A Done Window
After much ado, the east window in the carriage house is restored and back in place.
Squee!!!!!!!!
In 2015, I removed the sash and reglazed it. It had been caked with white paint inside and out.
Last year, I restored the inside to its original shellacked finish, and painted the outside in gloss black.
The pine sill is original and also been restored.
The 1920s pine trim came from a house in Emporia which was being demolished. In the overpowering heat of that summer I managed to remove most of the trim from the house, with the idea of using it in the carriage house kitchen. It is deeply satisfying having these long-tern plans become reality.
NOTE: The outer edge of the trim is just tacked in place. It will be removed to finish the walls.
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“In the overpowering heat of that summer I managed to remove most of the trim from the house, with the idea of using it in the carriage house kitchen. It is deeply satisfying having these long-tern plans become reality.”
I can totally relate. It is a great feeling.
Absolutely beautiful, Ross. It is a fantastic job.
Wow!!……just Wow!!!
That window looks just beautiful.
Is that a fixed window or does it open? Odd there would be a fixed window over a sink.
I totally get the satisfaction. If I even get one step in a plan accomplished I feel great. It’s progress. There is no sin in taking pride in a job well done and finished.
I just mixed up some shellac yesterday in preparation for refinishing my Dad’s old dresser from when he was a boy. I finally asked if I could have it and he said yes. It has been shoved under the workbench in the garage since he brought it to California from Connecticut. While it has seen better days it is also in better condition than I thought, being protected by the work bench and in the garage. It will need the old shellac removed and replaced with new and the broken and missing knobs replaced. I have one drawer I’m starting to work on as soon as the shellac is ready. I’m hoping it will end up the same shade as the floors in the Carriage House.
My Dad said he didn’t bring the mirror but my Mom said he did and it was where she told me. Behind the garage. It’s been out there for at least 65 years but the mirror is in one piece. The frame is in a few pieces and it is weathered but I think I can salvage it. He was born in 1929 but it isn’t 20s. I’m pretty sure it’s late Victorian. My current Pulaski dresser will eventually go to consignment and my newly restored heirloom dresser will replace it.
I love working with shellac.
Oooh, nice, I like the color of the finished pine.
looks amazing! Congratulations on all that hard work so long ago now paying off in such beautiful ways!
Gorgeous!
Salvaging pieces and bringing out their beauty is impressive. Bravo, Ross!
Oh Ross…. you absolute genius of a man. I could just stare at that window and sigh with satisfaction.
I’ll add my Wow! Gorgeous!
I don’t know which I love more….the sink or the window!!!!
The window looks amazing!!
Love that green sink!!!
I have been a long time follower and fan and have never commented on your wonderful work, but this is just lovely!