love the hospitality portrayed in that Irish phrase, and I hope you feel the same “100,000 Welcomes” as you visit our “Irish Village Tablescape”.

Have you had the opportunity to visit Ireland? Did you enjoy it? I’d love to hear about your adventures!!!!!! (please share your Irish Adventures and St. Patrick’s Day traditions in the comments section at the very bottom of this post). I have not visited Ireland yet, but it is definitely on my Bucket List!!

…And a Trolley Runs Through It

above – Lemax Main Junction Station – on the park bench is an “Athena Dog” a husky figurine representing my adorable grand-puppy. My friend Susan helped me set up this village. Susan is the friend who helps on all the cooking and sewing projects too, like the Astro skeletons outfits, and on all of the custom outfits for Mickey and Minnie’s holiday tables such as the costumes for the Cinco de Mayo, Mardi Gras, and Back to School tablescapes. Susan is the costume designer, as well as the expert seamstress – I just do the simple sewing parts.

When Susan arrived, I had set out the houses and powered the trolley, but all the people and landscape items still needed to be placed. When Susan saw the husky- Athena- figurine, she placed it on the bench, rather than beside it, because Athena loves to look at everything around her. We say Athena is “surveying her kingdom”. It was a perfect spot for the husky, and I laughed out loud when I saw Athena “on” the bench!

This is my 3rd tablescape to use some village buildings and other village items but it is my first to use a trolley or train. I have been wanting to include trains for a long time because collecting and running trains is a hobby of our family. However, I was having a challenge trying to figure out how to get buildings, and an operating train and track, plus place settings – all on one table (even though my dining table is large, that is a lot to get in). I decided to embrace the challenge, and to start small by incorporating a trolley on this tablescape- rather than a full train.

Our family’s train hobby began early – my husband received his first toy train as a child, and had always wanted to collect trains and accessories and build a layout, but he didn’t allow himself the time and budget to build that layout until we had our son who was “all about trains” as you can see in the pictures above and below.

Above: Alan chose a train party “Thomas the Tank Engine” for his 2nd Birthday Party, and his 4th Birthday party was all about model trains. I made the cake – the engine was made using a cake mold but the passenger car and caboose were adapted from traditional cake pans.

When Alan was young, he and I had seen a train bed in a store, unfortunately, it was discontinued before Alan was ready for a big bed. However, I had taken a photo, which I used as design inspiration and I designed a train bed, and made a small cardboard prototype. Wayne then scaled up to full size, built and painted it.

note: If I was building this again, I would not use pointed boards on the smoke stack, in case of any jumping on the bed (and falling into the points) but we provided another place to jump, and were lucky that Alan never chose to jump on this bed and never encountered those sharp points.

In our train collection, we had a Valentine’s train, and some Easter cars but did not have anything St. Patrick’s related, so I searched for something on eBay to use on this tablescape. Our first choice in trains is Lionel, but as Lionel had nothing for St. Pat’s, I searched Mike’s Train House (MTH) trains on google. Fortunately, MTH makes mainly “O” gauge trains, which run on the same track as our “O”gauge Lionel trains. I was happy to find a St. Patrick’s Day Trolley in the MTH line. This “St. Patty’s Day Trolley” by MTH is pictured above and below.

The Place Settings

Before I introduce the buildings and accessories, I want to share the “place settings” part of the tablescape.

The “Plate Stack”

The top plate on the stack is a Shamrock shaped plate, which is from the same “shamrock pattern of “Up” aka ““UPware Shamrock Melamine dishes” and were available at Amazon, Wayfair, and a few other places at the time I got my sets (2023-2024) because of their popularity, I am guessing that they will be available in 2025 as well. I priced them from multiple sellers, but Amazon was the best price when I factored in the free shipping as a prime member. This set of dishes was also used in my “A Lucky Leprechaun … inspires a New St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape”. I love how the various shades of green in the plates coordinates with the village grass, trees, and other items.

The flatware in this tablescape is Golden Affection by Oneida.

The green satin napkins are from Amazon. The napkin ring is from Homegoods in 2024, and was made in India and sold by Cupcakes and Cashmere. I love the little gold rhinestones in the shamrocks.

