Warm Welcome Window

Since moving to the South last year, I have a newly acquired taste for antique windows.  Growing up in Alaska, there weren't many houses still standing that had these original, wood frame windows.  So once I was able to get my hands on some windows, I got busy.

In my house, the entry way is in the dining room, therefore EVERYTHING collects on my dining room table.  My solution to that problem is a statement piece brought back from the window graveyard!

First, I started by removing the bottom pane of glass and sanding the window frame.  Once the window was sanded smooth and "distressed" in all the right places, I used masking tape and packing paper to seal the window.  Then the entire window is sprayed with a polyurethane clear coat to seal it up and give a nice satin finish.  

Once dry, I attached D Hooks to the back of the frame.

Measured and drilled out pilot holes for my hooks.

Then install some fabulous fancy hardware and peel back the paper!  Now all that is left is printing and attaching the vinyl sticker!

 I couldn't be more pleased with how it turned out!

Be watching for the next window blog!  Not sure which one to share next!

I love feedback, so please don't hesitate to share.  Also, if you have an idea of how you'd like to use an antique window you'd like me to try, I'm open to suggestions!

Thanks for spending a few minutes with me!  Ashley