Waterford Crystal for a St. Patrick's Day Tablescape

I created this tablescape and posted it a year ago and decided to post it again because I am in the middle of organizing, photographing, and counting all my napkin rings and place card holders and there are many bins scattered all over the dining room table right now. My collection has gotten a bit away from me so I need to regroup. I have many new readers too so this table will be new to them.

Can’t think of anything more appropriate to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with than a table set with Waterford crystal, crystal that was first made in Waterford, Ireland in 1783. When we were married 49 years ago we registered for Waterford crystal glassware in the Lismore pattern. This pattern was introduced in 1952 and is still in production, one of the most popular crystal patterns that Waterford has ever produced. Over the years Hubby has given me other pieces in this pattern including serving pieces, candlesticks in different sizes, and small glass animals and other objects. The white damask tablecloth is vintage, I bought it on Ebay. My mother loved damask tablecloths and napkins, I always think of her when I use them.

This is a fairly simple place setting. The small shamrock plate is actually a candle tray made by Yankee Candle several years ago. I bought them a few at a time on Ebay. The white dinner plate was made by Fitz and Floyd and the pattern is called Oakdale White. I bought them at HomeGoods a few years ago. I like the braid design around the rim of the plate. The charger was made by Mikasa and is called Color Spectrum in Hunter Green. I love this charger, it is heavy and a great color. I have several in other colors. I bought them all a few at a time on Ebay also.

The Green napkins came from World Market online several years ago. I have napkins from them in other colors as well. They often have inexpensive napkins for sale. The flatware is labeled Helmick/O.M.C. and is called Celtic Crusader. I see it is currently (2/2021) on Amazon under the brand, Ginkgo International. I have learned to buy 18/10 stainless because with cheaper quality flatware sometimes the fork tines have not been filed and they are really sharp. I always test flatware by touching the fork tines to see how sharp they are. I love the way this flatware looks and it is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. I can’t remember where I bought it after I saw it on another blog. I bought a few place settings at a time over several months. I think that the hammered design and the shape of the end of the handle really demonstrate the Celtic style.

I love the shape of the knife, it is long and it has such an attitude!

I bought these crystal place card holders at HomeGoods several years ago when I first started tablescaping. They were made by Oleg Cassini. They are heavy and solid and I really like the design.

My wedding crystal, a Waterford Lismore goblet is on the right. On the left is another Waterford goblet but a less expensive pattern, I think it is Marquis by Waterford Markham. I bought them at HomeGoods. I have this goblet in red glass and I use it often. Just as plates have increased in size over the decades I think some goblets have as well.

We bought the Lismore centerpiece bowl at an outlet mall while we were on a long weekend up the California coast several years ago. It is really heavy and I love the size and weight of it. Put flowers in it and it really makes a statement!

I have these Lismore candlesticks in four differents heights. One of these days I am going to create a tablescape and arrange them all down the center. With the candles all lit up at night, I think they would look amazing.

I really love this small Lismore jam jar. I have always loved cut glass and this piece is a cutie. Look at all the cuts on the little knob!

I don’t think this cut glass salt and pepper set was made by Waterford but the design is a bit similar to Lismore. Hubby found them at an Estate Sale and bought them for me.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

For another St. Patrick’s Day table with a few of the same pieces, click on the link to last year’s table: https://www.whispersoftheheart.com/blog/2019/3/16/shamrocks-for-st-patricks-day

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