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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

New Arrivals from Benchmark Custom Upholstery

is continuing its
End of Year Clearance Sale
JUST ARRIVED...

pillows

simple, elegant chair
similar to Pottery Barn

set of 2 slipper chairs (just one pictured above)
rumor has it they will be seen
in Southern Living Magazine

and another Pottery Barn style


this is my favorite...
super comfortable with playful acorn motif!


Stop by to see them in person
All at GREAT PRICES!

Black Dog Architectural Salvage
Roanoke VA






Antique Child's Iron Bed / Cow Print Chair & Lamp / Salvaged Kitchen Cabinets

these three items have nothing to do with each other
but i thought i'd give you a quick update on some
fun finds in the Marketplace

Antique Child's Iron Bed
sides lift up & down


cow print chair & lamp
note awesome mid-centry modern dresser



and salvaged kitchen cabinets offer great storage!

Stop by to see them in person
Black Dog Salvage
Roanoke, VA


Great Holiday Gift Ideas from Black Dog Architectural Salvage!

Here are a few of our
Favorite Gift Ideas



Custom Antique Ceiling Tin Mirrors

Coffee Table & Reference Books


Knobstoppers


'Greetings' Rug by Stephen Huneck


Garden Statuary



Natchez Solution


Dash & Albert Rug Bags & Throws


and Andrew...
if you're reading this,
this is on my wish list!

come see us... we've got something for everyone on your list!
and online

Closed Thanksgiving Day - OPEN Friday & Saturday Regular Business Hours

Happy Thanksgiving!

We will be CLOSED Thursday

and OPEN Friday 9am-6pm

& Saturday 9am-5pm

Come by & see us for great holiday gift ideas!

Black Dog Salvage

Architectural Antiques

Marketplace & Gallery

902 13th Street SW Roanoke

Enter to Win a $300 Grandin Village (including Black Dog Salvage) Gift Certificate!

Win Grandin Village Gift Certificates!
* which can be used at Black Dog Salvage
1st prize = $300 Grandin Village Gift Certificate
plus 4 tickets to the Grandin Theatre
2nd prize = $150 Grandin Village Gift Certificate
3rd prize = $50 Grandin Village Gift Certificate
1) Dine at any of these Grandin Village Restaurants
during the 1st week of December to receive your entry card:
Community Inn
Spikes
Surf n Turf
Village Grill
2) Visit at least 4 of these local businesses during the
Grandin Village Open House
Saturday, December 6th
12 noon - 5pm

participating businesses:
Harwood Paint & Hardware
Mediterranean Gourmet
New to Me Consignment Boutique
Roanoke Ballet Theatre - attend the 2pm performance of The Magic Toyshop
7-Eleven
Sam & Norah Children's Boutique
and these salons:
Craig & Company
Designs on Grandin
Leave your validated card at the last business you visit.
* A total of 4 validations required
Drawing will be held Monday, December 8th
* Gift Certificates may be divided among any of the participating restaurants & businesses

Holiday Open House Saturday, December 6th 12 noon - 5pm


If you're in town or planning on making a visit
there is lots to do in Roanoke on
Saturday, December 6th!
Start your afternoon off with us for the Black Dog Salvage
2nd Annual Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 6th
12 noon - 5pm


Local Artist Gill Pollard
from previous blogs
will be holding a live painting demonstration
Door Prize winner takes home the finished painting!
See above for last year's winner
Just down the street, Historic Grandin Village
is also hosting a Holiday Open House
Various businesses will be offering sales, light refreshments and more...
Bring the family & your camera...
Santa will be strolling down the street!
for more details... go to http://www.grandinvillage.org/
After a day of shopping, treat yourself to
Enjoy carriage rides, holiday decorations & beautiful historic homes!
Don't miss this fun filled weekend in Roanoke!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

We have a new vendor...Embellishments offering a wide range of eclectic architectural elements, shabby chic finds & so much more!

Stop by to see our newest vendor
Embellishments

offering a wide range of super cool finds

at GREAT PRICES!

Benchmark Custom Upholstery's HUGE END OF YEAR CLEARANCE SALE

is having a
HUGE END OF YEAR CLEARANCE SALE!

stop by for great deals on couches, chairs,
tables & pillows
you never know what you might find...
high quality, well constructed items

available here at
Black Dog Salvage

Friday, November 14, 2008

The Ideal Christmas Tree - no watering required!


Sally would like to introduce the latest
Black Dog Creation
(and personally, one of my favorites to date!)

The ideal christmas tree!
no watering required
no needles to pick up
decorate as little
or as much as you like


made from salvaged antique wrought iron

the base is an antique wheel rim
(we just happened across this one
no, we do not salvage cars despite the numerous calls we receive asking if we do!)

great for indoors or out
this can be passed down for generations!
cost $875

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Antique Ceiling Tin - Just Arrived

We just received a large inventory
of Antique Ceiling Tin
Here's a sneak peak...
Please drop us an email or call for more info












The Perfect Use for an Antique / Vintage Gear Wheel Mold!

This wheel offers so many options!
Here's one of our favorites
Click here for a link to our Ebay listing

Free Shipping for all Dash & Albert orders in NOVEMBER


is offering FREE SHIPPING
on all Dash & Albert orders
placed in November


here's a new sample that just arrived
click here for the full selection


Dash & Albert also has a great selection
of highly durable indoor / outdoor rugs
perfect for households with dogs!


be sure to check out the
and Dash & Albert Throws
these are two of our Favorite Gifts for the season!

Friday, November 7, 2008

Roanoke's NEW Taubman Museum of Art Opens THIS SATURDAY!!!

" the boldest public-private economic development project ever undertaken in the western region of the Commonwealth" - www.taubmanmuseum.org
Roanoke's First Major Museum Building
designed by Los Angeles Architect Randall Stout
Open to the Public This Weekend!
Saturday, November 8th
events scheduled throughout the day
for more details click here
Another great reason to visit Roanoke!
(in addition to Black Dog Salvage)



while you're there, stop in & say 'hi' to
one of our favorite downtown spots
letterpress stationary, invitations, custom portraits,
unique gifts & so much more!
his shop is located next to the new musesum
108 Salem Avenue

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Hall Trees / Coat & Hat Racks - Just in time for winter weather!

New creations from our workshop
just in time for winter!

Custom Hall Tree
with room at top for your hats, scarves, coats
and a shelf for keys, purses, mail...

made from 1920s window guards


here's a smaller version
still with plenty of room


makes for a great place to hang
a new Black Dog Salvage hat!




click here and here for more info