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Monday, March 05, 2012

A Wee Bit of Green

At our house, the St. Patrick's Day tradition begins with a breakfast that benefits a local charity.  There are bagpipes, girls dancing traditional jigs, celebrities serving coffee and lots of merriment.  So, with that in mind, there have to be a few decorations for the celebration.  Here's the mantle this year...

 


A close-up of a little leprechaun hiding in the ivy...



It looks like a few of the bunnies have come out to celebrate the day too...their friends will be joining the decorations soon too.




The coffee table sporting a few clovers...



And even though this little guy doesn't look green in this light, he has a certain greenishness to him...


I also spotted a very creative idea by a fellow blogger for transforming an ordinary cupcake into something extraordinary.


If you'd like more information about her process, click on this link http://helpinglittlehands.blogspot.com/2012/03/clover-cut-out-cupcakes-from-heart.html and tell her highpointcircle sent you.  


Happy St. Patrick's Day
a little early, but ideas to think green about!

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24 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestMarch 5, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    What a wonderful post and what a wonderful way you and yours celebrate St P's Day!

    I live near Dublin, Ohio and it is a REALLY big deal here.

    Happy times!

    Going to go check out that cupcake tutorial, yum and so PRETTY!! Thanks!

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  2. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 5, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Oh how pretty. Love the mantel and your silver pieces are just gorgeous. Your cut crystal dish is stunning, so pretty on the coffee table, and the little boy statue is precious. Beautiful pictures and decor. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  3. Debra@CommonGroundMarch 5, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Love that wonderful ivy topiary, the little "L Man" is just too cute!!

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  4. Decor To AdoreMarch 5, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Oh I adore the green glitter shamrocks!

    I hope you'll stop by my blog. I am hosting a giveaway for a $50 Kirklands gift card.

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  5. cathy@my1929charmerMarch 5, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I adore all of it, the mantel, statue, and the clover by the glass dish. You just came to my site from Coastal Charm. Thanks for stopping by and like your site.

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  6. Liz @ Sixth Street SunshineMarch 5, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Your St. Patrick's Day mantle is just beautiful! I love the simplicity of the ivy, and the whimsy of the leprechaun And I absolutely must know where you got those bunnies! I'd love to have a few myself for Easter! Thanks for your comment this evening - I'll take you up on a cup of tea! :)

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  7. CAROL'S COTTAGE PLACEMarch 6, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    ROBIN, LOVE YOUR DECOR FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY AS WELL AS ALL THE OTHERS YOU POST. Your blog uplifts me a little bit when I realize that since we have been in busines at CAROL'S COTTAGE PLACE that I no longer keep house nor decorate like I used to. I really miss it, but before doing anything I need the merry maids to come and stay a few days! I know you love your home, it is lovely, and thanks for letting us all enjoy it too! Carol Lindberg

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  8. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Hoe Sweet! Love the mantel.Cute leprechaun,they are hard to find here. Thanks for sharing Joann Please come and follow my new blog lost the old one

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  9. thistlewoodfarmMarch 6, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day to you :) I love all your St. Patrick's day decor and it sounds like you will be having fun :)

    blessings,
    karianne

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  10. BabsMarch 6, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Great St. Patrick's Day decorations for the mantel and not only pretty, but for a good cause. I love the silver bunnies. How did you attach them on the candlesticks? The cupcakes look yummy. I'm checking them out.
    Hopping over from Wow Us Wednesday.
    Babs

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  11. Delightfully Curious DesignsMarch 9, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    VERY NICE LITTLE DISPLAY!! ENJOY YOUR BREAKFAST AND THANK YOU FOR THE CUPCAKE LINK, THEY ARE TOO CUTE!!

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  12. Anita at Cedar Hill March 9, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Very Green for sure. Love the adorable bunny too. Thanks for linking to cowgirl up.

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  13. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneMarch 10, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Hi Robin...

    I see you do have the same little leprechaun as me...we definitely have great minds!!! Love your mantel display. I am working on mine now...hopefully I will be posting it tomorrow! Following your lovely blog now and enjoy the rest of your weekend!!! Thanks for stopping by 21 Rosemary Lane!
    Silante!

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  14. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneMarch 10, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Hi Robin and I am back...

    I am back to give you the Liebster blog award. It is so funny because I have been taking my time choosing 5 blogs to honor with this award...I had 4 and then bam...there you were. So funny how things work but I have to say that I think you have a lot of talent and am looking forward to following your bog.
    So all you have to do is stop by 21 Rosemary Lane to collect your award along with the rules for passing the award along.

    Have a great weekend and congrats to you!!!

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  15. very merry vintage styleMarch 12, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Your little clovers on the silver tray look so pretty with the crystal. I like the silver bunnies too--Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  16. Shannon FoxMarch 12, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Okay, I want those bunnies. Really. They are wicked cute. Love the mantel. So glad you could link up =) Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

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  17. DebbiedoosMarch 13, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Hi Robin...you mantel is adorable. Really cute and creative.

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  18. KarenMarch 13, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Robin your mantle looks adorable, love those bunnies.

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  19. PriscillaMarch 14, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I really must try the cutout cupcakes. They are adorable.

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  20. KathleenMarch 14, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    What sweet decorations for SPD! The ivy is so pretty, and I like those Irish bunnies too! They must be O'Hare's! :)
    Thanks so much for taking part in the blog crawl!

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  21. SarahMarch 14, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Sorry I'm late to arrive, but I've been away from my computer. Love the ivy wreath with the little Leprechaun. Cute idea. Happy St. Patrick's Day! ~ Sarah

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  22. ChandyMarch 14, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Cute and that cupcake, I bet it was delicious, too! Wow! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Sharon @ mrshinesclassMarch 15, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    What a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I love what a big impact the greenery had on your mantel. The map backdrop is very nice. Love the statue of the boy too.

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  24. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Wow,Such a nice design to put in the home.It all are very traditional jigs and celebrating serving of the coffee and merriment.It really wonderful green decorations items..

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