A Fun St. Patricks Day Tablescape

A gorgeous st. Patricks day tablescape with a shamrock print tablecloth, green shamrock placemats, and lots of green shamrocks, white napkins, votive candles. They're are also gold tapers and an arranhttps://assets.grammarly.com/emoji/v1/1f60d.svggement of hydrangeas.

Introduction

Since I am 50% Irish, I love celebrating St. Patricks Day with this fun and easy St. Patricks Day Tablescape. I will show you how to replicate this setting I used for an early celebration.

Here's the bare quartzite dining room table.

Steps:

First, I started my St. Patricks Day Tablescape with my bare dining room table. Mine is six feet wide and ten feet long. Mr. G.Q. and I had it made when we moved in four years ago. We wanted a table that wouldn’t need protective pads, so we went with this neutral quartzite table.

Here is a shamrock-print tablecloth with green shamrock placemats.

2. Then I added a white with green shamrock tablecloth (similar, here). Pro-tip: I placed it on an angle because it looks more interesting, and it allows me to purchase any size rectangular cloth and have it work. If I wasn’t using it on this neutral table, I might layer this shamrock cloth over a white or tan solid cloth. After the tablecloth, I added these great green felt shamrock placemats (similar and even cuter ones, here) to my fun St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape.

St. Patricks Day Tablescape (Cont.)

3. Now, I added white cotton napkins. I prefer cotton because it feels softer on your face and washes so well. Pro-tip: When I use these versatile white cotton ones, I wash them with really hot water. Pro-tip: I also use this AWESOME pre-laundry stain remover. I learned about it 34 years ago at my son’s baby shower and have used it ever since!

Here are very fun miniature salt and pepper shakers for each guest to use. — 4. **Now, this is an enjoyable step**! I added miniature salt and pepper shakers given to me as a hostess gift from my sweet friend, Linda! These are so cute and unique when entertaining. I also added a silk hydrangea floral arrangement. I usually have this arrangement (similar here) on the table all year between dinner parties. It’s friendly and straightforward and looks good all year long.

And here are white votive candles in clear votive holders.

5. And now for the lighting. I use white votive candles in clear votive holders. Pro tip: I ALWAYS use unscented candles because the scent can compete with the flavors and aromas of the food. Also, I am extremely sensitive to fragrances, and they can trigger a migraine!

Here are green Mardi Gras beads to add to the setting.

6. Now, I added green Mardi Gras beads. I have linked similar ones, and if I purchased these, I would use both the green and gold ones because they are reminiscent of St. Patrick’s Day and pots of gold from any leprechauns…

Here are some sparkly green shamrocks to scatter on the table.

7. Here are some sweet, sparkly shamrocks that I added to the St. Patricks Day Tablescape. They provided some additional texture and light reflection.

Here are gold tapers in crystal candlesticks.

8. More candles-Are you someone who has crystal candlesticks but forgets to use them? I used to be like that, too. Pro-tip: But now I am a big proponent of varying styles and heights of crystal candlesticks. I also added gold tapers to this St Patricks Day Tablescape, my New Year’s Eve Tablescape, and a Fun and Festive New Year’s Eve Table.

Here is a clear glass water pitcher to add sparkle to the table setting,

9. More sparkle-Here is a glass water pitcher. I love having a pitcher on the table to refill my guests’ water glasses without missing out on any of the conversations! And it adds more sparkle to my St. Patricks Day Tablescape.

Here is gold-plated flatware to add to the tablescape.

10. Gold details? Here, I added gold-plated flatware. It was sparkly and pretty, and it coordinated with the gold tapers. With the advent of brass hardware in current kitchens, people are purchasing gold-plated flatware for everyday use. This is dishwasher-safe and so pretty!

Here is a close-up of gold foil-wrapped chocolate eggs.

11. More gold… Now, I added gold foil-wrapped chocolate eggs because I thought it would look like gold left behind by the leprechauns…

12. Here is the final result! I lit all the votives and tapers to create a lovely and festive St. Patricks Day Tablescape. I hope you’re celebrating this happy holiday commemorating the patron saint of Ireland on March 17.

Below are all the items used in this tablescape. Click on the photo to see the item’s details.