Wednesday, March 12, 2014

It's Easy "Bein" Green


It's time to pull
out the green to celebrate
St. Patrick's Day! 

Miss Sadie reminded me
that we have some new plates
perfect for celebrating in green.

One of my birthday presents this past January ~
colorful tartan plates by 
Two's Company.

A table  
 for one this week.

Stacked with 
~ GREEN ~

Large dinner plate used as a charger. 
Eggplant ~ Espana by Tabletop Limited

My frequently used checkered
 heart shaped salad plates by
 Mesa International.

Perfectly topped with a 
 shamrock bowl.

Paired with vintage 
 mother of pearl flatware.

It's easy "bein" green
 with dishes like these!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!


Joining
St. Patrick's Day Crawl @ Cuisine Kathleen

Cottage Style Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage
Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch

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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.

83 comments:

  1. LynnMarch 12, 2014 at 4:09 AM

    Lovin' those great green plaid plates Sarah! Also got a kick out of the froggy chocolate, this is the first time I've seen them-cute:@)

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  2. RonMarch 12, 2014 at 5:26 AM

    I am so envious of your tartan plaids. They are absolutely beautiful. Enjoy:)

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  3. TriciaMarch 12, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Super cute, Sarah! I love your new tartan plates, and they look wonderful layered with the checked heart plates and shamrock bowl. Where did you find the chocolate frog prince?? Adorable!

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  4. Botanic BleuMarch 12, 2014 at 5:44 AM

    Sarah,
    Using your purple plate with the green dishes is just beautiful. Always enjoy how you creatively arrange your tables...

    Judith

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 12, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    The picture of Sadie is a cute reminder, Sarah! I LOVE your new tartan plaid plates. What a great birthday gift they were. I also adore the checkered plates and the shamrock shaped bowl. The frog is cute, too, and the mother of pearl flatware... sigh!!! xo

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  6. La Table De NanaMarch 12, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Miss S is so photogenic sarah:) Lovely collections as always and I do love that Lindt Prince:)

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  7. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 12, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Miss Sadie is a cutie!! Love your tartan plates and that pretty little table too!

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  8. BabsMarch 12, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Awww. Miss Sadie looks so cute in her green bow. LOVE your new tartan plates and the way you combined the checked heart plates and shamrock bowl. Is that a chocolate frog? Also love your dog planter on the bottom shelf of your bamboo table. Cute!
    Love that table, too. :) Great St. Patrick's Day post.

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  9. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 12, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Look at Sadie! Awwwwwww... so precious! And that little face does not like her green bow. LOL. The only dogs I have ever had who loved to wear scarves were my Min Pins. They would fight to see who got to put on her scarf first. It was hilarious. I am sure the next pup I get will not care one wit about looking jaunty and will hate having something around her neck. I am in love with your little Sadie!

    The dishes are cute, too! Love the new additions and how you have layered them. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Love the groggy prince dressed up and celebrating, too!

    Have been thinking of you and am knee deep in party prep. Why did I do it? Why? We are serving chicken salad, cucumber, and pimento cheese finger sandwiches, artichoke spread, lemon squares, sinful chocolate cookies, maybe cheeses straws, and who knows what else. I am trying to coordinate seven tables and their accoutrements plus quick changes on those. I have gone around the bend! ;-). Oh, Sarah! I wish you were here!

    xo

    Sheila

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  10. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 12, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Groggy Prince? LOL. IPAD rolls again!

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  11. Entertaining WomenMarch 12, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    I need to include a table for one every once in a while. I like that idea. The plaid plate is really special. Two's Company always offers the neatest designs a good prices. The Frog Prince is delectable. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Thanks for inviting us for a peek. Cherry Kay

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  12. Divine TheatreMarch 12, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Now I must scour the internet to find those frogs!
    You really have a knack fro putting vignettes together! I would love to come and visit with you and learn from you!

    xo

    Andie

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  13. xinexMarch 12, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    What a great combination of plate layers, Sarah. I love them! How thoughtful of the giver of the perfect present....Christine

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  14. Art and SandMarch 12, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    GORGEOUS!

    We are going to a St. Patrick's Day party so I won't be setting the table. But, I am celebrating Pi Day on March 14. I am making strawberry pie and your lovely table setting tells me I need to find some really cute green bits for the table. I am going with a number theme, but it can also be green.

