A Craigslist Sob Story & Great Uses for Old Windows



A re you up to a Craigslist sob story? Ok then, get your tissues ready....

I found this huge picture window for free on Craigslist last Friday evening. The poster said that if it wasn't taken by Sunday, it was going to the dump! I don't have to tell you that I couldn't make the phone call fast enough to claim it. But there was no answer - I was transferred straight to voice mail. So I left my name and number and said that I was definitely interested but "could you please get back with me with the dimensions so that Are you up to a Craigslist sob story?I can make sure it fits in my van?" You see, I live close to an hour and a half from where the picture window was located, and I didn't want to get there to find that I just couldn't get it home. I was hoping that that I'd get a call back right away because hubs was prepared to take me down Friday night to fetch my beautiful new old picture window. But I heard nothing.

I called again on Saturday and again, straight to voicemail. I didn't leave a message, but I did send an email on Saturday evening asking if the window was still available. I still heard nothing - nothing until Monday, that is. I finally got an email back! The email read:

"Yep, I still have it."

Great! I was thrilled! I shot back another email right away saying again that I was very, very interested, that I had been looking for a long time for an old window this size, and 'could you please just let me know the dimensions so I can make sure it fits in my van'. And then for good measure, I also called - again - and left a message stating that I was one that had emailed and left a previous voicemail message and that I was, indeed, ready to take that window off their hands!

Just look at all the neat things you can do with old windows!Soooo, that was Monday and I haven't heard a peep since. *sigh* I'm just going to assume someone else claimed it {I don't like to think that it went to the dump - my goodness!} but I guess I may never know. *sniff* There will be more windows, though. That's the great thing about Craigslist!

In the meantime, just look at all the neat things you can do with old windows! They can be transformed into -

Room dividers...


casasugar


Mirrors... {I think I might have done this with mine}


casasugar


Architectural art pieces...


country living


Picture frames...{I may have also done this - What a great idea!}


junk market style



flower patch farmgirl



fine things and big dreams


Chalkboards...


complete organizing solutions



as i see it



junk market style



Glass doors for hutches and cabinets...





Shelving units...



junk market style




trash2treasure


Or even a darling glass house!


old house web




34 comments:

Tracy Watier said...

How sad that the bad-mannered window owner didn't get back to you! What a great find. Maybe there's still hope... good luck!

October 8, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Darla said...

Sorry about the window. I actually found a second hand store about 5 minutes from me that sells windows from 5 to 15 dollars. I just bought one last week. Thanks for the inspiration.

October 8, 2009 at 4:04 AM
Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear about your window. I don't understand why people do this. The same thing has happened to me before with a table. Very irritating. I hope you find another window.

October 8, 2009 at 5:31 AM
Anonymous said...

I'm still holding out hope that you'll get it. It's an awesome window! Very strange that they wouldn't just get back to you. I like all of your examples here. Great post!
pk @ room remix

October 8, 2009 at 5:47 AM
Anonymous said...

Well maybe something came up on their end.. but if it was meant to be, then it shall be. So, just do what comes natural to you and let the angels do the rest. I'm always amazed when I just let things go and poof there's something bigger and better right there in front of me! So tell hubs to hold on to his britches and to be ready!

Huggers my dear!

~Olivia

http://oliviaadventures.blogspot.com/

October 8, 2009 at 6:13 AM
Unknown said...

Maybe when you said it needed to "fit your van" he thought you wanted to install it in the van to replace a missing/broken window. I've seen that craziness before. He was only thinking of your safety..LOL

October 8, 2009 at 6:15 AM
Amy said...

that hurts and I feel your pain

October 8, 2009 at 7:38 AM
Michelle, All Home and Love said...

Maybe you'll still hear something. I'm sorry you missed out on that, Craigslist can be a heartbreaker! I lost out on an old door once and was so bummed so I know the feeling.

Great inspiration pics! I have an old window hanging in my dining room and I put a mirror behind it. It's one piece that I never tire of.
~Michelle

October 8, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Teresa said...

It is funny that you post this. I have tons of old windows, and 2 are sitting in my dining room right now ready for a hutch to be made, quite like the 1 in your picture. I know a guy that has like 5 of these big suckers for 40 bucks, but my hubby says I have enough windows. Insert cry here.

October 8, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Brittany@Superwoman said...

Here's another idea that I'm doing in my bathroom:
Press a bunch of flowers, order glass in the same dimentions of the glass already in the winow. Stick your pressed flowers between two window panes, and hang!
Great artwork!!

October 8, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Darlene said...

That is crazy that they wouldn't have called or e-mailed you right back....even just to say it was gone!

LOVE all of the awesome pictures!

October 8, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Kim said...

That is a fabulous window! I've encountered some serious flakes on craigslist (as well as some great, completely legit people). Based upon this guy's flaky responses until now, you might still get the window! If not, something else will definitely come up.

