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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Also joining. . .
for you’ll come away
filled with amazing inspirations
for use in your own home décor!
It's a beautiful St Patrick's Day table, Pat.
ReplyDeleteYour table is great, I love that adorable cabbage tureen! Thank you for the tutorial, and yes, it's nice to have a refreshing on how to set a perfect table. I just copied the plan for keeps. Big hugs,
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Oh...and have happy St. Patrick's Day!!
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Have a beautiful St. Patty's day! What's on the menu??? Thank you for the diagram too, I sometimes need a little refresg=her. I love the little green rings under your flowet pots, great embellishment. The soft color pallette is beautiful. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely elegant St. Paddy's table...love all the green. You can use that cute cabbage tureen for Easter, too!
ReplyDeletePat- I just LOVE it- I really love that cabbage tureen!!! You outdid yourself on this one-you would make St. Paddy beam with pride. Perfect- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteVery sweet Pat. The birds just top it all off. Great centerpiece too. I found the "map" to be very interesting and I think I do it "right" but didn't know you needed two wine glasses. Maybe one for dessert. Hmmm
ReplyDeleteLove the tablescape. White is my favorite to decorate with. Love it! The birds are just adorable. I have got to get into my Spring decorating I posted my recent decor. Sad story but bright hope for the future, if you care to follow me,my last post Promise of Spring. I am now your newest follower.
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Hi Pat! Your table is lovely. I have to admit, I have to look at a proper table setting from time to time! Now I'm in love with that lovely cabbage tureen!! Thank you, sweet friend, for your prayers and kind words today.
ReplyDeletebe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Lovely, Pat! Pretty , soft greens!
ReplyDeleteCome link this up at the 5 th Annual St. patrick's Day Crawl, it just started tonight!
Your table is very pretty, I love that great cabbage tureen-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteThis tablescape is so calm and serene - and beautiful! I really love what you have created. Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven.
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Lisa
Hi Pat, I always say you must know the rules for table settings so that you can then create your own variations. I love your diagram and the setting is perfect for St. Patty's Day. You really did make a cabbage with the dishes! It's nice that you were able to find another tureen. I am waiting for my mother to give me hers. Linda
ReplyDeletePat, I love how serene this table is. The colors are beautiful. The double linens look so nice and opulent. The addition of the color, so well chosen, for the napkins makes this table sing. Love the tureen, i wish I had one. must go shopping!! Have the happiest of St. Patrick's days with many blessings coming your way! xo marlis
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the cabbage tureen! So glad you found a replacement for the original! Lovely table and nice refresher course. Happy St. Pat's Day!!!!
ReplyDeleteA cabbage rose! Get outta here! That is GREAT!!! Now THAT is creative thinking at its finest!!! I'm sorry about your first tureen. HATE it when that happens...especially when a replacement ends up costing twice as much! Louisburg, KS is just a hop, skip and a jump from us. Maybe about 45 minutes away. We roll through there on our way to Pittsburg, KS on the weekends. They have the tiniest McDonald's in the world, I think. We stop in there occasionally. It's so tiny, you could stretch out your arms and twirl in a circle and touch all 4 walls! :-) Wonderful table, and even MORE wonderful blessing!!! Have a safe ad happy St. Patrick's Day!
ReplyDeleteI have that exact same cabbage tureen. I've only used it for mashed potatoes. I have several vegetable shaped dishes - maybe I should get them all out at once and photograph them. I found mine at a thrift shop - and just love it. Beautiful tablescape - I try some but I'm not so good at the photographing angles - I'm better at outdoor things.
ReplyDeleteAll of the layers and lovely green and tan pieces work perfectly with your inspiration piece, the Cabbage Tureen. Beautiful table!
ReplyDeleteKindly, Lorraine
So pretty and I love the cabbage tureen and the story that goes along with it. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Saint Patrick's Day to you. My mother had the same cabbage tureen that you have. It is sitting on my kitchen counter now.
ReplyDeleteI love all the layering using green and white. Green and white is so fresh and just feels good. Glad you found another cabbage tureen. Great tablescape.
Oh what a beautiful tablescape Pat - I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteYour cabbage tureen is wonderful, I would love one like that, I must keep my eye out for one.
We were married in April 1970 so we're not far behind you! Unlike several of our friends we are still one happy family as I imagine you are too.
Shane ♥
Have a great St.Patrick's Day...your table is so pretty set with the cabbage tureen and the sweet little birds.
ReplyDeleteI love all the beautiful soft greens you have used to create your Irish table setting. The cabbage tureen really was a perfect starting point!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your cabbage tureen, I have one that my mom made for me, and it always makes me feel like Spring. Have a Happy St. Paddy's!!
ReplyDeleteLove your charming St. Paddy's day tablescape. The birds are so sweet and such a lovely blessing. Stopping by from Kathleen's wishing you a Happy St. Paddy's day!
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