But, as I was doing this I began to think about all of the different types of glass in our house. ...windows--old and new, doors, lamps, ceiling fan lights, etc. As a child growing up in Brooklyn, if someone were to ask me to "look for space," my head and eyes automatically looked upward. Later in life a professor told me that "looking to the sky for space" is a sign of an urban dweller.
On this particular day (today), I am confined to the "burbs," so, I look out, around, and inward through glass. Below are some of the types of glass I find interesting.
No on knew where they came from, so after my purchase I conjured up images of them being part of a farmhouse porch, a church, or an old bungalow sunroom--transported to the sale just for me to purchase! What do you think?
The next pictures are all parts of the glass and bone shades of table and floor lamps. Although not quite as interesting as my old windows, ...just more needed sources of light on this gloomy day!
The windows are bordered with wood painted in Roycroft copper. At night, the glass gives off a soft yellow glow against the copper paint making the entry way of the house inviting and interesting.
Last, is a picture of an inside, entry door to my office. After redecorating the room, I had to replace the white, wooden door.I selected this simple design that is mostly beveled glass with the exception of the rectangular piece of golden lead glass at the top.
I have never attempted to make any type of stained glass, but found this website for those adventurous souls: http://art-of-stained-glass.com/
You might also want to check out Southern Stained Glass at http://www.southernstainedglass.com/
This was taken on the last sunny day ... back in February!
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