Thursday, June 4, 2009

French Caged Glory... A Wire Cloche

We girls can take care of ourselves and get WHAT WE WANT...even if times are a little tough!



Like me, you have probably seen those neat French wire cages around blogland.



This is my low cost interpretation. I took an old wire end cap from a round gutter. Theresa from time worn interiors had to
tell me what it was, and...




added an interesting vintage lamp finial and old clay saucer. I put together a small still life to feature inside. Then I had my own very personal "French Cage" centerpiece.
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53 comments:

  1. AliciaJune 4, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    & a masterful story of your genius. Light cover speaks volumes more than a cage.

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  2. Lucys LoungeJune 4, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    i love it.

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  3. Lois ChristensenJune 4, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    What a great idea. My mother has an old bird cage that she puts outside and it looks beautiful!! Love the look of your blog, fabulous ideas!!! Thanks for visiting, i'll be back!

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  4. PattiJune 4, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Hi~ Thanks for the visit! I love your blog- everything shown is all that I love; very cool! I love the things you have made- you are so very creative and talented. Please visit again!

    Patti

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  5. Simply IowaJune 4, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Love It!!! This is what makes us different from the rest...We are constantly recreating things, the mind never quits! I used to think anyone could do what we do, but I truly believe it is a gift. And you are soo gifted!
    Barb C

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  6. UnknownJune 4, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    That rocks! I love reusing things to make them into something I admire. Great reuse!

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  7. *The Beautiful Life*June 4, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    I'm totally making this one! Thanks!!

    Ruth

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  8. time worn interiorsJune 4, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    That cage thingy you have is actually a end cap for a round gutter! The wires (open end) would slip right into the end of the gutter. The gutters are round, twisted looking tubes, they are very cool and I've only 3 or 4 of these gutters in 30 years. The ends are more common, but most people don't know what they are! I love what you did with it! Great job!
    Theothertheresa

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  9. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopJune 4, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Hello from Canada!! So glad you came by,I am thinking we have the same taste???? Love this post, going to have a poke around your blog after work, so nice to "MEET" you, Chrissy

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  10. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleJune 4, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    THat, my dear, is GORGEOUS! And see thrifty finds are can be unique, elegant an dbeautiful decorative items. You have the eye or an artist-visual. It is downight shabby chic elegant at it's best! Well done!
    I must make mention that Marty is going to be doing a cloche party on June 19th. I am going to put the button on my sidebar so you can link this to her post when she has her party. Perfect! Thanks! Great thrifting.

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  11. ellen bJune 4, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Oh wow! I'm impressed with your creativity and the vision to put this all together!!

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  12. TriciaJune 4, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    So pretty! I love it!
    Thanks for sharing!
    *Tricia

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  13. jJune 4, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    SOOO pretty! I love the look.

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  14. Keetha BroylesJune 4, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    "Long time listener, first time caller - - -"

    Nope, that's a radio line - - -

    I think this is my first visit to your page, came via Leigh's Thrifty Thursday.

    I LOVE the title of your blog - - -

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  15. Glenda/MidSouthJune 4, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Wow! I would have never guessed. Great idea.
    Glenda

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  16. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Joan, thanks for stopping by my little blog :) I have been neglecting her and so I'm sure she enjoyed your visit! Your posts are filled with such beauty! I trust that soon my life will come back into more balance and all the inspiration I see here can be implemented into my world.

    Enjoy your day!

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  17. ClaudiaJune 4, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    What a brilliant idea! Fanatastic!

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  18. FlossJune 4, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    That's really clever - I love the idea of being able to turn something everyday into something so special. Thanks for popping by my blog - it's been great to discover yours!

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  19. Kristin - The GoatJune 4, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    I love clever people! You are terribly clever and it's a good looking piece :) Nice to meet you - I got here by way of Thrifty Thursday.

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  20. ★Carol★June 4, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Oh, I love this so much! Now, if I could just find one of those end caps...I gather they're not something I can walk into a hardware store and get. Something else to keep an eye out for!

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  21. UnknownJune 4, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    love your blog -great idea for the cage- thanks for sharing-cool the different thursday things tou participate in -can anyone?

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  22. ColoradoladyJune 4, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    This is adorable. Did you make this??? If so...my what talent. Have a great VTT and thanks for linking in and showing your treasures.

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  23. LVJune 4, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    You are so talented. You have a very interesting and informative post today. Thanks for sharing and I appreciate your stopping my post.

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  24. the wild raspberryJune 4, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    i want one sooo bad....love it!!!!
    have a delightful day.
    chasity

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  25. Zita - Mlle MagpieJune 4, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    What a fab creation - absolutely love it! And thanks for stopping by!

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  26. BeaJune 4, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    What a great piece!

