The carpenter brought ”Aunt Em’s” completed stained glass window to the house to install it.
More decisions: facing the garden or facing the laundry room? Hang inside or outside?
Trail Guy and I had both thought that outside made the most sense. Not sure why, but since we were in agreement, it felt like the right choice.
I spend more time in the herb garden than the laundry room, so we made it face outward.
Here it is from the backside of the window, inside the laundry room.
Here is proof that I do actually grow some useful herbs in the herb garden.
One last look, from inside the laundry room because the light shows it off better from this side.
“Aunt Em” doesn’t have any relatives that I know how to reach, other than Cousin Ruthie in Colorado (RUTHIE! ARE YOU READING THIS??) and another cousin who seems to change cities and countries each time I hear from him. They both lived far away and probably didn’t get to know their great aunt or even notice that she had a stained glass window over her front door, so I don’t think they’d mind that it is now hanging over my herb garden.
Upon reflection, admiring that window as a child probably influenced my bent toward becoming an artist. Thank you, “Aunt Em”!!
One last thought: I can’t remember what her house looked like other than it was a charming light green cottage. I would dearly love to see a photograph of it.
Tomorrow: another story for you
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It’s the perfect past entering the present, making certain you don’t forget the wonders and beauty of that past!
Louise, I love that salvage/scrounge/rescue kind of project! Thank you for checking in.
I also meant to say that I look forward to your posts. They are a respite in this chaotic world
Jana, I was excited to read (as Paul Harvey would say) the rest of the story! The window restoration turned out beautiful. I’m sure that it is bringing you much joy. I know that I would enjoy doing laundry more if I had such a lovely stained glass work of art to look at in my laundry room. I’m also glad that “Aunt Em” inadvertantly inspired you to become an artist. We are blessed with your photos and paintings that you share with us on your blog. I feel like I am on the hike with you; enjoying God’s beautiful handiwork. Keep posting those scenic pictures we all love.
Aw shucks, thank you! I appreciate you reading and your kind words.
Beautiful!!
Thank you, Kathy! Tomorrow is my Sawtooth story.
I love stained glass windows! If I see a church with these beautiful windows during daytime hours, I’ll always try and sneak inside so I can see them in all their glory. And it’s even more special because of the family connection. A precious part of your artistic collection!
How wonderful that you’re enjoying the beautiful window that had a part in shaping your life! I’m sure Aunt Em would be so pleased. It looks stunning!
Michelle, I look at it every day and my thoughts are usually along the line of ‘OOOOOH!”
Jana. What a lovely story. I can’t believe how this came full circle and it looks absolutely fabulous and like it was destined to find a home at your place after so many years. Thanks for sharing!!
Elisabeth, this is a definite advantage of staying in the area of one’s birth AND living in a very small town. I’ve been dying to tell the story, but made myself wait until the window was in place.