Tuesday, March 15, 2011

St Pats Day Treasure

St Patricks Day Welcome vignette by Selep Imaging
St. Patrick's Day treasure

I created a St. Patrick's Day Welcome vignette in my dining room with some rummage sale finds.  I buy little quirky items with the idea of putting them out at the appropriate season, and this is the first year I actually made a St. Patrick's display.  I made the vignette this year just so I could make a blog post for the 'parties'.  

St Patricks plates
St. Patrick's Display
Four children (and the husband) came home from school and four children (and the spouse) didn't notice or comment on new arrangement in the dining room... (where we eat!)  Sigh...  At least now I feel I can justify those rummage sale stops!   ;) 

The welcome sign ($1 or $2) and the little bell ($.50) I got at rummage sales in 2010.  The other plates I have gotten over the years.  Both of the Majolica-like plates (the dark green plates with a 3D relief pattern) have a chips.  I think the cool clear glass tray is stunning, but it has an unfortunate center etching of fruit that really doesn't go with the geometric edge, so it was $3 or under.  I think one designer made the platter, and another "added" to the center design.  I just blocked the center with the ivy plate. 

The cup and saucer on the lower right shelf are Bellek porcelain that we got from my husband's Grandmother.  The beauty of the bellek china kind of gets overlooked in this display, but I really cherish the china and I am glad I am using it. 

Click on the images to see them enlarged. 

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19 comments:

  1. kara@elements-interiors.netMarch 16, 2011 at 4:29 PM

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


    *ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *

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  2. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Very appealing and creative! Thanks for linking to 2nd Time Around!

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  3. Heartfelt livingMarch 16, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    What a lovely collection you have. I love the welcome sign!

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  4. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 16, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    You did a great job with this display. You're a true treasure hunter and scored some great bargains. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageMarch 16, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Your vignette is so festive and cheery. Your family must have been half asleep not to notice. ;)

    Thanks for linking to the party each week. I love having you join the fun.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  6. MartinaMarch 18, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Ha ha, yes, that's what blogging is good for - we make more use of the things we have! My husband propably wouldn't have noticed either - this is girls fun!

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  7. MaryMarch 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I love your St. Patrick's vignette! I featured your batik quilt top on Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage. Have a nice weekend, Mary :O)

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  8. My Cottage CharmMarch 18, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Thanks for linking up to my party..I loved seeing your vignette! I always hate it when I do something new in our house and no one notices it..that just bugs me! Oh well...I guess that just goes to show who's really paying attention to the decorating of the house! lol
    Have a great weekend!
    missy

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  9. At The Picket FenceMarch 18, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Cracking up here about your family not noticing the changes...happens in my house too! I love them though and I'm glad you linked this up to Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  10. Alison AgnewMarch 18, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    my hubs never seems to notice my little changes either...sighing right along with you! love the green transferware and the settings you've put together...thanks for linking up to fridays unfolded!

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  11. SusanMarch 18, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Your vignette is so cute and pretty! Kids generally do not notice anything except food, video games and television. LOL

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  12. The Charm of HomeMarch 19, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Very pretty vignette. I love the patterned plates with the green glasses. It is a really nice display for spring. Thanks for linking up!
    Sherry

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  13. kara@elements-interiors.netMarch 20, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    This is such a great Vignette! No PINCHIN going on at your house!
    I am your newest Follower/Friend!

    Thank you for linking this up to Whassup Wednesday! Hope to see you this week at my
    Par-Taaaay!

    xoxokara I would LOVE to have you as a Follower/Friend :0)

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  14. By the BluegrassMarch 20, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Very cute and festive!
    xo,
    Sena

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  15. PennyMarch 20, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Very festive and creative! Love it!

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  16. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 20, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Jeanne, you put together your greens to make such a pretty St. Patrick's vignette. That little bell is so sweet, and what a cute "welcome" sign. How lucky you are to have your husband's Gm's Ballek ~ so pretty. Thank you for linking to Favorite Things. laurie

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  17. Megan GunyanMarch 21, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    What a fun St. Patrick's Day shelf! It all came together so great! Wonderful job.

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  18. MichelleMarch 30, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    It's very beautiful. Love it!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Thought I would comment and say neat theme, did you make it for yourself? It's really awesome!

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