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Saturday, August 25, 2012

Thrifty Cloches


I just bought my seventh thrifty cloche--at a yard sale--for 50 cents.


 I came home, cleaned it up, placed it on a crystal plate, and voila! 
An expensive-looking piece. . . .
Isn't it pretty?  My secret?


You've probably guessed by now. . . .
Those vintage cheese keepers no one wants!!!!!
They turn up all the time in thrift stores and yard sales. . . .
in all sizes and shapes. . . .


Just discard the wooden base and replace it with a cake stand, 
a glass plate, or nothing at all. . . .

I've had people ask where I've bought so many "beautiful" cloches. . . .
I giggle every time they do. . . .


Thought it was time to share my little secret. . . .

Sharing with: * Old Time Party * Tweak It Tuesday * Make It Pretty Monday

22 comments:

  1. JunkchiccottageAugust 25, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Ohhhhhh so cute. Love this. I do see the old cheese domes everywhere. What a clever idea. So pretty. It is so neat to remake something old into a new and unique piece. Beautiful. Love it.
    Kris
    junkchiccottage.blogspot.com

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  2. must love junkAugust 25, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I've done this trick, too! Yours looks fantastic!
    Susan

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  3. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Hmmm... so that's the trick. Now I will have my eyes peeled. New to the thrifting side of things. Lots to learn.
    Your cloches are luvly.
    Cheers, Gee

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  4. Amy KinserAugust 25, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Yours look wonderful! So pretty.

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  5. cynthia lee designsAugust 25, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    So pretty and what a great idea!! I have 2 choches...one large and one small, but I will be checking the thrift shops for cheese keepers from now on. We have a local craft supply store that carries just the glass choches. Now I will be on the lookout for pretty glass plates to go with them.
    Thanks for sharing your little secret!!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  6. Patricia @ 9th and DenverAugust 25, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Those are so pretty!
    I see those all the time at the thrift store...funny, the thought never occurred to me to exchange the wooden cheese board for a pretty plate...
    ~now, I'm going to look for them, and won't see them! Pat

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  7. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHAugust 26, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    They do make great little cloches, especially for 50 cents!
    ♥Linsey

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  8. AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    I love cloches and do the same thing that you do! I just found a few more tucked away in boxes for my space and need to get them filled and looking pretty for the displaying I am trying to do at the store!

    I LOVE your birdhouse in the next post and am pinning a photo for reference if that is ok! This is a fantastic idea!!!!! I come across ammo boxes here and there and this is such a perfect way to make something fantastic out of an ugly box!! Love the porch light at roof line!

    I need to apologize for note coming over sooner. You had left me the sweetest note at my blog weeks ago and I just found it in my comment moderation file- thank you for your sweet visit!

    I am following you now as I don't want to miss any more of your great inspiration!!!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  9. StephanieAugust 30, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I've done his too - and you're right you can always find them!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Love it, I have a "top" that I've been wondering what to do with - you've given me the answer! I'm adding you to my blog reader, you've got so many great posts. Hugs ~ Mary

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  11. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Toooo cute and a great deal! Thanks for sharing.
    Sandy

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  12. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    I keep looking for those cheese domes...one day!!!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I love these little cheese domes and I've a few too. Yours look lovely.
    be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  14. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️September 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Your cloche is so pretty and you are so clever!!!

    Dee

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  15. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinSeptember 7, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Oh, it's so cute and pretty! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  16. AnonymousNovember 5, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Really cute. I had never thought of a cake stand as a cloche! Going to do this.

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  17. Stone Cottage AdventuresNovember 5, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Well, aren't you just the cleverest of the clever?! That is absolutely brilliant. I love cloches! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

    New Follower

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  18. Little Susie Home MakerNovember 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Oh, yes! That is just a beautiful way to do it! I just found my own thrifty cloche, too! But it is a garlic roaster, of all things? You are so clever.. again!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  19. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 5, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Yup, I never pass up a cheese dome at a thrift store. I have a few. I really get excited when I run across a large cake one. Love your little treasures under glass!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  20. Old Time CindyNovember 5, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    How did I miss this post? I've passed up a few of those 'cloches' and have regretted it. Thanks for boot scootin' over to my Old Time Party!
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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  21. Ruby and ArthurNovember 6, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Wow, they look great. I'll be on the lookout for them! thanks for sharing, Jean

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  22. sweetvintageofmineNovember 9, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Yep, I too was picking these up a few years back at the thrift stores for a little of nothing!! NOW, they have jumped up in price here a lot! I've seen them for as much as $6 ea. ??? They'll raise the price when they see a lot of something being bought! A GREAT DECOR item!! Roxie

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