Thursday, February 18, 2010

Joining Marty's Cloche Party

This is an add on, just wanted to show you this dome that I bought from TJ Maxx here. It was $3. The tray is $3.50 and the bird inside is $2.00. If you notice, the base of the bird matches my animal decor and plates on my most recent safari tablescape. I thought it would be a good addition to the collection.
And since I am already loading a pic, I thought I should add pics of my 2 grandsons that I am presently enjoying right now. The baby sure is growing fast. He smiled for the first time for me today.
Another cloche party? How exciting! Thanks to Marty for making this fun event possible. Go visit her at http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/ and see lots of beautifully created and decorated cloches. I think this is supposed to have a winter or Valentine's theme. I don't have any more winter stuff out, they are all put away so I will just show you some with a Valentine theme and some that are just anything. Hope you don't mind.


Here is my lovers figurine. I added tulle and red bows and a heart to embellish the top, just for an added touch. I did not know where to store both this dome server and the tea set so I put them together and left them out on the breakfast nook cabinet.


I have since moved this on the computer armoire in the guest room.

I placed my Valentine present, a set of citrine with diamonds pendant and earrings, in a tiny cloche.

Here are more pictures in a mosaic.


I just placed wooden blocks to spell "Love" in a long cloche.

This one's been sitting on the guest room end table. It's an Asian couple.

I just placed a cherub in a small cloche and placed it in a hall shelf right outside the guest room.

I have more but I ran out of time to decorate them. Thanks a lot for your visit and thanks Marty, for hosting another great party.

33 comments:

Lara Harris said...

Love your cloches & your grandsons are adorable! :)

Barb said...

Christine, your cloches are wonderful...each one more precious than the last. I love the cups!!

Hugs, Barb ♥

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh Christine, you know that I love all of your cloches, but the pictures of your two grandsons just stole my heart. You always do the most beautiful vignettes, I kep thinking each one was my favorite. That etched cloche always steals the show. Thanks so much for joining the party. You are the best. Enjoy those babies. Hugs, Marty

Sarah said...

Cloches are pretty, but it's those grandchildren who are the best. Loved seeing the update of the baby. Have fun!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

I didn't know those were called Cloches. Your displays are really nice. Love the pictures of the grandchildren. (Adorable)

Anonymous said...

Evening, Most Proud Grandmother! :) What little darlings! I'm so glad you're getting to enjoy these little ones. Hopefully soon I'll be doing the same thing.
Now your cloches, what can I say! They're all marvelous. I'm rather partial to the one with the cups - I love that idea. Never seen that one before! You're good.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Brenda Pruitt said...

Those little guys are so cute! I adore the arrangement of teacups.
Brenda

Anonymous said...

Christine- what lovely cloches!!

That grandbaby is just too cute!! I bet you are having so much fun!

blessings
mary

Blondie's Journal said...

Christine~~~

I bet you are not so excited about leaving Florida soon!! Your grandsons are precious!! I can't believe the newborn is smiling but it looks like he is!! Darling.

You have SO many cloches. I have the one I made for Alan's office but I don't know if I should post just one. lol!! I think I really love the cloche with the pretty teacups the best, only because it is unusual but so pretty!! But all of them are gorgeous!!

xoxo
Janie

Anonymous said...

Your cloches are sooo beautiful!! I love all of them. My favorite are the babies, though. Oh, my gosh! They are soooo adorable. Lucky you! Rosie

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Hi Christine, you always put things together so well. Always extra pretty. Your new little one is sooo cute. I miss mine.

Debbiedoos said...

I love the one with the tea cups! too cute!!~ The Blocks one is cute too, they all are a beautiful display, but you know we have to have our favs!!~

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Precious babies!!

You have some very unique items displayed in your pretty cloches! Hard to choose a favorite, but I really like the L O V E blocks stacked in that cloche!

Enjoyed seeing all your neat designs!

Katherine

Prior said...

LOVE the Asian couple under glass... I lived in Okinawa twice, 7 years all together, and it brought back good memories. The china cups look exquisite under glass,too. Your grandchildren are darling! Lezlee

Sue said...

My goodness...so many. I really love the teacups under glass. That is some Valentine's present...tell the Mr. that he did well! I love seeing the pictures of the kids. Have fun!

Sue

Donna said...

Your cloches are beautiful! Love the teacups :)
Your grandsons are adorable!

A home far away said...

Lovely photos!

Have a great weekend
Hugs Gunilla in Singapore

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Christine, I cannot believe that baby is already looking so alert. Both of the boys are just adorable! Your cloches are beautiful, and wow! your valentine's presents are beautiful too! Love the Asian figures under a cloche, and I love what you have on top of the pretty "lovers" figurine cloche. I know you are having fun with those little cuties. laurie

vignette design said...

Great cloches Christine. I love the pic of your two grandsons though! The baby is smiling? It seems like he was just born! He is growing fast!

Tara said...

It must have been so fun finding all these things to place under the glass. I love the tea cup idea. The boys are as beautiful as ever!

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

OMG Christine!!
What a beautiful cloche display! That necklace and earrings are just gorgeous!!!! I love how you put this little tea cups in the one cloche, just a great job! And the grandies are so adorable, enjoy your time with them!
Cindy

DesignTies said...

It's fun to see all the different items you can display in a cloche :-) Your necklace and earrings look beautiful in the little cloche, and the LOVE wooden blocks are sweet :-)

Kelly

Marianne said...

Lovely vignettes. Cute babies! Lovely post.

Kathleen said...

Wow, you have a lot and did a great job...The best is those sweet grand babies! Beautiful!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

They are all pretty. Your grandsons are adorable.

Melissa Miller said...

Christine your cloches are beautiful. Love the teacup idea. Very pretty and unique.

Your new grandson is so precious. Congrats again Grandma! ~Enjoy!

Denise Marie said...

great displays. I cannot get a good solid idea but I'm still striving. Have a fabulous wknd!

Joyce said...

I have not joined the party since I do not own a cloche yet but I had fun looking at your creativity. I love your pretty cups...so pretty. You have some wonderful items in your lovely home. I like to see what everyone has each week but I spend most of my time in the kitchen playing with my flour instead of decorating my house:) Have a fun weekend.
Joyce

Chandy said...

I didn't get to join in today, but thought I'd drop by and see you great post. What a treat! Everything is so beautifully done. That baby is getting cuter by the day!

Busy with house searching so that's what's keeping me occupied right now. Hugs to you and yours!

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Girlfriend...

It looks like you are really enjoying your grandbabies, my friend! Ohhh...I just loved the photo of the baby!!! Loved seeing all of your pretty cloches! Love the cloche with the couple figurine...you embellished the top of the cloche so beautifully! And...Ohhh my goodness, what a fabulous Christmas gift! Love your new citerine jewelry and they look fabulous under the little cloche! Thank you so much for sharing all of your pretties with us today...you have a lovely cloche collection, my friend!

Also...thank you for coming by and taking a peek at my shimmering/glimmering cloches and for the sweet note! Enjoy your grandbabies, dear friend!!!

Love ya,
Chari

Sweet Bee Cottage said...

What charming vignettes you have. Love the grandkids too.

Patricia said...

Wow! stunning!
I love everything so much!

sanjeet said...

.each one more precious than the last. I love the cups!!

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