Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s original designs for The Glasgow School of Art are providing vital information for the restoration team rebuilding the school after the devastating fire two years ago. The designs, which belong to UofG's Hunterian Museum, show Mackintosh’s plans in fine detail even down to the fabrics and materials used. ow.ly/ztMz304lEH0 | University of Glasgow

One amazing feature of Mackintosh's work is the stained glass detailing he uses. Yesterday during a chance to explore the collection at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum we once again saw the beautiful wood panelling for the Ingram street tea room created for Miss Cranston in 1900-01. Isn't is amazing the way the light bounces through and plays with the rest of the colours in the room? We also see his signature organic shapes and tree like forms bringing nature into the room. Particularly apt on