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  15. The Charm of HomeMarch 12, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Your plates are lovely Sarah! That frog steals the show though! He's so cute!
    Happy St. Patrick's Day!
    Sherry

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  16. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 12, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Those heart plates are so great! I really love the heart and then the checkers....that is really cute and perfect for St. Paddy's Day!

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  17. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 12, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    Sarah, I love that plaid plate, and you're right, it's perfect for St. Patrick's Day. That chocolate frog is too cute - that's a lot of chocolate! What great shamrock bowls. Is that mother of pearl flatware different from what you usually use? It's so unique. Happy St. Patrick's Day! laurie

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  18. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 12, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    Almost forgot to tell Sadie how cute she looks in her St. Patrick's bow, and of course, her picture in the plaid frame is cute too. laurie

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  19. MaryMarch 12, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Love your table for one with your colorful stack of plates Sarah! Miss Sadie is so cute and definitely in the spirit :)

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  20. SoniaMarch 12, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    Great new plates Sarah! Love the colors and patterns of green. What a sweet little dog! Happy St. Patrick's Day!
    Miss Bloomers

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  21. The TablescaperMarch 12, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Very fun but I'm really drooling over that pearl flatware!

    - Alma, The Tablescaper

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  22. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMarch 12, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Sarah, you make green look so good! Love the plaid and the pop of eggplant is fabulous! Happy soon to be St. Patty's! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  23. KimberlyMarch 12, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    What fun you have playing with color! Happy St. Patrick's to you!

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  24. Barbara F.March 12, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Your dog is so adorable. And those plaid dishes, oh my, they are gorgeous and so unique. Visiting from Cuisine Kathleen. xo

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  25. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 12, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    Dearest Sarah,
    You got a lovely Sadie girl!
    And that chocolate frog in green for sure will not be long lived... Looks adorable together with all your lovely pieces of china. Very well put together.
    Hugs and Happy St. Patrick's to you!
    Mariette

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  26. ellen b.March 12, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    What a great collection you have! Happy St. Pat's Day!

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  27. Blondie's JournalMarch 12, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    Sarah...your dishes are just wonderful!! I am green with envy!! And your pup...always love to see a precious face! You must be Irish...everything is so festive...I can almost smell the aroma of corned beef and cabbage! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  28. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseMarch 13, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    Your tablescape is lovely... But nothing beats the green bow on Miss Sadie!

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  29. Debbie@Mountain BreathsMarch 13, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    I'm glad you used the Mother of Pearl flatware for the celebration. It is gorgeous. Love the new plaid plate you received for your birthday. A nice mix of colors and patterns of green on your stack. Please give Miss Sadie a hug for me. xo

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  30. AnonymousMarch 13, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    Gorgeous! I just love all of those plates.

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  31. thepaintedapron.comMarch 13, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    So much fun Sarah, your plate stack is Gorgeous with a capital G! The purple, the plaid, the checked heart and shamrock~swoon!
    Jenna

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  32. BarbaraMarch 13, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    I love your dishes! And Miss Sadie's face and bow are adorable. Great post for St. Patrick's Day.

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  33. DianeMarch 13, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Sarah - I gasped, when I saw that gorgeous flatware. I know you have a wonderful collection, but I did not remember those pieces - wow!! Your setting is beautiful and those tartan plates are perfect for the Irish, too. Cute frog watching over - great post!!

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  34. BonnieMarch 13, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    Sarah, Perfect place setting for one. Your vintage mother of pearl flatware is exquisite! Amazing shamrock bowl too.

    How cute your frog is but you steel the show with your rhyme. The beautiful St. Patrick's Day card is a great finale.

    Thanks for your visit. I really appreciate your comment.

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  35. The French HutchMarch 13, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Sarah, I love your pretty new tartan plates, perfect scape for St. Patrick's Day. I always enjoy seeing Miss Sadie, she looks adorable in her green bow!

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  36. Pam~ Virginia RetroMarch 13, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Sarah, first let me say miss Sadie look stunning! Next let me say your new tartan plates and the stack you put together is just wonderful, really beautiful. Happy St Patricks Day.

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  37. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 13, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Sarah I love all you green! Those plaid plates are so fabulous. The stack is just so much fun! You always set the best tables. Happy St Pat's!!

    Linda

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  38. Linda @ Life and LindaMarch 13, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Sarah, those plates are lovely, great pattern. Your shamrock bowl is so fun and whimsical. Gotta love Sadie...we love our fur babies. Howe special to have the vintage Mother of pearl flatware....

