Thursday, November 17, 2011

[ you can ring my bell {jar} ]

SOME MAY call it a bell jar, others a cloche, but I call it a charming decorating accessory. Originally intended to shield plants and seedlings from harsh winds and cold temperatures in the garden, cloches have become increasingly popular in decor.


Have a special treasure you want to highlight? Or a few things you'd like to group into a display? Perhaps you need a cloche...






I particularly love how they look when decorated for the holidays {and we all know they're just around the corner!}...



I think I need to go on a hunt for one. Do you have a cloche? And if you do, what do you use yours for?

lisa

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13 comments:

  1. Formerly known as FrauNovember 17, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Love the one with the white tree and little dutch people....I don't but have been eying them...just need a home for it first. Have a great day!

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  2. Tonia Lee SmithNovember 17, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I love them when I can find them. Though I love the use to protect the plants in a garden. Genius.

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  3. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeNovember 17, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I love the idea of creating a little scene beneath one. Happy hunting!!

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  4. ArabellaNovember 17, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    They really are gorgeous any time of the year but they seem to be extra special during the Holidays!

    Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  5. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageNovember 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I adore cloche. In fact I don't allow myself to buy them anymore because I have too many!

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  6. Beach Coast StyleNovember 17, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I want one of those...I have been looking for a little bit found one I like but it's around $100 and I have hesitated. It has the glass cover and a few little zinc pots inside.

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  7. flowers on my tableNovember 17, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Hi Lisa, yes I am rather partial to the bell jar myself. I have some homemade papier mache toadstools in mine at the moment. I love it for a special cake or meringues. I adore the little christmas scene, that is really sweet for children. Love Linda x

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  8. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignNovember 17, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    It is a terrific decorative item, especially since you can change the contents inside for a new look. Very pretty in the garden too :)

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  9. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeNovember 17, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I've always admired them, but I don't actually have any. Maybe I should join the hunt!

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  10. SHERRY HARTNovember 20, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I have one...and would like more after seeing all of your great images. Why does stuff look better under glass ????

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  11. Karen November 20, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Love the cloche for highlighting different things seasonally. Right now I have a plant under one but next weekend when I decorate for the holidays I'll switch it out for something holiday-related.

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  12. LillysNLollipopsNovember 21, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Great idea! I need one of these...new follower, love your blog!
    Http://Lillysnlollipops.com

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  13. Cabinetry Los AngelesNovember 28, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Looks very delicate and decorative.It takes a designers eye to find these and add them to the home to make it bright and worth a watch.

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