Monday, March 14, 2011

Flying the Green

A little note if you are here for
M. E. Monday, 3-21-2011.
Hope everyone celebrated the green on St. Patrick's Day. Ann Estelle has been enjoying the windy days and doing a little cooking. She has some shamrock cookies left and would love to share.


 It's a windy March day.

Ann Estelle has been

at the park flying the green.




 Though St. Patrick's Day

is right around the corner, March 15th is

Cuisine Kathleen's

St. Patrick's Day Blog Hop.




So come on in and join the party.

Ann Estelle is waiting for you.




She's set a special table 

 just for you and her.




 A vintage ironstone jardiniere is

filled with delicate white hydrangeas.




The table is scattered with lucky

gold coins and glittery shamrocks.




 Each Place Setting 

 Honors the Green.





 Shamrock Green Linens




 Vintage Flatware




 Layers of 

 Green and White




 Wedgwood Nantucket Basket

Alternates with Cabbage Leaf Plates




 8" Salads 

 by Olfaire, Portugal




 Chargers by 

 Sur La Table, Portugal



 Ceramic Cup Cakes Offer 

 Good Luck and . . .




Happy St. Patrick's Day 

 Wishes




 Heather Goldminc's artistic talents

are produced by Blue Sky Clayworks.




Ann Estelle made these

shamrock cookies just for you!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Ann Estelle paper doll, HOME COMPANION,
FEBRUARY / MARCH 1997

ME image from
Mary Engelbreit 2011 Desk Calendar

Click the links below to join the fun.













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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

65 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosMarch 14, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Sweet table Sarah!~ You always make your tables so cute with a touch of whimsy, I love that!
    XO

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  2. DebbieMarch 14, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    As usual, I just love it. Those cabbage plates are my favorite part of it. Well... aside from Ann Estelle. I love paper dolls.

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  3. LynnMarch 14, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    What a fun setting Sarah! Love the pretty plates and the kite is just too cute:@)

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  4. xinexMarch 14, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day, Sarah. Very cute post!...Christine

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  5. BabsMarch 14, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Oh "Ann Estelle" you have been so busy getting everything ready for St. Patricks's Day at Cuisine Kathleen's blog crawl. Your tablescape is lovely and the ceramic cupcakes are just the cutest things ever. Thanks for making cookies. They look delicious and I'll see you there tomorrow.

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  6. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 14, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    It's nice to see Anne Estelle again! Her cookies look yummy! Your green themed table setting is just beautiful! I love those majolica leaf plates!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    :)

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  8. SoniaMarch 14, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Sarah,

    What a great table for St. Paddy's Day!! Love all the layers...cabbage plates are my favorites! Also the cute little cupcakes are precious! Have a great week!

    Miss Bloomers

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  9. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 14, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    So cute and fun! Love the ceramic cupcakes!

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  10. PondsideMarch 14, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    That Ann Estelle - what a clever girl! Between the two of your I just know that your St Patrick's Day celebration will be lots of fun.

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  11. bjMarch 15, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Everything looks so cute. Love ME.
    The sugar cookies sure look good. Wish I had 3 of them right now with a glass of cold milk. :))

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  12. MaryMarch 15, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Love your layered cabbage leaf plates & your sweet ceramic cupcakes too! Wishing you & Ann Estelle a happy St. Paddy's celebration!

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  13. Nancy's NotesMarch 15, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    What a table, perfect for St. Patrick's day and those plates are just awesome!

    Nancy

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  14. Sue McPeakMarch 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Happy Saint Patricks Day, Sarah! Looks like you are really ready with your Green and White Table setting and the Windy Texas Weather Kite Flying. Everything is so pretty!

    I can't find the name of the quilt block....except it is a 9 patch. I'll keep looking...I'll happen on it one of these days.

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  15. A Perfect SettingMarch 15, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Hi Sarah, love your blog! Is your blog header the one that Vicki designed? It's very lovely!! I am always on the look-out for those cabbage plates, I love them but they are hard to find! Love your design and great photography!! Thanks for your comments, I will follow!!

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  16. MaggieMarch 15, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Your tablescapes are always so lovely and the St Patricks Day celebration is no exception.
    So stylish, just like you!

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  17. Susan FreemanMarch 15, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Charming table Sarah!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  18. BeverlyMarch 15, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    The two of you have made such a pretty and festive party. I certainly wish I could be there with you.

    I love the flatware - so pretty.

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  19. BethMarch 15, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Sarah, Your table is lovely!
    Blessings, Beth

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  20. KarenMarch 15, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    A lovely St. Patrick's Day table!

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  21. Johanna GehrleinMarch 15, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Hello Sarah,
    such a nice table. I really love it.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  22. MarigeneMarch 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    What a festive table, Sarah...love the ceramic cupcakes, adorable.

