12/03/2009

"Jingle Bells...Jingle Bells" A Christmas Cloche!

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It's time for a Cloche Party!!!
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Hello my friends! I hope that you're having a fabulous Friday!!!

Yes...it's time to dust off those pretty cloches and get them decorated for Christmas! This fun filled, Friday party is hosted by our very own Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life. Thank you so very much, Marty...for hosting this fun filled cloche party for us!
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Now...if you haven't ever met Marty or been over to her blog...you are really missing out on a treat! Marty is just one of the dearest and sweetest ladies in all of Blogland and she has the most delightful blog!!! She will have some fabulous cloches to show you today for the party...so please go over and see her and while you're there...you'll find a list of all the other Cloche Party participants! Ohhh...this is going to be sooo exciting!!! I can't wait to see everyone's pretty cloches!!!


* "Jingle Bells...Jingle Bells" & A Christmas Cloche!

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Well my friends...I have only one little cloche to share with you for the party today but I would like to show you around the area where this little Christmas cloche resides.
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This is my living room.

I love this large window with the pretty arched piece at the top!
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I have placed a beautiful old cherry table in front of the window.
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Ta Da...A window dressed in all of its Christmas finery!
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Two New Treasure Finds...

My little Christmas cloche sits on the right side of the table along with a couple of my newest treasure finds! I found these two pretty candleholders at Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago...it was love at first sight! I just love the beautiful pearlized mosaic glass and just look at all of those lovely pearls!!! I just know that I will get lots and lots of use out of these beautiful candleholders. Don't they just make the perfect backdrop for my little Christmas cloche?
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This cloche is soooo small that it's not easy to find things to put under it. I have decorated it with pretty gold buttons for summer, and tiny acorns for autumn...

and now...

jingle bells for Christmas!!!
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If you look closely...you will see that the jingle bells are resting on a bed of snow...of course, it's faux snow! Hehe!
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A pretty gold satin ribbon adorns the top of the cloche...along with a decorative coppery colored sketeton key.
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A French Finial & Christmas Greenery

In the center of the table...I placed my frenchy finial! It sits atop some pine greenery...I added a few sprigs of sugared berries and white pearl berries to the greenery.
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A Christmas Cherub

Underneath the lamp, on the left side of the table...you'll find a sweet little cherub! I found this cherub at Hobby Lobby...he was marked down to just $3.00 during an "end of the summer" sale. This is the first time that I have used him.
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The cherub is holding out a leaf in which a sweet little bird has come and rested upon. Isn't this just too cute? I decided to add a few pretty pieces of jewelry to the cherub's leaf...a gold brooch and a couple of strands of pearls.
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An "Artsy" photo.
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A Christmas Angel...
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My beautiful Christmas angel is sitting atop a couple of hat boxes on the floor just in front of the table. She's a tall angel...about 18 in. high! I can't remember where I found her...eekks...having a "senior moment" here! Hehe! I also made a big bow out of Christmas ribbon just to rest upon the lower hat box.
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I think this angel is soooo pretty! Her dress is in a beautiful creamy white and gold...the colors that I'm using for the Christmas decor in my living room this year.
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Such a beautiful...angelic face!!!
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Well my friends...Christmas is nearly here! I'm sending you all my very best wishes and blessings...
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for a Merry Christmas...From Our Home To Yours!!!
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I am also joining in with Cindy from My Romantic Home for "Show & Tell Friday" today. Thank you, Cindy for hosting this fun filled Friday event!!!

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Well my friends...thank you so much for coming by today!!! Please leave me a comment...I'd love to visit with you!
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Love ya'll,

Chari

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63 comments:

Gypsy Heart said...

Chari, it's all just beautiful! I love the cloche, the angel, the cherub...you name it. I have a good friend that loves pearls ~ she would adore those candle holders. Thanks for sharing your lovely decor!
xoxo

BonjourRomance said...

Bonjour Chari! A beuatiful cloche filled with golden jingle bells. Your cherry table is stunning. Looking forward to more pretty Chrtistmas decorations!

Jeanette said...

It is all so very beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely and accents.

Picket said...

