both "Mr. Ed" and I are a wee bit Irish.
In honour of our Irish heritage,
I created a Saint Patrick's Day tablescape!
My inspiration for this tablescape
comes from our Cabbage Tureen!
Layers~upon~layers
continue in On Crooked Creek's dining room.
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windowpane tablecloth as a backdrop,
then added a ecru linen tablecloth
for a more dramatic appearance.
Using my everyday Gibson sage dinnerware
combined with select vintage unmarked creamy ivory pieces,
kept that streamlined design amidst this tablescape.
In lieu of a place mat,
a Sage green dinner plate becomes a charger.
Angling rims gives greater visual appeal
as seen here in the top rim shot!
The contrast of sage green against the ecru linen tablecloth
creates a continuation of the Saint Patrick's Day color palette.
Continuing with a sage green salad plate. . .
then adding an unmarked vintage soup bowl. . .
gives a stunning angled top rim shot!
By continued layer and angling,
my choice of dinnerware has created
a Cabbage Rose for my dining room table!
Sometimes needing a refresher course
on "perfect place settings",
this illustration from Pottery Barn
enables me to achieve the effect I desire.
Showcasing my newly acquired
vintage restaurant ware SYRACUSE `` CHINA
94 ` A U. S. A.
saucers for a bread plate with bread knife.
I, also, included my new ironstone butter pats.
Our everyday Oneida flatware complete with soup spoon.
Libby Claret Wine stemware serves as our water goblet.
I chose a less formal
gold and tan stripe cloth napkin
held loosely with a leaf painted ecru napkin ring.
The subtle addition of color
keeps this monochromatic color scheme from
becoming too monotonous.
This ceramic Cabbage Tureen is the second I've owned.
My first was purchased with Wedding Gift money in 1969!
However, during one of our Military Moves,
it was broken beyond repair.
"Mr. Ed" and I purchased this one in an Antique Shop
in Louisburg, Kansas in 1990
for double the amount of the original.
A pair of ironstone planters filled with faux Snowball blooms,
in white and celadon green,
extends our Saint Patrick's Day tablescape
On Crooked Creek!
Turning my vintage McCoy creamy ivory bowl upside down
creates a dramatic presence for the Cabbage Tureen.
Of course, this pair of birds not only enhances the color palette,
but adds a touch of whimsy to our Saint Patrick's Day tablescape!
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I'll leave you with our favorite
Saint Patrick's Day Blessing
as you browse through the elements, once more. . .
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back,
the sun shine warm upon you face,
the rain fall soft upon your fields,
may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Until next time. . .
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for you’ll come away
filled with amazing inspirations
for use in your own home décor!