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  23. On Crooked CreekMarch 15, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Sarah,
    How precious! Adore the hydrangea in your centerpiece. Those cabbage plates are so appropriate for this celebration! Thank you for such a whimisical post featuring my favorite ME decor!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  24. JessaMarch 15, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Love the vintage flat wear, and the cabbage plates. The cupcakes are so adorable. A fun and whimsical table!

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  25. FABBY'S LIVINGMarch 15, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Oh Sarah, thank you sooo very much for your visit, and the most lovely and generous comments...I couldn't believe it cause I was ready to go visit you when I saw your darling ceramic cup cake and here you were,, visiting me!
    The cabbage plates are gorgeous, I'd love to have those for mix and match.
    Beautiful vintage flatware! I love
    your whole table!
    Have a wonderful St. Patrick's and God bless.
    FABBY

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  26. Donna@Conghaile CottageMarch 15, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    "Happy St Paddy's Day to you and yours"!!! I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE those cupcakes!!! I am "DEFINITELY" putting those on my WISH LIST!!! Your whole post is So Much Fun! Love the whimsy, just "Too Cute"!
    I am having a giveaway! Be sure to stop over if you would like to be entered,
    http://conghailecottage.blogspot.com/2011/03/conghaile-cottages-1st-giveaway.html
    Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  27. A Bit of the BlarneyMarch 15, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    What a delightful place you have here! Beautifully decorated and oh my how tasty the cookies look! Wishing you well! Cathy

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  28. KathleenMarch 15, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Love it! I love those ceramic cupcakes too!
    That Ann Estelle is a great baker too.
    Thanks so much for taking part in the blog crawl! Loved your post!

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  29. The TablescaperMarch 15, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I love the whole scape, but I'm drooling over that vintage flatware. So beautiful.

    - The Tablescaper

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  30. Yellow Rose ArborMarch 15, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    What a delightful post! Love those ceramic cupcakes!

    Happy St. Pat's Day!

    Katherine

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  31. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Looks beautiful Sarah!

    Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

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  32. kara@elements-interiors.netMarch 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    LOVE THIS! Come on ova' and link up to my Linky Party! xoxokara


    *ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *


    tURNED OUT perfect!

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  33. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    It all looks beautiful.

    Thanks for joining in and linking up to my St Patrick's Blogging Carnival.

    Happy St Patricks Day from N Ireland.

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  34. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 16, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Your table is sooo pretty. I love those plates....Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  35. Tablescapes By DianeMarch 16, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Hi lovely lady it looks Beautiful Sarah !! I hope you have a Great St.Patricks's Day sweet lady.
    xxoo Diane

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  36. MimiMarch 16, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Wow-what a beautiful table. Those green Shamrock linens are adorable and oh how I love the cupcakes! Thank you so much for your kind comment on my Shamrock burlap pillows - that's how I discovered your site! I'm your newest follower! Happy St. Pat's!

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  37. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 16, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Sarah, ME needs to give you a commission! You use her designs so cleverly. I love Ann Estelle with the kite, and that adorable elf on your calendar. I love those cabbage plates, and I love hydrangeas, so I'd love to join Ann Estelle at these pretty place settings! Those ceramic cupcakes are just tooooo cute! laurie

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  38. MarlisMarch 16, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    So very enchanting. I love your cabbage plates (he he... I used mine too). The ceramic cupcakes are darling. I love the hydrangeas in the ironstone.. Lovely!!!

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  39. DonnieMarch 16, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    What a delightful post. Loved those cabbage plates and all.

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  40. Natasha in OzMarch 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    It looks like you will be having a wonderful St Patrick's Day this year! What a gorgeous tablescape Sarah!

    Hope you enjoy the rest of the week and Happy St Patrick's day!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  41. TessMarch 16, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Ann Estelle is a cutie and looks like she knows her way around a table. Your table is beautiful and green. At first glance I thought the cupcakes were real!!!!

    Thank you for stopping, as well!

    Tess

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  42. DiannMarch 16, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Hi Sarah!
    Your St. Patrick's Table is adorable and pretty at the same time! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  43. Confessions of a Plate AddictMarch 16, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Hi Sarah! How festive! I love that tureen and your flatware is so pretty! Happy Saint Paddy's Day!...hugs...Debbie
    PS...Gorgeous photo of the pocket watches! Too bad I am so far away from Round top!

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  44. Debbie@Mountain BreathsMarch 17, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Sarah, I love every bit of your festive table. Your vintage ironstone jardiniere is breathtaking filled with the soft white hydrangeas! I'll have to check out the beautiful cupcakes on the link.

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  45. The French HutchMarch 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Hi Sarah, Please tell Ann Estelle I love her party table and I would love one of her Shamrock cookies to go with my morning coffee.
    Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day..........

