Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Can you be in love with a window???

Only yesterday I said that the latest dresser will most likely see some change of scenary behind it, but I had no idea that it would be today! Even though it is raining and thundering away on all the windows today, this window is nice and dry in her new home.
Checking out a local architectural salvage warehouse I saw this 6 foot beauty and knew she was the perfect piece:


We are working around some freakishly high ceilings here and LOTS of bare walls. I have been on the hunt for a HUGE cabinet to span the wall but this is even better. Once up on the dresser I have almost 10 feet of interest on a pretty bland wall.



I am sooo in love with this window that I am even considering eliminating the formal dining room and instead having a nice reading area off of the living room. Sean is yet to be convinced though...

24 comments:

  1. GwenJuly 8, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    Window love is the best! I have a few that are big like that, they wander all over my house.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 8, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    This really shows the height of the room and adds a lot of character! Looks Great!

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  3. Freckles ChickJuly 8, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    You are AWESOME, girl!! Love this vignette and what you've done to refurb that gem of a dresser!

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  4. MarieJuly 8, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Hello! Okay, well not only are you in love with your window, but I am in love with your window too! I can't say enough good things about it. Just fabulous. I rescued a bunch of old windows recently - figuring out what to do with a few of them.

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  5. ######July 9, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    as always GET IT GIRL!!!

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  6. RebeccaJuly 9, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    that window is the best window EVER! love it.

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  7. J @ The Look 4 LessJuly 9, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    I love that huge window! What a great find.

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  8. RoeshelJuly 9, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    LOVE it! Great find and it looks beautiful on that wall. :)

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  9. sara@augustfieldsJuly 9, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    gorgeous. i'm so glad you didn't think twice about the size and hauled that baby home! it is perfect. :)

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  10. JessicaJuly 9, 2009 at 6:14 AM

    What a great find!!

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  11. BreiJuly 9, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Looks great! Do you mind saying how much it cost? I have never been to an architectural salvage yard and am curious about typical pricing.

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  12. TarynJuly 9, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    I love my window too (although it is much smaller.)

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  13. bagfashionistaJuly 9, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    i love that idea of a little reading nook! I'm thinking 4 club chairs around your round table....like these (but in white/light colors, of course)

    http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/.a/6a00e554d7b827883301156f2e0fed970c-500wi

    http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/.a/6a00e554d7b827883301157024ab35970b-500wi

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  14. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    So beautiful! I love the whole set up.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    You find the greatest stuff. It looks great - I love the height!

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  16. pieroni placeJuly 9, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Sooooo Ballard Design looking :)

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  17. UnknownJuly 9, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Thanks so much everyone!
    The window cost $75. Sean did his best to get the guy to lower that price but he told us that quite a few shop owners come in regularly for these types of items to use in displays. Looks like he knew his stuff! But I still thought $75 was a steal for such a big piece.

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  18. JillJuly 9, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Wow, you aren't kidding! That really does help fill in those high ceilings! Those can be such a obstacle...

    How is it mounted? I do realize that it's huge and probably weighs a lot too but I'm sure you have secured by something, right?

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  19. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    That looks so cool! Great find!

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  20. Kristen July 9, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    It looks great, Holly! I can see it with a big green garland and some ripped ribbon bows on it for the Holidays!
    I was so excited to see your bowl full of candles is back! It was my favorite thing from your old house!

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  21. MrsKBJJuly 9, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Great find!!!! It looks great on your wall!

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  22. Samantha WJuly 12, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    This is a great idea for the windows we're replacing over the next week, but I doubt I can convince husband to keep one of the old windows as decor. It was hard enough convincing him to keep the tree trunks as decorations :)

    I love the pony head too. I had to have one for our living room :)

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  23. paulaJuly 17, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    breathtaking!

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  24. SharlaJuly 23, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    LOVE that window

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