Oh happy day, springtime is on the way! Today I am super excited to be sharing my “Rustic Farmhouse St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape” as part of the Springtime Tablescapes Blog Hop. A special “thank you” goes out to our fabulous host, Chloe Crabtree of Celebrate and Decorate! I am honored to be joining a group of 25 talented bloggers who have been sharing beautiful spring tablescape ideas this week. You can visit all the lovely blogs via the links at the end of my post.
If you are coming over from Me and My Captain or if you just happened to stop by today, I am thrilled you are here! Now let’s take a look to see how I have added a little bit of rustic French farmhouse flair to a traditional Irish holiday tablescape.
On Monday I shared a preview of this tablescape in my post, Welcoming Spring With Bits o’ Green. Throughout the week I added more to the tablescape little by little and I love how it turned out in the end.
My favorite new additions are two rustic farmhouse candlesticks topped with moss spheres on opposite ends of the dough bowl. The more green, the merrier!
If you have been following my blog you probably recognize the dough bowl that I have used several times as a centerpiece in previous tablescapes. It is truly the perfect centerpiece for our 100+ year-old farm table and I love changing it up for the seasons. For early spring and St. Patrick’s Day I really wanted to focus on a rustic-woodland farmhouse look.
I filled the dough bowl with moss spheres, antlers, a bird in a mossy nest, vintage crocks and dishes, moss covered rocks, neutral bird eggs, faux tulips and various other faux plants and herbs.
Of course I had to incorporate some quintessential St. Patrick’s Day shamrocks too!
An antique post card (postmarked 1910) adds a magical touch of spring color to the table. Even though it isn’t a specific St. Patrick’s Day postcard, it does feature a lucky rainbow, spring flowers and a little bird. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and early spring!
For the focal point of the dough bowl I filled a recently thrifted vintage crock with some beautiful “real touch” white tulips. I absolutely love them! The tulips will be on display all spring and luckily they will never wilt!
I found the perfect French farmhouse green striped napkins at a local store for less than $2.00 a piece and they really pulled the whole tablescape together. I layered them on top of a French linen runner and I love how it softens the table. Gold coins from Dollar Tree are scattered around the table for a bit of St. Patrick’s Day whimsy.
I went to every thrift store in town hoping to find some vintage green transferware but the (junkin’) luck of the Irish wasn’t with me this time. Since I couldn’t find any green dishes, I decided to use the same gold rimmed Dollar Tree dishes that I used in my Traditional and Festive Christmas Tablescape. I really love the simplicity of these dishes and how the gold edges tie right in with the scattered gold coins.
I did get super lucky however when I scored some pretty green stemware at Family Dollar for .60 a piece on clearance!
The utensils are the same heavy duty plastic gold cutlery that I have shared in several previous tablescapes. I placed a fork, spoon and knife on top of my “fake it ’til ya make it” napkins (an inexpensive linen pillow cover from Hobby Lobby cut into six rectangles and tied up with a festive St. Patrick’s Day ribbon). Along with the gold coins and shamrocks, the ribbon is just another subtle nod to St. Patrick’s Day in what could otherwise be a rustic farmhouse early spring tablescape.
Behind the farm table I styled up the mirrored buffet shelf over the faux mantel with more bits o’ green to tie in with the tablescape.
I just scored these vintage ironstone pitchers at a thrift shop recently. I am in love with the faux lily of the valley in the larger pitcher! Our blog hop host Chloe shared a gorgeous Lily of the Valley tablescape for this hop. It is a must see!
Here is how the dough bowl looked on Monday for the Sharin’ o’ the Green Blog Hop when I was just getting started on the tablescape. I really wanted real shamrocks but so far they have not arrived at the grocery stores in our region. For now I am using these little faux shamrocks which look adorable in a small olive bucket.
After the Sharin’ o’ the Green Blog Hop I added some mossy rocks, rustic bird eggs, and a few gold coins to the dough bowl.
Right now I just can’t get enough of green mixed in with my neutral decor. Green is my favorite color and it just makes me so happy! I definitely think of green as a neutral color and I do believe I will be using it more in my decor year round.
Since Easter is in late April this year I plan to just enjoy this neutral early spring look for a few more weeks before adding in more pops of spring color. We have had a bit of snow this week but the sun is shining and the daffodils are in bloom…spring is surely on it’s way!
The little birds are chirping their spring songs outside and my heart is filled with all the joy and hope that the renewal of spring brings!
Dear friends, I send you best wishes for the most beautiful, joyous, and blessed spring!
Now it’s time to continue on with the Springtime tablescape blog hop. Next up is my sweet and talented friend Katherine at Katherine’s Corner! Don’t forget to check out all the fantastic spring tablescapes via the links below.
Thank you so much for visiting today!
