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:

Formerly known as Frau said...

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!

Tonia Lee Smith said...

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

Maureen Cracknell Handmade said...

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

Arabella said...

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.

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

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

Beach Coast Style said...

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.

flowers on my table said...

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

Carrie @ Hazardous Design said...

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

Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home said...

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

SHERRY HART said...

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

Karen said...

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.

LillysNLollipops said...

Great idea! I need one of these...new follower, love your blog!
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Cabinetry Los Angeles said...

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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