The Last of the Amber Glass

Slowly but surely, we have been purging our house of the amber glass that once appeared in numerous spots. The lantern and the porch light were the first to go. Then, the transom was replaced when the front doors were done. Today, the garage doors were updated.

We picked up six pieces of reeded glass from Cline, where they cut it to size for us. It was ready in about 30 minutes, and cost less than $200. Back at home, C started removing the quarter round which held in the amber windows.



Turned out that we had the glass cut just a little too small. Perhaps we would have benefitted from removing one of the windows prior to ordering the glass? Our solution was to shim the bottom edge of the new window with foam weather strip. This worked like a charm, and I rather like that it offered a cushioned spot for the window to set on. We replaced the quarter round, and were done in no time.



We are very happy with the results, and with the increased daylight in the garage.

The Cherry on Top

When we started transforming our entry, I knew that finding the perfect light fixture would be a little tricky. It took a while, but I stumbled up the right item while shopping for our dining room fixture. Lumens.com, how I love you. After refinishing stairs, capping planters, updating tile, replacing doors, painting walls, and removing scrolled iron, it was time to order that fixture.

I was unsure how, exactly, C was going to install the light. Working around stairs and with the high ceiling, well, that just isn't my speciality. Fortunately, I married well. And, we have some tall ladders.



After a year and a half, our entry it complete. And the light fixture is the perfect topping.