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Your cart is empty. 12 things you may not know about the “Globe of Happiness”:
- The garden ornament goes by many names, including lawn balls, yard globes, witch balls, fairy balls, mirror balls and globes of happiness.
- The shiny spheres range widely in size, from less than two inches to over two feet.
- The reflective globes found popularity in Victorian England, where they were displayed inside affluent homes.
- “Mad” King Ludwig of Bavaria so loved gazing balls he had them produced in many sizes to be hung in trees, floated in ponds and displayed atop ornate pedestals around his castle.
- After falling out of favor in the 19th century, gazing balls enjoyed a resurgence in the U.S. in the early 20th century as a sign of wealth.
- Southern hosts would place the reflective spheres on porch rails to easily spot an iced tea glass that might need a refill.
- “Witch Balls”were once used as protection from evil spirits, as witches would catch sight of their visage and either be trapped inside or frightened off, depending on the folklore.
- If a fragile, hand-blown gazing ball is cracked or its seal is broken, the spell is lost as moisture fogs the reflection.
- Once known as “butler balls,”the reflective globe would be placed strategically on a dining room sideboard so Victorian Era servants could remain outside the room and still see when service was required.
- Indoor gazing balls were also used to chaperone couples.
- some modern gazing balls are manufactured of reflective metal for durability.
- A colorful gazing ball doesn’t just add style, these colorful globes will also attract birds to the yard, if positioned conspicuously.
Package includes:
1 x 6 Inch / 150 mm diameter gazing ball
1 x 4 Inch / 100 mm diameter gazing ball
2 x 3 Inch / 80 mm diameter gazing ball
2 x 2 Inch / 50 mm diameter gazing ball
Color: Rainbow
dlkoosher
2025-08-28 16:08:24
I use gazing balls to decorate outdoors for the seasons. Was looking for the deep blue for July 4th and these were perfect. So far have kept their color, even in direct sunlight. I use these around my decorative pond.
Larisa
2025-08-09 15:39:26
They look great in my waterless birtdbath. I needed something colorful that wouldn't get baked by the sun. They did take a very lo g time to arrive however.
Ms Lynn
2025-08-08 13:36:12
Beautiful. I thought they would be larger, but they are beautiful
Elizabeth A VanHoutan
2025-08-05 12:39:10
These are so cool in my garden! They add a cool modern twist.
Blue Pony Lady
2025-07-12 10:05:49
If I could rate this "no stars", I would. Do not buy if you intend to use in the sunshine. My purple faded to pink and then to silver within 4 months.
CPS
2025-05-02 12:55:32
First I bought the silvers ball. Keep them indoors in a bowl for a modern look in a black & white room. Love them!Then I bought the purple ones for a new purple and white lantana drought garden. But they arrived more of a hot pink fuchsia vs the deep purple in the pic. No worries, I put them in the backyard near all the San Diego Red bougainvillea. They looked great but I have to say the color faded within one week in the bright Cali sun. So now I’m turning them over to the unfazed side and moving them in the shade. If you use these bright colors outdoors, I would recommend a shady area.
Twyla Grant
2025-04-22 18:41:41
Color is more like a Fuchsia no where near the Dark Purple Advertised
Customer
2025-04-20 11:28:55
The sun will fade itOtherwise it’s beutifull!
Customer
2025-04-08 13:33:24
Very nice lovely and bright looks nice In my garden
ED
2025-03-23 15:23:49
Magnifique rendu, l’effet miroir ressort encore plus avec le soleil 👌
Ilse Lang
2025-03-01 18:09:49
alles super funktioniert - alles wunderschön
Kunde
2025-02-27 15:20:55
• sehr schöne Deko• sehr gute Qualität• schnelle Lieferung• traumhafte Farbe
Stefano
2025-02-02 19:50:49
Schlechte Qualität
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