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Sunday, March 11, 2012

Up-Cycling a Past Project and Welcome to the Egg-xellent Spring Party!

All of us who are hosting the
Egg-xellent Spring Party 
would like to say a big, hearty 
Welcome!



I am very egg-xited to get this event started, 
and I can't wait to see what everyone has in store. 

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life is our first hostess with
A Spring-Inspired Cloche Party.
Thanks, Marty!

If you remember about a week or so ago, I shared
my version of a Terrarium.
I called it my "Inside-Out Terrarium."
You can see the full story HERE.


My little Target birds felt right at home nestled within
the greenery and moss.

My original thinking was that I could put the entire 
planting under a large cloche.  But, not only did it
look awkward, it looked like I had literally
squished everything under a glass dome.

Uh Oh!  Plan B.

What?  There is NO Plan B?

But I need to get my blog post written and published 
TONIGHT!  How about Plan C?  D?  Okay, I'll
settle for Plan E, F or G.

I threw on my Home Shopping Cape and off I went.

I found a darling little Bunny rabbit salt and pepper shaker
sitting in a cute ceramic basket.  hmmm.....

I have some leftover Dollar Store Eggs.  Check.

Small cloche.  Check, Check.


Well that's cute!
I think this just might work.

What if I took the bunnies out and just nestled them
 amongst the moss and eggs?


Egggggcellent!


Look at those sweet little darlings.
I appropriately named them Harriet and Henry O'Hare.


 I tucked in a blossom or two from my Spring bouquet...
and then a Cloche Project isn't complete 
without the CLOCHE, huh?


Suddenly, I had a cute "Bunnies Under Glass" Cloche.


I think some of my favorite projects are the ones 
where I can "Upcycle."


I will probably use this on my breakfast room table 
as a centerpiece.  I love the way it turned out.


The same items are on the blue-painted chest,  
such as the little white teapot...

But, now this Inside-Out Terrarium is fresh and new
thanks to Harriet and Henry O'Hare.



Please "hop" on over to 
A Stroll Thru Life, and join Marty for her
Spring Cloche Party.

This Thursday, please join
Shirley at Housepitality Designs for a
Spring Tablescape Party.








Don't forget about my 




I am joining the following Linky Parties:

Mary at Boogieboard Cottage Masterpiece Monday
Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life Tabletop Tuesday
Linda at Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Kim at Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesday
Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants
Jill at French 23EWDCupboard French Inspiration on Thursdays 
Gina at The Chabby Chic Cottage Transformation Thursday
Cindy at My Romantic HomeShow and Tell Friday
Courtney at French Country CottageFeathered Nest Friday
Heather and Vanessa at the picket fenceInspiration Friday
Sherry at The Charm of HomeHome Sweet Home Friday
Jen at Tatertots and JelloWeekend Wrap-Up Party

Do you have a Linky Party you think I should join?  
Leave me a comment or email me, I'd love to join!
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24 comments:

  1. Barb that is too stinkin' cute! I love it...it looks like you paid tons of money to have it put together!!

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  2. Very creative of you, Barb! I love that cloche incorporated into this arrangement. It makes it so much more interesting to see the bunnies tucked in there under the cloche. Great idea!

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  3. That is one beautiful and creative cloche...You so rocked it!..The bunnies make a very cute couple...

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  4. so pretty. I think that turned out better than the regular cloche concept and I'm going to try doing it with a future tablescape. thanks for the inspiration.

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  5. Hi Barb! Oh, you're the most creative one! How cute is this? I love how you've tucked the little bunnies under the cloche in the greens! You're good! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  6. Barb I love love this! You little bunnies look adorable under the cloche and I think you are one creative lady, love it!! xo Kathysue

    PS I got your post first thing this morning!! xo

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  7. Oh Barb, you are always so creative with all of your vignettes and your arrangements. Love this one, so perfect. The little bunnies are adorable hiding under the tiny cloche. Great inspiration. Thanks tons for linking up. Hugs, Marty

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  8. thats so pretty and SWEET looking.
    love those bunnies.

    I bought some speckled eggs last year and put them away for safe keeping. Now, they are safe from even me cause I cant find them.

    hopefully I can get something on my mantle my the 20th and if not I'll just enjoy what other folks post..

    Now, what I need YOU to do is your Spring porch- so I can copy/cat that before Deb has her arpil party..:) No pressure of course lol lol...

    thanks for your visit and your comment as well as the advice you gave about leaving it together and using as a nite stand. Hopefully I'll run across that pic you said you saw.. thanks again..

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  9. I just love it, Barb! The whole arrangement is so lush. I agree with Ceekay - it looks like an arrangement that you paid a fortune to have made. Great job!

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  10. Those little bunnies are just TOO TOO cute! I love how this is all perched on that cake stand (?) -- the ivy ties it all together and you have a lovely display!

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  11. So darling! Thanks for your nice message, I'll be joining you tomorrow!
    Cheers, Andrea

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  12. Just adorable! I love that you incorporated the bunnies under the cloche with your new plants! I remember reading about this last week! I hope they grow real well for you!

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  13. Hi Barb,

    Your cloche is gorgeous! The bunnies, plants and flowers are a real show stopper.

    Dee

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  14. What a unique way to incorporate a cloche within a greenery arrangement, Barb! Henry and Harriet look right at home in there. Wanted to say thanks for your very sweet comment on my cloches. Putting them together was a bit last minute this afternoon- I'm always late -just like that rabbit in Alice in Wonderland! haha

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  15. Barb,
    Love your Cloche with the sweet little bunnies in the greenery.
    Pat

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  16. Very creative I like the bunniy that looks like it is hanging over the egg. Pretty cloche.

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  17. Hey...I am a little ole Southern lady, and I love your little ole Southern blog! I am a new follower! Patsy Sue

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  18. Your creation is so adorable, barb!...Christine

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  19. Ooouu! Very cute idea! I love that you have your cloche mixed into an arrangement. It looks fantastic!

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  20. Hey again! Just wanted to let you know I just had to pin this idea. Thanks again!

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  21. I love this: a cloche within an arrangement. Neat idea and well executed.

    - The Tabescaper

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Your comments and kind words mean so much to me, and I appreciate that you have not only visited my blog, but that you are taking the time to comment. I read them all! xxoo, Barb

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