A Post for the Hosts Who Posts to Host!

Hosted by "Between Naps on the Porch!"

It's Thursday again? That means tablescaping! Yes!!! Susan, you're a genius to host something like this every week! I dedicate this post to all of the wonderful hosts who never tire to ensure our blogging fun!

I know I'm a little late, but I wanted to show you how my family and I celebrated our VERY FIRST St. Patrick's Day Dinner. Of course, it called for a great tablescape!

THEME:

"A Tiny Drop of Irish"

MY INSPIRATION:

All of YOU!

Yes, you read right! Every single blogger who participated in all the previous tablescapes inspired me to finally give in and dig deep for that Irish in me and celebrate it with a great dinner and matching tablescape.

One thing though, I didn't have any clover or dishes with clovers or golden coins, but...


I do have plates called, "Golden Wheat"! They provided the gold that Irish leprechauns are legendary for guarding. My "Rooster and Hen" Bordallo salad plates did a great job accenting the white and green table. How do you like my new Hampton "Lace" utensils? Do you remember me chanting "no chipping, no rusting" from our last "Metamorphosis Monday" with Susan who also happens to be our host today? To be safe, they were handwashed for the occasion.


Again, in the vein of simplistic beauty, I cut the white mums from my daughter's Prom dinner tablescape last Friday and created a "Second Time Around" moment for Diane, when I floated them on my Bordallo "Hen and Rooster" bowl. It's definitely "Three or More Tuesday" with my flatware and mums yesterday! I'm sure Tam would agree. Aren't the flowers beautiful?

As you can see this is an indoor table, so (the other) Susan would not have allowed this to be entered into her "Outdoor Wednesday" fun. My husband was first speechless at my creativity so I guess that qualifies for Dixie's "Wordless Wednesday", right?

Did I mention that I'm a tropical lady? Well, I am... If you want proof, here's a nearby palm I found hanging on my wall for Barb's "What's On Your Wall Wednesday" as well!



Finally here's the "Tablescape Thursday" to join Susan today. This one is with the camera flash on. I elevated my centerpiece by using my Chinese vase stand and did a "Thrifty Thursday" for Leigh by finding these low wooden candleholders for only $1.49 each! My wide runner was my 9-year old daughter's idea. It is her sage green throw fabric remnant, so it's FREE for me!!! She is falling in love with tablescaping and is more than eager to help!

Here it is again on natural light. The napkins were tucked into the drinking low glass and they simulate a white iris blossom. My husband and kids saw "bunny ears". Go figure...
Now tell me, did I pass? Is it Irish enough for my first time?

TABLETOP GOODIES:

Dinner plates- Canopy "Golden Wheat", Walmart; FREE- Gift from Neighbor
Salad plates- Bordallo Pinheiro "Hen and Rooster", Sur La Table; $2.49 each
Flatware- Hampton "Lace", Walmart; $40 service for 8 + Serving pieces + tray
Placemats- Green round weave, Ross; $5.99 /4
Glassware- Anchor Hocking "Fire and Ice", Walmart; $9 for 16
Runner- Sage Green Felt Fabric- FREE my daughter lent it to me
Candles- White Pillar, Walmart; $3.00 each

Wooden pillar holders- Low, carved, Ross; $1.49 each
Votives- Ivory, MINE
Votive holders- MINE
Tablecloth & 6 Napkins- Holiday Home "White", Kroger; $8.50 (CC)

MENU:
The following pictures will definitely pass for one of Michael Lee's (Gollum) "Foodie Friday" along with white grape juice and steamed corn for the wee little ones! Oh yeah, how do you like my "cabbage" and corned beef? Get it, corned beef on a "cabbage" Bordallo platter! LOL

Maybe the corned beef would pass for "Pink Saturday" ... Let me ask Beverly!

Don't forget to grab dessert before you visit another table today! My lovely 16-year old daughter made it just for you! As always, YOU ALL ROCK for peeking!