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A Cloche for Every Season

As you know Marty at A Stroll thru Life is having a cloche party.  These are always so much fun.  Thanks Marty, for hosting!  I almost always have cloches integrated into my decor in one way or another.  Hope you enjoy looking at some of the ways I use them and how they can be decorated for any season of the year. 


IN THE SUN ROOM  (Summer)

I made this pedestal from an odd an octagon shaped plate and candlestick I found at Habitat.  The cloche came from there too, and covered a dried floral item that had seen better days.  This currently holds one faux hydrangea.






IN THE DINING ROOM  (Summer)
This cloche covers three of my small angels.




SUN ROOM (Spring/Summer)
The above cloche/dome is etched and so fragile.  I bought it, the Limoge plate on which it sits, and the two roses underneath the dome for less than $3.00 at a thrift shop.  It is one of my favorites!


KITCHEN  (Autumn)
In the above photo, I merely turned a hurricane vase upside down over a fabric pumpkin, tied orange raffia around it to complete the autumn vignette.


LIVING ROOM (Spring/Summer)
Here the wire cloche holds a little bird bought at Cracker Barrel.  It holds a sign "Joy".


LIVING ROOM (Spring)


LIVING ROOM
(Fall/Winter)


BREAKFAST NOOK (Spring)


(Christmas/Winter)
It is so much fun to use cloches in decor and change out the items displayed.


Comments

  1. OliveJuly 23, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    All lovely but I am partial to the wire one. Boy aren't they fun?

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  2. FABBY'S LIVINGJuly 23, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Beautiful each season of your cloches..what a great inspiration they are. I too keep two cloches everyday with my pretty oriental girls figurines. I love your vignettes. Happy Cloche Party!
    FABBY

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  3. UnknownJuly 24, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    Oh Goodness! I think I have to say that I love the living room spring dsiplay the best. But they are all very pretty! :)

    ~Liz

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  4. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 24, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    I also love using my cloches for seasonal items. You have a wonderful variety and I think you've done a great job with your displays. I have a couple wire ones and they are so fun for a different look.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  5. Shabby Brocante, KarenJuly 24, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    So cute, a cloche for all seasons! Love it. I love the little fall bird! That's my very favorite!

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  6. Rose H (UK)July 24, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    I love your cloche vignettes, they're all so pretty :o)
    I really wish I could find a reasonably priced cloche here in the UK, when I see how versatile they are.
    Thank you for sharing with us Kathy.

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  7. SusanJuly 24, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Your cloches are all so pretty! My favorite one is the Christmas cloche.

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  8. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJuly 24, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    The cloches sure work for every season! Great displays!

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  9. Liz @ Quirky VistasJuly 24, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    I'm especially loving that wire cloche. So unique! I have to say your comment at my place about the view outside your house made me rethink mine even more. Perspective is everything. I never considered odor getting thrown into the mix! Agh! But then I have a super sensitive nose. Stale cigarette smoke sometimes wafts over and that's enough to make me crazy. Poultry houses might have been a whole different story. Good luck with that!
    Liz

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 24, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Oh my, I kept thinking each one was my favorite. I love all of them and the way you have them decorated. They are all so beautifully displayed too. Thanks tons for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

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  11. AnonymousJuly 24, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Love seeing your cloches through the seasons. It would be hard to pick a favorite.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  12. must love junkJuly 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    What a great collection of cloches! Thanks for stopping by my blog-I'm following you back :)
    Susan

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  13. DiannJuly 25, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    You have created so many wonderful cloche vignettes! They all look lovely!

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