Open Window Journal

Earlier hand-painted peacock artwork by Patricia Skelton

The Artist's Archive | Hand-Painted Furniture &...

A look back at the hand-painted furniture and decorative artistry that shaped Open Window Restore.

The Artist's Archive | Hand-Painted Furniture &...

A look back at the hand-painted furniture and decorative artistry that shaped Open Window Restore.

Caring for Hand-Finished Patina: A Guide to Preserving Your Piece

Caring for Hand-Finished Patina: A Guide to Pre...

Every hand-finished piece develops its own character over time. Here's how to care for aged and patinated surfaces without accidentally stripping what makes them special.

Caring for Hand-Finished Patina: A Guide to Pre...

Every hand-finished piece develops its own character over time. Here's how to care for aged and patinated surfaces without accidentally stripping what makes them special.

Patricia Skelton, decorative artist and founder of Open Window Restore, at her desk

Open Window Restore: Beauty in What Was, Hope i...

The story behind Open Window Restore — inspired by the symbolism of the open window, the beauty of aged surfaces, and the hope of giving meaningful objects another chapter.

Open Window Restore: Beauty in What Was, Hope i...

The story behind Open Window Restore — inspired by the symbolism of the open window, the beauty of aged surfaces, and the hope of giving meaningful objects another chapter.

Welcome to the Open Window Journal

Welcome to a journal devoted to layered finishes, timeworn objects, painting inspiration, and the beauty of giving overlooked pieces another chapter.

Welcome to the Open Window Journal

Welcome to a journal devoted to layered finishes, timeworn objects, painting inspiration, and the beauty of giving overlooked pieces another chapter.