Thursday, June 30, 2016

Through Rose-Colored Glass

I was doing some cleaning recently, and while wiping the windowsills I took a good look around. I'm lucky enough to have stained glass pieces in many windows, and lots of these are gifts from very special people. In order for me to better treasure and appreciate them I'm going to share them with you.



This little rosette and cheery yellow bird were here when we moved into the house (along with a horsehair-filled mattress, but that's a story for another time). I like the primary colors and think the little bird is sweet, so they're still in the windows 27 years later.


The rainbow "quilt square" was a housewarming gift from a dear friend. It hangs in the window over my kitchen sink, where I spend a lot of time and can look out on my back yard through glowing color.


My mother dabbled in lots of crafts (sewing, knitting, rug making) but she took a class in stained-glass making and found the one she really loved. She made lots of little Christmas ornaments and then started to branch out into larger pieces. This fuchsia is one of the first she made for me. I love the shape and the beaded edge.


This little lamp that sits on my phone table was my mother's next gift. I got to choose the base and glass colors and then just sit back and wait for my lamp. It's the perfect size and casts a lovely glow.


My mother didn't make this butterfly specifically for me, but it was one of her completed pieces that we found while cleaning out her things after she passed away. I am happy it found a home in one of my dining room windows.


In my other dining room window hangs a very special favorite. My mother made this just for me, even letting me pick out special glass for the rose petals. You can't appreciate it from the photo, but there are very tiny bits of gold in the glass that lend beautiful sparkle and depth. The movers broke it when we moved here from Syracuse and I was heartbroken, but my mother patiently took the whole thing apart, replaced the broken pieces, and put it all back together. You can see why I love it so much, for its own beauty and for what it represents to me.


This rose bower is in our living room window because John thought we needed more roses. It was a thoughtful Christmas gift that provides us with flowers and loveliness year-round.

I feel fortunate and grateful to have so many stained glass pieces helping me to enjoy a rose-colored view.

10 comments:

  1. You have some beautiful pieces and I love the sentimental value that comes with them, too.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Your collection is not only beautiful, but priceless for its memories a stories. Thank you for sharing them with us.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Oh, how lovely!! I especially like the quilt square (I've always a thing for those), and the piece in your living room is simply stunning!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Those are absolutely gorgeous. Stunning. Lovely. And with sentimental value as well.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Talented mom! Lovely ways to have memories. Helen

    ReplyDelete
  6. Wow, those are all so lovely! They must make you happy when you see them, especially the ones from your mother. Thank you for sharing them with us. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Wow, absolutely gorgeous stained glass work! Thank you for sharing the stories and the images.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Wow. The re-make brought tears to my eyes! You kind of always have your Mom there if you need her. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  9. They are all so lovely, especially the ones made by your Mom.

    ReplyDelete
  10. what a beautiful collection! your mother was quite an artist. I love that you have so many of her pieces...and the ones she created especially for you are wonderful treasures.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting and taking the time to comment! :-)