How can I install exterior trim around my windows

Question

My house has serviceable but plain-looking windows:

I'd like to spruce them up a bit, by installing some exterior trim that can be painted in a contrasting color when we have the house painted in a month or two. I like the look of something like

or

My questions are as follows:

The windows in the examples I gave seem to be inset from the wall, whereas mine comes out from the wall. What's a good way of dealing with that without it looking terrible? Do I need to cut some kind of angle into my trim boards to cover that up?

The angled part also has weep holes. Does that mean I simply can't cover up that part, or can I cut corresponding weep holes into my trim?

Answer 1

The problem that you will have is that you have stucco walls, this complicates the attachment of any decorative trim (but does not make it impossible).

For your application I would suggest lightweight foam architectural trim, painted as you wish. This is commonly used around windows on homes with stucco walls (albeit it is usually installed on the "brown coat" then stucco'ed over). The advantages are that it can be attached using special adhesive, you then caulk around it and paint; any other type of trim (wood, shutters, etc.) would require drilling into the stucco and using anchors to fasten.