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Monday, September 26, 2011

Joe and Cloches


Joe and I converged on the lighting section of the Habitat For Humanity Re-Store at about the same time and then we saw the pendant light.
 
Joe asked, "Could it work as a cloche?"

I replied, smiling, "definitely."

Joe is about eighty-eight kinds of wonderful at any given moment.
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He "gets" cloches.
 
 
The buffet is dressed for fall in white pumpkins.


The soup tureen is a recent thrifty find and was made in Italy.


The bell shape of the cloche works for us and our vintage cake stand.


Wonky little white pumpkins are so cute and they last a very long time (more about that later).


♥♥♥
A big thank you to my aunt and uncle for treating me to fish, grits, and hushpuppies on Friday night.
It was lovely to spend time with you and it means so much to me that you read and enjoy this blog.

Linking to Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday.


may joy and peace surround you always
Olive
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42 comments:

  1. Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore BlogSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Joe is a keeper...but you all ready know that!
    Don't you LOVE when your husband appreciates some of the same things you do??
    Way to go Joe!!
    ♥'s
    Sherry

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  2. MelissaSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    It makes a fabulous cloche...great minds think alike!! Right?

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  3. DebbiedoosSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Looks perfect Olive! I love the look.

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  4. JaneSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    That makes a beautiful cloche. My husband wouldn't even know the word "cloche"!!!
    You go Joe!
    Jane

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  5. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMESeptember 26, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I love the 88 kinds of wonderful...never heard that before...and the cloche is fantastic!

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  6. KellySeptember 26, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I think that light globe is an amazing cloche! It really looks more expensive and almost vintage with the gold piece on top. You're lucky to have a husband who looks for things you would like.

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  7. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    What a great hubby! Love your cloche and vignette!

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  8. Blooming Rose MusingsSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Your buffet looks exquisite for autumn. And,the lighting globe makes a fabulous cloche.
    You know what I love the best? Seeing Joe's reflection in the picture over the buffet. It's a very light reflection but I can tell he's a sweet cutie!
    PS. Thank you for your good advice about giving my knee the rest it needed. I have thought of you so often. XO

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  9. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    What a wonderful guy!! love your vignette of whites! and dinner sounds just divine! xoxo

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  10. Blooming Rose MusingsSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    PS. Meant to mention that I really love your autumn banner.

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  11. SouthhamsdarlingSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    How lovely that your aunt and uncle read and enjoy your blog! That meal sounds scrummy. Yes, that pendant light does indeed work perfectly as a cloche. Great minds think alike. I always love seeing your photos with all the lovely things that you find. Thank you!

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  12. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Wow! That pendant light makes a perfetly elegant cloche! I love the look of your buffet, too, Olive.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    You are a blessed woman Olive -- to have a man that *gets* cloche :)

    I love your table top -- just gorgeous :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  14. Sonny GSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I'm havin some super serious Swan envy here.. Just stunning~!

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  15. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Wow! what a brilliant idea! It looks absolutely wonderful and I love the ceramic soup tureen under the cloche. Beautiful vignette! Joe is so sweet... I don't think my husband is even aware of the word "cloche." Thanks for sharing and for your sweet comment. Have a lovely evening~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  16. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Oh my word, that is a perfect and fabulous cloche and I love the soup tureen under it. The swan is stunning and I love the entire vignette. Beautiful. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Tell Joe, he is definitely the best. Hugs, Marty

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  17. Gracie's CottageSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Oh that Joe...what a guy! My sweet CG has many wonderful qualities but he wouldn't know a cloche from a cucumber.

    Ask your sweet aunt & uncle if they deliver to the Midwest. Dinner sounds divine!

    Jan

    P.S. I need your addy - I have a wee something here with your name on it. Literally. I want to send it to you post haste!

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  18. GailSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I LOVE your cloche Olive! In fact, I love your whole vignette you have created. Your hubby is definitely a keeper!

    Have a wonderful day,
    Gail

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  19. Miss KittySeptember 26, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    How creative to use the lighting fixture globe as a cloche! I will keep my eyes open for inexpensive lighting in the future to see if I could do the same thing that YOU did with the parts.

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  20. ShugSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    You certainly have a great guy there.
    One who knows his cloches at that..
    Everything looks so clean and beautiful..
    enjoyed.
    Blessings,
    shug

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  21. LynnSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Lovin' your little white wonky pumpkins-Happy Fall:@)

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  22. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Well, isn't Joe smart. Looks great.

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  23. xinexSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Wow, you trained Joe very well, Olive! Beautiful cabinet top vignette!...Christine

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  24. LauraSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    How much fun to have a shopping partner that gets it!
    Your buffet looks wonderful-

    Now what are you going to share about the little white pumpkins???


    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  25. Natasha in OzSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Don't you love it when your loved ones "get" cloches! My family are always giving me advice on what I should put under glass!

    I love your Fall decorating. Keep up the good work work Olive and Joe!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  26. savvycityfarmerSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    well hey now!!!!

    score!

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  27. Chubby ChiequeSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    This is really gorgeous. What a man! Good pick too.

    Hope your having a nice.

    Greetings from Stockholm...
    /chie

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  28. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    That's a pretty cool cloche! love the pumpkins!

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  29. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I love that swan! Thanks for sharing,JoAnn

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  30. deborahSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Joe did a great job! You must have him trained well. haha! I was just at a flea market this weekend and my eyes honed in on an old light cage perfect for a cloche! As I was heading across the isle someone else grabbed it just as I was getting there! I could of used Joe! haha

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Olive that is absolutely brilliant!

    Good for Joe!:-)

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  32. Jacqueline @ HOMESeptember 27, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Joe gets a gold star in my book Olive.....it must be all of your coaching !! haha
    It all looks beautiful together and goes so well with your gorgeous swan. XXXX

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  33. The Charm of HomeSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Olive,
    That is beautiful. Simple but sophisticated. Love it!
    Sherry

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  34. The Boston LadySeptember 27, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Love this Olive. Especially the fact that Joe could look at that and then say that to you. I'm not sure my Mr. T knows what a cloche is. This one is special in many ways. Ann

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  35. Nancy's NotesSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Wow Olive, you've got quite a guy there, great cloche! Must be fun to shop with someone that likes what you like! Okay, I love your soup tureen, what a gorgeous piece!

    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  36. BabsSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Joe has a 'good eye' thinking it would make a good cloche..it makes a fabulous cloche. WTG, Joe!!

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  37. JuneSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I love your cloche with the vintage cake stand. And I love your beautiful Fall buffet.

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  38. ClaudiaSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    That Joe is a gem! And he's right - what a fabulous cloche!

    xo
    Claudia

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  39. The French HutchSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Your Joe is a treasure! Love the cloche and it looks great paired with the white swan and the little pumpkins. Very creative and you sure did a great job on the photos.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  40. Vicki@MorePowerfulBeyondMeasureSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Got Joe trained right!:-) He's got a wonderful eye! The cloche is stunning on your buffet. Really like the fall header you have now...bout time fall came to GA, huh?
    Best, Vicki

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  41. Honey at 2805September 28, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Your Joe is brilliant!

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  42. LindyLouMacSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I love the vignette you have made on your sideboard, I especially like the tureen, I wonder why that would be.

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