Thursday, September 10, 2009

One word, Cloche

I love cloches. Why? Because even the most common place objects look special under glass. When I first started collecting cloches I would watch and watch until I found one that was reasonable enough at a home discount store or a decorating boutique with a sale going on. Big ones, little ones, I ogled them all. So now I have a little collection. Notice I said "little". I'm still ogling the big ones. I'd still like to have a large cloche. Well, maybe one day, but what has really caught my eye lately is creative cloches.

So, a month or so ago I found several items on a trip to a local thrift store that I thought would make great cloches. All of the items I found were candle accessories. And super cheap about a quarter a piece.




Ok, I have really been wanting to display old class rings in a creative way. Don't they look cute under this little cloche?






I thought I would include some of my apothacary jars today also. I love changing the display in my apothacary jars with the seasons. I showed you a little bit of that in this post. The jars are still decorated for summer with sand and shells. I mean lets face it here in Texas we're still in the throws of summer, but next it'll be Halloween. Ooo, I'm excited about that.





Hope you enjoyed my cloches. I'm including these in the Cloche party at A Stroll Through Life. Check out what everyone's doing.
Amanda

20 comments:

  1. The small cloche with the wine cork is great. I love all your apothecary jars! They are just beautiful in a group like that!

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  2. I love your mini cloche on top of the beautiful metal twigs!

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  3. SOOOOOOO pretty! Love'em!!! Especially with the moss nad wine cork!! Unique!

    Lou Cinda

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  4. What a gorgeous collection! I love the cloche with the class rings - great thought!

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  5. Oh Amanda!
    I love the fleur de leu under the cloche. That is beautiful. The class rings gives me and idea for my DH and mine. They would be lovely displayed under the glass together. Love it. I have signed up to follow your blog. I can't wait to see what you share next. Please stop by and see my collection of cloches, and I would so love to have you follow my blog as well. Country hugs sweetie, Sherry

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  6. Oh I love all of your different cloches. The shapes and sizes are wonderful. I love the fabulous displays you have created. Everything does look so special under glass and you've done such a great job. Your apothecary jar collection is just wonderful too. Thanks so much for joining the party, this is such a treat to see all the wonderful vignettes and creations. Hugs, Marty

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  7. Oh how lovely!! I love using things in an unexpected way. And I think you are right. Cloches make the most generic item look regal. You did a wonderful job!!! Very inspirational!!

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  8. The love the statement that the entire collection makes! So beautiful.

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  9. Hi Amanda...

    Ohh my...what a creative idea...to use candleholders as cloches! I love that idea and you've decorated them so beautifully too! I love anything with a pretty fleur de lis! Loved the idea of displaying your class rings...and you're absolutely right about anything and everything looking fabulous under glass! Wow...you've got quite a collection of apothecary jars...they're all so pretty and I just adore the coastal/shell theme! Beautifully done, my friend! Thank you for sharing all of your pretties with us for the cloche party!

    Warmest wishes and Happy Fall,
    Chari
    PS...I lived near Corpus Christi for about 30 yrs. so I know all about how long summers last down there! Hehe! I'm loving the change of seasons here in Colorado!!!

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  10. Hi Amanda...

    Well I'm back already, my friend! I just thought that I would do a little post visiting while I was here at your place...you have a delightful blog, my friend!!! I really enjoyed looking down thru several of your posts...I love your style and think we have alot in common! Just wanted to let you know that I added your blog to my list of blog follows...I look forward to your upcoming posts and getting to know you! So very nice to meet you!!!

    Oooh...keep all of these fabulous posts coming, my friend! I love what I see!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  11. I love your ideas, so pretty with the sea-shells, etc. I am so loving the door knob idea! Hugs, Cindy

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  12. Everthing looks so pretty - some great ideas.
    Really like the rings under the dome.

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  13. Class rings! What a creative idea! Boy, I'm seeing some very innovative ideas with this party. Thanks for the tour!
    Brenda

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  14. Love the class ring idea....smart! You have quite a lovely collection of apothecary jars! Love the name of your blog too!

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  15. What wonderful displays and I love all your apothecary jars!!!

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  16. What a neat way to diplay a champagne cork...and love how you off your collection of seashells!!!

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  17. Your cloche display is just fantastic! I adore the fleur de lis.

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  18. You have a wonderful collection of cloches. I especially love the cork display...and you have sparked my imagination. (This would be a wonderful gift for my son...a sommelier.)
    Well done!

    Jane (artfully graced)

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  19. I love your little cloches. The class rings is a fabulous idea. And you are right, putting something under glass makes gives it such presence.

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