Ohhhhh pretty pretty pretty!!!! The minute I saw those pearl candleholders I just kept reading and hoping for a closer look and hoping you would say where you got them....ohhh they are just glorious!!!! Love that old key on the tiny cloche...everything is just beautiful girl! Just an ahhhhh moment for sure!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Chari, girl its all just beautiful my friend...you do have that touch girlfriend...I pray all is well in your world today...do you feel any better??? Love ya sis...Hugs and smiles to you dear friend....Gl♥ria

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Chari, gorgeous girl.. gorgeous.. love the new candleholders..your cloche full of jingle bells is a wonderful idea..love the skelton key... what a delightful vignette to look at ... I hope all is well with you and yours..hugs ~lynne~

Diva Kreszl said...

It's all so lovely...thanks for letting us come to visit!

Lenore said...

Oh, Chari, such a lovely home tour and your little cloche is just right for that spot.
Love your cherub and the French finial...thanks for the peek.
Christmas blessings to you and your family!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

I ADORE those candle holders. They are fantastic!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

How Pretty!!! The angel is beautiful. You are so creative! Thanks for sharing with us.

Blondie's Journal said...

Chari~~~

I adore your living room...it is so elegant. And so is your pretty cherry table. Your new candle holders are a great find and of course, I love the little cloche...it's precious!! And your pearls are a nice way to dress everything up!

Have a wonderful weekend, sweet friend!

xoxo
Jane

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Chari, your cloche with the Jingle bells is just perfect. Now why can't I ever think of something like that. Your vignette on our beautiful table in fron of your window is simply stunning. You do have such a way of putting the perfect things together. Thanks so much for joining the party. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Marty

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Oh Chari,
It's all so gorgeous! I am always in awe of your decorating talents, I am trying to learn and your a great teacher! That cloche with the bells, how clever and the cherub looks so angelic! The table belongs in a magazine and with that pretty window and view, awesome! Hugs, Cindy

Joyce said...

Cherub is so sweet holding all those accents. Your home always looks so pretty and I always look forward to your posts. Have fun decorating.
Joyce

Lynette said...

Lovely as I would expect! I'll join in next time - and can't wait!

Tomorrow's the big day - finally - closing!

Enjoy the rest of the party, friend!

Stacey said...

Pretty, pretty, pretty! I going to sneak in a get that finial..don't watch. :)

The Pleasures of Homemaking said...

Those pearlized candle holders are really beautiful and the cherub is gorgeous!

Manuela

Lori E said...

How elegant the whole vignette is. I really like the look of an old skeleton key. Mysterious? Promising? Inviting?

Millie said...

Very beautiful! Those pearlized candleholders are great.

bj said...

Everything is just STUNNING. What a lovely home you have, Chari.
And the candle holders are breathtaking!!
Love it all...
You are such a sweet and encouraging lady. I love reading all your comments to me and to all our friends...you have a very sweet spirit.
xo bj

Anonymous said...

Oh, Chari! You did it again! I can't list what I love because its everything! I'm going to be coming back over and over just to try to learn from you. You are sooo talented. Rosie

From the Old InkWell said...

Chari, love the jingle bells under glass. Great idea!

Sue said...

What a beautiful display. The bells are darling in the cloche and I love the new candle holders. Everything looks wonderful.

Sue

Laura said...

What a lovely job you have done, plus your photographs are awesome.

I just love everything you do.

I want to see more!!

Laura

Salmagundi said...

Hi Chari! Are you frozen yet? It is really cold here! Love your new cherub with the jewelry displayed. I have some neat old jewelry - I should find some way to show it off. Thanks for the inspiration. Are you all decorated, yet? I think I am done (for the moment, anyway). Stay warm, Sally

TQ said...

Everything is so pretty! You've done a wonderful job, and I just LOVE the pearl decorated glass.

Simply beautiful!

Thank you for sharing.

Lara Harris said...

Very pretty! :)

Tardevil said...

It's all about the details, isn't it? It's all GORGEOUS! Love the angel, cherub, key, candles and cloche. But I have to ask, did you turn the cloche upside down to fill it, and if so, how did you keep the snow within the glass? I've sat here for far too long trying to figure it out! LOL!

Jane said...

Chari,
Not only do I love the cloche but I'm loving everything in that room!! You have a real talent for putting a room together.
Jane

SmilingSally said...

Chari, what a beautiful window display you have! I love that sweet face on the angel. Thanks for sharing.

Melissa Miller said...

Your home is so beautiful Chari!

You found the perfect pretty pearl candleholders for the Holidays and the bell cloche is so precious!

Gorgeous job on every detail! :)

Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

Chari, wonderful job! Everything is put together so well!

xinex said...

Hi Chari! Your cloche is so pretty but your pearlized hurricane candle holders are stunning!...Christine

Vicki said...