The green goblets were a “find” in Homegoods as well. They recently went on clearance at Homegoods, which I was sad to see, as that means they will soon be gone and I have been unable to find the 5 more I was hoping to purchase.

The Irish Village –

Buildings, People, Accessories from the Trolley Side of the Village

above: Department 56 Original Snow Village “Lucky’s Irish Souvenirs” product # 56.55157 purchased originally from Department 56 retail stores, often available now on eBay

Ever since the first Christmas after my husband and I were married, we have collected the “Original Snow Village” by Department 56. We chose that village due to its shiny glazed finish, and the 50’s and 60’s clothes and traditions it often portrays. That time period reminds us of good times in our childhoods. We also like its larger scale (when compared to other villages by department 56 and other manufacturers). We love that the larger scale shows more of the details on the buildings and the people. Because of this, I started my Irish village with a few pieces from the Original Snow Village Collection, such as “McGuire’s Irish Pub”, and the “Lucky’s Irish Souvenirs”. “Lucky’s Irish Souvenirs”- shown above – and Mcguire’s Irish Pub- shown below – (with the St. Patrick’s Day Banner, and the server bringing drinks) are examples of the shiny finish on an “Original Snow Village” building.

If you checked out my Valentine’s Village Tablescape, you already know that I like to set up scenes in my village that tell a story. To do this, I use village people and accessories from lots of different decades and put them where I think they can “tell a story”. I very seldom put them with things that they were sold with. In this village I used only Original Snow Village people, even though the buildings are made by 3 different companies. In this village I used a lot of the same people and accessories that I used in the Valentine’s Village, but placed them with different buildings; and in many cases they are “telling” different stories than they did in the last post.

Department 56 Original Snow Village “McGuire’s Irish Pub” product # 56.55066

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While planning the village, I quickly realized that if I wanted a Irish Village I would have to branch outside my usual brand, as Original Snow Village did not have a lot of buildings that fit the “Irish Village motif”. Surprisingly, when I was in Homegoods, I noticed some “Blue Sky Clayworks” Irish buildings that were made to be houses for tealight candles. I purchased their “Lucky Pint Pub” and “Leaping Leprechaun Pub” to add to my village. I like that they, like the Original Snow Village, have the shiny glazed finish. The two houses from “Blue Sky Clayworks” that were purchased at Homegoods are shown below.

“The Leapin’ Leprechaun Pub” by Blue Sky Clayworks – purchased at Homegoods”

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“The Lucky Pint Pub” by Blue Sky Clayworks – 2023 and 2024 – purchased at Homegoods. I love the Golden Retriever puppy sitting in the door – he reminds me of our Simba. While the husky on the park bench is definitely like my grandpuppy, in her “surveying my kingdom” pose. (Thank you Susan – a perfect pose for Athena) In addition, I love that the shape of the building is that of a beer mug, and that a happy leprechaun sits on its handle.

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After the Homegoods purchases, I did some thinking about what would be needed in an Irish Village. I decided I needed a train station for the trolley, a church, a country farmhouse, and maybe a store, and a restaurant. After looking around online, I realized that the Caddington Village by Lemax, might have some of the items I was looking for. This village is named after Caddington in England, and largely represents the Victorian Era with old style buildings that seem similar to some things I would expect in Ireland.

When looking for Lemax buildings to buy, I looked carefully for no snow and other “Christmas/winter specific items, such as Christmas wreaths and Christmas trees, as some Lemax village buildings have these things, and some do not. Since St. Patrick’s Day is a spring holiday, I wanted to choose items that represented Spring rather than winter.

When checking out Lemax Village on eBay, I found “O’Reilly’s Gift Shop (for Irish Gifts and St. Patrick’s Day Party Supplies) and decided to purchase it, as it is so beautifully Irish with a leprechaun, an Irish Flag and St. Patrick himself visible thru the window.

Lemax O’Reilly’s Gift shop – 2013 – Product #35546 – purchased on eBay recently

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I also purchased the below Train Station.

