These St. Patrick's Day Decorations Are Surprisingly Chic

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Unsurprisingly, we love any holiday that requires—or more realistically, encourages—some type of fun decoration to be put up around your home, your classroom, your office, or what have you. Although St. Patrick's Day was originally celebrated in Ireland to honor Saint Patrick, one of the country's patron saints, it has turned into a day that's celebrated throughout multiple countries. Whether you're honoring the holiday with a parade, party, or a pint or two, the options for a fun time put it high up on our favorite holidays list. With leprechauns, shamrocks, rainbows, and pots of gold, it's so easy to find fun, festive St. Patrick's Day decorations that would put anyone in the holiday spirit, but you know what makes them even better? If they're DIYs you can do with your family or classroom. (Don't worry if you're short on time. We also compiled ready-to-buy decorations that everyone will love.)

While the Irish holiday is often spent out and about—whether that's at a bar crawl or somewhere else where everyone is dressed in green—you shouldn't forget about the space around you when decorating for the holiday. Whether you're setting up for a shindig at your place (complete with festive appetizers and drinks, of course) or you're working hard to surprise your students with a fun room to walk into the Friday before St. Patrick's Day (which falls on a Sunday this year), these decorations and DIYs add the perfect mix of playfulness and style to your space. Keep reading to find 40 chic St. Patrick's Day decorations and easy crafts that you'll be proud to display this season.

DIY Shades of Green Balloon Garland Kit

Set up for your St. Patrick's Day party with a balloon garland you can set up yourself. Your Instagram photos will come out so cute with these in the background.

Taper Glass Candlestick Holders - Set of 6

If you're looking for green decor that can have a place in your home year round, these candle holders are for you. Fun tip from Deputy Digital Editor Katelyn Lunders: order taper candles and acrylic paint to DIY festive candles.

St Patricks Day Tassel Garland

Jazz up your mantel with boho tassels from BlueMake. While the muted ivory and green tones are subtle enough to blend into any decor, you can crank up the volume by peppering in shamrocks and gilded trinkets.

Irish Green Shamrock Clover Hooked Wool Pillow

Toss this pillow on your favorite accent chair or mix it with your existing pillows to add a little good luck charm to your living room.

Holographic 24K Gold Glitter

With a light dusting of gold glitter, recreate the magic of a leprechaun's covetable pot of gold on your bookshelf, dining room table, and beyond.

Shamrock Plates

This table setting is magically delicious with a pastel color palette. The paper plates will instantly set the mood for some festive fun.

St. Patrick's Day Wax Melts

Candle warmers are all the rage these days, so this holiday, melt lucky charms that give off a scent of santal and coconut.

Double Gauze, Clover and Swallow

Give your St. Patrick's Day decor a global flair with this Tenugui from Kiriko. A multipurpose staple from Japan, a Tenugui can be used a washcloth or decor.

St. Patrick's Day Cake Pops

From L.A.'s wildly popular bakery, Sweet E's Bake Shop, these vanilla and chocolate St. Patrick's day treats couldn't look more delicious.

Four Leaf Clover Plate Topper

Pair your napkins and neutral dinnerware with a four-leaf clover for good luck. Bonus, the clover can also have a name tag attached with twine for your guests.

Clover Pewter Trivet

Finish the look with a hand-cast pewter trivet made by the world-renowned jeweler Michael Michaud.

St. Paddy Plaid Table Runner

Run a plaid St. Patrick's Day runner with gold, black, and white accents down a table for a modern farmhouse look.

Clover Horseshoe Printed Placemats

These playfully patterned placemats (try saying that five times fast!) with horseshoes and clovers are festive without being tacky.

Small Patrick's Day Houses

Upgrade your shelf with these hand-painted houses by Artful Expressions SEK. If you have a treasure trove of tomes, consider using this pair as bookends.

Set of Two Kelly Green Sunday High Balls

Make that ale taste even better with some excellent drinkware. Estelle Colored Glass is known for making wine glasses, coupes, and high balls in a mélange of colors, and this green offering is packed with Irish charm.

100Pcs St Patrick's Day Paper Straws

It doesn't matter if you're enjoying seltzer water or something a tad stronger. This St. Patrick's Day, one thing's for sure, these seasonal straws will help you sip in style.

Green Chinoiserie Column Vase

As your centerpiece for the dining table, place a Chinoiserie vase adorned with green botanicals. Then, style it with white and yellow flowers like lilies, snapdragons, and roses.

Jadeite Glass Cake Stand

Craving something sweet? Serve St. Patrick's Day-themed desserts with a jadeite cake stand.

St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Hanging MDF Sign

Trade in the kitschy "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" signs in favor of this sleek shamrock wall decor. On-theme without being ostentatious? Yes, please.

Black Cauldron

Want to create your own pot of gold? Pick up this black cauldron and fill it with gold-wrapped candies.

Rainbow Honeycomb Paper Centerpiece

Pro tip: Place these colorful centerpieces right by a decadent cheese board, so guests can really find magic at the end of the rainbow.

The Mugs

If you want to kickstart your morning with a cup of coffee—Irish or traditional—Fable's verdant, non-toxic mugs are designed to deliver.

Celtic Handmade Doormat

Pack on St. Patrick's Day's good fortune well before guests step inside your home with this luxe, handmade Celtic doormat.

Lucky Shamrock Drop In Pot

If you want to make your leafy greens look a little greener, try a festive planter. This one from Lively Root has St. Patrick's Day written all over it.

18" St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Wreath

Dress your door with a shamrock wreath that you can decorate with all year long. The magic lies in the small white blooms, which make it fitting well beyond March 17.

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