Waterford Lismore on a St. Patrick's Day Tablescape

To start with, is this a busy tablecloth? Yes, it is, and I like it that way. And no, the centerpiece doesn’t block people from seeing each other while they are eating because I remove it before we eat. (Can you tell I am tired of trolls and their unasked for criticism? Ah well, it goes with the territory.) On to happier subjects, I found this shamrock tablecloth and the matching napkins at HomeGoods last week. They were made by Nicole Miller Home. They came out of the dryer ready for the table with no wrinkles although I did iron the tablecloth anyway.

I did another Waterford tablescape for St. Patrick’s Day four years ago. You can see that tablescape here. I wanted to do a second Waterford tablescape but I have been waiting for Waterford Lismore salad plates and I finally broke down and bought some on Ebay. I think they are so pretty. Waterford crystal was first made in Waterford, Ireland in 1783. When we were married in 1972, we registered for Waterford crystal glassware in the Lismore pattern. This pattern was first introduced in 1952 and it is still in production. It is one of the most popular crystal patterns that Waterford has ever produced.

Once I had the salad plates I had to decide what to put them on. I really wanted the design to show well so I decided to just use a clear glass dinner plate under them. I found one online at Crate and Barrel last week that I liked and we have a Crate and Barrel store so I went over there with the salad plate and a napkin to use as the tablecloth to see how it all would look together and I was happy with the result. These dinner plates were on some kind of sale and they were $3 each, such a deal and I saved with no shipping!

I have been looking for a simple white ceramic charger for several years with no luck. I guess I am picky! From time to time I look online again and I found these plastic scalloped white chargers at Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago. I hate shopping there but sometimes I do. I will keep looking for a white charger that I like but these will do for now.

This flatware set is labeled Helmick/O.M.C. and it is called Celtic Crusader. I have also seen it under the brand, Ginkgo International. It is 18/10 stainless and I have learned to buy 18/10 stainless because with cheaper quality flatware sometimes the fork tines have not been filed enough and they are really sharp. I always test flatware by touching the fork tines to see how sharp they are. 18/10 flatware is heavy and really well made but it is more expensive. 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 online over several months. I think that the hammered design and the shape of the end of the handle really illustrate the Celtic style.

I really like the muted shamrock design on these Nicole Miller Home napkins and the tablecloth.

These cut glass place card holders came from Ebay a few years ago. I don’t remember where the place cards came from. I have had them for a while.

These Waterford Lismore goblets are 8 1/4 inches tall, 7 inches tall, and 6 inches tall. The 7 inch tall ones were my registered wedding crystal. Hubby bought me the 8 1/4 inch tall ones for our 50th wedding anniversary. I have 12 of the tallest one and more of the middle size. The 6 inch tall ones came from estate sales and I am not sure how many of those I have. Even after 52 years I still love this glassware pattern.

We bought this Waterford Lismore centerpiece bowl at an outlet mall to celebrate our anniversary 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. I found the faux shamrocks on Etsy last month.

Over the decades we have purchased several pieces of Waterford Lismore glassware. These Waterford Lismore candlesticks are 6 inches tall. I also have the same candlesticks that are 8 inches tall and 10 inches tall. I am not sure where we bought them all over the years. I already had the green candles in my candle collection.

Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like Waterford Lismore crystal!

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