Lemax Caddington Village – Main Junction Train Station – from 2006 – product # 65396 – purchased on eBay recently

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In addition, I selected the below Carrington Cathedral for my village. I love its old world look, as well as the gold and green spires, orange doors, and beautiful stained glass windows. In addition, I love that the Cathedral is a perfect place for an Irish Wedding!

Lemax Caddington Village – Carrington Cathedral from 2009 – product # 95867 purchased from eBay recently. I love that the Cathedral is a perfect place for an Irish Wedding!

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For my last Lemax building, I wanted a country farmhouse for my village, and was happy to find the Cheshire Cottage below with a Golden Retriever at the door. I was also happy that it gave me a place to put my horses!

Lemax Caddington Village – Cheshire Cottage 2011 – Product #15207 – purchased from Etsy recently.

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After I ordered my Lemax items, I felt that the village still needed a couple more buildings, so I looked through my “Original Snow Village items for some “no snow” buildings that fit in well with the colors in my Irish Village.

I choose the “Hard Rock Cafe” as one of my already owned pieces to add to the village. I chose it because the colors and building style fit in well in the village. Surprisingly, I later learned that the first Hard Rock Cafe was in “nearby” England, and that there is currently a Hard Rock Cafe in Dublin, Ireland. This new information seemed to confirm the Hard Rock Cafe’s place in the village.

Department 56 Original Snow Village “Hard Rock Cafe” – 2003-2005 I purchased this from a Snow Village retailer when it was a current product, however, although it is retired it is occasionally available on eBay or at Replacements.com product #  56.55324

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I also chose the “Vineland Estates Winery” from my already owned Snow Village buildings. In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit I chose it due to its colors and style, because they blended well with my village. Later I was happy to confirm that Ireland does have wineries, so my building is a authentic fit.

Department 56 Original Snow Village “Vineland Estates Winery” 2003 – product # SKU: 56.55339 – available occasionally on eBay and Replacements.com

Irish Village-Backyard and Wilderness Side

Challenges of a Seasonal Village that

Can Be Viewed From All Sides

Power Problems

Tablescape Snow Villages have some different challenges than those of villages that back up to a wall and do not need to look good from all sides. There is the power problem of getting power to the lights without having an outlet nearby, and there is the problem that the back of the buildings usually are not as attractive as the front. In addition, most of the buildings also have large holes, with light cords going into them. In short, the buildings have a lot of eyesores in the back that need to be covered or disquised.

To solve the power and lighting problem I have been using “Anywhere Lighting” by Department 56 on our table, as it is battery operated. However, in this village, I also had to run an extension cord from the wall outlet to the table, as both the train transformer and the Hard Rock Cafe, can not work on battery power. For the other buildings, I continued with the Anywhere Lighting” because the on/off buttons and cords are much less bulky than the traditional snow village light cords and therefore easier to hide.

Hiding the Eyesores – Including Cords, & Battery Boxes

For the Backyard/Wilderness side of the village, I used trees, people, rock walls and stone fences and other accessories to cover the “eyesores” such as holes for light cords. I also used these things to cover up the battery operated controls for animated accessories ( such as the campfire, the shamrock lights on the Vineyard Estates Winery and the lights on Lucky’s Irish Souvenirs which all have a battery box adapter that needs to be hidden. )

On the bottom left the grandfather teaches his grandson to whittle, at the water’s edge, a girl and her dog get her canoe ready. On the right, one tree sits on top of the battery box to camouflage it, while 3 other trees surround it for the same reason. This battery box supplies the power for the green shamrock lights on the winery.

from left to right – the beachfront rocks at the edge of the ocean serve to hide cords, while the stone curved walls and trees cover the holes in the buildings for the light cords. Within the rock wall semi circle on the left, the trees sit on top of a battery box (to hide it). This battery box supplies power to the campfire for the girls making S’mores on the beach.

On the far right side of the photo above, a teenage couple heads to a dance competition, this accessory sits on top of a battery box, to hide the top of it, while the rock wall hides its sides.

Scenes in the Backyards and Wilderness

To make the back side of the village pretty, Susan and I added many “scenes” as was done in the Valentine Village Tablescape, and Susan and I liked the feel and look of the backyard/wilderness side. We hope you do too!

