Wishing for Windows

If I had spare cash to burn right now, I'd buy windows. Those are on every girl's lust list, right? Along with plant dehydration and crown molding, go ahead and add windows to the list of things that I wish I didn't care about! But alas, I do care. In fact, I'm a little obsessed with windows and would love to have carte blanche when picking them because there are some gorgeous (and expensive) options out there.

It's my dream to have a house full of windows like this...

Photo by John Coolidge, from Veranda

Our house was built in 1948 and a previous owner added on to the structure and remodeled. Annoyingly, they cheaped out on the windows that don't factor into curb appeal. So, the ones in the front of the house are great and don't need to be replaced, but the rest need to be upgraded.

Much to my dismay, two of the bathrooms in our house have windows made from acrylic blocks. I seriously hate these windows....they look bad from the interior and exterior and they smother the natural light. Here's a photo of the one in our master bathroom. 

It's on its best behavior right now and the photo angle glosses over its ugliness.

I'd love to swap the window above for any of these...

Photo by John Coolidge, from Veranda

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See, I'm not picky ;) Is there anyone out there obsess over windows like I do?

Also, check out my HomeGoods post today to see more photos of our master bathroom...I added a pair of mirrors in an attempt to brighten it up!

State of the Kitchen

Here is what our kitchen currently looks like:

It looks very hodgepodge and unfinished (which it is). In a dream world, I'd love to remodel the area to improve form and function, however, reality will only allow for some minor adjustments...likely executed over time. My immediate goal is to achieve a more tailored, transitional style -- hopefully, with the help of a few of the following items, I can pull together the room...

Over the sink....RH's Victorian Hotel Pendant

Something like this faucet and single basin farmhouse sink combo...

 

Image from Giannetti Home

RH Gilmore Drawer Pulls

 

RH Westwood Knobs

 

Z Gallerie Chrome Station Wall Clock - a steal for $30

 

Over the breakfast table...Tuxedo Chandelier from Z Gallerie or Horchow

 

All-Clad Marble Cheese Board

 

Container Store In-Drawer Spice Rack

 

Rug for in front of sink area...FLOR Shiny Happy Stripe

 

I'd love to upgrade the windows in this room to something like this from Jeld-Wen

Finally, the windows need dressing...I'd love to put up roman shades in one of these Windsor Smith fabrics