Parsimonious Décor Darling: March 2023

Friday, March 17, 2023

Set Your Table With Flair--A Lucky Saint Patrick's Day Al Afresco

Hello, dear friends in the bloggerverse and beyond!! I hope this post finds you in good spirits!!

I know I definitely am. I have just had two back-to back health scares, and today I feel so fortunate that I am better! God is good. Since this happened just recently, I thought it would be apropos to share these photos for a tablescape that I shot some time ago. They are absolutely appropriate in this case...and perfect for Saint Patrick's Day.

This table began with sea of green.

Black and white placemats with a lovely white damask pattern came next.

At each setting, I placed these wonderful transferware plates in the coordinating colors of black, green, and white.

A closer look at the pattern.

A simple and small pitcher made for an ideal flower receptacle.

Fresh clippings right from my garden made the perfect impromptu arrangement.

Stemware in green

were followed by flatware in matte black

and simple white linen napkins adorned with green ribbon.

Completed tablescape.

Setting.

The lucky part...as I shot these, I was unaware until I looked that several shots captured a rainbow dancing across the table!! It is likely attributed to my being a complete novice with a camera, I know nothing of lighting techniques, et cetera lol...however, I still feel fortunate to have caught them!

And fortunate to feel so much better! Happy Saint Patrick's Day, and be blessed!

From my collection:

Damask placemats and green topper, Amazon

Napkins, generic, HomeGoods

Black flatware, Cambridge Silversmiths Beacon Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

Stemware, generic

Transferware plates, antique, Copeland Spode England Beverly Pattern

Transferware pitcher, antique, Burleigh England, Asiatic Pheasants Pattern

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Simple Shenanigans for Saint Patrick's Day

Hello, all! I hope everything is well with you and yours. Thank you for popping in to spend a quick moment. Today, I am sharing a few simple decorating ideas I utilized to make my home festive for Saint Patrick's Day. I hope you enjoy!

If you have been to my blog before, you are aware that I usually like to start my holiday décor from the front doors of the house, working my back way from there. It gives visitors and family a fun first impression, and also indicates the shenanigans that might ensue inside!

This time, I chose simple handmade wreaths made of mesh, bowler hats, shamrocks, and ribbon.

Closeups of both.

Right.

Left.

If you would like the full tutorial of how I put these goodies together, you may visit my post on my other blog The Crafting Table here.

If my doors do not indicate malarkey and shenanigans, certainly this fun blow-up does. An extra-large blow-up is kitschy, for sure...but they are such a delight, and so easy! Just plug in, and allow to self-inflate!!

Isn't he presh??!

In the house, I also change out the linen in the kitchen. This time around, I used these adorable themed towelettes with handsome pooches...and any combination works!

Pompous Prince.

Dapper Dalmatian.

Two sweet poochies

I hope you enjoyed these simple tips and that you had a fun, festive Saint Patrick's Day filled with love and laughter!

Until next we cross,

-Y

From my collection:
Towels, HomeGoods

Giant Blow-Up, Amazon