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.

Shamrock Coffee Mugs

The best DIYs are the ones that are super simple yet still look like they could've come from the store. These shamrock mugs could've just been picked up from the holiday section at your favorite home store, but they're actually thrifted mugs decorated with a gold paint pen.

Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint.

Make Your Own Shamrock Streamers

These delicate clover streamers will put your kids in the festive spirit and serve as the perfect photo backdrops for your guests. They're super easy and quick to make, and layering them over one another will add fun pops of green all around your home.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

Irish Flag Mason Jars

These painted Irish flag Mason jars look so festive and bright on any counter or tabletop. The orange section of the flag serves as a nice change in the usual green we see on St. Patrick's Day.

Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts.

St. Patrick's Day Mantel

While there are a lot of parts to this craft, the end product is simply going to look magical. Go all out with a St. Patrick's Day-inspired mantel that's unique to your home and so cheerful.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Pot of Gold Topiary

Make a few of these festive topiaries in various heights to decorate around your house for a St. Patrick's Day wonderland. They're lighter than they look, and it's easy enough to get the kids in on the crafting fun.

Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint.

Pot of Gold Balloon Surprises

Similar to the Elf on the Shelf craze around Christmas, leprechauns rule the early days of March. Make your little ones think they've been visited by the mythical creatures by making these cute pot of gold surprises. All you need is some gold spray paint, mini cauldrons, green balloons, ribbon, and your gold-wrapped treats of choice.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

Leprechaun Terrariums

If you like a little risk, attract leprechauns to your home with terrariums filled with goodies and sweets. Not only with the pesky fae love it, but your kids will too.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Shamrock Mantel Decorations

If you're looking for a more subtle way to decorate for the holiday, make these shamrock mantel decorations made from glittery paper, wooden dowels, and tape. You can really stick them in any bouquet you have around the house.

Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint.

Giant Shamrock Streamers

Love the idea of a shamrock streamer but want something bolder? Double the size of it!

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

Shamrock Mason Jars

Gold and green pair so beautifully together, and the subtle shamrocks on these Mason jars make them such chic additions to your St. Patrick's Day decor.

Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts.

Shamrock Garland

This garland is a quick way to add some St. Patrick's Day cheer to your home. All it takes is green yarn, foam shamrocks, jute twine, scissors, and a hole punch.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Shamrock Honeycombs

Making these honeycombs is easier than it looks, and we can bet that at least a few people will assume you bought these from the store because they look so clean. We suggest making a dozen or so and hanging them from your ceiling for a cute, St. Patrick's Day immersive experience.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

Shamrock Bouquet

If you can't do real greenery in your home, make some faux bouquets with these paper shamrocks. They're light enough to remain subtle, but they'll add some nice color to your space.

Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint.

Shamrock Wreath

We love a wreath for any and every holiday here at House Beautiful. This paper St. Patrick's Day wreath is relatively easy to make yourself and to customize to make it fit better within your home.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Clover Cake Toppers

Whether you're hosting a little get together at your place for the Irish holiday or you're taking cupcakes to your child's school for snack time, these clover cake toppers will win anyone over. They're still festive without feeling over the top, and they're simply adorable.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

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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