Lately I've noticed a resurgence of glass domes as a means of displaying keepsakes, art and found treasures. Almost hearkening back to Victorian times when one would carefully preserve the bits and pieces touched and cherished by lost loved ones. Finding vintage domes can be a chore and put pain to your pocket book, but not these. I was at a thrift store and found a cast off dome that had originally displayed a doll, sometimes you can find broken domed clocks or even large clear drinking glasses and vases (these give a nice variation of shape). I purchased the cast off dome for $1, and painted the base with a semi-gloss white paint but you can try different colors depending on the type of objects you want to display. Then I roamed my house for interesting objects, (whoever thought Legos could be used as home decor?). Domes of various sizes look great when grouped together. If you happen upon a great dome but no base, you can pick up a raw wood plaque for around $1 and $2 from Michael's and Hobby Lobby. Or to give your base a rustic feel, use the cross section of a sawed log. Don't be afraid to get adventurous, if you try this project, email us pictures and we'll show our readers!
Happy Thrifting!
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I love this idea and I love the items you chose to display, especially the Legos! Much better than dried flowers or clocks... :)
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