Windows… A Universal Element In Architecture
When Was The Last Time You Looked At Your Windows?
Structures of every kind, all over the world, have one thing in common…windows. Windows let in light and fresh air. These designated openings protect us from natures harsh elements. Windows can be simple panes of glass or expressions of art. Regardless of what a window looks like, windows do something magical. They allow us to see.
Motivational Monday
Do you recall a post last fall, when we talked about What Do We Really Need Our Homes To Do? If not, take a look back because the post today is inspired by another wonderful weekend when our home outdid herself. (yes she is a she).
After traveling the better part of the last two weeks on projects, Mr. LBD and I needed a weekend at home with no commitments. Mother Nature complied and provided us with one of those slow, steady rainy weekends. We spent a good part of two days sitting and peering out the window.
Let’s Go Window Shopping
For years I have photographed, and archived, shots of doors from all over the world. While a door can certainly make a statement, a good window can be so much more interesting. A window has its own personality.
The Sophisticated Naturalist
A Shepard Watching The Flock
Budding Tiffany
The Theoretical Architect
Windows Inspire Us To “See”
Yes, windows are utilitarian in that they are all constructed with a purpose in mind and a job to perform. Sadly, the majority of new windows designed today are standardized and uninteresting. Perhaps this is why we stop and linger just a second longer when a window really catches our eye.
Take A Minute To Look At These Beautiful Characters!
It’s Not What You Look At…It’s What You See That Matters
Speaking of seeing, unless you have been in a coma last weekend you no doubt have seen a few photos of that little wedding that took place across the pond. Join Us Wednesday when we share what we liked best about the whole thing, and we promise not to talk about the dress! (although we did like the evening sheath quite a bit!)
Lovely post. I especially enjoyed the video.
The videos are fun to put together!
The stained glass is such a great idea.
Yes this is a fine example of personalizing a space while obtaining utility.
Some of those views are so magnificent, how could you resist a multitude of windows?! Lxx
We can’t!
It’s amazing how many kinds of windows there really are. I was super bummed when we moved into our townhouse that the style was out of our control. But it is what it is! I just cover them with pretty fabrics instead!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
That’s a whole other post topic! Window Treatments.
The last window is amazing and so cool, never saw such a window.
I wish my future home will have such a window.
Lovely and inspiring post. Thank you for sharing these pictures.
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Our windows have huge attention from my side because I always watching through them our garden 🙂 But I would love to have as beautiful windows like you show here! Thanks for the wonderful inspirations!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
There is something about a window….