- A librarian on a glass trip (guest post)
When Richard has been on his many trips around the country over the years, collecting and delivering, and meeting with fellow stained glass enthusiasts, he has occasionally been asked whether his wife ever comes with him on these trips (or at least that’s what he tells me – maybe to keep me involved!). There is […]
- Antique glass surprises
I recently put this bullion pane on top of my bookshelf so that it was out of the way as they don’t stack easily! I thought it would look good as an ornament due to the distinctive “bulge”. But in the evening I noticed the reflection of the glass ripples on the wall! One of […]
- Shipment to Canada
Here’s a crate that safely arrived this week in Edmonton, AB (Canada). Sometimes when I’ve finished packaging an order for shipment I think to myself, this packaging is as much a work of art as the stained glass! But here’s some of the treasure Natasha received: Natasha says “The windows have arrived and are in […]
- A seasonal delivery
Here’s what Kathy did with a pair she received from me yesterday. I sent them to her home in Philadelphia. These were only despatched with DHL on 28th November* Kathy says “Wow!! I can’t believe they are here already! This set fits even more perfectly in our space than I had pictured. Wish I had […]
- My latest paint job
I admit maintaining traditional windows and other wooden features on even a modest 1920s three-bed semi is hard work. Ideally a new layer of paint should be applied every 5 – 10 years. But I think it’s worth it. Each time I’ve done this some passer-by feels it necessary to make the useful suggestion that […]