Amber
Monday
A Casa di Bianca | Red Cottage Chronicles | Panoply
The Little Yellow Corner Store | From My Carolina Home
Tuesday
Celebrate & Decorate | Everyday Living | Home is where the Boat Is | Belle Blue Interiors
Living With Thanksgiving
Wednesday
The Painted Apron | Debbee’s Buzz | Bluesky at Home | Corner of Plaid and Paisley
Home and Gardening With Liz
Thursday
Sweet Sensations | Chasing Quaintness | Our Crafty Mom | Zucchini Sisters | Life and Linda
Friday
My Thrift Store Addiction | My Family Thyme | Me and My Captain
Follow the Yellow Brick Home | Katherine’s Corner | Twelve on Main
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35 Comments
Oh, Amber, your table is amazing! I love all of the rustic elements, the placemats, the silverware tied in a rustic napkin, but the star is your centerpiece! This may be the prettiest dough bowl styling I have ever seen. You incorporated a nod to St. Patrick’s Day, to Spring and kept to your rustic roots with the antlers and moss. Bravo! Thank you for sharing and being a part of another hop!
March 8, 2019 at 7:41 amI love, love, love your neutral tablescape Amber and your touches of green are perfect. It is one of my favorite colors too. There are so many elements to your table it is hard to pick out one or two but I thought the vintage card with rainbow adorable. I also like how you keep to your rustic farmhouse roots. Good for you for not following the trends. You remind me to get out my St. Patrick’s Day “stuff” as it will be upon us soon. Thanks for blog hopping with us.
March 8, 2019 at 8:21 amWhat a great farmhouse look with your greens for a spring tablescape, Amber! You’re right, those napkins make the table, but it’s the overall country look I love. It reminds me of something you’d find in the countryside in the rich lands of Ireland. Your dough bowl is beautiful as the staple element to your tables.
March 8, 2019 at 8:48 amYes, I remember that dough bowl, and I still covet it, LOL!! The green and white is so fresh and feels like spring is here. I like your little touches of shamrocks and gold coins too, everything works together so well giving a wonderful St Patrick’s Day feel with an elegant vibe.
March 8, 2019 at 8:57 amI must admit that I get a little green with envy every time I see your beautiful dough bowl Amber ???? I love the way you’ve styled it this time with the lovely pitcher of white tulips, shamrock plants and an array of eye candy! The moss balls are perfect for the white chunky candlesticks, and I love seeing the pretty wood of your table. It is so lovely, serene and warm, yet elegant too. What a wonderful hop we’ve had this week!
March 8, 2019 at 9:32 amYour nature inspired Spring tablescape is stunning in green and white. The natural look of the linens paired with the greenery and deer antlers are sweet and makes your table elegantly casual. The dough bowl and wood birds in moss nests add a beautiful reminder of the lovely elements found in nature. Using all white dinnerware and decor pieces can be so exquisite and have worked so well with all the hints of green, especially the placemats and glassware.
March 8, 2019 at 9:37 amIt’s beautiful as always Amber!
Tania
March 8, 2019 at 10:56 amYou know I am one of your biggest fans and I couldn’t wait to see what you created for the tablescape hop. It so wonderful Amber ( pinned of course). I love the touch of whimsy too. Your bread bowl deserves to be center stage and your farmhouse theme is perfect with a nod to St. Patty’s Day too. xox
March 8, 2019 at 11:41 amDough bowls offer so many options for decorating and you’ve convinced me that I need a vintage crock to add to my collection. I like that you added a few extra items each day until you achieved the look and feel you wanted. That’s a good idea and I will use it also. Have a great weekend!
March 8, 2019 at 7:29 pmOh Amber, I love your spring tablescape. Green and white are so elegant together. You have given me some really good ideas for decorating with my dough bowl. You have styled yours beautifully! It has been so much fun blog hopping with you! Happy Spring, sweet friend!
March 8, 2019 at 9:56 pmLove the arrangement in your dough bowl, with all of the natural elements! You found some pretty nice deals with the cute placemats and great stemware!!! Such a pretty table, and my birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day – so even more reason to love it! Always nice to hop with you!
March 9, 2019 at 10:03 amAbsolutely gorgeous Amber!!! I love the stemware – what a lucky score! 🙂
March 9, 2019 at 1:49 pmThis is so incredibly beautiful, Anber! I so am inspired on new ways to use my antlers and eggs, and I am crushin’ on the pottery! Pinning!
March 9, 2019 at 3:19 pmAmber, you’ve included so many beautiful green accents. I love your glassware, placemats and the shamrock ribbon ties for the napkins! Happy to be joining you for the tablescape hop this week! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
March 9, 2019 at 6:02 pmAmber, I love your vintage farmhouse style. The greens are just perfect for St. Patty’s Day and/or spring! I love the dough bowl as your centerpiece and all of the wonderful bits of green that you have added! I always love seeing your antique farmhouse table. It has been fun hopping with you this week!
