Decorating using "Cloches"

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.

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!

Happy Decorating!...

Sweet Decor for February/Valentines Day

Love is in the air!  And, in the kitchen!

Because... The kitchen is the

heart of the home!

I always enjoy making my sweetheart something sweet.  With it being Valentine’s Day tomorrow it’s a good day to do just that!

Speaking of sweet...How sweet are these items I recently found at Target?  The wooden heart was in the Dollar spot area, only three dollars, and there were some that had a pink stripe instead of the red.  The tea towel was too sweet to leave behind, so in my cart it went.  A few dollars spent to create a sweet February/Valentine themed corner near our kitchen.  I love Target!  

~ Wishing you a Valentine’s Day filled with LOVE!

It's February...Love is in the air!Hearts & Love Decor

Love is in the air!  Valentines, hearts, and love!

I have hearts throughout my home, all year, not just for the month of February.  But, when February rolls around I do enjoy using more hearts in decorating my home.

My love for “hearts” has grown over the years, and I find it difficult to not bring every heart I see home with me. I found the sweet “Together Forever” pillow years ago.  The heart with sachet and the heart basket were thrift store finds.  Using just a few items here, I simply decorated this area with thoughts of love & hearts. 

I’ve always loved the heart shape and been drawn to hearts. My family knowing my love for hearts, often gift me with them, too.  My heart is always happy when finding hearts and when receiving hearts from those I love!

Happy February!...

Winter Decor~ Our Fireplace & Mantel ~

We've been trying to stay warm.  That is easier to do when you have the heat from a fireplace.  We have used it quite a bit this winter already.

Well, January is about to be over.  It's a been a cold one here this year!  I can't remember it ever being as cold as it has been this winter.  We have even had snow twice this season, that's not a typical thing here in the south!

It was another bright and beautiful day here in Georgia.  The sun was quite deceiving though, as it still feels like winter out there!  As our winter weather lingers ...so does my winter decor...

This is the look I gave our fireplace after the holidays.  My continuing theme of greens, and golds, and creamy whites.  Our fireplace is a major focal point in our family room.  It’s a place to add interest and a joy to decorate for the seasons.

Stay warm and cozy!

Winter Decor ~ Our Breakfast Area ~

Just sharing some of the decor ideas I've used to get through the winter blahs!  After the holidays it's a time of transition to get things back to a more normal kind of feeling and appearance.  But, I love to decorate and I enjoy pretty things so, I find ways to make the winter a little more cheery!  And, because I'll admit to it not being my favorite time of the year!

  

The sun was pouring in and brightened up this space,  The sunshine always makes me happy, it brings a smile to my face and a warm feeling to my heart!

Many of the items here in our breakfast area are thrifty treasures, even the beautiful chandelier!  I recently shared the tray I chalk painted and used here as my centerpiece.  I found the table runner a few days ago from a local thrift store.  Over in the corner you may recognize the window with planter box, and the old ladder I refreshed with paint a while back.

This sweet window with planter box is also a thrifty find, it’s a great piece to restyle and change with the seasons. The old step ladder we'd had a long time and it was freshened up in white with some of my chalk paint treatment. White flowers are a favorite of mine, no matter the season!

Flowers and greenery are some of my favorite decor items, whether fresh or faux, I have to have flowers and some greenery!  I found some books to add a little lift and more green color.  The white shutter is one of a few that I have found at various thrift stores or antique markets.  I find them useful in many ways.

A simply styled area with something to brighten these winter days, beat the winter blahs, and warm my heart!

~Oh Winter, how I long for the warmth of Spring!

Chalk Painted Iron Tray

I love what a little paint can do!  I picked up this iron tray at a thrift store a while back, actually it was my daughter that pointed it out to me.  I was happy to get it, even though I had one identical to it at home.  I'd been thinking of painting my other tray for some time, but was torn about doing it.  

Finding this one gave me the idea that I could now have both!  So, I gave it a quick once over with some white chalk paint, (not being overly perfect with complete coverage), and I'm loving the new look of it!  And, I love that I still have the original one I purchased years ago!  Win!  Win!

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I enjoy putting floral arrangements together, I created this one for winter using items I already had and three winter picks with evergreen and pine cones purchased from the dollar store.

That led to creating this winter centerpiece for our table using my thrifty, chalk painted, iron tray, along with a simple natural wreath, and some long needle evergreens. 

This sweet & simple winter vignette makes me smile!

Planter Box with Window - Winter styled~ After the holidays - Winter decor ~

We’ve had a very lazy day today, after our special holiday celebration with our family.  It was nice to unplug and focus on family and spending quality time together.

I’m pretending now in my mind that I have all the Christmas decor packed up and put away.  That will happen this weekend!  I did manage to dress this sweet little window and planter box with a “winter” theme, so it’s just fine as part of the decor that will stay around a while.

I shared a post about finding this window and planter box at a thrift store earlier in the fall.  I just did a little changing of the contents to give it a winter feel.

”Baby it’s cold outside!” I think I’m ready for hibernation mode, now that the holidays are over!...Brrrr!

~This GA gal is hoping for an early Spring!!!

Happy New Year!~ My new Letter Board ~

Here's to wishing that '2018' is the best year yet!

How perfect that my daughter gave me a letter board with gold letters for Christmas!?!

I love it!  This is the first message I added to my new letter board.

It also has black letters too.  And, my other daughter gave me some fun extras for it.  I may have dropped some "wishing for Christmas" hints!!!  It was very sweet of both of them to to fulfill my wishes!

These have been available for a while and I have seen them when I've been shopping, I just hadn't gotten myself one.  I plan to use this on occasion in my decorating, I have some fun ideas in mind!  I'll share more later, and also be on the lookout for some shared ideas on my Instagram!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! ‘2018’

Merry Christmas~ Our Christmas Tree and Foyer Area ~

~*~ All is calm, all is bright ~*~

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MERRY CHRISTMAS 

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~*~ From our home to yours... We wish you a very Merry Christmas! ~*~

We're ready for Santa!  I enjoyed doing something a little different this year with decorating our Christmas tree and staircase.  Ribbons and bows!  I used lots of ribbon, and some bows.  I also used some white poinsettias on the tree and on the staircase garland.  I wanted a less is more look this year.  I believe I achieved that!

I hope your Christmas is Merry and Bright, and may all your wishes come true.  May your New Year be happy and prosperous!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!