Monday, February 11, 2013

Cloches and Valentines in the Kitchen

I adore cloches.  I have posted about them so many times before.  I decorate mine for every season.  When I saw that Marty at A Stroll Thru Life was having a cloche party I wanted to join in.
I wanted to make this one a Spring setting. 
It is so hard to take photos of glass without the glare.  And it is so gloomy and rainy here today.
 
I gathered things I had around the house.  I love little chairs.  The little chair and table are actually candle holders from Yankee Candle I bought last year.
 
I took the candles out and added greenery.  I had the little bunny and tiny purple flowers that just scream Spring!  This took just a few minutes to put together. 
 
Another cloche I have also has a little chair!
 
The little chair and the tiny birdbath full of Spring flowers.  I can't wait for Spring and be able to sit in a chair outside! 
 
Now on to the kitchen were I put together a Valentine vignette. 
Lots of red and more cloches.
 
My husband gave me this glass Hershey Kiss years ago for Valentines filled with flowers.  I looked on the bottom and it was from Teleflora.  The lid lifts off and can be filled with candy. 
 
An apothecary jar filled with cupcake liners.  Perfect way to store them.  I like to change mine for the seasons also.
 
The tag from the Hershey Kiss! 
 
And finally another little cloche filled with red and pink hearts.
 
I have so many more cloches I could fill.  I had never heard of a cloche until I began blogging.  I had seen them but didn't know what they were called.  Amazing what you learn in blogland!
 
I hope to be back to blogging more.  I took a little break after my back surgery and I've had so many things going on in my life.  I have some exciting news to share very soon :)
 
Thanks for visiting!
Hugs,
Donna
 

25 comments:

Carol at Serendipity said...

Donna,

I have to smile because I never heard of cloches until I started blogging. Yours are just beautifully done! I have not been blogging much but hope to find more time soon. I have all these knitting projects to finish and then there are the quilts.....

Nice post.

Carol

Shelia said...

Everything looks so sweet! Your cloche display looks wonderful and so does your kitchen display.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Miriam said...

Love that big red glass Hershey Kiss!
Very pretty decorating. Love all the little flowers too.

I hope your back is healing well.

Susan said...

I love the cloches! I have a couple of terrariums under cloches, but I think your vignettes are adorable, XOXO

Stacey said...

Your cloche is cute. Reminds me of a little fairy setting. Love all your red touches too.

Infuse With Liz said...

Oh how cute! Why don't I think of things like that! I have cute pieces of furniture from my Fairy Garden I could use! Have to keep it in mind for the future!
Your Valentine's display in the kitchen looks wonderful- love the impact of all the red!
Happy Valentine's Day!

Jen in NY said...

I just love the way you decorate, Donna! The cloches are absolutely darling. You really have a knack for putting things together...the Valentine's vignette is wonderful! Very cheerful and festive. I have a guess about your good news...! :-) xo Jen

Betty Lou said...

I hadn't heard of decorating with cloches before blogging but I love what you do with them. So many original ideas in your post, your amazing.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Love the mini vignettes in the cloches - Very pretty!
No Valentine Day decor here - so far.
Have a great week.

Sharing Shadymont said...

So pretty! I love the little chairs under the cloches. They are so sweet. Thank you for your visit!

Rebecca said...

Cloches look like little dioramas to me. I LOVE THEM!

So HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY to see you come visit me. I hope you are well and doing awesome!

Love to you~

Rebecca

Melanie said...

Hi Donna, it's nice to meet you! I found your blog through your link on Marty's cloche party post. I love your cloches and how you used them in your decor. I have that same little white bunny! Sorry to hear you had back surgery. I hope you are healing nicely from that.

sweet violets said...

Oh, my gosh!!! I love the little chairs and bunnies and bird bath.....so very sweet!!!

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Oh my word, your little chairs and the spring scenes you created in your cloches are just exquisite. I love them. I also really like the pretty ones filled with red hearts and cupcake liners in the kitchen. How fun and pretty. Thanks tons for joining the party, this is so fun. Hugs, Marty

The Refeathered Roost said...

I love your cloche designs. I am so ready for spring and your cloche really gives me spring fever. The heart cloche is perfect for Valentine's Day. Thanks so much for your visit... happy to have found you!
melinda

Aunt 'Reen said...

Happy to see you back to blogging again!

I LOVE how you decorate - just amazing!

I hope you are feeling stronger every day!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Okay...now I was drooling over all your cloches...then I read exciting news coming soon...is it about a baby?

Blessings,
Linda

Cheryl said...

Everything looks so charming :-) What a sweet idea to put valentine cupcake papers in a jar. I must do this! Okokok--- first I have to buy a jar, then buy the cupcake papers lol
big hugs!

John'aLee said...

Oh that is so sweet!! I love your decorating!

Linda Primmer said...

Very sweet. The little furniture is adorable and it looks so cute in the cloche. Looks like you are ready for Valentines.

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Such clever ideas for your cloches. Love the little furniture and the red candy. Happy Valentine's Day,

donna said...

Your decorating is just beautiful. Love how you put together your cloche's. Happy Valentine's Day my sweet friend.
Hugs
donna

Mama Pea said...

More amazing decorating! I love it! I hope this means you're feeling better. I can't wait to hear your news. Heading to the newer post and hoping you spill it there!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME/Doublewide Decor said...

Squealing here....I just adore those little chairs...and in the cloches...just too cute! TOO CUTE!

Bonnie said...

I love the cloche filled with hearts and the darling little chairs are so cute. Very cute idea to change your cupcake liners each season and display them.