Friday, March 13, 2009

Greening Up My Home

Kelli from Kelli's House hosts Show and Tell Friday. If you have something special to share, this is the place to show it. It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Go to her place to join in the fun!

I'm having so much fun with my apothecary jar. For St. Patrick's Day, I bought a leprechaun and placed him on top of some clear and green stones. Look closely and you'll spot some of the gold he guards.



Then I bought some St. Patrick's Day ribbon and made a bow for the top.0



Then, I placed his "pot" of gold close by.



Inside my cloche, I placed a Colleen and surrounded her with crystal marbles on top my mother's black plate. Colleen's dancing an Irish jig to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.


Doesn't she have the sweetest face?


It's fun to place with touches of green.

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58 comments:

  1. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 13, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Top o' the morning, Sally girl... love your green! As a leprechaun fan, I highly approve. Off to go drink some green beer (Not!).

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  2. saraMarch 13, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    very creative!! love the leprechaun!

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 13, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    How cute, the leprechaun and Colleen are both so cute, great job and I love the pot of gold. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Libby's LibraryMarch 13, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    As for me, the closest thing to decorating for St. Patrick'ss Day, will be to place corned beef and cabbage on my table next week;)

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  5. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaMarch 13, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    GM Sally no wonder I can't find my pot of gold girl you have it..this is all so cute Sally..and I'm afraid I don't do a thing for St.Patty day..may you have a great Firday the 13th girl...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  6. Secondhand BlessingsMarch 13, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Very creative idea! I like the coins with the embossed shamrocks on them.
    Brenda

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  7. The Raggedy GirlMarch 13, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    How sweet everything looks. What fun to add all that "luck" to your decor.

    Have a Fabulous Friday ❤❤❤
    from a Raggedy Roberta Anne

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  8. DarleneMarch 13, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    You have decorated very nicely with your apothecary jar and cloche. I love BOTH of those displays!!!♥

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  9. KilllashandraMarch 13, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Great decorating ideas for St. Patrick's Day. Last night at our 4-H meeting the kids made clover corsages with pipecleaners and hung my sample up at work. I'm prepared if I happen to forget to wear green next week. ;)

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  10. ♥ KathyMarch 13, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Those are both so pretty Sally..I love your pot o' gold :D

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  11. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    I like it - Nice job!

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  12. Blondie's JournalMarch 13, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I love your St. Patty's Day decorations! I love adding to what I have to make new decorations. And your Colleen is so pretty!

    Have a good weekend Sally! :-)

    xoxo
    Jane

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  13. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    I so love this St. Pat's decor you've made. I just made one similar with an apothecary jar and blogged about it the other day with photos...but, mine is a captured fairy that was flitting around our yard at night.

    Happy weekend, and enjoy the show and tell entries today. Thanks for visiting.

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  14. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerMarch 13, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Cute! I wish I had some green St Pat decor... I may have to look for some for next year! (still looking for a cloche...they are hiding from me!)

    Have a great weekend!

    Susan

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  15. SusanMarch 13, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    How very cute!!
    Susan

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  16. Mrs.TMarch 13, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    How festive! It's so cute how you have the leprechaun contained in the apothecary jar. And the colleen is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

    And thanks for stopping by my kitchen table, too!

    God bless,
    Mrs.T

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  17. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Look at you, Dear Sallyness, getting all cloched up! I love all your little cuties!
    Now only you, a former school teacher, would catch the tiny mouth thingy! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  18. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Those are so cute!

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  19. HeatherMarch 13, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    very cute ideas! love the pot of gold.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Biodh la' iontach agat Sally!
    Thats gaelic for have a great day! And Thank You for the green eye candy!! These Irish Eyes are Smiling!!! :o) Karyl(Carol)

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  21. BrookeMarch 13, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    So festive! Love your creative ideas. I just love a home all decorated for the seasons!

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  22. Linda QMarch 13, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Happy almost St. Patricks Day to you!
    Cute!
    Linda Q

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  23. Shimmy MomMarch 13, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    OH, I love the little girl, she does have a sweet face. I hope that you have a great St. Patties.

