Thursday

~Christmas Under Glass~

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Blue ribbon Christmas Mouse

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clochepartyfallStop by Marty’s, Friday December 4th, for her Holiday Cloche Party.

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I filled the black cabinet, in the breakfast room, with Christmas dishes.  We use these just about every day, through the Christmas season.

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cloche7A I ordered two of these hanging vase/candle holders from Nell Hill’s.  If you have a small cloche, similar to this, you can make a hanger of wire and use it in the same way.

I filled the vase about 1/2 full with water and added a few fresh cranberries.  I used cuttings from an evergreen next to the back porch and scrap evergreen, from Lowe’s.

If you have a Lowe’s or Home Depot, nearby, check to see if they have scrap cuttings, from Christmas trees.  I found a large carton of scrap evergreen, in the garden area, at Lowe’s, earlier this week.  I’ve used these trimmings in the past. They have always been free of charge.  It’s a great way to fill in artificial greenery, indoors or out.

cloche11A A tiny cloche in the hearth room cabinet.

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I am participating in a table setting contest, sponsored by HomeGoods.  To vote for my table please click on the photo below. 

If you are registered at Facebook and/or Fan of HomeGoods, on Facebook, this facilitates voting.  To cast a vote, click Like, under my table photo, at Facebook.

Thanks so much for your support.

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Thank you for your wonderful comments on the Christmas in the Dining Room and Branson Outdoor Christmas posts.  I read and appreciate each and every comment.

We are putting together a tree, in our hearth room and a living tree in the living room, this week.  I’m also working on a few vignettes and the hearth room mantel.

I hope to take a few minutes to bloggy visit, in the next day or two.  I am excited to see all the Christmas decor, in your homes. 

76 comments:

paintergal said...

I love all the cloches!
I don't have any yet. Makes me want to invest in some.
I think my favorite is the tiny one with the light bulb ornament under it.
So cute!

Sarah A Beach Cottage said...

love the one with the red bulb under it

and more love those chunky candleholders plus the glasses

RYC: they certainly don't clean or clear up, the whole place is turned upside down! on the other hand the camera does not show the dirt so I didn't bother to clean!

S
x

GWENDOLYN said...

My goodness! so many beautiful things to behold. I love that blue in the first few pictures. Thanks for sharing all your pretty decor. Blessings!
Gwen

Blondie's Journal said...

All of your treasures under glass are beautiful, but the nativity scene took my breath away...

I love your black cabinet, and I too get my live branches where ever I can. I use them on the mantel and love the delicious smell!!

You have my vote, Pat. The tablescape is gorgeous!

xoxo
Jane

philben5 said...

Everything looks amazing!
Blessings
roxanne

Marla at Always Nesting said...

Everything you touch turns to beauty! Beautiful.

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Before I comment on the gorgeous Cloches, I did go and vote for you, your table is absolutely stunning and you should win hands down. All of your cloches are so beautifully decorated and displayed. I love the small ornament in the hutch with your beautiful Christmas dishes, and the red Christmas light bulb is toooooooo cute. Turning a cloche upside down is a fabulous idea. Your nativity scene is fabulous. You have really created some of the most beautiful displays. Thanks so much for joining the party. I really appreciate it. I will have Mr. Linky up by 6PM. Thanks again. Hugs, Marty

S. Etole said...

The Christmas dishes in the hutch are so pretty.

Linda at Lime in the Coconut! said...

Oh what simple...yet beautifully decked out cloches!

Dana and Daisy said...

so pretty Pat! I have wondered what to put under mine for the holidays! thanks for the inspirations!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

They all are so pretty. If I pick a favorite, it will be the one with the nativity scene. Off to vote! :)

Pat said...

Absolutely beautiful!! I don't have any cloches yet either and I see so many beautiful arrangements with them. I love your dishes too.

Picket said...

Ohhhhhh girl..what beautiful cloches and that black cabinet...ohhhhh glory that thing is gorgeous! You always make me sit here with my mouth wide open! lol

I love the cloche with the little nativity scene in it...the colors of it are so pretty and you know you got my vote on that picture perfect tablesetting...girl coming here is like than thumbing thru a wishbook for grownups!!!!! I so loved it!

9405018--Pat said...

Just wonderful...thanks for sharing...Pat H

Kendra @ Domestic Princess in Training said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! The Santa is super cute.
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Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh Pat you know for sure I will vote you you....I just love coming by here and seeing all your beautiful photos and look at your home with all its Christmas finery....Just beautiful my dear friend...May you have a great day on your side of the mountain...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

salmagundi said...

Everything is just beautiful. Of course, I voted for your tablescape. No one does it better. Sally

Tammy of Yarborough House said...

Beautiful is all I can say.
Thanks for sharing them all.
tammy

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Pat....Such pretty holiday vignettes! I love the nativity under the cloche!~Patti

The Tablescaper said...

Great cloches! I particularly love what you did with the glass piece from Nell Hill. So inspiring!

Those dishes in your black cabinet in the kitchen are outstanding! Tell us more about them.

