I couldn't mention the doors on the quaint stone Cotswolds cottages without calling attention to the windows too. The architecture and the old windows in most of the stores and cottages give a window shopper more to look at than just what's on the inside.
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| aptly named Vine Cottage in Bibury |
In addition to the "waviness" that is commonly seen in antique glass, an even more notable feature in some of the windows here is what as known as "bulls eye" or crown glass. I'd have to do more research to find out which century it is from, but it is very common in store fronts here and can even be seen as a small decorative window in a front door.
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| beauty shop window |
Because they are rare, I would imagine they would be quite expensive if purchased today.
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| antique store windows call me inside |
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| several pieces of "bullseye" glass showcase a little bling |
If you are interested in learning more, google "antique crown glass" or "bulls eye glass" or watch the following video.
http://www.krepcio.com/vitreosity/archives/001652.html
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| across the street from our apartment |
As far as window treatments, it seems that lace is a popular choice
and it provides a nice contrast of texture of the stone. I think
you'll see in the photos below that sometimes the interest is inside,
sometimes outside and sometimes in the actual windows themselves.
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| inside the Cotswold Bakery tea room |
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| pure Cotswold charm |
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| weather is pleasant so it's common to see windows open |
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| flowers in a teapot greet me as i walk down the street |
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| "bulls eye" in rounded store front |
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