9.15.2010

One Thing Wednesday - Gi-Norm-Ous Vintage Window

I saw this vintage window on KSL. And I wanted it. And I thought about it. And I really wanted it. And it was 8 feet by 6 feet.

And then I thought. What a hassle! What an ordeal to go pick up this window and put it on our flat bed trailer and get it home without anything breaking.

So I talked myself out of it. And then the next thing I knew I was texting the owner shown in the picture below. I offered him half of what he was asking and he accepted.

Then I thought wahoo! yipee! And then I thought how am I going to tell Mike what I bought. Remember it is 8 feet by 6 feet.

Over a weeks time the owner and I went back and forth exchanging emails about pick up options. And then he offered to deliver it to me. There really are good people in the world!

Guess what arrived yesterday!
My gi-norm-ous vintage window.
He and Mike carried it in the house and he did what most people would do. I could see it on his face. I could see his thought process . . . "What in the world are you going to do with this in here?"

I knew. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. They set it in the kitchen and he left. It was so big we couldn't open the closets or the fridge. I explained my vision to Mike. It was not going to stay in the kitchen but it was staying in the house.
And this wonderful man called my husband trusted me and went with it.

Stay tuned.

15 comments:

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

OOOH I can't wait to see what you do with that great window:)
~Debra
Blog: capers of the vintage vixens

AllisonK said...

It came and it's beautiful!! I can't wait to see it up. I need to start looking more diligently.

Korrie@RedHenHome said...

I saw that on KSL! You got a great bargain. Can't wait to see what its future holds!

Cassie Bustamante said...

can't wait to see what you do with it! holly at life in the fun lane has one that she used to use in a lot of her staging pics and i LOVED it. made me wish for a wall i could have one on. sigh.

Nita Stacy said...

Oh...I can't wait to see what you are going to do with it. I bet it's going to be wonderful. I'd want to install it as intended. I'd love a huge window like that.

Courtney said...

WOW!! That size is a-mazing!

michelle said...

What a gorgeous window! I can see why you went back for it! I am REALLY intrigued as to what you are going to do with it!!

Lisa @ On Cloud Pink said...

I can't wait to see what you do with that window too! Hurry, hurry.

Toodlepeeps.

Marilyn said...

Hurry, I am so curious! ♥♫

NanaDiana said...

Melanie- You are SUCH a brat...to lead us down the golden path like that and then leave us hanging;>) lol I can't WAIT to see what you do with that baby! Diana

Linda @ Painted Whyte said...

The suspense is going to kill me - where are you going to put it? I am so jealous ... i have a love affair with windows!!

Robyn said...

AAAAARGH MELANIE! I'm just on pins and needles! I JUST KNOW what you are going to do is absolutely FABULOUS! HURRY! we want to see. ;-) OH and if you have a moment, stop on by, I'm having a fun give away!

Memaw's memories said...

Don't keep us in suspense too long. What plans do you have in store for this window?

katskraps4kids said...

Like everyone else, I can't wait to see what you'll do too! I love your blog and I am so inspired by it...Wish I had your eye. =)

Be blessed,
Karyl

Terri @ Creative Eyedias said...

OH, Melanie, so glad you jumped on this! I saw a similar one at Restore, had 20 panes, and passed it by - and it was only $75!!! Needless to say it was GONE GONE GONE by the next time I visited.

Lucky YOU!

Terri @ http://creativeeyedias.blogspot.com

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