Ralph Waldo Emerson said "scatter joy," which is what our cherry blossoms do, as they fall and scatter in the tiny world of our butterfly. Happy spring! Glass globe on our Iconic Square White Base Keep your globe out of direct sunlight. Sunlight shining through the water is a magnifier and can cause a fire. Sunlight can also cause the water to discolor. Dust with a soft cloth. Glass cleaner is fine on the globe. CoolSnowGlobes are made of glass and are not toys for children.