March 9, 2019 at 9:10 pmAmber, you’ve designed another lovely table. Green is one of my go-to colors as well, since it’s in ‘season’ all year long.
March 10, 2019 at 11:58 amI’m always in for a treat when I join you at the table Amber! Not only do I get a chance to pull up a chair at your beautifully styled table, I get a glimpse of your charming vignettes on your mantel and beautiful home. I love all the elements you’ve chosen for your rustic farmhouse table, especially your vintage postcards. Your dough bowl is a feast for the eyes with all your organic goodies, elements and bits of green. Happy to be joining hopping with you, Erin go Bragh! ☘️
March 11, 2019 at 5:40 amYour dough bowl is truly A shining star. Love the fresh look of green and white. Vintage farmhouse is so refreshing it. A pretty table to welcone spring. Always a pleasure to join you on these fun Tablescapes blog hops.
March 11, 2019 at 8:15 amWhat a lovely spring and St. Patrick’s Day table you created. I love the rustic elements of the center arrangement especially the white tulips and the shamrocks!
March 11, 2019 at 8:38 pmAmber, I love your table! The rustic/vintage vibe fits perfectly with all the white and green. I have a dough bowl very similar and I love using it on my table or on my island. I’ve enjoyed this tablescape blog hop and look forward to participating again! Hugs!
March 11, 2019 at 11:15 pmThank you Benita!
March 21, 2019 at 11:15 pmThis tablescape is beautiful! Love the farmhouse touches and pops of green!
March 15, 2019 at 12:27 pmThank you so much Sara!
March 17, 2019 at 2:18 amWhat a gorgeous tablescape! I absolutely love that you incorporated the antlers – since there’s still a lot of snow where I’m located it feels like a nice way to marry the two seasons as we’re a little behind in moving on to spring!
March 16, 2019 at 9:31 pmThank you so much! I was thinking the same thing about keeping it a little rustic for early spring. We can still have snow here in KY even if we have some nice spring weather the day before.
Happy spring!
March 21, 2019 at 11:12 pmMy My My Amber! What an absolutely beautiful table setting. I am not Irish or into things green, but your setting makes me look at things differently today–which is actually St Patrick’s Day! Your setting is so wonderfully put together, I just love it. And I love how everything pops and inspires me to use some of your ideas when I get my new dining set for our new home. Thank you for inspiring me with things green and spring! Faye Healey Goggins (I posted this reply just in case the other one did not come thru)
March 17, 2019 at 12:24 pmI am so glad you were inspired Faye! I just shared my spring home tour which you might also enjoy. Thanks for visiting, Happy Spring!
March 21, 2019 at 11:11 pmAmber, I love, love your gorgeous Spring tablescape! From the moss spheres to the dough bowl, it is sheer perfection! I enjoy hopping with you!
March 18, 2019 at 1:45 pmHi Amber! Just letting you know your beautiful tablescape is one of my features today at Homestyle Gathering. I love how you detailed this with such subtle hints of St. Patrick’s Day decor. Thanks so much for sharing over at HG! 🙂
March 19, 2019 at 9:34 amAmber, your tablescape is beautiful! I love all the St. Patrick’s Day green, especially the farmhouse placemats and the dollar store stemware. And I adore your vintage postcards! I never would’ve known the tulips are faux, they look so realistic. It’s always a pleasure hopping with you. Happy Spring!
March 19, 2019 at 5:37 pmYour table is absolutely gorgeous, Amber! The vintage crocks, dough bowl and the moss spheres are just beautiful. From the farmhouse striped napkins to the ironstone filled with lily of the valley…I love it all! I am so happy to be on this blog hop with you. Wishing you a wonderful spring!
March 19, 2019 at 9:39 pmThank you so much Lynne, happy Spring!
March 21, 2019 at 12:40 amAmber, I knew you would knock this tablescape out of the ballpark since you love green. Let’s see what I love: the green glassware, the plate mats with green stripes, the cute green ribbon, all the greenery in the natural containers. Should I say I’m green with envy? Happy to once again be hopping with you.
March 20, 2019 at 4:35 pmBeing green with envy is taken as a nice compliment Carol! Thank you so much!
March 21, 2019 at 12:38 amReally pretty spring tablescape! Love the layers of green all over, Amber!! Glad you found so many nice thing lately while out thriftshopping. Happy to feature your post at Share Your Style #248 this week. I always can count on your posts for unique and inspirational decor, thank you. <3
Happy spring!
March 18, 2020 at 8:03 pmBarb 🙂