Mini pots of gold and four-leaf clover posters are child’s play when it comes to decorating for St. Patrick’s Day. Opt for subtle, but straightforward touches to give your home a little luck from the Irish.
St. Patty's Day napkin rings
Before settling down to a St. Patty’s meal of corned beef and cabbage, handout napkin-wrapped silverware with very own Irish napkin rings (see top image). Wrap cording or green ribbon around the napkins. Finish with a real (or artificial) shamrock leaf.
Create your own Celtic wall art with the help of stencils. Celtic designs can be distinguished by its intricate knot work, crosses, spirals and interlacing. Painting onto watercolor paper, apply the craft paint to the stencil. Once finished and dried, mount the watercolor paper over card stock to display. Note: This is a great after-school craft idea for the kids.
Wrap your solid candles in green ribbon, securing with decorative pins that you can take out later.
St. Patty's centerpiece with green ornaments
It’s time to bring out any/all green vases or pots. Arrange together for a quick centerpiece or scatter about the house. Have your own potted shamrocks in pots/jars/bowls bring some more luck your way. Ask your local greenhouse to provide you with Oxalis plants (aka shamrocks) and Bells of Ireland (long, green plants that also represent luck).
Use green marbles or better yet, green holiday ornaments to fill up a clear glass vase (see center).
You know what they say, “A [green] apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
Green foliage pillows
Time to bring out all your green household accessories: curtains, pillows, rugs, etc. Or look for such items as solid blackout curtains and print pillows in green hues. The green accessories will further accentuate your already Irish-inspired environs.
-S. Gonzalez
*Photos courtesy of bhg.com; decorinnovation.com
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