Gold and green make an emerald elegant tablescape for Saint Patrick Day. Gold is for the leprechauns and green for Ireland, the Emerald Isle. It is also the adopted home of Saint Patrick.
Aren’t the colors perfect and so pretty for the spring season. March 17 is Saint Patrick’s Day making it a special day for green and gold decoration, Irish influenced meals and for children to search for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
It is a day for smiles and fun!
Why does Saint Patrick captivate our hearts?
He is the man credited with bringing Christianity to the Emerald Isle in the late 4th C. or early 5th C. He’s also credited with chasing all the snakes off the island. Ireland was also Saint Patrick’s adopted home.
Well, I don’t know about that but history confirms he brought Christianity to Ireland.
One thing that is not in doubt is his authenticity. He was a real person, not a myth.
Besides the ledgendary casting out snakes from the island, his use of the shamrock to explain the Trinity is timeless and simple.
When you see a shamrock, doesn’t your mind go to Ireland and maybe the Trinity. Or if you find one, it is suppose to bring you good luck.
Mischievous LEPRECHAUNS bring the fun
The Irish folklore of leprechauns is a big part of today’s celebrations; lots of revelry and maybe a little sneakiness is part of the fun. Of course, all of this is to mislead searchers from finding his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
When my kids were kindergarteners, it was great
fun to search for that pot of gold with their class. If the weather was fine, they would go outside! The pot of ‘gold’ was usually under the tree that was furthest from the building.
Emerald Green and gold for the table
For this Saint Patrick Day table, I used a tablecloth that appears creamy but it is actually shot through with gold. It is perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day. Like most of my tablecloths, they can be used for several holidays and other gatherings for birthdays and just because.
Next I added the decorations. The 3 faux greenery in small pots with tall candlesticks is a simple centerpiece. Adding various elements for height and depth give the tablescape visual impact. I don’t like to block the view of diners when they look across the table so I consider where to put those tall candles. A little off center and not lined up with the place settings helps.
Grocery store flowers or yard greenery are good choice for easy impactful centerpiece too!
Green MnM’s for a random treat after we eat. The tiny green are dishes tucked around the table add more green for the St. Patrick’s Day theme. There is an Andes Mints in each one.
pretty Spring green ribbon for napkin rings
Remember the napkin rings I made out of bright green ribbon? Don’t you like it when you can use items in a different setting? I have a cute box for odds and ends of ribbons and ribbon napkin rings. It comes in handy. Have a look at this post. Tips for Early Spring Table
The cream napkins are neutral and used frequently.
The dishes are white with gold trim. With the strong use of greens and gold, basic white dishes are perfect. The focus is on the emerald elegance.
Emerald elegance with Gold Saint Patrick day breakfast
I set this for a breakfast meal with the family silver with the gold rim china. Adding the pretty white egg cups and wine glasses for OJ make the breakfast setting a little fancy.
Leprechauns like fancy! I’m sure of it!
Using my DASH Egg Cooker makes this breakfast easy to prepare. One of the best small appliance ever!
Try Aunt Ellen’s Waffles for a delicious breakfast too. Adding whipped cream and sprinkles make them magically special! Make sure to use the green sprinkles!
candles for the evening
The pewter candlesticks with green candles make it easy to transition the table for an evening meal.
This elegant tablescape was simple to set. A little gold with green MnM’s and greenery together! Maybe some faux plants? Tall candlesticks with green tapers.
Maybe we’ll talk about the ledgendary acts of Saint Patrick or the trip Will and Hailey took to Ireland. Maybe we’ll tell baby stories. Whatever the conversation is, it will be lively!
Shhh. Don’t tell! There is gold hidden around the yard!
Also. don’t forget to wear green so there will be no pinches for you!
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I love St. Patrick’s tables that are elegantly set! The china is lovely and adds a special touch for a fun breakfast meal. I too frequently use ribbons for napkin ‘rings’ — there’s a color for every occasion. Happy March!
Thanks Sandra There is definitely a color f0r every occasion and season. Have a good weekend.
I love you have an extra special reason to celebratae with this lovely table.
So true!
We most certainly do!
I love tablescapes with small edibles worked into the theme! This table is lovely with the green food, gold touches, and green potted plants against the white tablecloth. Your family traditions were fun to read 🙂
Thanks for sharing at the FWF party.
Hugs,
Rachelle
Thanks Rachelle. Such a fun day to celebrate! Hapoy Spring!
My friend and I were just discussing how much we love green and gold together! What a fun family tradition.
We love having celebrations and this one is extra spexial with Amy’s Gotcha Day!
Such fun family time. My husband’s family is Irish.
You have great family gatherings.
The green M&MS would gave been gone in moments in our home.
I make them wait until we are done eating!
Very awesome combination of gold and green! Love it!
KInd of you to say Pauline!
Lovely Linda! Your table is beautifully classic, and the St Patrick’s Day facts are so interesting! Thanks!
Thanks for the visist!
What a pretty table! I like the simplicity of it! I would surely eat all of the candy though!!!
They did!
Mix and match, I love that and try to do that in my home too! I love all of your tableware espectíally the lovely plates with the gold rim. I’m always shopping my house to make vignettes and table centrepieces, so I can appreciate your lovely table setting even more!
It’s amazing how many combinations one can come up with!
Isn’t it wonderful when you can pull bits and pieces together from all over your home to decorate for a special day. Especially when it ends up looking as good as yours Linda. Love the way you sprinkled green M&Ms on the table. Those would be the first to disappear in our home 😉
Green is my favourite colour; this is so pretty and elegant/1
What a pretty and festive table. Enjoy!
I love the sprinkling of green M & Ms! I don’t know how long they’d last on my table though…I think I’d pick up one or two every time I went past. I love your dining area…those brick walls! I always love exposed brick walls. Happy Gotcha Day to Amy!
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Thanks! MnM;s are safe from me…T2D. Now when the grandkids arrive, a different story! Igood weekend! Love our DR to with all of the character of original beams and brick walls. Many celebrations take place around this table like Gotcha Days! Have a good weekend!
Sounds fun and lively indeed! Your brick wall is so cool. My four year old has been asking me about St. Patrick, leprechans and clovers!
Very cool, your tablescape is very pretty. You gotta love the Irish.
They do seem to know how to enjoy a holiday!
Very nice – simple but very elegant. I love the unexpected addition of the MnMs.
Every body loves a little candy! One granddaughter said she like them to nibble on before the food came!
Simple but elegant. I love the mixing of candy and faux plants. My kind of decorating.
You never know what you’ll find to use when you look around your house!
I love love that you share Irish family history tid bits! I need to incorporate that into our holiday for sure! Love your pretty dishes and how you reuse things from other holidays. I try to do the same thing! Recycle things to create a new look!
Thank you for sharing it in my Seasonal tablescape Facebook page!
Hugs,
Karin
Thanks Karin. I do try to reuse my things in new ways.
What a happy way to celebrate! I adore all of the lovely touches of green.
I ha no idea I had enough for a table! Thanks Laura for your comment