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Friday, March 31, 2017

The Biggest Dome Ever


I had a fun day at the auction today!
Lots of new things for my etsy shop!
And of course, it wouldn't be right if I didn't find something
for myself, right?  I had my eye on this huge display dome.
Thankfully, I outlasted the other bidders and got to 
bring it home.  It's all washed up and sitting here for now,
covering my ironstone punch bowl and carpet balls.
I might dig through my drawer of antique finials and see
if I have one that would give it the finishing touch.

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  1. Robert SmithMarch 30, 2017 at 5:16 PM

    How many naughty cats could you get under that?

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 30, 2017 at 5:22 PM

      Two large ones or 5 kittens. haha. But I better not ever catch a cat under there!

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  2. UnknownMarch 30, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    Oh, that looks amazing, Betsy! Yes, a finial would be the crowning touch. But looks great, as is, too. What great fun you could have at Christmas with it. All kinds of ornaments tucked under. Or a single nativity scene. Fun!

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  3. IdaMarch 30, 2017 at 5:29 PM

    That's a big dome. I'd be afraid of our cats knocking it off and breaking it.

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 30, 2017 at 6:06 PM

      Uh oh! haha. Our cats don't seem to bother any of my pretty things. Maybe they just get all of that rough housing out of their systems while they are outside. Now, I hope I haven't jinxed the thing! haha.

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  4. photowannabeMarch 30, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    I don't think I have ever seen one that big..Think your creativity will be working overtime...

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 30, 2017 at 6:07 PM

      I haven't either! I have a big one in the kitchen but this one wins by far!

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  5. The Silver FoxMarch 30, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    That's a big'un, all right.

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  6. DiannaMarch 30, 2017 at 8:05 PM

    Love it! Isn't it a wonderful feeling when you outlast the other bidders on something that you REALLY want? ;)

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 30, 2017 at 8:16 PM

      Oh yes...the drama! haha....especially when the amount is much lower than you were expecting to pay! Very fun!

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  7. A Brit in TennesseeMarch 30, 2017 at 9:03 PM

    That's a lovely dome, I wonder what it has been used for preciously ?
    Quite the find, and I'm glad you hung in there, and won the bid !
    ~Jo

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 31, 2017 at 8:20 AM

      I'm guessing it covered a taxidermy at some point, although it hasn't been used for anything for a long time. The outside had a quarter inch of dirt on it and the inside was full of cobwebs. Ick.

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  8. WandaMarch 30, 2017 at 9:33 PM

    What a huge and lovely dome. I only have one small one that I put the last of the banana bread under. Will have to check the Thrift Stores for domes.

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 31, 2017 at 8:22 AM

      I do the same thing with a little one in my kitchen....so handy!

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  9. MichelleMarch 30, 2017 at 9:35 PM

    That is a nice find!

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 31, 2017 at 8:23 AM

      Isn't it? Just something you don't see every day.

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  10. MariMarch 30, 2017 at 11:58 PM

    You find the best things at your auctions!

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 31, 2017 at 8:25 AM

      Just going to see what's there is half the fun......always an adventure!

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  11. Hilary Melton-ButcherMarch 31, 2017 at 2:34 AM

    Hi Betsy - oh yes, a finial would give it a crisp final touch ... and then no touching of the clean glass. I've always enjoyed finials since finding out they were used on washing lines in some of the 18th century housing trust estates!! and were crafted items ... cheers and looking forward to seeing the result - Hilary

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 31, 2017 at 8:26 AM

      Really? I did not know the history...very cool! I have a thing for finials...lol....the crowning touch!

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  12. MontikMarch 31, 2017 at 2:59 AM

    Yes, that is a huge dome. And very nice too! You asked where did March go? ... indeed ... Steve said to me this morning in the car 'Mom you were not born in the 80th just yet right? ... and I said 'yes I was' ... and he went 'omg Mom youalready lived in the 80th with the weird clothes and the weird hairstyles?' .... 'cool' .... lol ... that did put 'where did March go?' into perspective... haha ... :-) happy weekend Betsy!

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 31, 2017 at 8:28 AM

      Oh, the 80's.....Dirty Dancing hair and shoulder pads. Lol......yep.....been there, done that.

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  13. ManuMarch 31, 2017 at 3:00 AM

    Betsy, it's wonderful and looks so chic!
    Love

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  14. TannaMarch 31, 2017 at 7:15 AM

    Wow! That IS a big dome! I know you will find the perfect finial to put it even more over the top!! Great find! blessings ~ tanna

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    1. Betsy BrockMarch 31, 2017 at 11:00 AM

      Yep....it needs the crowning touch. Will have to look for one...

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  15. Instagram.com/melissasnotesMarch 31, 2017 at 8:30 AM

    Lovely with the carpet balls in the huge bowl. Have you ever played a game with your carpet balls?

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  16. LaurieMarch 31, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    Very pretty! And, it looks right at home.

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  17. Pat HattMarch 31, 2017 at 1:41 PM

    That sure is a big one indeed
    No cats will be getting at what's under there at your feed

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  18. Eddie BluelightsMarch 31, 2017 at 4:03 PM

    Some dome . . . would be interesting to see how they make those . . :)

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  19. LindaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    Very nice....
    Enjoy your weekend...
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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