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  27. trash talkJune 4, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    I am so glad I stopped by. A friend gave me one of those gutter caps and I had no idea what it was nor did she! We both thought it was some kind of flower frog. I just love it when I learn something new so I don't come across as a dodo!
    Love what you did with yours and now I think I'll try to do something clever as well with mine!
    Debbie

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  28. ChristinaJune 4, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    This is my favorite thing in blogland today. It is just beautiful. I am going to be on the lookout for a gutter cap now.

    Oh my!

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  29. fitty's pinky rose cottageJune 4, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    oh gosh.. this is awesome idea! and look at the end result double awesome! wonderful! Happy VTT

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  30. Eclectic Chic StyleJune 5, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    I love it, and love your blog. I'm your newest follower. So glad you took the time to stop by and visit mine, come back real soon!!!
    ♥ Teresa

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  31. Faded PlainsJune 5, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    What a fantastic idea! I'm gonna try this one :o)

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  32. CCJune 5, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    How beautiful..I just love it. I just hafta try one for myself. Happy belated VTT..have a lovely day.

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  33. CaroleJune 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    I've never seen one of those gutter things, but maybe I never gave it a thought before. Hopefully I'll be seening some soon. Thanks for the great idea.

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  34. AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Great Idea!

    deb
    peoria

    www.relics.typepad.com

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  35. ChandyJune 5, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    That is neat! I'll have to find one of those to see if I can recreate something like that. Love the flowers inside!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Heart ya for it!

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  36. LeeJune 5, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Hi Joan, I love your creation; it looks gorgeous! Also, just wanted to thank you for dropping by my blog & leaving such a lovely comment. I look forward to visiting your beautiful blog time & time again. It's very inspirational. Lee :)

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  37. Crystal @ Plush PalateJune 6, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    love these!!! thanks for the idea.

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  38. KenzaJune 6, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    Hello Joan,
    Thank you so much for the nice comment! You are welcome!!
    I love your blog and antiques...
    Très amicalement, Kenza

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  39. A Wild ThingJune 6, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    That Theresa, what she doesn't come up with...but I love this, talk about repurposing and how very French!

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  40. LiLi M.June 6, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    How clever! I love it! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving me such a nice comment! I will be back here! Enjoy your weekend!

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  41. TUTU MonkeyJune 6, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Ohhhhhh....how cute!! Thanks for the Birthday wishes. Have a wonderful weekend. I have been enjoying your blog!!

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  42. CandyJune 6, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    It is a lovely thing in deed. Thanks for stopping by me swingin' party today.
    Look forward to sharing more in the future.

    Just curious as to the route that lead you to RockCandy?

    Cheers,
    Candy

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  43. Castles Crowns and CottagesJune 6, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Bonjour Joan! Comment ca va? Merci beaucoup for visiting my site! You have a very cool blog and even if you don't own crowns, come on by and check out the fun. You have a lovely taste for French wares, so I think that you are going to like what you see! Have a great weekend, Anita

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  44. Karen ValentineJune 6, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Wow, your idea is a BIG hit!!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog. It would be great if you would join in the 2nd Time Around Tuesday fun. I'd love to see all the goodies you could show us. The more the merrier I say! See you then!

    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  45. beachvintage.comJune 6, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Would look so fabulous on the dinner table as a centrepiece. Thanks for dropping by Beach Vintage. xx

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  46. CindyJune 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    ok, now that's cool!

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  47. misselaineousJune 7, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    Good morning! Thanks for visiting my blog. I've never seen yours, and I have been missing some wonderful photos of some. Love It! I'll be back often. *elaine*

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  48. linnea-mariaJune 7, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Yeah! We sure can take care of ourselves! It's a daily struggle but we manage it. Your cage is gorgeous, it the best DIY I've seen so far. Have a wonderful sunday/linnea-maria

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  49. BetteJune 7, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Hi!
    Thanks for visiting my blog,and for your lovely comment!
    I loooove your blog:o) I really like all your good ideas and your style! I will be back!

    Hugs from Norway!
    -xxx-

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  50. Sabine, La Marquise des angesJune 7, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    what a lovely arrangment !! i love it and I love your blog :)

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  51. Les CotrionsJune 7, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Hello and thanks for visiting my blog and for your nice comment! You made a faboulous work with wire! You have a very nice blog with charming and inspiring photos!!!
    Happy new week!
    Vale

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  52. UnknownJune 7, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Your french birdcage is gorgeous! You are very clever and have a wonderful eye.

    Thank you for stopping by my blog. I appreciate your lovely comments.

    Hope you have a lovely week ahead.
    Tina

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  53. MaryroseJune 8, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Hi,
    You are soooo clever. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I will be back for another visit soon.
    Maryrose

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