On the far right, the dancers head to the back door of the Hard Rock Cafe, to line up for the dance contest.

After the village was set up, and Susan left for home, I realized that she had placed the husky dog as “Athena”, and we had placed a few Golden Retrievers to represent my “Simba” but we had not found an Airdale Terrier figurine to represent Susan’s dog “Maggie” who is an important part of all our project times. (She and Simba entertain each other, and keep Susan and I entertained as well!) Because “Original Snow Village” doesn’t seem to make an Airdale Terrier in their product line, I searched eBay for an appropriately sized miniature Airedale Terrier, and am happy to say, we now have an Airedale “Maggie” dog in our village. See the “Maggie” and “Simba” dogs at the Hard Rock Cafe in the photos below.

“Maggie” – Susan’s Airedale Terrier is now represented in the Irish Village. She is with “Simba” at the Hard Rock Cafe. See photos above and below.

Around the Dining Room

I like to carry on the Holiday theme throughout the dining room – therefore, at one end of the dining room we placed my All Seasons House with shamrock decorations on the wall, and railing, and a street light with a St. Patrick’s Day flag. The shamrocks on the house did not come with it, but are attached temporarily, with sticky wax. The shamrocks are wooden beads from Amazon. Because this house is not the same style as the Irish houses (i.e. not old Ireland architecture, and was not made from traditional Irish building materials) we placed it across the ocean in the U.S., where St. Patrick’s Day traditions have spread.

Across from the dining room window, I turned my birch tree lights to green, and added various St. Patrick’s Day Ornaments. Most are from Amazon, Hobby Lobby, eBay, and Homegoods.

After dark, the green tree casts a green glow to the Dining Room and the Irish Village – which I love!

Just Outside the Window…

I photographed the village over three days- the sunset photos at the beginning of this post are from the first day, and the ones below are from the 2nd day. I love the ever changing sunsets that God’s provides each night as well as the amazing cloud formations and the wildlife (see below photos) .

I’m hope you enjoyed this trip thru our “Irish Village”. Thanks so much for coming!! Wishing You a Happy and Blessed St. Patrick’s Day!!!

Posts I Hope You Will Like

If you enjoyed this post, I think you will also enjoy my Valentine’s Village Post.

And you may also enjoy these other holiday posts

Table Details and Origins

The Department 56 Original Snow Village Buildings, and Lemax Buildings used in this post are all retired, however, many can still be purchased periodically on eBay, Etsy, Replacements, and at some vintage stores and fairs. All names and product numbers are below building pictures in the post itself.

The “Blue Sky Clayworks” Pubs – Homegoods 2023 and 2024 – are also available at times on eBay.

The platforms are made by Department 56 “Village Accessories – Summer Platform set of 3, product number 56.53095 or simply 53095 – eBay, Etsy and other secondary sellers. (I used 2 sets of 3 to get the platforms I used).

Most “people” accessories used in this post are Department 56 Original Snow Village – Current items can be found at Department56.com, Amazon, and eBay; retired items can be purchased periodically on eBay, Etsy, Replacements, and at some vintage stores and fairs. Most of these accessories were also used in the Valentine Village Post. Their names and product numbers are listed in that post. I hope you can check it out.

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock dishes-“Upware Shamrocks” – Amazon, and Wayfair

Shamrock Placemats – Dollar Tree in approximately December-January

Village Trees – from Department 56, Lemax, Woodland Scenics, and Bachman – Many of the ceramic trees were Department 56 and were painted so the snow on them would not show.

Rock Wall, and Stone Walls – Department 56 – eBay, Etsy, Replacements, and at some vintage stores and fairs. Many of the walls have been repainted to hide their original snow.

More details and origins to come, I hope to have them added soon. Thanks for understanding.

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 Parties” aka “Blog Hops”.

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 Harri– 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. 

My Wee Abode (Julie) hosts the “Tuesday Turn About” Link Party. Julie is turning her small home into a charming coastal farmhouse home. Her website and link party include great home decorating, DIY, craft projects and recipes.

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!