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  39. Susan FreemanMarch 13, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Such a charming tablescape and Miss Sadie is such a little doll!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  40. Deborah MontgomeryMarch 13, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Your little dog is adorable! Love your plate stack, each piece is wonderful. Love the plaids and checkerboard. And the chocolate frog is amazing.

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  41. SavoringTime in the KitchenMarch 13, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    That little face in your first shot is just adorable!

    Love your table and especially the combination of the plaid and check together. Very pretty!

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  42. StitchforkMarch 13, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    leapin' lephrachauns! I need some green Tartan plates! So pretty!
    xo

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  43. OliveMarch 13, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    The plaid and check is quite fabulous Sarah. I loved the blue and white post below too. xo, Olive

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  44. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizMarch 13, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    Love your table for one! Your little sadie is adorable and I love her green bow! I like your mix of dishes- that green and white checked looks great with the shamrock dish in it. Sigh it's hard to believe it's nearing the middle of March already! Have a great St. Patrick's Day!

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  45. hidden art of homemakingMarch 13, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Sarah,
    Such a wonderful gift of those tartan plates. Your place setting is so pretty..
    Happy St Paddy's to you..
    Love, Mona

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  46. PatMarch 13, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Sarah,
    What an adorable Saint Patrick's Day tablescape for one, dear friend!!!
    I adore the frog. . .perchance a Handsome Prince awaits???
    Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  47. DeniseMarch 13, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Hi Sarah,

    Miss Sadie is so cute!! My sister had a cocker named Sadie many years ago. :)

    I love your St. Paddy's table setting -- it's so cheerful. I think I mentioned to you once before that I love, love tartan plaids. Your new plates are wonderful! They remind me of the Blackwatch plaid. Your plaid frame with a photo of Sadie is pretty, too. The chocolate frog is darling -- love his crown. :-D Your St. Pat's card is so pretty and so is the shamrock bowl. I bet lots of Irish eyes are smilin' in blogland right now; Kathleen knows how to host a great blog crawl.

    Thanks for your visit and sweet comments, Sarah. Have a great weekend!

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  48. Ann @ Corner of Plaid and PaisleyMarch 13, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    I'm in love!! Not with Sadie - but she is awfully cute! But with those tartan plaid plates!!! CUTE!!! Great Birthday Gift!!! Your whole table looks fabulous. Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!

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  49. Yellow Rose ArborMarch 13, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    I like your new plates and they look good with the mismatched patterns.
    Cute doggie, and cute froggie!

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

    Katherine

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  50. RettabugMarch 13, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    I'm not sure which is cuter...Sadie or all your delightful Irish decor!

    I don't remember ever seeing those checkered heart shaped salad plates
    before. They are darling & go so well with your new tartan ones.

    My blogging break is over...I missed interacting with everyone so much.

    Hugs & Happy St. Pat's Weekend,
    Rett

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  51. Ricki TreleavenMarch 13, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    The tartan is so pretty! I love your table so much. All the plates look so pretty together, and the vintage flatware is divine. Your tables are so pretty and fun, Sarah!

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

    xo,
    RJ

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  52. LuluMarch 14, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Great table. Love the plaid plates and how you've layered. Adding the purple as a backdrop is perfect!

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  53. Nancy's Daily DishMarch 14, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Sarah,

    I love your tartan plates. I have been looking on and off for some myself. Your tables are always so fun and festive!

    Happy St. Patrick's Day and bug hugs to you,

    Nanyc

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  54. Nancy's Daily DishMarch 14, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    oh, that is sad when I don't spell my own name correctly! lol Nancy

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  55. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 14, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Sarah, Sadie is adorable and I love your St. Paddy table. The flatware and dishes are beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  56. Rattlebridge FarmMarch 14, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    I love tartan plates, and yours are the most gorgeous I've ever seen. The mix is brilliant! Happy St. Patrick's Day! xx

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  57. MarigeneMarch 14, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous table in my favorite color combo. Those tartan plates are my favorites of any I have seen. Love the green/white checked ones, too.
    Miss Sadie is so cute.
    Have a great week, Sarah.

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  58. Decor To AdoreMarch 14, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    Oh I am just in LOVE with those tartan plates! What a fantastically festive tablescape.

    Happy St. Patrick's Day weekend!

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  59. FABBY'S LIVINGMarch 14, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    All your stack of plates are gorgeous specially the plaid you got in January dear Sarh. You créated a lovely setting for St. Pat, he would be so happy to dine in your table! Happy St. Patty's Day my friend.
    FABBY

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  60. SuzMarch 15, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Your charming pet steals the show but your pretty tablescape made me stop and comment. I liked so many of the pieces. The green and white heart dish is darling and I love the pearl handled flatware just to name two of my favorites.

