Monday, March 14, 2011

The Luck of the Irish

This week I decided to join the Irish and set a 'green' table! I had this lovely white geranium in a terracotta pot so thought that would be nice for the centrepiece.


I really liked the look of the timber table, rustic chargers and the terracotta. I started with these pale green candles I had placed in small terracotta pots along with a crisp white linen napkins but after I uploaded the photos I thought they looked way too pale so I reset the table and used pink flower candles instead. Much better! 


I used a hand painted terracotta platter to hold the coffee pot and cups.


After I had looked at these photos on my computer I was amazed to see that I had captured the 'blue hour' in the window in the backgroud! That's the first time I have been able to do that and I hadn't realised!!


I also realised I had forgotten to add the green stemmed wine glasses to the first table. Maybe I should have two goes at setting a table each week!!



 Suzy

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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Very pretty table, Suzy!

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  2. Betty March 15, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    What a beautiful table you have set and a clever idea you came up with.

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  3. Slice of PieMarch 15, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Very pretty ... I love terra cotta on the table ... cute idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Pink Roses and TeacupsMarch 16, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Very pretty table! Lovely with the little candles.

    Debbie

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  5. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMarch 16, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Hi Suzy,
    Your tea table is just wonderful! How clever and creative of you to set your table using flower pots; love it! Not only is it an imaginative table for St. Paddys Day but Spring as well! I love the ideas that you ladies come up with! Thanks for joining me for tea today and Happy St. Patricks day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  6. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMarch 16, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    What a beautiful tablescape! So crisp and fresh looking!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  7. Wanda LeeMarch 16, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Hello Suzy,

    Your refreshing white on white, with Irish green and a whisper of pink is all so delightfully, 'St Paddy's', yet clean and simple in colour selection and choice of china.., Love it all!

    What a creative tablescape vignette!.., I especially enjoyed how you so artfully argganged your napkins with the votive candles nestled so charmingly within!

    Thanks so much for joining Pam and I once again for our TTTT and also for my 74th, 'Tuesday Tea For Two'.

    Have a marvelous and blessed week!

    Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 16, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Gorgeous. Such a breath of fresh air. I love the use of the terracotta pots. Beautiful tablescape. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  9. Martha's FavoritesMarch 16, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Hi: I just love your table this week. It just looks so inviting. Thank you for joining us at Tea Cup Tuesday. It has been a pleasure getting to know you. Blessings, Martha

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  10. LynnMarch 17, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    I truly enjoyed your St Patrick's table with all the terra cotta, candles and white dishes. The mixt of textures is wonderful. Blessings.

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  11. paperbutterflyMarch 17, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Just a brief note but packed full of appreciation, for your post that you shared with us this week. The simplicity of your tablesetting is perfect! I like the pink roses better. I am eager to see you and what you design next week.
    Until then, blessings, Pam

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  12. KathyB.March 17, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Such a rustically beautiful table setting, I love it! Great ideas too, the flower pots with the candles in them. You are right, the pink is just right. Beautiful.

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  13. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 18, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Suzy, Thanks for coming all the way from Australia to share your pretty table at my Party. Take care.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  14. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    That was a very pretty tablescape and the napkins complimented the geranium. Beautiful.

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  15. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 19, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Sweet tablescape. I really like the napkins inside the pot with the rose candles...so pretty!

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  16. Decor To AdoreMarch 19, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Oh I just love your pink candle place settings!

    Last Monday I did a tutorial on a pink party favor which you might enjoy.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  17. Gypsea NurseMarch 20, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    How simple and pretty...
    have a wonderful weekend!
    Smiles~
    C

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  18. MarigeneMarch 20, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I love your spring table!

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  19. Ann - Making Family Memories with Childrens Tea SetsMarch 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Oh how cute! And what a great little girls tea party ideas you've given me. Think how cute this would be with some cute children tea sets - and seeds in the pots instead - that the little girls could have fun planting after they drink their "tea." What fun! Thank you! :)

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