Do you *Cloche? I have fun decorating using my cloches. I have a couple and find it fascinating to create little vignettes using them. It just seems that an item becomes even more special when placed under a cloche.
*cloche (plural cloches)
noun \ ˈklōsh \
-a bell- or dome-shaped cover:
-a glass or plastic cover used to protect small outdoor plants from frost; also : a similar cover used indoors to display or protect ornamental objects
-a cover (as of metal or ceramic) placed over food during preparation or serving
-a close-fitting women's hat with a deep rounded crown and narrow rim.
Cloches can be found at most home and craft stores, or you can find them online. They vary in size and height. I wanted to share a few examples and ideas of the cloche decorating I've done.
My sweet Valentine gave me this beautiful gift on Valentine’s Day a few years ago.
~ A “Willow Tree” statue with a message on the bottom... Je t'aime - I Love You
I placed it under my cloche, and I think it looks even more special displayed in this manner.
"Special" is how I feel when I look at my beautiful gift.
I’m so happy that my husband still finds different ways to say “I Love You” even after being married almost four decades!
This cloche is about 11 inches tall, I like that I can use it for tall items or items placed on a lift of some type. I found this beauty at Michael's, it was labeled "Ashland® Glass Bell Dome" and with my coupon it was under thirteen dollars.
~ A “Willow Tree” statue with a message on the bottom... Je t'aime - I Love You
I placed it under my cloche, and I think it looks even more special displayed in this manner.
"Special" is how I feel when I look at my beautiful gift.
I’m so happy that my husband still finds different ways to say “I Love You” even after being married almost four decades!
This cloche is about 11 inches tall, I like that I can use it for tall items or items placed on a lift of some type. I found this beauty at Michael's, it was labeled "Ashland® Glass Bell Dome" and with my coupon it was under thirteen dollars.
And since it is February I did another cloche and used a small heart inside. A burlap covered heart on a stand, and a flower with a touch of greenery.
This cloche is a small sized one about 6 inches tall. It's perfect for smaller items or little decorative pieces that can be used together for a sweet display. I got this one at a thrift store for only a couple dollars.
And here's another I did last month, with a winter theme. I think they are fun to use in my home for change of seasons displays.
This cloche is about 5 inches tall and the smallest one I have at the moment. Also found at a thrift store(fifty-cents), this I believe was once for a candle and sat in a holder, I chose to turn it over then added a knob on top and use it as a cloche.
There you have it. My cloche ideas! I hope you found a little inspiration, and desire, to own a cloche and do some decorating with it!
This cloche is a small sized one about 6 inches tall. It's perfect for smaller items or little decorative pieces that can be used together for a sweet display. I got this one at a thrift store for only a couple dollars.
And here's another I did last month, with a winter theme. I think they are fun to use in my home for change of seasons displays.
This cloche is about 5 inches tall and the smallest one I have at the moment. Also found at a thrift store(fifty-cents), this I believe was once for a candle and sat in a holder, I chose to turn it over then added a knob on top and use it as a cloche.
There you have it. My cloche ideas! I hope you found a little inspiration, and desire, to own a cloche and do some decorating with it!
Happy Decorating!...
