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Cloche Encounters

Marty (A Stroll Thru Life) is having a fun party so we can all show off our cloches!  I always enjoy her parties.  She's such a gracious hostess.  Be sure you stop by to see all the decorating ideas for using your cloches.   Right now, most of my cloches are holding birds.  Come along and see them.  I've really enjoyed using them this way.

 First up, though, is my cheese dome/cloche that I filled with ceramic roses.  I made this early in my blogging days, but recently painted it aqua and added a fleur de lis.



This swirly cloche sits on a Limoge plate, and covers a sweet birdhouse.  It is part of a tray vignette on the coffee table.


The colorful bird in this cloche is from Dollar Tree.

 I love using this large cloche with the white pedestal, and the key with yellow ribbon blend in so well.


 You've seen this little bird before.  The sign it carries says "Joy".

Here the white bird in the cloche is a DT purchase from about 3 years ago.
The pink bird was only 80 cents at HL.

This little beauty came from Queen of Hearts at Buford, GA. (love that place)!!

I hope you've enjoyed seeing my birds and cloches. Which is your favorite cloche and bird?  Don't forget to go visit Marty!!
I will also be linking to:
The Scoop
Totally Transformed Tuesday @ PJH Designs
Tuesday’s Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia


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  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 20, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Hi Kathy,
    I love all of your cloche displays. I think that whenever you place an item underneath a cloche is automatically takes on prominence and beauty. I have many and most contain shells.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Hi, Kathy!
    I have a cloche like the one you have the key hanging on. And I do love the wire/mesh cloche!

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  3. Rose H (UK)May 21, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    So many cloches, so little time! I love the wire one it's so unusual :o)
    Rose H
    x

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  4. LeslieMay 21, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    I love all of your little birds. Great Cloches.

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  5. JennaMay 22, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Love cloches! Yours are so cute! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  6. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizMay 22, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Well, first I have to comment on your post title which cracked me up! Even my husband got a kick out of it (we just watched Close Encounters last week)!
    Love your different cloches. I can't decide which is a favorite but I do like the key accent on those two! I would like to get a wire cloche but I never see them in a store- I guess I'll have to order one.

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  7. Betty Marie'sMay 22, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Love them all....so cute!

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  8. Judy BiggerstaffMay 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Love the key handing on the cloche. Lots of good ideas you have shared.

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  9. must love junkMay 22, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    You've got a great collection! Love the one with the large pedestal!
    Susan

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  10. PJH DesignsMay 27, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    What a treat. I love your cloches and I adore birds. I'm so glad you joined us this week at Transformed Tuesday. Have a great week.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

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