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  61. Tea in TexasMarch 15, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    All things Irish are in the table setting for one! Love the pup photo which steals hearts. The new plaid plate is a great mix with the other layers. Have a fabulous March !7th and the frog is adorable!

    Pam

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  62. KathleenMarch 15, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    Woo Hoo on those plaid plates, amazing! What a great stack you put together, so cheerful! Thanks so much for showing your green, you always put a new spin on things.
    Thanks so much for taking part in the 6th annual St. Pat's Bog Crawl! Slainte'!

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  63. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMarch 16, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Miss Sadie looks so adorable!...I just love the blue and green plaid plates...beautiful St. Patty's Day decor!!
    Happy St. Patrick's Day..

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  64. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 16, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day, Sarah!

    Your new dishes are very pretty and I love the purple and green combination of your holiday table setting. The shamrock dishes are perfect!

    I just posted a Gluten free Irish Soda Bread recipe that I was pleased came out as well as my regular soda bread. I sadly missed Kathleen's special blog event this year--sick grandchildren kept me away from my computer a few days!

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  65. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 16, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day, Sarah!

    Your new dishes are very pretty and I love the purple and green combination of your holiday table setting. The shamrock dishes are perfect!

    I just posted a Gluten free Irish Soda Bread recipe that I was pleased came out as well as my regular soda bread. I sadly missed Kathleen's special blog event this year--sick grandchildren kept me away from my computer a few days!

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  66. Nancy's NotesMarch 17, 2014 at 2:05 AM

    Oh Sarah, I want those plates! Your plaid and checked plates are just awesome, I love them! Awww, your little cutie pie looks precious! Great post!!

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  67. Lina GustinaMarch 17, 2014 at 4:39 AM

    Love your tartan plates.
    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2014/03/random-monday.html

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  68. SmilingSallyMarch 17, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    Hi Sarah,

    This green-with-a-touch-of blue tablescape cannot be beat.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Have a Happy Blue Monday!

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  69. AnnMarch 17, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Those tartan dishes are glorious and I love the way you accessorized them with the other dishes. The table setting is beautiful for St. Patricks day.
    Ann

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  70. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 17, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    Happy St. Paddy's Day! Love your new plaid plates. They are right in the spirit of things!

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  71. LVMarch 17, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    How fortunate you have so many pretty things in green. Everything looks so nice the way you are using them.

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  72. SueMarch 18, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Love how you paired the green with purple and adore the heart shaped checked plate. Found you on Kathewithane today

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  73. Alison @ The PolohouseMarch 18, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Hello Sweet Sarah!
    What a lovely grouping of plates and Miss Sadie couldn't be ANY cuter!!!
    Hope your SPD was a happy one!
    xoxxox
    Alison

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  74. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 19, 2014 at 5:26 AM

    Love your dishes and Sadie is adorable!

    Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday...

    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  75. chateau chicMarch 19, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    What a fun and festive setting! Loving your gorgeous mother of pearl flatware.
    Thank you for your visit,
    Mary Alice

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  76. a quiet lifeMarch 21, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    so cute seeing sadie... but i confess, i am wild over your plate combo's, they look fabulous!

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  77. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMarch 21, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Cute dishes - BUT - was that your dinner from Lindt? Sounds like a great dinner to me!

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  78. Bella's Rose CottageMarch 22, 2014 at 2:12 AM

    Hi Sarah,
    I am late with Saint Patricks day wishes so I hope you had a good day! The Two's Co plates are beautiful, I always find such pretty things from that company!
    Sadie is precious!!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  79. Stan and Jody GabaraMarch 23, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    Sadie is darling! Your treasures for the holiday were perfect in your table setting. Thanks so much for sharing and stopping by with your sweet comments.
    Hugs,
    Jody

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  80. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 25, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    What beautiful decorations! Miss Sadie steals the show though! Enjoy your day my friend! Sweet hugs, Diane

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  81. My Notting HillMarch 25, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    I love those shamrock bowls! Beautiful settings.

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  82. Johanna GehrleinApril 4, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Hi Sarah,
    although I am really late for this party, I loved it so much. Miss Sadie and the MOP flatware are the very highlights of so many nice pictures. You always combine masterly your pretty things to wonderful vignettes. Thank you for sharing. Hope you had a Happy St. Patricks Day.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  83. BernideenApril 22, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    A darling table!

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