I love old windows, whether they are attached to a lovely cottage or not. The first old 6-paned sash window that I ever purchased cost me $10 at an antique mall. I don't know why, but I just had to have it! This was around the time when Target was selling 6-paned mirrors that, well, looked like a window. I thought..."hmm, I can turn this old window into a mirror that I can hang!" Well, it cost me $40 to have the glass panes removed and replaced with mirrored panes. It was worth it for everytime I looked at my "new" mirror, it made me smile! Anyway, here are some great ideas for old windows. ENJOY!
Windows -- they're the view into a quaint cottage or a stately home.
Sadly, for one reason or another, they're oft times disgarded and left for dead. Ah, but if you are thrifty and have a love for the old and the disgarded, you can bring life back to old windows and turn them into treasures...like these!
This was created especially for a nursery...just beautiful!
This one makes me want to spend time in my garden...
Friendly, timeless daisies...
Now, this is truly creative...
Nothing's quite so romantic and cottagey as old flower seed packets and lace...
A shabby version of a room divider made from 2 old windows hinged together...
Dreamy, romantic roses....
Dried flowers; very romantic and cottagey!
Light and springy...
Perfect for your romantic cottage entry way....
Sittin' pretty in the garden...
Shabby and proper....
Simple and elegant....
Here are three more for the garden...
Reusing Old Windows
By Tamera Bastiaans
This is a wall hanging I made with an old window. Here are the directions!Supplies:
1 old window I got mine at a grage sale for $3)1 old board (about a 1"x 9"x the size of your window)
- 1 yard of fabric to match your decor
- 1 floral swag to match decor and fabric
- PaintStaple GunGlue Gun
- Picture Hanging Kit (the kind with wire and screws with eye holes for heavy pictures)
Clean up the beat-up old window. Screw the 1x6 onto the bottom side of the window. Paint the window and the shelf. When it is dry, do one last clean up, getting all of the excess paint off. Stretch the fabric across the back of the window and staple it into place. Attach the picture hanging kit to the back. Attach swag to the top front with glue gun, or nails, or staple gun. Viola! I love mine!!
3 comments:
What a great post! I love all the pictures of the windows....I love old windows....
I'm so glad you enjoyed viewing; I love old windows, too. I had glass panes taken out of one and replaced with mirrors. It's been one of my favorites!
You have inspired me! Next time I'm out trolling for vintage finds I will pick up a window. I have some great vintage fabrics I haven't quite figured out how to use. I certainly don't need more pillows! Ooh, I can use the vintage Wilendur table linens I bought and hang it in front of my kitchen window. :-) Thanks for the inspiration!
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