Comments

Thank you so much for joining my St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Post. I would love it if you could leave a comment, as I love hearing from you! To comment, simply scroll down to the very bottom of this post to the Comment Section. Please know that I am the only one who will see your email, it will not be shared on the post (although your comment will be shared) and I will not give your email to anyone else. I can’t wait to hear from you!! I would love to hear your comments about this post – your comments mean the world to me! I would also love to hear about your favorite St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or anything you have planned for this year’s celebration. I would also love to hear about any villages or train layouts you have made or seen!

Wishing you a Wonderful

St. Patrick’s Day!!!!!!

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26 COMMENTS

  1. Chris | 7th Mar 24

    Your village is fantastic. Love how you made everything work and used other village pieces to add more variety.
    I still enjoy my village pieces after starting different collections some 30 years ago.

    • Patty | 7th Mar 24

      Chris, Thank you so much for your kind comment! I’m so glad you liked my Irish Village Tablescape. I think its great that you are still enjoying your village pieces even after 30 years! What village do you collect? Have a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day and thanks again for commenting!!! – Patty

  2. C | 9th Mar 24

    Very nice. The green grass really pulls it together with the stone walls. Very authentic. Nice job hiding all the cords, that is a challenge.

    • Patty | 10th Mar 24

      C, Thank you so much for such a nice comment on my Irish Village Tablescape. It means so much to hear you think it looks authentic – and even means more because you have been there! Glad you liked the walls, grass and hiding of the cords – this was my first time to use the platforms on the table, and I am so glad you it came together. Wishing you a blessed St. Patrick’s Day! – Patty

  3. Bernadette | 10th Mar 24

    Thanks for sharing this very lovely post.

    • Patty | 11th Mar 24

      Bernadette, I’m so glad you liked the “An Irish Village Tablescape for St. Patrick’s Day” post. Thanks so much for visiting and commenting – it means so much!! Wishing you a Blessed St. Patrick’s Day! – Patty

  4. Sandra @ Dinner at Eight | 10th Mar 24

    Inventive idea! I sent this to my train-loving hubby

    • Patty | 11th Mar 24

      Sandra, Thank you so much for such a nice comment about my “Irish Village Tablescape for St. Patrick’s Day” Post. I’m so glad you liked it! I’m also glad to hear that you also have a train loving hubby. Has he built a layout? What type of trains does he enjoy? My husband just retired, and is in the middle of designing the retirement layout he has dreamed of. He is having so much fun – which is great to see!! Thanks so much for visiting, and Have a Blessed St. Patrick’s Day! – Patty

  5. Debbie | 10th Mar 24

    Amazing!!! I love this village. I cannot believe all the wonderful touches you’ve added and the beautiful new buildings.

    • Patty | 11th Mar 24

      Debbie, I’m so glad you love my Irish Village for St. Patrick’s Day and the new buildings! It was so much fun to do! Thanks so much for visiting and for taking the time to comment, it means the world to me!! – Patty

  6. stephanie | 10th Mar 24

    Patty, as always I enjoyed your lovely tablescape. And the picture just outside the window of the sunset was stunning. Thank you for sharing with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #28.

    • Patty | 11th Mar 24

      Stephanie, Thank you so much for your comment on my Irish Village Tablescape post. I’m so glad you liked it, and I’m happy you enjoyed the sunset too. Your comment means so much! Thank you! – Patty

  7. Jennifer Wise | 11th Mar 24

    This is just darling! I love that you’ve even got a Hard Rock Cafe in there. Yes, I was blessed to be able to go to Ireland for the first time last year and fell thoroughly in love!! What a fun Irish village you have here. The plates are so nice, too. Thanks for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #29 linkup. Hope to see you next week, too. Have a great week.

    • Patty | 12th Mar 24

      Jennifer, Thanks so much for your comment on my Irish Village Tablescape Post!! It made my day!!! I’m so glad you got to go to Ireland, and that you loved it!! See you next week at the Will Blog for comments link up!! thanks so much for hosting each week! Have a Blessed St. Patrick’s Day!
      – Patty

  8. Andy | 15th Mar 24

    I love the “village”. It is both beautiful and creative. Very well done, but that is no surprise to me.

