"I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart: I am, I am, I am." . Trying my hardest to be present but sometimes that's not attainable, and you know, that's okay too. One day at a...
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Bell jars were originally laboratory equipment used to contain a vacuum environment. They were used to demonstrate the physics of how things functioned inside a vacuum. For example, a ringing alarm clock placed in a bell jar, with the air pumped out, stops ringing. In Victorian times, they were used in purely decorative ways without the vacuum feature. Displays in bell jars might include taxidermy, clocks, or fragile items. #1 - Wasp Nest My own bell jars above hold a small vintage photo frame and a wasp nest on a candlestick. Here are six more bell jar ideas from Pinterest: via #2 - Vintage Books I love this one with the vintage books and jar. Simple, yet wonderful. Notice - this one has no base. via #3 - Dried twigs & Feathers The cloche above has vintage bottles with twig clippings, a feather, a vintage photo...lovely. via # 4 - Vintage Keys Love love love. Not cheap, and it has a 4-5 month delivery time. Times like this are when I feel happy I'm frugal and creative. via #5 - Vintage Bottles I need to find another bell jar so I can place my vintage bottles inside it! via #6 - vintage page scrolls. The ones above are music pages. You could use Bible pages or other book pages, photos, etc. Tie them with cotton twine...even make a fun gift with it! Print secret messages or coupons for your family to redeem for favorite meal, a massage, I'll clean your room, one free walk the dog...whatever works as little gifts you can give. via #7 - Family Treasures, photos, etc. Compose your own vignette! What a great way to celebrate the upcoming holiday seasons! To see even more ideas, visit my Pinterest page HERE. Word for the Day: 2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. Possibly Linking With: Sunday http://thoughtsfromalice.blogspot.com/ Sundays at Home http://my1929charmerblog.com/ Sunday’s Best http://www.niftythriftythings.com/ Nifty Thrifty Sunday Monday http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com Mod Mix Monday http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com Make it Pretty Monday http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/ Amaze Me Monday http://distresseddonnadownhome.blogspot.com http://southernhospitalityblog.com/ Make it Monday Thrifty Treasures Tuesday http://knickoftime.net/ Vintage Inspiration Party http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/ Vintage Inspiration Party http://mysalvagedtreasures.blogspot.com/ Vintage Inspiration Party http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/ Nifty Thrifty Tuesday http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/ The Scoop Wednesday http://savvysouthernstyle.net/ Wow Us Wednesday http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/ What’s it Wednesday http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com Cottage Style Party http://tarnishedroyalty.com/ Drop it or Swap it Party Thursday http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/ Under $100 Link Party http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/ Treasure Hunt Thursday http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com Home and Garden Thursday http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/ Share Your Cup Thursday Friday http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/ Feathered Nest Friday http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com/ Furniture Feature Friday http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/ Frugal Friday http://www.thecottagemarket.com/ Junkin’ Joe http://melissasantiques.blogspot.com/ Thrifty Things Friday Saturday http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/ Party Junk
I came across these interesting bell jars over at Present and Correct yesterday and proceeded to ask Neal and Mark about them. Turns out Mark made them up after collecting a few of them from markets they frequent when shopping for P&C. Mark tells us, "Initial inspiration for the contents of the domes came from some plaster shapes, seen in a French auction house. I then wanted to form my own, modern interpretation, based on paper polyhedra shapes. The relationship between the forms and playing with colour can be quite satisfying. The domes have a nice sense of protection which I also like. At this early stage the jars are purely personal, the love of creating something for no other reason than for fun. Also, paper shapes are less smelly than a taxidermy bird and we only have a small freezer! I don't currently have them for sale, although you may find one sitting on a shelf at the new Present & Correct bricks and mortar store at some stage soon!" I love that! Check out Present & Correct online and say Hi by leaving them a message off their site contact form –they have a cool interface to do so (and it's just kind of a nice experience)! Thanks Gentlemen! (See more after the jump).
