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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Beveled Victorian Transom

Beveled Victorian Transom

The bevels, forming a circular floral motif, create a strong and beautiful focal for this Victorian style transom. The colors of muted orange and amber add beauty to the overall design, as does the use of two different textured clear glasses to emphasize the bevels. View this post on Instagram …

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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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Tanglewood Conservatory Restoration

McLean Stained Glass Studios was commissioned by the Tanglewood Conservatories Company to restore a broken stained glass window due to 70 mph winds. These photos are a chronicle of the restoration. The Conservatory, the full restoration, and the installation.

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Nouveau Gothic Panel

Nouveau Gothic Panel

A client requested a large interior panel to partition his patio office from his home. The design gives a nod to stained glass designs from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. The floral focal is a blue water glass. The border is a vintage beautiful Art glass.

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The Prairie Transom

Pamela designed this transom window with a nod towards Frank Lloyd Wright. The clients chose the color scheme for their 100 year old townhouse in Washington, D.C. which fits their entryway.

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Arts & Crafts Laylight

Arts and Crafts Laylight

This laylight, inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, was created to be installed in a ceiling above a staircase in a home built over 100 years ago.

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Emerald Green Edwardian Entryway

Emerald Green Edwardian Entryway

A commission for a full restoration of an entryway door. Pamela suggested that adding a band of color would give it some interest, and the owner chose emerald green. The large handmade glass nuggets are beautiful and prismatic, as is the beveled border.

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Restoration Classic Tudor Diamond Door

The diamond pattern is a classic pattern dating back to early English grand homes from the 16th century. It was more stable than square cut panes, hence used more often. The two panels were brought to Pamela, literally hanging by a thread. These are very old leaded glass panels feature …

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Colonial Entryway

A leaded glass entryway, sidelights and transom, was created with a very classic design. Using a very pale gray glass for the center diamonds gives an added dimension to the overall presentation.

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Edwardian Address Transom

Pamela created this address transom for a home in Washington, D.C. built in the 1920’s. The design is a mix of Edwardian and Arts & Crafts. The cobalt blue border is an exquisite deep color. And the two tones of amber help to define the floral motif. “Pamela, your carpenter …

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Victorian Transom

When the Victorian transom was brought to Pamela, it was in a state of complete deterioration. The panel was over 100 years old and the lead was like tissue paper. The owner wanted it to be returned to its original glory and even enlarged by adding extra borders. Pamela began …

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Mosaics for Entryway Sidelights & Transom

Pamela is creating fifteen Wildflower mosaic panels for a grand entryway McLean mansion in the Reserve. The sidelights and transom are comprised of 15 panels, separated by wood mullions. Each panel, when installed, will flow in design, one to another, creating the effect of walking into and out of a …

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Raddatz Living Room

The style for these two stained glass window panels is inspired by the Arts & Crafts or Prairie movement, which is appropriate for the age and architecture of the home. The center diamond is beveled glass surrounded by elegant golds and sage green. The panels create a harmonious blending and …

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