October 8, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

I love using old windows around our home. Are you close to Nebraska... maybe I could share some of my stash with you! ;)

October 8, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Anne said...

I totally relate to your Craigslist story! Cute window. I hope you get it!!

October 8, 2009 at 9:32 AM
Ashlee said...

That is sad! I am on a look out for a salvage window as well! Maybe they will call you soon!!

October 8, 2009 at 10:08 AM
homespun1 said...

Wow...this was a very rude person! I purchased a Laura Ashley couch from a lady this past summer via Craigs and the first few times I tried to make a connection she never responded. Several months later I saw the same couch listed again and so crossed my fingers and went for it. That time she connected. Not sure if life got in the way or what. Good luck next time hon.

October 8, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Unknown said...

That really stinks you didn't get your window. I wish the fella was a little more communicative with you about it!

I love all those ideas for uses of old windows.

Nancy

October 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Unknown said...

I feel genuinely sad for you. :( Thank you for all those inspiring photos, though. I have a couple of windows to use, and I love seeing ideas. Here's the very first thing I did with an old window purchased off Craigslist: http://time-for-everything.blogspot.com/2008/02/my-favoritest-home-decor-project-ever.html

October 8, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Kim @ NewlyWoodwards said...

Ooo.... I hope you get it. We have a salvage barn full of old windows near my house. I always want to take a carload home.

We used an original window from our house as art. It's the most commented thing in our house when people come over. Check it out here. http://newlywoodwards.blogspot.com/2009/06/living-room-revamp.html

October 8, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Jenni said...

I am sorry about the window! I am hoping he will still call you back again...but if not, that you find another nice one soon! (I chuckled at your post title, because I have a couple Craigslist sob stories too! :)
I love all of the cute pictures showing the different things you can do with windows, too~ very inspiring! :)

I hope you are having a great week! :)

October 8, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Beth @ UnskinnyBoppy said...

Don't forget about coffee tables! I'm working on another post about a new one we built but in the meantime here is the tutorial for the original one.

http://unskinnyboppy.blogspot.com/2008/09/tutorial-anatomy-of-window-table.html

I hope you still get that window! It is beautiful!!!

October 8, 2009 at 11:33 AM
girl meets carpenter said...

Some people shouldn't even bother posting anything on craigslist :( I've had a similar issue. I love all the inspiring old window ideas!

October 8, 2009 at 12:52 PM
cindy said...

I just cannot tell you how annoyed I get with people on craigslist that will not return emails/calls. Not just when I want to buy something, but when I've sold something! Eegads I had a woman give me $45 cash to hold an antique dresser for her til she got back from vacation. NEVER HEARD FROM HER AGAIN, even after several voice mails and emails. Finally sold it to someone else.
I hope you can find some windows you like. I have a set I'm brainstorming about right now...
peace!
cindy

October 8, 2009 at 1:38 PM
Anne Lorys said...

Ouch, that hurts. Have you tried your local Habitat for Humanity store? I always find loads of old glass and screen windows, not to mention doors, too.
Anne

October 8, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Michelle Hughes said...

Hopefully you will find one just as lovely! I love that room divider and I have my heart set on a little glass house made of windows.

Smiles!
Michelle

October 8, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Rachel~Wildflower Photography Studio and Wildflower Creative said...

Mmmm....I LOVE vintage windows! Lovely pics! ;)

Smiles,
rachel

October 8, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Funky Junk Interiors said...

My sincerest sympathies for your window loss. ;) But thanks for flipping it into something positive for us.. love the window love!!!

I also have a cool pic of a greenhouse littered with a hundred old windows... it's really something what some can do!

(scroll 7 pics down)

http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2009/05/adorable-character-outbuildings.html

Sharin' the window love, Donna!

Donna

October 8, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Kim @ Twice Remembered said...

I appreciate you all feeling my pain! Still no word, so I'm going to just wait for a better window to come along!

Oh, I really enjoyed all the links you shared about how you used your windows! I may be featuring those in a future post...thank you!

October 9, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Miss Mustard Seed said...

I love the old window used as a chalk board and room divider. I have some old windows that someone gave me for free, so you've given my some inspiration!

October 10, 2009 at 7:22 AM
Magic Brush said...

Oh that makes me sick for you! I'm so sorry. I did a post on old window panes a few months ago. I adore them!!!

October 10, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Thanks for all the great ideas for old windows. I have a window from my great grandparents house that was built in 1915 and I looove changing it up!

Blessings,
Linda

October 12, 2009 at 8:34 AM
LISA said...

I love your ideas for using windows they look so great. As a side note when using old windows that have paint on them you should really be cautious of Lead paint. It only takes a very small amount to poison a child, and old windows are on the top list of offenders! Just a thought

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