Remember When . . . love revolved around the sun?

 Once Upon a Time . . .

there was a young man who met a young woman. Early in their relationship, he realized she was the one, so he made her this Sun. They got married and had a family, and all the while, this Sun graced their lives.  

The Sun gave warmth and comfort for many years and still is prominent in their home. Even when cancer took him too soon, she hung another Sun at their lake home to constantly remind her of his love for her. 

The Fairy Tale Continues

eLike his father, Jon is kind, funny, a talented craftsman, and found a remarkable partner, Maddie. This perfect pair created a bountiful garden on a rooftop in Brooklyn, where the sun brings them herbs and veggies for their culinary creations. When they decided marry, I offered to make them a stained glass piece as a wedding gift. It was Maddie who decided to surprise her groom with their Sun. This way, they could honor his father and continue to legacy of Tyler Suns.

Designing

design by SGHovel

Maddie liked this design, the rainbow inspiration, and thought I could make it from the glass scraps I had on hand. Not only was she right, but I thought it would be meaningful to her that the finished piece would have glass from my home, a place she always loved to visit for parties and "aunt camp."

I drafted the design so that Jon's Dad's original piece became the foundation of Maddie's and Jon's Sun. 

Cutting

Choosing glass.

Grinding

Checking

Assembly

Foiling

Sodering

And the Sun shown upon them.

I love Maddie and look forward to getting to know Jon.  Maddie, thank you for working with me on a gift for you and Jon that carries such a beautiful story.  May this Sun grace your home for the many happy years to come.