Our favorite new old thing at the north store in Andersonville. 1940's classroom handwriting roll down chart. Super rare. 30" x 40" - $3...
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I like to read deep heavy novels that ask big questions like why we’re alive, must we suffer, and who we really are. Books that explore our social power dynamics and our spiritual journey. I can te…
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I like to read deep heavy novels that ask big questions like why we’re alive, must we suffer, and who we really are. Books that explore our social power dynamics and our spiritual journey. I can te…
Retro/Antique Style Wooden Base Glass Bell Jar Table Lamp (Copper bulb Holder with Gold Flex) A very decorative and stylish individually handmade (all new parts) Bell Jar Lamp. A perfect addition to any room, desk or table. The lamp produces a warm amber glow and replicates traditional vintage bulbs. Product Features: • Vintage Retro Style Table Lamp complete with bulb with Copper Lamp Holder • Solid wooden base with clear glass Bell Jar • A 40W Eddison Screw (E27) Vintage Squirrel Cage Amber Bulb • Bell Jar Lamp Dimensions: D 14cm W 14cm x H 28cm • Braided Gold Fabric Lead with Gold inline on/off switch This lamp makes a perfect special gift for your loved one(s)
Dutch multidisciplinary artist Vera van Wolferen (previously) produces miniature balsa wood sculptures, architectural objects that are either incorporated into animations or left motionless to tell their own stories. Her static works are often displayed beneath glass bell jars, leaving the audience to imagine that the tiny tree houses, cottages, and campers are neatly contained within their own universes. Van Wolferen also uses simple craft materials like cotton to enhance her sets, making it appear as if her sculpted homes are resting amongst the clouds. More
Tiny little fairy in a bell jar. The glass cliche is removable and the little fairy is stuck down, however it’s extremely fragile and not a toy.
Dutch multidisciplinary artist Vera van Wolferen (previously) produces miniature balsa wood sculptures, architectural objects that are either incorporated into animations or left motionless to tell their own stories. Her static works are often displayed beneath glass bell jars, leaving the audience to imagine that the tiny tree houses, cottages, and campers are neatly contained within their own universes. Van Wolferen also uses simple craft materials like cotton to enhance her sets, making it appear as if her sculpted homes are resting amongst the clouds. More
"I read this the summer after I had been hospitalized for depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation shortly before my college graduation. I related so much to Esther Greenwood. I had always been an overachiever, and I thought I had to be perfect, which is what contributed to my depression and anxiety since I was 12. All of the quotes and metaphors Plath uses struck me right at my core — from stewing in the bell jar, to the fig tree with all the options for a future withering away, and especially when Esther muses 'I was inadequate all along. I just never really thought about it.' Seeing things from Esther's perspective helped me understand myself and my illnesses better. In therapy, it helped me to change my negative thinking about myself and overall contributed positively to my recovery."—brittanym4f4d5223e
Well the commission is complete and ready to be shipped off to her new home. This, for those that don't know the character, is Mrs. Mol...
Dutch multidisciplinary artist Vera van Wolferen (previously) produces miniature balsa wood sculptures, architectural objects that are either incorporated into animations or left motionless to tell their own stories. Her static works are often displayed beneath glass bell jars, leaving the audience to imagine that the tiny tree houses, cottages, and campers are neatly contained within their own universes. Van Wolferen also uses simple craft materials like cotton to enhance her sets, making it appear as if her sculpted homes are resting amongst the clouds. More
All Roads weavings for shop Bell Jar in San Francisco.
I'm an absolute sucker for a good bell jar or glass dome display. There is just such a plethora of options for how to fill them, how to use them to the best advantage in your decor. Display a treasured faerie treasure...a sculpture perhaps? The two below are stunning examples by the incredible artist Nenufar Blanco. Create a whole miniature world inside a dome. These two examples are from Life in a Bell Jar. An endless amount of possibilities... The containers themselves can sometimes be the art: After all...there's no precedent for bell jars in fairy tales. No, none at all....
