Happy New Year, everyone!
And what better way to ring in the New Year than with food and junk!
Ok, well, it isn’t all junk. Let’s call this one junk enhanced pretty.
You see, the great folks at Wayfair sent me this GORGEOUS cloche to play with.
(stock changes frequently – there are other cloches if this style is not available at this time)
Truth be told, the cloche was totally drop dead amazing on it’s own with it’s vintage styled wavy glass and wire caged mesh. But you know me… I have to get my junk fix in there, so I simply layered the base with another baking pan
Food needs to come out anyway, so why not incorporate it into your permanent seasonal decor? Hence… a food inspired centrepiece!
I gathered up all my fav galvanized finished trinkets, ready to play.
A clipboard, lined with some music sheets from an old hymn book was a nice neutral start.
Now, every New Year’s party needs confetti, however I don’t stock regular party things, so I made my own out of HomeTalk and Wayfair logos to honour them for my lovely gift.
Music sheet streamers were quickly created by cutting some pages through a paper cutter…
… then getting twisted around a pencil. So cute!
Vintage bingo cards as a table runner and blue hydrangeas helped further create an icy winter wonderland hued theme. This is New Years after all.
As for our party?
My brother and his girlfriend came by on Christmas, and we enjoyed a centrepiece nearly identical to this one.
It was so nice to chat over the candlelight and munch on the festive treats in front of us. I went to the local deli and added some cakes that went along with my own cookies, threw in a few pistachios, chocolates, oranges and enjoyed quiet conversation over coffee and tea. It was perfect.
Having the centrepiece out during the entire season, fully stocked has been like a gift of it’s own. The extra attention to something as simple as food has made the experience of indulging all that more special.
All because of that sweet little cloche. Did you know this was my first cloche ever?! It is! I’m in love.
It was also fun mixing and matching cups.
This sweet little number is a true blue vintage variety, rescued from a thrift store. The designs are all hand painted. So sweet! It’s delicate crackle finish is precious and it appears to be from Holland.
Tell me this doesn’t spell party…
Thank-you HomeTalk and Wayfair, for helping our quiet little family party be all that more special!
Friends, I wish for you the most wonderful New Year!
My wish for you is that your goals become so crystal clear, that you’ll know exactly what you need to do to make all your dreams come true!
Thank-you for continuing to visit my junky little blog. Here’s to more amazing junk in 2013!
And food… and more cloches…
Happy New Year to you and yours Donna!!! All the Best in 2013!
Cheers, Gee
Happy New Year Donna. Hope 2013 is full of love, happiness and funky junk for you and your son. 🙂
Greetings from Australia:-
All the best for 2013 Donna.
Looking forward to many more exciting and inspiring posts from you 🙂
Happy New Year and may all your dreams come true in 2013~!
great cloche- I want one too,lol
Happy New Year to you. Now I am hungry! Lol.
LOVE that Cloche Donna. You will have a lot of fun with that one. Your table looks great.
May you have the happiest new year ever.
Blessings,
Audrey Z.
Timeless Treasures
Happy new year!
Oh how lovely! I adore cloches & pedestals…..you added all the perfect details!
Kari
Beautiful post and pictures!Wishing you the best in 2013. Happy New Year!
Beautiful post! Happy New Year!
I have mentioned your wonderful blog in a new post! Happy New Year!
http://theredeemedgardener.blogspot.com/2013/01/top-10-for-2012-and-thanks.html
Love the galvanized centerpiece!!!
Happy and a Blessed New Year to you!
Happy New Year Donna and family. Am looking forward to all you do in 2013 since EVERYTHING you do is fabulous. May we all create peace and what we love most in this next 365 pages of our new books.
Happy New Year Donna! All the best to you and yours during 2013! I adore your new “old-looking” cloche and your display. I’ll have to admit that I’m cloche-less! I looked at one wistfully yesterday, but I came home without it. Now I know why. I want one like yours!
Thou art pulling our leg! Your first cloche ? Yet you handled it like a pro! Good going, Donna! I know it won’t be your last. Happy New Year! Keep up the great work because we need you and your inspiration to get us through the ho-hum days ahead. HUGS!
That is the best cloche ever! Wayfair got what they wanted – I went to their site to check out this cloche, but it isn’t showing up anywhere. Big mistake Wayfair! Thank you for your best wishes, they are just what I need. I say back atcha!
Beautiful cloche! Hey, I recognized the piece of music you were cutting into curls by reading the notes – “Rock of Ages.” But I didn’t recognize the language. Happy New Year, Donna
Absolutely fabulous as always. I too, went to the Wayfair site to order this cloche and none to be had. If they want the advertising they should have the product. This is not your fault, but you may want to be cautious next time.
So sorry about that! There isn’t much I can do if they sell out, but I can certainly attempt to only promote something there is more of next time around. Thank-you for your suggestion!
So clever. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year. 2013 Will be great! Hugs.
Happy New Year Donna, I love the cloche and the whole vignette. But my favorite part is the vintage bingo cards!
Just gorgeous! Every detail. Happy new Year!
Karen
Your cloche is so pretty! And, Wayfair is an awesome company, with fantastic customer support and service. No, I have absolutely no connection of any kind with them, but have been a customer, and I highly recommend them.
I wish you and yours a most blessed New Year!
Happy New Year! I love your wish. It’s exactly what I need in 2013.
Goedele
Oh how pretty – I LOVE that cloche! And your arrangement is lovely. Happy New Year!
Great ideas for using your first cloche and such a cute one. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!
Loved it all and yes it spells Party . .Happy new year …………….
That is a very pretty arrangement, Donna! I love the wavy glass on the cloche. Wishing you all the best in this New Year! May your dreams be realized too.
What a great cloche and a beautiful arrangement! Thanks so much for sharing with us! Have a great week.
Leslie
houseontheway@gmail.com
Love it! That lilttle cloche with cookies inside is so sweet! Love the way that the entire centerpiece came together and how it invited folks to sit and chat! Love the little sled idea too! You always come up with the most amazingly creative ideas for my favorite – JUNK! Looking forward to seeing what else you have in store for 2013! Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year! Hugs, Leena
That’s a great cloche and a wonderful table setting! I recently purchased my first cloche, as well. I didn’t think I knew how to decorate with one. I just filled it with junk…easy peasy. Hope you have a ridiculously happy New Year!
I love your new cloche!! Wow, one of the best ones I’ve ever seen. And I think you did a fantastic job of setting your holiday party table. It looks so festive.
Debbie 🙂
The pie plan made the look! This cloche is just your style…
Susan
Your tiny music streamers were adorable 🙂