Country Shamrocks

 I always enjoy joining Cuisine Kathleen's Let's Dish and today she is having her Irish Blog Crawl! Click on her name to join in the fun!

Inspiration for this tablescape started with this wooden shamrock banner:
 
 I have used it on this table and on a curtain valance, but this time I'm using it as part of the centerpiece on the table:

I'm calling it Country Shamrocks since they are gingham and dots. I decided to use a white lace tablecloth (since I've used my green one and my white Battenburg lace one in the past.) I also think the gingham and dots look neat with the lace.


I added my little collection of Irish lads and lassies, along with candles for the centerpiece:


A pretty little dancing lassie is in the center:


Cute Irish couples flank either side:


They are all from Michael's a few years ago. I didn't see any there this year.






The napkins are gingham and dotted fabric:

The foam shamrocks on the napkin rings are from Dollar Tree. The metal napkin rings are from World Market.

 The clear flatware is from Ross. The white plates, and "crystal" goblets from Dollar Tree, and the green chargers from Target.

I'm not Irish but I always enjoy decorating for St. Patrick's Day!

I hope you enjoyed seeing my Country Shamrocks tablescape.

I'm also linking to Susan's Tablescape Thursday and Alma's Seasonal Sundays. Thanks ladies for hosting! Click on their names for lots more inspiration.

A shamrock for you from this cute little Leprechaun!

 I also looked up a few cute tidbits about shamrocks:

A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.  ~Author Unknown

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
~Irish Blessing

The word ‘charm’ comes from the French ‘charme’, which means song. Here is an ancient charm poem from Ireland that explains why a four-leaved shamrock is so lucky:

One leaf is for fame,
And one leaf is for wealth,
And one is for a faithful love,
And one to bring you glorious health.

According to legend, the leaves of a four-leaf clover represent hope, faith, and love, and God added another leaf for luck.

 What do you get when you cross poison ivy with a four-leaf clover?  A rash of good luck! ~Author Unknown

Never iron a four-leaf clover, because you don't want to press your luck.  ~Author Unknown

Giggles!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!