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  46. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 17, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for sharing this pretty St Paddy's Day table at my party. I especially love the cabbage plates and the ceramic cupcakes.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  47. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMarch 17, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    So beautiful! The little green cupcakes are just too cute! I love the ironstone. Hope you are enjoying this day!
    Tammy

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  48. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 17, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Sarah, what a cute, CUTE tablescape! Love those plates the way you arranged them in alternating colors, and I adore the ivory handled flatware... oh, the ferules are fabulous on the shanks of those pieces!

    I have missed you SO much, my friend, and I am still running around like a chicken with my head cut off... have had workmen in two places, but I escaped today. The only thing is, this server is just slow as molasses, but I have been using the very expensive "stick"... just hope Mr. Magpie doesn't get too upset. LOL! I couldn't take it much longer. I would have blogging into eternity with the other.

    I hope to be able to catch up with everyone soon. I really miss you, and I love the new look of your blog. That header... GORGEOUS!

    Happy St. Patrick's Day, my friend...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  49. Chubby ChiequeMarch 17, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    What an enchanting table setting. I love the way you set and your precious treasures are sophisticated.

    Happy TS...

    Greetings & blessings from Stockholm,
    /chie

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  50. Brenda PruittMarch 17, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Beautiful and befitting table honoring the green day! I saw a white hydrangea at Lowes earlier today. Now I'm wishing I'd bought it!
    Brenda

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  51. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartMarch 17, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Everything is so pretty and perfect for St. Patrick's Day, Sarah! The cookies look delicious too!

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  52. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Sarah your St. Patrick's Day tablescape is so beautiful and festive. I love the cabbage plates and ceramic cup cakes. You always have the sweetest accessories.

    Estelle looks so cute in her green holiday finery and her cookies look tasty!

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  53. mercedes scottMarch 18, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Sarah, don't know how you do it.. but your tablescapes are always so beautiful and festive! My mother-in-law introduced me to ME and her Estelle a long time ago and I saved every single issue of her magazine... don;t you just love the whimsy of ME? :)

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  54. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeMarch 18, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    How cute!
    That is a friday's favorite for sure :-)

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  55. Chari at Happy To DesignMarch 18, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Hi Sarah...

    My friend, your tribute to the "green" is sooo beautiful and just perfect! What a lovely table you have set in honor of St.Patrick's Day! Love all the beautiful plates that you used in your place settings! I just love the cabbage plates...they seem to be very versatile! Sarah, I just swooned as soon as I seen your white ironstone jardiniere...it's gorgeous! The white hydrangeas are beautiful too! What a gorgeous combination...that pretty ironstone piece and the flowers! Ahhhh!!! I also enjoyed seeing your darling calendar! Too cute, my friend! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful table with us today!

    Have a wonderful weekend, sweet lady!
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  56. KathyMarch 18, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    How very cheerful! I didn't think about checking my ME magazines for St. Patrick's day - you set a very Delightsome green table -
    Hope you have a marvelous weekend,
    Kathy

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  57. Katherines CornerMarch 18, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Beautifully done!I'm so happy I found you, I really enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. I'm following you now! Wishing you happiness, Katherine

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  58. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    HI Sarah! What a precious little table with that little Ann Estelle! I love ME's drawings. Paper dolls were my favorites when I was growing up! :)
    Love all of your green touches and I'm thrilled you'll be coming to my party!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  59. The Charm of HomeMarch 18, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Oh Sarah,
    This is lovely ! I love Ann Estelle! I have every original paper doll Ann Estelle from the ME magazines and I won't cut them up I love them so much. Paper dolls were an absolute favorite of mine when I was little. This is so cute and I love the cabbage leaf and Nantucket Basket plates, just gorgeous!
    Thanks for linking this up!
    Sherry

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  60. KATMarch 18, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I always played with paper dolls when I was young. I was also obsessed with those cute troll dolls. I would make houses and beds for them in old shoe boxes.
    nice blog Ill be back
    Kat Griffin

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  61. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMarch 18, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    How darling Sarah! I love your tablescape- those plates are beautiful and Ann Estelle is such a sweetie! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)

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  62. Entertaining WomenMarch 19, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Oh my! I haven't thought of Ann Estelle in so many years. I used to cut her out of the ME Home Companion every month for my daughter. She looked like she was quite at home on your tablescape. We share the Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage plates. They are so useful..an nice modern take on majolica. Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay

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  63. Coralie Cederna JohnsonMarch 19, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Great St Patty's Day post...love the Anne Estelle paper dolls especially!
    Have a great week!
    Coralie

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  64. Mid-Atlantic MarthaMarch 19, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Sarah -- this is just too cute! Love your pretty tablescape and those cute as can be cupcakes.

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  65. Cherry ChickMarch 21, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Sarah....your tablescapes are always so pretty. Thanks so much for sharing your green with us for ME Monday.
    I just love your little ceramic cupcakes. They're darling.
    Hugs...
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    ♥•.*.*.*.Cherry*.*.*.•♥
    ♥•.*.*.*.Chick.*.*.*.•♥
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