    *hugs*

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  24. JulieMarch 13, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    I love your St. Patrick's Day decorations! Adorable!!!
    Have a great Friday...Julie

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  25. KBeauMarch 13, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Happy St. Paddy's Day to you. Looks like you're all ready to celebrate.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Love the Paddy Day decorations !!!
    Looks so cute!!
    Diane

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  27. Missy WertzMarch 13, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Oh Sally how cute! Looks like one has some money for you!!!

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  28. Susan BMarch 13, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Both the leprechaun and the sweet Colleen are cute! I love how you have displayed both of them, and the leprechaun's pot of gold! Thank you for sharing them.

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  29. UnknownMarch 13, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Great header and lots of great St Patrick's decor. I think there is much more available than for sale here in N Ireland!

    Hope you can join in my St Patrick's Day bloggy carnival - lots of irish prizes.

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  30. JulesMarch 13, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    How cute and fun! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by with your sweet comment today. Enjoyed reading your post. :o)

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  31. Yellow Rose ArborMarch 13, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Oh, they are so cute! I love the way you staged them! I need to get my green things out when I get home, I've almost waited too late!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Katherine

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  32. DawnMarch 13, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Oh, it all looks so cute! I love both of your displays. Very green indeed!

    take care,
    Dawn

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  33. Anne FannieMarch 13, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Hi Sally, I love your Green holiday displays! Very creative!
    ~Ann

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  34. aspiritofsimplicityMarch 13, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    That is very sweet. I love St. Patrick's Day.

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  35. Four Paws and CoMarch 13, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    Too sweet, Sally! Hmmm, how much gold did you say he has??? ☺

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  36. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Those are great decorations. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  37. ~♥~ Monica SMarch 13, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Looks like you've been having fun.. is this the start of an irish love story?? :-)

    Monica

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  38. PamMarch 13, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Very cute and creative decorations! Do you make a glass display for all the holidays?

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  39. nikkicrumpetMarch 13, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Well aren't you the clever one! I guess that answers some of my questions on my post about what to do with my apothocary jars and cloches! Such a cute idea!

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  40. {Bellamere Cottage}March 13, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Well, aren't you the one! Good for you decorating for St. Pat's! I LOVE your bell jar......it is just perfect!

    Warm regards,
    Spencer

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  41. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 13, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Hi Sally. Thanks for your comments today. Your little cloches are so cute for St. Paddys Day! Have fun!

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  42. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Sally I just love all of your green! What a great idea! I can see I have to get one of those jars. You did a great job ♥

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  43. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    What cute St. Patrick days decorations!

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  44. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 13, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    I love your Colleen. What a precious one she is, and how pretty she looks in the cloche. I also like the way you decorated your apothocary jar. laurie

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  45. Lisa CoblerMarch 13, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    I love your St. Patrick's Day displays. Very charming.

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  46. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    I feel lucky just looking at your displays-very sweet! I just bought some green coins with the shamrocks. : )
    Thanks for sharing and also for stopping by my blog.

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  47. BridgetMarch 13, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Aye you are in the spirit of things I see!
    I went to see Confessions of a Shopaholic today and enjoyed it very much, thanks for the recommend!

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  48. Susie HomemakerMarch 14, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    How cute are your ideas for St. Patty's Day...don't ya love the apothecary jars? I have so much fun with mine too...see my header.

    Blessings,
    Susie

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  49. JillMarch 14, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    Hi Sally,

    Have a great weekend....

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  50. kari and kijsaMarch 14, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    Very fun and festive! Happy early ST. Pats!
    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  51. GattinaMarch 14, 2009 at 3:06 AM

    Both items are soooo cute !

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  52. BeckyMarch 14, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    Very sweet. They would make me smile every time I walk by.

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  53. P.March 14, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    It's nice to see St. Patrick's devorations all over the blogland.

    Alfazema

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  54. KelliMarch 14, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Your St. Patrick's Day displays are so sweet! I picked up three of those silver coins for the girls and Benjamin. :0)
    ~Kelli

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  55. xinexMarch 15, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Very pretty creations, Sally! Love 'em!...Christine

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  56. CathyMarch 15, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Really cute decorations, Sally ~

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  57. JeanMarch 15, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Adorable St Pat's decorations! Jean

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  58. AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Oh!! It's so beautiful... Love those creative designs...

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