- The Tablescaper

The Pleasures of Homemaking said...

I want that black cabinet LOL! Everything is stunning as always Pat! I really like that vase/candle holder thingie - I'll have to see if I have something I can use like that!

Manuela

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

How wonderful, Pat! You have so many beautiful cloches! I LOVE the Nell Hill vase! The cranberries are the perfect touch! But...my favorite is the Christmas mouse, as I have a thing for mice! lol Good luck on your tablescape! I'm off to vote...hugs...Debbie

Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...

As always, just beautiful Pat. I bought two of those hanging glass votives and don't you know someone knocked one off the wall and broke it. ugh! I spent the day decorating and am just pooped. I know I will have to refresh the fresh greenery before Christmas. Come for a visit.

Lenore said...

All of your cloches and vignettes are simple lovely....I'm going to go and give you my vote!!!

Jenglamgirl said...

You have done a fab. festive job. I love what you have created. That darling blown glass santa is my oh' so fav.

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Those cloches are stunning Pat! How do you do it, everything is always picture perfect! That black hutch is amazing, oh I so love that! Cindy

Wendy said...

There are so many great things to say, I don't know where to start! My favorite is how you used the cloche with your nativity set.
Beautiful!

Karen said...

Everything is WONDERFUL! Love the black cabinet. I think your nativity is my favorite.
I went to Facebook, signed on, got to you, but don't see how to click "like". Any suggestions?
Thanks for sharing! Karen

bj said...

Everything looks just perfect, Pat. I especially LOVE your black hutch full of Christmas. And the hanger on the door. Beautiful.
And...I did cast my vote for you!!
Good luck!
xo bj

Rhondi said...

Hi Pat
All your cloche displays are beautiful and the tiny one is so cute! Your Christmas dishes are beautiful too and must be fun to use through the holiday season.
Rhondi

Millie said...

Beautiful, beautiful cloches!...every one of them...love the blue and the nativity!

Sheila said...

You inspire me! I love your tablescape & the Nativity. I too am "cloche-less", but I think that might be something to put on my wish list. Merry Christmas & good luck with the contest.

Sandi@ My Yellow Door said...

Hi Pat,
Your cloches are just wonderful! Lots of great ideas! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi

Rosie@Journey to Charm said...

Beautiful nativity scene. I really like the cloche vase. Its different. Everything is so lovely. Rosie

Marsha's Mpressions said...

Love the hanging vase and the nativity scene under glass is so elegant. All is just gorgeous!!

Lara Harris said...

Your photos are gorgeous!Love them all! :)

Velva said...

This blog post was wonderful! I just learned about cloche's and yours are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Lynn said...

I love everything about this post. It just gave me the warmest feeling!
Loved the jingle bells and blue!

Denise said...

Beautiful as always, Pat!

I really have to get myself a cloche or two or three or....

XXDenise

xinex said...

Pat, I love how you put the Holy Family in the cloche and then surrounded them with the other Nativity pieces. Love your other cloches too. Now, let me go and cast a vote on your table setting. You deserve to win...Christine

Shelia said...

Evening, Dear Pat! Oh, I knew I would just be thrilled when seeing your cloches. I love those up or down cloches you have! What a great idea to make a hanger! Now if I only had a long skinny cloche! :)
That little tiny cloche is so cute. I'll be I could use a little votive cup that's made to sit in candlesticks! Hey, I could! :) You gave me inspiration!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Jenny said...

Everything looks great!

Natasha said...

Oh my goodness Pat, these are amazing displays. I love the one with the baubles in it but I also love all of your Christmas china!

You have an amazing collection of cloches and each one is so beautifully decorated.

Thanks so much for coming to visit and for your kind comment.

Best wishes, Natasha.

SmilingSally said...

How beautiful, Pat! I love that nativity scene best.

Martha said...

You have some great ideas for cloches! Love the nativity one!

Sue (Someone's Mom) said...

I am learning all sorts of things tonight looking at the displays. I really love your mouse and the way you have a small cloche tucked here and there with just an ornament in it. Very nice...I'll have to do some after Christmas shopping!

Sue

Marilyn said...

Love the Christmas under glass and the mercury glass candle holders. I am looking for some of those.

Michelle@Sweet Something said...

Wonderful Pat! Love the little mouse!
Good luck with the contest!
Michelle

Julie said...

Hi Pat, I love all your cloches... Your Christmas China is beautiful... Where did you get it?Everything is perfection... Merry Christmas
xoxo
Julie

Tardevil said...

I love that Nell Hill Cloche and the Christmas dishes. I have never seen that pattern - and as a dish addict, I have seen my share of patterns! LOL! Love all of your blues too (probably no surprise since I'm a Carolina Girl). Now, I'm off to become a fan of Home Goods on Facebook. I feel so "DUH" because I have never thought to do that, and it's my FAVORITE STORE IN THE WORLD! And yet I did Z Gallerie. Thanks for telling us about the tablesetting contest. I'll see if I can vote.

Kat said...