    I’ve been to Ireland twice, both time for business meetings. Both visits, I’ve built is extra time to see a LITTLE bit of the country but I don’t feel like i’ve really seen much of it at all except for Dublin.

    • Patty | 15th Mar 24

      Andy, Thanks so much for such a nice comment on my “Irish Village for St. Pat’s” post!! It was such a fun village to do! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’m so sorry you didn’t get to see much of Ireland when you were there. I’m hoping to see it some day! When everything was so brown in TX last summer, I especially would have appreciated the Ireland green landscape! Great to hear from you! Have a Blessed St. Patrick’s Day! – Patty

  9. Edmee | 17th Mar 24

    Hi Patty
    This is the first time that I am visiting your blog and I am in awe with your Irish village. This is such a challenge to put all the pieces together and to make it so believable. You are very talented and it shows in your work. It takes so much creativity. I can’t even pick a favorite.

    P.S. I also visited the Valentine’s village after that one loved it even more. Thanks for sharing.

    • Patty | 17th Mar 24

      Dear Edmee, Thank you so much for such a kind comment about my “Irish Village” post. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it! I am happy that you visited my “Valentine’s Village” and enjoyed it too!! I hope you had a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day today! and I hope that you will visit my next post. Thanks sooooo much for taking the time to comment – it means so much! Patty

  10. Lyndsey | 18th Mar 24

    This is such a beautiful table scape. I love the village in the middle, and the clover plates! Thank you for visiting Happy Hearts & Homes, I hope you stop by again this week.

    • Patty | 19th Mar 24

      Lyndsey, Thank you so much for your kind comment about my “Irish Village Tablescape for St. Patrick’s Day”. I’m so glad you enjoyed the village and the table! It was such a fun tablescape to do! Thanks for all you do to host the Happy Hearts and Homes link party. I really enjoy sharing on it, and also seeing the many ideas that are shared. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, it means so much! – Patty

  11. Kelly | 19th Mar 24

    So adorable. Those of us who have a large Irish heritage in the US appreciate the fun details 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us on the Homestead Blog Hop.

    • Patty | 19th Mar 24

      Kelly, Thank you so much for such a special comment on my “Irish Village Tablescape for St. Patrick’s Day” post. Thanks so much for sharing your Irish heritage – it makes me feel extra happy when someone who is Irish is enjoying the details – as I really wanted to capture the beautiful Irish spirit as well as the landscape of Ireland. (except I couldn’t figure out how to do the beautiful rolling hills, so I had to just settle for the green grass) Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it. Thanks too for hosting on the homestead blog – it is a wonderful place to visit and share! – Patty

  12. Sarah | 21st Mar 24

    Fantastic Irish village! I’ve never seen these pieces. I know your family enjoyed this beautiful table, and what a view out the window. Happy St. Pat’s, Happy Spring!

    • Patty | 21st Mar 24

      Sarah, Thank you so much for such a sweet comment about my Irish Village Tablescape post! I’m so glad you liked it! It was so much fun to put together! Thanks so much for such a nice comment! Happy Spring! – Patty

  13. Nancy P | 24th Mar 24

    Hi Patty — Amazing tablescape with so many details! It must have taken hours to to find all the right pieces from your collections, even including rock, walls, etc. I’d be looking at all the details instead of eating!
    You do a great job writing the descriptions and purchase notes, too. Do you tolerate typos being noted? In the narrative about Hiding Eyesores I think you mean “whittle” not “whiddle” and “get” her canoe.. I’m not trying to be critical, just thought you would want to make corrections. : )

    • Patty | 25th Mar 24

      Nancy, Thanks so much for your kind comment on my Irish Village tablescape. I’m so glad you liked it. I loved your comment about looking at the details rather than eating. I am having trouble taking this one down, because I do like looking at it, and picturing life in the Irish village. Thanks of the typo info – I have always had trouble proofreading my own work, because I tend to see what I meant to say, rather than what I actually said. I’m headed to the post now to fix those mistakes – thanks for letting me know, and thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it! – Patty

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