Nature Inspired St. Patrick's Day Decorations

It’s a known fact that I LOVE to decorate for each and every holiday.  However, each year when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around I’m always stumped as to how to decorate.  Of course it’s easy to cut out shamrocks and color leprechauns with my five year-old son, but I always yearn for something a step above – decorations a bit more, dare I say as a Mommy,  “sophisticated”?

This year I have decided to try something different (though I’m keeping with the shamrocks and leprechauns for my son’s playroom).

In pondering what to do, I decided to go with the master herself and use Mother Nature for my inspiration! For easy table or mantle decorations, I’m starting with my ample supply of clear or white vases, glasses or water pitchers that are about the house.  First, I will fill 2 or 3 of them with water (if you are using clear add clear or green marbles if you have them).  Next, tuck some outdoor greens and white accent flowers gently into each of the clear/white containers.  

If you want, center the vases on  a few Shamrock cutouts and Voila!  You have an instant, nature inspired AND St. Patrick’s Day friendly centerpiece.  Side note:  For those of you lucky enough to live in a warmer climate, take an early spring stroll outside to gather greens – fern fronds are always a favorite if you can get them!

For other around-the-house decorations, fresh fruit (or fake) is always an easy way to accent any décor with needed luck-o-the-Irish color.  Fill white cereal bowls or remaining clear containers with fresh, green apples and green limes.  By accenting again with a few of my son’s Shamrock cutouts my mantle turns from boring to an emerald inspired focal point. 

Lastly, if you are entertaining and “mood” lighting is needed, you can hollow-out the centers of a few of the apples.  Insert votives and scatter them around your table, mantle or bar.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Contributed by Heather Dietrich, Co-Founder, Sterling Pear