This was one of my favorite Christmas gifts this year!
Our son and his fiance' had it made for us...
Our surname was painted in reverse on the back of this old window. Pretty cool, huh?
Against the wall the letters make a shadow and give it a 3-D look!
Against the wall the letters make a shadow and give it a 3-D look!
The window is embellished with fun knobs.
I rearranged my family room to hang it... now I have to paint this little cupboard to go with the rest of my room and this old window sign!
Christopher and Abby also got my daughter, Jacqueline and her husband Jonathan, an old window sign too!
Kids are in their jammies... they still look a little sleepy!
Kids are in their jammies... they still look a little sleepy!
Love the window and the givers of this unique gift!
And where did Christopher get this fabulous idea... we were not the first to receive a personalized window as a gift....
The original window was part of his proposal to his beloved Abigail!
Here's a picture of the happy couple celebrating their engagement with us...
You can read their sweet proposal story at by clicking HERE.
When I look at our personalized window I think of my son and his beautiful bride-to-be... it's a wonderful connection!!! Thanks Abby and Chris!
Lovely sign and gift. Something you will always cherish!
ReplyDeleteVery cute family and gifts:)
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful Yvonne. What a lovely gift idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great and unique gift.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift, Yvonne! I love the knobs added to the bottom, too.
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely gifts and a great idea too. I love the font detail and the chippiness of the old windows.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful gift...and those "kids" are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift - very thoughtful and quite appropriate. I love how it looks in your family room. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteReally a great idea for a gift...love it and the sleepy kids in their jammies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift...I love the font detail!
ReplyDeleteHow fun. I love it, and what a super gift. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteVery nice gift.....handmade gifts are the best! Can I be in your gift exchange next year?! LOL :)
ReplyDeleteOh this is so awesome! Such a fun and personal gift...Happy weekend Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteVery cool- the font color is great, and unusual!
ReplyDeleteWhat great one of a kind gifts made with love from your children! It is obvious they inherited Mom's creative ability! Have a great weekend! Shannon
ReplyDeleteThose signs are really beautiful. What a lovely gift!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
That is a wonderful gift.
ReplyDeletehugs, Gee
How beautiful, and very special. I can see why it is your favorite. Happy New Year dear lady!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice gift, very thoughtful!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
really cool, Yvonne! cute kiddos and now I'm excited to see the cabinet makeover!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and unique treasure.
ReplyDeleteAlso wanted to let you know that I love your new Header...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
That is a beauty! What a perfect gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I am sure it will be cherished for years to come.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Gift!! I Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Yvonne !!!
ReplyDeleteThey really know you, don't they?
xx's
oh i just LOVE this idea~
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute idea, love it! Have a great weekend Yvonne.
ReplyDeleteYvonne: What a beautiful gift. Do you have any idea where they had it made?
ReplyDeleteI have a nephew that is getting married sometime this year and what a beautiful wedding
present that would make.
Denise
that is a wonderful creative gift. Definitely need to keep an eye open for a similar window!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME, absolutely love those signs. Perfect for you!
ReplyDeleteHey friend this is one amazing special gift!Love it and I really love family photo's.
ReplyDeleteAnd personlized gifts.
~Jo @LoblollyLane
I LOVE this!! I'm going to need a monogram window though - "Schwendeman" would require a sliding glass door - HA! We have a few of the original windows that were in the house in 1798 - I'll share when Hubby has finished his newest project. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I love it! Very nice present.
ReplyDeleteOh heavens...how sweet was that proposal. I love your new Christmas gift, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO perfect!!!! I love it. Now trying to get OUR name across a window would have to be a LOOOONG window:):) I would LOVE to have one though and would get one for Joe's downstairs. Can you e-mail me where I can get one??? XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty sign Yvonne, I love it!! Awesome gift and beautiful couple!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend!
Love them all. What a fabulous way to to propose.
ReplyDeleteyvonne; If you find out where I can get one I would truly
ReplyDeleteappreciate it.
I will e mail you my new e mail address.
Denise
What a lovely piece! It seems they truly know your style. That makes it even more thoughtful. I will return, as I have learned so much from your blog in the few minutes I've visited!
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne....
ReplyDeleteSo glad you stopped by the farm for a visit...please to meet you!!
Love the sign, what a thoughtful gift!!
Bev
Bee Haven Acres
Oh yes! What a delightful gift.....
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! Beautiful kids!
ReplyDeleteBeckie
Sweet and thoughtful gift. Have they set a date yet?
ReplyDeleteLOVE the sign Yvonne, what a special gift!
ReplyDeleteYvonne... I got a little tears eyed reading your post... What thoughtful gifts...
ReplyDeleteYvonne, what a unique gift, how creative your son is! Can't wait to see how you tie it together with the little cupboard, hope you'll show us!
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful gift! Happy New Year! I am looking forward to another year of reading your beautiful and inspirational blog.
ReplyDeleteI love that window. Is it painted or vinyl?
ReplyDeleteMaggie, It is painted
ReplyDeleteI love the sign! What a super gift! I think it's so sweet that your son used one to propose.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful couple, and their engagement story is one of the sweetest I've ever heard. Your son is a very thoughtful young man.
ReplyDeleteLove the window idea. ~ Sarah
What a great looking family! Must have gotten some good genes from Mama huh? :)
ReplyDeleteand I love this gift. So meaningful and pretty!
Leslie (aka Gwen Moss)
That's a beautiful original gift Yvonne! Looks great in your family room-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteLOVE your window...and the precious story and meaning behind it!!!
So~o~o. . .that's what you're painting as you baste a Turkey!
I'll be back for the reveal!!!
Fondly,
Pat
What a lovely and sweet gift, Yvonne. I believe that your children and their spouses (or soon-to-be spouses) love you very much!
ReplyDeleteSuch a thoughtful (and handsome!) son you have, Yvonne! I just read the story of their engagement & was so touched by his creative genius in planning that entire event. He obviously takes after his Mother!!
ReplyDeleteYour personalized window is just perfect. I wish Chris would give the painting/creator some free advertising & let us know the name of the person who makes them. They did a wonderful job.
I look forward to seeing the little cabinet update.
Hugs,
Rett
Wonderful gift!! Where did they get it?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely and meaningful gift, Yvonne. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful Yvonne! What a wonderfully creative and original gift. The proposal one is so sweet! That's something to keep and treasure.
ReplyDeleteThe windows are beautiful...and the best part is that it would make you smile every time you look at it...such wonderful memories....I love that idea....would have to research how to do it!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and thoughtful....
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazingly thoughtful gift - you have an amazing son and beautiful daughter to be! What a fun way to propose too!
ReplyDeleteKelly
What a lovely home you have and what a lovely gift the window is. That was a very creative way your son asked Abby to marry him. It will be a lovely reminder of that special day in their home. Where can we purchase a custom window at too? It would make a great gift or addition to my own home. Please share!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea & I featured it in my blog post today! Just thought I'd let you know! Great idea! :-)
ReplyDeleteOops! Forgot to share the post! :-) http://thefancyfritter.blogspot.com/2013/01/old-windows.html
ReplyDeleteSaw this and loved it, my last name is Pratt, too! As my daughter and I scrolled down to look for directions we saw you and I both have the same first name as well. What a coincidence! Can't wait to make this, I just love it.
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