Hello, Chari,
Your Christmas cloche is so charming. Love the idea of putting jingle bells in it and tying it with that pretty ribbon. You have a beautiful home. I enjoyed seeing all of your Christmas vignettes. Blessings to you! Vicki

Barbara said...

Chari, Just Beautiful, I love the Angel and the candle holders are absolutely outstanding....wish they were mine and you had 2 more.

Barbara

Natasha in Oz said...

What an elegant and festive vignette you have have created! This really is so stunning and your Christmas cloche is really gorgeous.

You are an amazing photographer too. Your close up shots are spectacular!

Thank you for sharing these gorgeous ideas and pictures today.

Best wishes, Natasha.

Hootin Anni said...

I'm loving all the gold!!!

Come see what I did with my blue cobalt glass candle holder I found at the antique store...


CLICK HERE

Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960 said...

I know it's a cloche party Chari but the first thing I noticed was that beautiful angel!! She's gorgeous! Your whole side table is beautiful! And you are so right about those candle holders! Oh, did I tell you I love your cloche too! LOL!! Don't you just love Hobby Lobby! Love Ya! Lauralu :)

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Oh Chari, it is all beautiful! Your new candle holders are so unique and pretty, and your cherub holding jewels looks so sweet. What a gorgeous angel. There is so much beauty in front of this window. It takes my breath. laurie

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Oh Sweetie...
Everything looks positively beautiful. I love your jingle bells under the cloche. How precious is that to have for each holiday. It looks just perfect on the table with everything gold tinted.

I love your angel. She is just breath taking. Her face is so perfect. Now your cherub is just out of this world, and display as such she really talks from her place of glory there.

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.

Country hugs...Sherry

The Old Parsonage said...

Hi Chari

Love your Christmas decor especially the hobnail candle holders.

I got your e-mail and will be sending a package your way late next week. I'll let you know I ship it.

Enjoy your weekend!
Leann

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

Chari, this is all beautiful!! Love the cloche! Precious!

And those candleholders are to die for!!!

Have a great weekend!

Lou Cinda :)

Brenda Pruitt said...

I just love that window of yours! Looks out on such a pretty space and makes the room so inviting filled with light. I really love those pearlized candlesticks. Wonderful choice! And the cherub you got a fantastic deal on. It's looking homey and festive at your house!
Brenda

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Chari, it's all as pretty as a picture! I love what you did here. I particularly like the cloche full of bells and that neater than neat skeleton key. Making a mental note about this one! Love it! Love all the decorations. GOOD job!

XO,

Sheila :-_

Jenny said...

You have a lovely home...and I love your cloches. I've always thought they would be a fun thing to collect!

Sharing with Sherri said...

Everthing all looks so gorgeous Chari!! Love the creative touch of attaching that darling little skeleton key to your cloche!

You also did such a beautiful job on your vignettes and photos as well!!
Your ideas always fill me with inspiration!

Lotza Hugs,
Sherri:)

Anonymous said...

Oh, Chari! It's all to beautiful for words! The angel is so life like! Lovely photos.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Sandra said...

Omgosh, Chari! You are my kindred spirit. I love how you decorated. My kind of colors. I also use red in my choice of colors but this year I used just gold and cream on my mantle! I'll be posting posting pictures as soon as I finish tweaking it! Have a wonderful day, my friend!
Sandra

Sarah said...

Chari, how clever to use jingle bells. Love the detail of the key on the ribbon. Thanks for giving us a peek around the living room. All so lovely! ~ Sarah

Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...

Oh Chari, Everything is stunning as usual. I am in love with the bell cloche - it is adorable! I always enjoy your post - There are so many treasures to see...I love your sence of style, its fabulous! Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

Salmagundi said...

Hi Chari--- Thanks for stopping by today. You know that if something on the computer/camera turns out good for me it is pure accident, as I don't like doing all of that. I took the pictures late afternoon with the flash turned off, then on Photoscape I sharpened them up. The frames for the pictures were from photoscape editor also - I think it was one of the Cali frames. That's it. Do you use Photoscape or something else? Of course, the sun is shining here, the snow is melting but it is still cold. I haven't been out for two days, but going to venture out pretty soon - gotta have a Coke from Sonic!!! Take care, Sally

trish said...

Absolutely beautiful!!
I just posted a question on my blog. Can you help me? Thanks! Trish

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Very beautiful Christmas display...very elegant. I really loved your Cherub with the pearls. So pretty. Hugs!

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