So much beautiful "eye candy"!

Hugs!
Kat

Melissa Miller said...

~WOW! I am in love with your amazingly gorgeous cloches Pat!

Your Christmas dishes are the prettiest I have EVER seen!
~Stunning!

Love it all! The tiny cloche made me smile. :)

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Love your china cabinet filled with Christmas china! Your cloches are all pretty! I love the simple red tree light under the small cloche!

Katherine

Ana said...

Hi Pat,
So many pretty cloches to look at...isn't this party so much fun. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful evening.

Blessings,
♥Ana

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Oh Sweetie...
Everything looks positively beautiful. I am clapping can you hear me? Please take a bow. Outstanding, and eye candy beautiful. I love that precious little Santa with his feet up. How sweet is that? The nativity scene is just breathtaking. I even love the little cloche with the lightbulb under it. So creative.

I love the sprigs of evergreen and cranberries that you added to the glass, and have hanging on your china cabinet door. I know that has to smell heavenly. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful cloche ideas with me today.

Please stop by and let me share my cloche ideas with you. I have had such a wonderful time visiting today. Thank you again, and Merry Christmas sweetie.

Country hugs...Sherry

Beverly said...

Of course I will vote for you.♥

Pat, you have the best eye for creating the most beautiful settings. I always love everything you do.

Southern Lady said...

Pat, I love all of your cloches, but my favorite is the one with the nativity set -- it's stunning!

♥ Kathy said...

I wish you could come decorate my house...yours is always so pretty!

Lou Cinda said...

Pat! Beautiful!! Love the nativity! Also the hanging vase! It looks gorgeous!!! It all does!!

I have voted for you too!! I am going to vote again!!

Have a great weekend!

Lou Cinda :)

Sharon said...

Oh such beautiful Cloches.
I really like the first one.
I enjoyed all of your photos, you sure do have a talent for decorating.
I should come and take lesson.LOL

Brenda @Cozy Little House said...

Pat, everything you do in your homes is stunning. No doubt about it. Of course it helps that you're such a superb photographer! I love those Christmas dishes. Food must look even better with that colorful scene underneath. Your cloches are so elegant, as are you. I shall go and vote. I'm behind on reading blogs myself, due to so many projects. I've got to get a fire lit under me to get it all done!
Brenda

Catherine Holman said...

Pat,
I bought a few of those glass candle holders from Nell Hill's a couple years ago and now I know what to do with them. Thanks for the idea! You're decorations look lovely.
Hugs,
Catherine

Anonymous said...

Hi Pat,
I enjoyed all your Christmas surprises under glass especially that little cloche in the hearth room. They are all so delightful and I love how you hilighted the Holy Family under glass.

Best of luck in the contest & TFS! Sheila

Deserae said...

Everything looks simply divine! I love the little cloche hanger you ordered from Nell Hill's!!! She always has the best stuff :o) I loved seeing all the different things you have displayed under your cloches. Again,everything is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!! Have a great weekend!!!
~Des

cityfarmer said...

perfection ...AGAIN .... I'm speeless now

Sarah said...

It's all just beautiful. I'm in love with the hanging vase on your china cabinet. What a clever idea. Nell Hill is such a wonderful place to shop. Thanks for sharing the idea. I agree about the greens from Christmas tree vendors. Great way to use the trimmings. ~ Sarah

Rosemary said...

Love all the cloches!! Yours are so pretty and Christmasy!
I will try to vote for your table setting.
Good Luck,
Rosemary

laurie @ bargain hunting said...

Oh Pat, everything looks beautiful! I love the hanging vase on the black cabinet - well, actually, I love everything you've done in and on that cabinet. Your holy family under glass is absolutely gorgeous. I will definitely go vote for your beautiful table! laurie

laurie @ bargain hunting said...

Well, I sure do hate to be so dumb, but I can't find the place to click the word "Like". I do have a FB account, but I never use it. laurie

Lynn said...

Hi, since I am new on the blogging scene wanted to introduce myself to everyone when I leave a comment. Working my way through and I will visit everyone sooner or later as I hope to join in after the holidays. I love the blue balls/bells. I also love your mercury glass candleholders in your tablescape. I have a FB account so will go vote as that is a stunning tablescape and I am falling in love with mercury glass lately. Thank you for sharing your lovely cloches.
Lynn

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Pat, these are all fabulous! I love them. You have the touch!

XO,

Sheila :-)

Laura said...

What gorgeous photos and beautiful ideas! Thank you so much for posting. I just have to invest in some of those candle/vase holders!

Happy Holidays,
Laura
Our Scented Cottage

Miss Janice said...

Your decorations are perfectly pretty, as usual!

Susie Q said...

You had me with the mouse...I am coveting him seriously! *smile*
Always a treat to see your work...you are so gifted!
Love,
Sue

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Your nativity scene is just beautiful. Hugs.

Michael Lee West said...

Pat, what a beautiful tablescape. It's elegant and warm, all at once. I will look for the contest on Home Goods. I want to wish you a wonderful 2010!