Do you decorate for the lucky St. Patrick’s day holiday? Or do you want to decorate, but don’t want to spend too much time, or money or space? Well, I’ve got you! Today I am sharing a St. Patrick’s Day glass cloche vignette idea. A glass cloche is a contained space which is the perfect footprint for a small seasonal touch.
The fun and festive St. Patty’s Day holiday is fast approaching and just a subtle decor vignette is all you need to honor this Irish holiday in your home.
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Inspiration for the St. Patrick’s Day Glass Cloche Vignette
The color green is a favorite of mine, which makes decorating for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday fairly easy. I don ‘t decorate a ton for this particular holiday, but with some green accents, organic pieces, and homespun items, a small arrangement gives a nod to the holiday.
A glass cloche is the perfect stage to showcase some Irish love without having to decorate a whole space in your home. By simply displaying a St. Patrick’s day glass cloche it provides all the festive, seasonal vibes. Join me as I share how to assemble a St. Patrick’s day glass cloche
About Glass Cloches and a Bit About St. Patrick
The term “cloche” is derived from the French word for “bell”. Glass cloches are bell shaped covers used to protect displays. Traditionally cloches were used to protect plants and create a mini greenhouse effect. Glass cloches also protect delicate and valued items, preventing dirt and dust to accumulate. Cloches are now used to display many collectibles and decorative pieces as well, and here we are.
Beyond that, did you know St. Patrick was actually not Irish but rather he was British? St. Patrick was British and was captured by Irish pirates as a teen. He lived in captivity in Ireland for quite a few years only to escape to France and eventually make it back to Britain. While he was back home he studied to be a priest and on his own accord he returned to Ireland to establish Christianity. Later in life he served as a bishop.
Saint Patrick became revered as the patron Saint of Ireland. March 17th has been designated as St. Patrick’s day, which is believed to be the day of his death. It is celebrated in and out of Ireland as a religious and cultural holiday. Today we will honor the patron Saint with a simple seasonal decor display.
How To Decorate a Glass Cloche for the St. Patrick’s Day Holiday
Gather Pieces
Shop your home looking for pieces to use in your St. Patrick’s Day glass cloche arrangement. “Shopping your home” means using and finding things that you already own and have in your house. Look around and look in cupboards and cabinets and closets…you get the idea.
For seasonal displays, I always shop my home first, avoiding buying something new. If I do bring something new home it tends to be natural, like flowers or a plant or produce. Or I also prefer to DIY seasonal decor if I want a new accent or detail for any given holiday.
Determine Components
Once I am done shopping my home I review my options and start picking and choosing the pieces I want to incorporate into the display. Keep in mind, your pile of components should be more than you will use. The purpose is to give you options and promote ideas as you assemble a concept.
- Glass Cloche
- Base | Tray
- Organic Elements
- Green Items
- St. Patrick’s Day specific decor
- Graphics or words
As you put things together it might give you an idea of something else you might want to bring in. Also on the flip side something might obviously be not part of the look you are going for. This is all ok, it’s part of the process.
Layer Decor
Create a foundation or base for the decor vignette to rest on. I used a thrifted silver tray and assorted mosses. Once the base is in place, layer pieces front to back with larger pieces in the background and smaller items in the forefront. Keep in mind the glass cloche size as you assemble items.
As you are layering pieces, move things around as much as necessary. Make sure you have variations in height and textures. Use help to assist pieces to stand like plate stands, floral frogs, card holders, etc. These pieces are your best friend here helping you balance and layer pieces with stability. The display will be under the glass cloche, which you want to avoid having to reopen to fix anything that flops or falls.
Edit Vignette
Once you are done arranging the chosen elements take a step back and look at the display from all different angles. This is the time to move things around or add something else or remove something that isn’t jiving with the feel of the display. Sometimes removing a piece is more important than adding something new. Keep editing until you are happy with the arrangement.
The editing process of any styling, big or small, tends to be my favorite step. It’s when the finished piece is almost there and just one tweak can make all the difference in the world. It’s so satisfying to reach that desire composition. Remember you are making this for your home to make you happy, so you do you, and make the display your own.
Place Cloche
Now place the cloche over the arrangement to preview how everything looks under glass. I always say things look more interesting under glass, which is why glass cloche displays is a thing, BUT sometimes the glass distorts things. Maybe the arrangement is too tall hitting the top of the cloche or something sticks out too far encroaching the side of the glass cloche.
Hopefully these things can be fixed easily to accommodate the display inside the glass cloche with plenty of clearance. Also something might look different under the glass cloche, and you might want to remove it. Make sure the glass is well cleaned, providing the best visibility for the display.
Add Finishing Touch
For the majority of decor stylings a finishing element is the cherry on top. Whether it’s a bow or a ribbon or a tassel, etc. For this particular display, I tied the air-clay shamrock charm I DIY’ed last year to the glass knob. The charm provides the perfect accent to clearly define the St. Patrick’s Day theme.
Tips & Tricks
As you place items on the display base test boundaries by placing cloche to make sure everything fits appropriately. You’ll go back and forth a few times before you get it all right for a final time. I changed some of my selections base on space clearance.
Including a variety of types of pieces adds interest. The Lucky Us book is a DIY I created many years ago when my kids were little while the green ceramic pot was made by Miss M in her elective class in high school. It spills out with gold coins from Uruguay. All these details add personal touches for our family. Homespun decor pieces are unique and special.
Closing Thoughts
I hope this St. Patrick’s Day glass cloche inspires you to sprinkle some Irish blessing in your home. All you need is a small detail like this. Green is a key component, which is also perfect for spring decor. Green I feel is actually a neutral color for many home interiors.
Hopefully another St. Patrick’s day project will come later in the week. Easter, spring, gardening projects are all also scheduled to keep our homes fresh and cheery. Thanks for being here today and see you next time.
Shopping the Look
- Tall Glass Cloche
- Glass Cloche with Wooden Base
- Glass Cloche Dome with Decorative Metal Base
- Mixed Decorative Moss
- Wooden Shamrock Decor
- St. Patrick’s Day Decor Accents
- Vintage St. Patrick’s Day Cards
- Felt Daisy Bouquet
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