Hello, everyone!
March 17th is just round the corner!
So, today I am sharing a nice "Irish cuppa tea" with you in honor of St Patrick's Day, a favorite holiday from the land of the Emerald Isle.
I love Ireland, and someday I would love to visit this country steeped in tradition, mystical folklore, myths of fairies, and leprechauns dancing a jig.
A magical land of endless rolling hills and shadowy mists and moors.
The Emerald isle has a long love affair with the tradition of drinking tea.
It is one of the biggest tea consuming nations in the world per capita.
The national average is four cups per person per day!
Traditionally, tea in Ireland is served hot.
With milk and sugar
To celebrate green, I have pulled out my white dishes and green jadeite to set up my tea tray
I love vintage dishes! I love using them in tablescapes and vignettes and have so much fun playing with them.
The "Alice" jadeite saucer is one of my favorite patterns, I love it!
The embossed flowers on the plates and the scalloped edge design look so pretty, and the color itself is so beautiful.
This over-sized wicker tea cup was an impulse buy from Marshalls last year. I am so glad I picked it up because there are so many ways I can use it around the house as well as outdoors in summer.
For the candle, I just wrapped some lace and ribbon around it,
hung a paper tag with a St. Paddy graphic decoupaged on it, and...
sprinkled some glitter on it, reminding me of that elusive pot of gold!
I am all set to share a nice "Irish cuppa tea" with you, won't you join me?
Wishing everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
May the luck of the Irish be with you :)
Also, I would like to thank you, my readers for your loving thoughts and comments on my Blue Willow Tablescape. I am humbled by your sweet words! And my heartfelt thanks to these dearest ladies for highlighting my Blue Willow Tablescape at their weekly link parties:
Thanks for your lovely visit! It is always a pleasure having you here!
~Hugs, Poppy~
Linking with:
I'm not even the tiniest smidge Irish, but green is one of my favorite colors and I love tea, so let's celebrate! :)
ReplyDeleteGoodness is this just a stunning vignette! Everything about it is fresh and beautiful!! What a way to honor St. Patrick's Day! I wish I could sit there and have a cup of tea! Happy day to you! Nicole xo
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful...the jadeite is perfect on this table.
ReplyDeleteA very lovely post. I am with you about going to Ireland. Love how you decorated the candle and that tea is great.
ReplyDeleteOh Poppy this looks so pretty! I have never had Irish tea but I sure want to give it a try now!
ReplyDeleteYour photography is beautiful, I'm jealous! Loving your Irish cuppa tea.
ReplyDeleteFound you on Chic on a Shoestring blog party. Pop over to my blog too and say hello :-)
Gayle x
http://makethriftlovelife.blogspot.co.uk
Sweet! I'd love a cup of hot tea. I adore the wicker teacup.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vignette. I am loving all the green, it is so refreshing.
ReplyDeleteHi Poppy. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I am a tea drinker so I especially love this post with the tea tray. That green glass sugar bowl is beautiful. I'm not Irish. It I drink at least 4 cups of tea a day! Hugs, Rhondi
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly captured Ireland with all the shades of green! What an inviting place to fix a cup of tea - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow Poppy, you have set a beautiful Irish tea tray!! I love everything about it. Your big wicker tea cup is so perfect for a planter. I love the Jadeite dish and the green Depression glass bowl. Your idea for the candle is charming; all your little touches make this a fun post! I really hope you get to visit Ireland someday; it's worth the trip for sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit earlier and your sweet comments on my table -- Happy St. Pat's Day to you!!
Hugs,
Denise
Happy St. Paddy's day to you too Poppy. Very pretty and love how green makes everything come alive! Spring is coming soon!I think I will have a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteHello! Congratulations, you managed to create a wonderful environment for a cup of tea! Absolutely wonderful ... A big hug! Sorry for my English is not good :):) Hugs, Manuela
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice tea party you've set! The wicker tea cup holder is the cutest! Love the green dishes! Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Irish-themed tablesetting! I believe I would do very well in Ireland, as well! 4 cups a day average! That sounds wonderful!! I LOVE the teacup wicker basket, too!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAnn @ Cairn Cottag
http://cairncottage.blogspot.com/
I am loving all your green, Poppy! My hubby is half Irish and I'm a smidgeon myself. Love your wicker teacup; really cute! Thank you for sharing and joining me for tea today. Happy St. Patricks Day!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
I am loving all your green! I only drink tea with milk and sugar, never lemon! Your jadeite is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking part in the 6th Annual St. Patrick's Day Blog Crawl!
It's all so pretty but I really love your wicker Tea cup planter. Please come share your great taste at the Bacon Time linky.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great vignette!! I love that wicker tea cup, don't ya love it when you know you made a great purchase!! happy St. Patrick's Day!!
ReplyDeleteI love the large tea cup basket. I have never seen one like it. Everything looks beautiful. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your St. Patrick's Day tea. What a lot of lovely tea things!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty table setting! I love the tea cup basket! ♡
ReplyDeleteHi Poppy,
ReplyDeleteI loved your sweet St. Patrick's Day vignette with your white and jadeite. I guess I drink more than the national average of tea cups per day!!
I just love the rattan teacup plant holder! How cute! And the Jadeite is wonderful. You made the perfect St. Patricks setting!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Poppy,
ReplyDeleteLovin' this vignette you have here. You had so many cute ideas.
Blessings,
Linda
This is beautiful Poppy.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Very pretty Poppy. I love the wicker tea cup and the soft green jadeite! Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a lovely week! ~Deborah
ReplyDeleteA lovely green post for sure! :) Very springlike ( which I could use! : )
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your tea party on St Patrick's day. It looked so elegant and festive!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Very festive! I am enjoying the same tea this month.
ReplyDeleteThis is just so fresh & I'm ready for some springtime freshness...
ReplyDeleteI'm also a tea lover but have never tried that kind...definitely checking it out!
Poppy, love, love your jadite! I have a few pieces and they are among my favorites. Your green spooner is wonderful as well. I too hope to make it to Ireland someday! Thanks for sharing with SYC. Beautiful!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Love your beautiful Irish vignettes. The wicker teacup is my favorite! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jody
Hello Poppy, this is charming! I am delighted to share that your post will be featured in this week's Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
What a great way to spend St. Patrick's Day. Love that wicker cup!
ReplyDeleteyour vignettes are so vibrant and lively as if one can reach out one's hand and feel them,amazing !
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