About the artist
A love of art, restoration, and beautiful interiors.
Open Window Restore is the work of Patricia Skelton, a decorative artist who sees the promise in objects others might overlook.
Welcome to Open Window Restore
I create one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the beauty of timeworn European interiors, aged finishes, and objects that feel as though they have a story to tell.
My work is rooted in transformation. I'm drawn to the vintage find, the forgotten frame, and the simple decorative object, then imagine what it could become. Using layered paint, plaster, cracked finishes, waxes, pigments, micas, gilding, and hand-applied patinas, I build each finish slowly and intentionally.
Worn edges, subtle cracks, aged surfaces, and layers of color give each piece the depth of something collected over time. I do not want my pieces to look newly manufactured. I want them to feel discovered, as though they might have been found in an old European villa, a French country home, or an antique market waiting for another chapter.
Why Open Window Restore?
The name grew from a belief that has guided me through seasons of change: when God closes a door, He opens a window. What began as a creative outlet became a new path where my love of art, restoration, and beautiful interiors could come together.
One of a kind, always
Because each piece is sourced and restored individually, no two items are exactly alike. When something speaks to you, it's yours alone.
Patricia Skelton
Decorative Artist & Founder