Winter Cloche Party

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life is hosting another cloche party. Enjoy the creative vignettes of all the participants by checking the list at her blog.

I am also linking to Friday Show and Tell. Visit Cindy at My Romantic Home for links to other Show and Tell participants.

I haven’t made many vignettes under glass, because I have so much trouble photographing -- and especially through glass. But, anyway, wanting to participate in Marty’s party, I thought I’d gather up the two cloches I have and a couple other glass display items, and at least give it a try.

PRINCESS HOUSE CRYSTAL CLOCHE WITH BIRD KNOB

This 7 " tall (without the bird) cloche displays a ceramic cherub along with tiny blue flowers and crystal prisms.

He sits atop a piece of crochet on a tulip votive which is on a white doily with pale blue border.

GARDEN BELL JAR

This large cloche is a bell jar for use in the garden. So the glass has bands around and the view is not very clear. It is 12 inches tall and 9 ¼" diameter at the bottom.
I decided to use a pale pink figurine (another thrifty 50-cent find) along with my collection of rhinestone bow-shaped brooches. They are all set on top a Martha Stewart glass cake stand, a consignment shop find for just $4.68.

She is a lovely lady with an elegant costume, an off-the-shoulder dress with a big bow in the back.

Her hair is pulled back into a bun.

The second pin from the top is from my mother, who always wore lovely brooches to church.

WOOD AND GLASS SHOWCASE

This is a 10" tall musical display case for a figurine. It plays "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" when the top is lifted. This is also a thrift store find. I am using it to showcase cardinals – those bright birds that bring so much color to the winter scene.
First, a tiny framed picture of a male cardinal alongside a less colorful female cardinal. This 3 ¾" picture cost 50 cents at a local thrift store.

Next is an ornament I got this Christmas from one of my sisters. It is covered in real feathers on top, while the breast is covered with red sparkle.

Last year the same sister gave me this wooden cardinal that has a small storage area inside under the wings.



BRASS AND GLASS VITRINE

This small (5" tall) panelled brass and glass vitrine has two doors held closed by a latch.
It displays a vintage Chinese cup with a dried rosebud set inside.

The little vitrine is set on the matching saucer which rests on a brass Chinese tray and is surrounded by more dried rosebuds.



Thanks for visiting today. Do come again soon.

Cloche Party Showing Belleek

Marty39 at A Stroll Thru Life is having a cloche party today, Friday June 19. Here is her invitation: "So, ok ladies, let's dig out all those cloches, apothecary jars and whatever you have and decorate them and show us what all you create, where you use them and let's all get inspired. Use what you have and join the party."


A cloche is a great way to highlight one object under glass. It also works well as the focus of a vignette. Having decided to share some of my Beleek china, I am also linking to the very talented Kelli’s Show and Tell Friday





I have only one real cloche and it is on the small side. It is Princess House Crystal "Heritage", with the etched floral decoration. The little bird on top is a charming note.


My vignette inside the cloche features the Belleek "Tridacna" yellow cup and saucer. It has the Green 5th mark, from 1955-65. What I really like about Belleek Parian china is its softly shimmering color and it delicacy. Shell pieces like this are light and translucent.
Inside the cup a couple pearl sprigs add a delicate touch.

It is set on the 10 ¼" Belleek Cake Plate. It is Brown mark Parian porcelain with light yellow highlights.

Also included at left is a Belleek Small Bowl at 5" diameter. It is also Brown mark Parian porcelain with light yellow highlights. Displayed inside are a few tiny sea shells that I've collected at various beaches.

On the right side is a Belleek Shell-shaped Plate. At 6" X 5" it is Green mark Parian porcelain with light yellow highlights.

I hope you enjoyed viewing my cloche and Belleek Parian items. Please visit again soon. I would enjoy your comment.

Be sure to go over to marty39 at A Stroll Thru Life to view all the creative uses of cloches.

Two Upcoming Events For Joining In

Here are two current events you will enjoy if you can participate.

First, Marty39 at A Stroll Thru Life is having a cloche party on Friday June 19. Here is her invitation: "So, ok ladies, let's dig out all those cloches, apothecary jars and whatever you have and decorate them and show us what all you create, where you use them and let's all get inspired. Use what you have and join the party."

Second, Mrs. Petrie at Casa Petrie is having a 100th post giveaway. Visit her to see the stylish serving trays that make up this giveaway. Plus, she gives several options for adding extra entries into the giveaways.