Transom Restoration

This late 19th century window transom was given to me for a complete restoration. The majestic townhouses built in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore during this time had stained glass windows throughout. It is always a joy for me to touch the old (by American standards) glass and see the workmanship …

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Sunflower Transom

Using different yellows helps to enrich the design of the sunflower. The background turquoise glass is Kokomo, the same glass company that supplied Louis Comfort Tiffany with his array of glass. The quality speaks for itself.

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Heraldic Fleur-de-lis

Fleur-de-lis is French for lily flower. Since the Middle Ages, it symbolized French royalty. This commission was for a pair of windows to go into a town house in Washington, D.C. that was built in the late 1800’s. The rich colors are dazzling when the sun pours through.

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Irish Medallions

Pamela created a series of four windows for the CEO of a company who is of Irish descent. He loves green. The center medallion is hand made. The gold square accents add just the right amount of pop.

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Victorian Floral Transom

Pamela restored the eighth stained glass window from a Washington, D.C. home built in 1880. It has been a joy bringing these windows back to their original glory. Pics 1 & 2 show the damage from over 140 years. Pic 3 is numbering all the pieces before disassembling. Pic 4 …

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Magnolia Blossom Transom

Pamela created an entryway transom featuring magnolia blossoms. It is be comprised of meandering branches, leaves of various greens and buds. This is just the beginning. The white glasses glow in the sun.

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Arts & Crafts Flower

This lovely design in the style of the Arts & Crafts movement shows how simple and beautiful go hand-in-hand. The cranberry glass changes color with the daylight. One of Pamela’s favorites.

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Victorian Address Transom #9

A home built in 1890 in Washington, D.C. is being restored. The restoration includes returning 12 stained glass windows to their former glory. Pamela has completed the address transom which sits over the entrance. The glass pieces manufactured over a century ago are beautiful in color and texture. The bold …

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Jerry Bros. Sign

A caring mother-in-law contacted Pamela about a surprise Christmas gift for her daughter-in-law, Donna. Donna’s father had worked in the Jerry Bros. factory for 60 years. At the front of the building was a 100byear old stained glass sign with the company’s name. After his passing, Donna asked the building’s …

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Baltimore Address Transom

Baltimore Address Transom A restoration of a 130 year old Baltimore, Maryland stained glass address transom. Pamela glued many pieces with museum quality epoxy to save the original glass, which is stunning. The architect found it in the trash on the building site. Thank goodness he saved it and brought …

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Macintosh Rose Address Transom

Macintosh Rose Address Transom

When the light pours through a stained glass window, the colors often reflect onto walls and floors. This known as a bouquet. Pam created the Macintosh Rose Address Transom for a 130-year-old home on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The surprise for her was finding the gorgeous bouquet of colors …

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Paris Metro Art Nouveau Address Transom

Paris Metro Art Nouveau Address Transom

Inspired by the fabulous font of the Paris Metro, this address transom was designed by Elizabeth Mitchel, of Finesse Design Remodeling. Pamela created the transom using vintage glass, combining golden iridescence, water glass, lavender and lush greens.

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Prairie Window Restoration

Prairie Window Restoration A large 100 year old window with three separated panels was brought to Pamela. The client asked if she could make one large window panel. Pamela disassembled the old stained glass window, cleaned the glass like new, releaded, puttied and added patina. The photos show the journey. …

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Sazerac House

Pamela teamed up with interior designer, Rose DiNapoli, to design the stained glass windows for a 100 year old home in Washington, D.C. The actual motif for the Fleur de Lis came from the Basilica in Lourdes, France, where they visited while taking a break from restoring the stained glass …

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Large Wildflower Mosaic

Large Wildflower Mosaic

Using several thousand pieces of stained glass mosaics, Pamela created another Wildflower motif to hang as a large wall panel. It was created atop a mirrored surface to create depth and reflective light.

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Wildflowers Mosaic Sidelights

The commission for sidelights with the Wildflower mosaics will be used as entryway sidelights. The Art glasses flow through the spectrum of colors and look beautiful as light pours through.

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Victorian Skylight

Victorian Skylight

The inspiration for this design came from perusing a stained glass catalogue printed during Victorian times. Pamela chose the lovely floral motif and expanded the design using repetion with connecting lines and ovals. Pale peach and green glasses contrast beautifully adjacent to the moss textured clear glass. View this post …

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