Chalks.O.Lot: Terrarium Mania

I get on these kicks. First, it was French furniture, then it was garden art, then parlor tables (there are still more of these to come), and now: it is glass. My daughter has been looking for brass accents for her house. Shopping? Yes please!

I don't need an excuse to shop, but it's definitely nice to have one. We went to a few of our favorite digs and she did not have any luck. (I, however, did come away with a condiment set and the most adorable wicker hamper - but, I digress). So, we found a new store. It's the most delightful feeling to discover a new store. There are fresh sights, sounds, and deals. So, into the store we went, and goodness did we have a great time.

And guess what we found? Terrariums. We found brass, silver, very old and slightly newer, but most importantly: we found glass.

I did not know much about terrariums before this visit. I know I have seen glass covers that people put greenery underneath, but they were different than these. These were geometric. They opened and closed. They were covered with glass, and I was in heaven.

Mostly, these pieces are in much better condition than some of the other pieces I come across, and only one required any amount of deep cleaning (there had once been a candle inside and anyone who has ever tried to get wax out of glass can feel my pain here).

Here are my spoils: