Uncommon Goods - Vintage Glass Insulators

we were never quite sure

what to do with this terrific stash of

Vintage Glass Insulators...

until now!

our talented craftsman
created this fun, rustic
standing candelabra

made from reclaimed
antique fence pickets

perfect for a garden party

this would work well with tea lights, too


available in our shop
& online


Uncommon Goods

has some good ideas, as well
found here and here


any other suggestions for
glass insulators?
we'd love to hear from you

we have a whole basket full
ready for the next great idea!

A new use for a salvaged tractor seat!

surprisingly comfortable with a little bounce,

this fun chair made from a salvaged tractor seat

is the perfect size to cozy up to

a warm fire, roast some marshmallows,

play a favorite tune or watch for shooting stars

Sally, the Salvage Dog, is not quite sure what to make of it!

Available here in our store

and online soon...

Best in Show - Taubman Museum - Friday, Feburary 6th

Save the Date

Friday, February 6th

Best In Show, art show to benefit the RVSPCA, Opening Night Reception will be held on Friday, February 6th from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm in the atrium of the Taubman Museum of Art.

All artwork will be for sale. Many of the artists will designate a portion (or all) of the proceeds to the RVSPCA.

Local artist, Gill Pollard

one of our favorite vendors here @ Black Dog

stopped by yesterday to give us

a sneak peek of his entry for the show

this was an image he
captured of his pup Aggy pointing

here's Aggy!

Hope to see you @ Best in Show!

for more info click here

Library Ladder Inspiration

our recent acquisition of a few

Putnam Rolling No. 1 Library Ladders

listed online here

encouraged me to look

for inspiring room ideas

take a look...

want a daily dose of bookcases?

check out this fun blog

for the picture above & many more

I Suwannee

here are a few more that caught my eye...

picture above found here

picture above found here

picture above found here

have any favorite ladder ideas?

drop us a line!

My favorite Antique Wrought Iron Console Table to Date!

it started out as an antique iron panel

salvaged from Egypt

click here to see the Ebay listing

and was turned into this!

my favorite console table to date

(and we've made a lot!)

you can find it here in our Ebay Store

for more console tables

click here

Lamp Repair in Roanoke Va - We can make 'em or repair them!

we have a number of hidden talents

here @ Black Dog Salvage

lamp repair is one of them

or lamp creations...

like this lamp made from

a piano stool base!

Need a lamp repaired

or have a favorite base

you'd like to turn into a lamp?

Stop in & see us:

Black Dog Salvage

902 13th Street SW

Roanoke, VA

540-343-6200

More Rolling Ladders! 4 Putnam No. 1 Rolling Ladders - available with tracks

great find!

4 sets of rolling ladders

check out the cool feet


so many uses!
bookshelves, pantry, linen closet, lofts, kitchens
i'd love to have one in every room!

just listed here in our Ebay Store
we ship nationwide
need a quote? just send us an email w/ your zipcode

Photographer Kevin Hurley Pet Quick Takes to benefit the Roanoke Dog Park, Roanoke Valley SPCA & St. Francis Service Dogs

Save the Date!

March 6th & 7th

Here's a terrific opportunity to receive a professional

portrait of your pet, while supporting 3 great causes!

Quick Take Pets is an event organized by

Kevin Hurley Photography

to benefit three very important organizations in the Roanoke Valley:

The Roanoke Valley SPCA

St. Francis of Assisi Service Dogs

and The Roanoke Dog Park!

Each organization will receive a portion of the proceeds

that are collected from your participation in this event!

After your Quick Takes session, Kevin will carefully choose

the best image of your furry loved one,

and you will receive 1 5x7 and 2 3x5 prints.

All the images from your session will be posted online

to make ordering additional prints quick and simple

A total of $25.00 from each $49.00 sittng fee will be donated

to the organization of your choice, the Roanoke Valley SPCA,

St. Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation,

or the Roanoke Dog Park!

All appointments require the Creation Fee of $49.00 for reservations,

so have your credit card ready!

540.345.3055

note: only 47 slots available!

p.s. if you sign up for Kevin's mailing list,

you'll receive a free 8x10 print!

go to: www.kevinhurleyphotography.com

** look out for some Black Dog Salvage

props at the photo shoot!

Another New Vendor! The Painted Rabbit

it's hard to keep up with all the changes

here in our Marketplace

welcome our newest vendor,

The Painted Rabbit

featuring a mix of new & old

charming classic country finds

still to come... custom stained glass

arriving Monday in the Marketplace

Stop by anytime!

New Vendor - Agnew Custom Cabinetry

we are please to welcome a new vendor

to our Marketplace

Agnew Custom Cabinets

all hand made

high quality construction

why buy from a big box store

when you can buy better quality,

locally made items at a fraction of the price

Stop in & check out the selection

Need a custom size? No problem.

Antique Wrought Iron Balcony Railing

here's a quick peek at the latest balcony railing

to come out of our shop

this was designed for a customer

using salvaged antique wrought iron

from Egypt - apx 100-200 yrs old

these antique panels restore beautifully

when sandblasted & painted

we still have a ton of iron panels

in our yard & plan to list more online soon

you can see some of them

here in our Ebay Store

Chalk it up to a few great salvage finds!

Vintage Sliding Chalkboard

click here for the Ebay listing

here's an example of a simliar door

used in this fun study / play room


Chalkboard with Coat & Hat Hooks
terrific in a mudroom
Click here for the Ebay listing

and this fun find found here

Salvage Savvy - Old House Journal

Click here for a great overview of

architectural salvage

in Old House Journal

picture taken here @ Black Dog Salvage

by photographer Sean Cuddy

Antique 5 Panel Doors - a variety of uses

couldn't resist posting this picture of

ceramic artist Christopher Spitzmiller

& his pups

this mirrored 5 panel door

immediately caught my eye

what a lovely update to this antique door

note: the pictures above are from Christopher Spitzmiller's home

profiled online at New York Social Diary

found origianlly at Beach Bungalow 8

while on the subject of antique 5 panel doors...

here are a few more good uses:

headboard found online at Martha Stewart

and two 5-panel doors made into a Christmas Tree

pictured at my house

mentioned in this earlier post

Looking for an antique door?

We have many styles & sizes!

Just drop us a line or call

We look forward to hearing from you!

Roanokers - cast your votes!

The Roanoker Magazine's 'Best of ballot'

available here

and

City Magazine's 'Best of the City 2009'

ballot available here

This is a fun way to show off all that

our great city has to offer!

Vote for your favorite events, people & local businesses

including your favorite

architectural salvage & antiques shop! :)

New listings in our Ebay Store

Lots of new custom designs

just added to our Ebay Store

to view, go to:

www.blackdogsalvage.com

& click on 'products'

(we ship worldwide)

have a special project in mind?

can't find what you're looking for?

let us make it for you

drop us an email or give us a call

we're here to help!

Black Dog Architectural Salvage

902 13th Street SW

Roanoke, VA 24016

(540) 343-6200

info@blackdogsalvage.com

The Washington Post's Blog Watch - 10 Best Picks to Click - Design Blogs

The Washington Post's Blog Watch

has just announced its

10 Best Picks to Click

for design blogs

take a look:

1. Absolutely Beautiful Things

2. Cote de Texas

3. Decorno

4. Elements of Style

5. House of Turquoise

6. Making it Lovely

7. Oliveaux

8. Style Court

9. Urban Grace Interiors

10. Velvet & Linen

Here are a few of my favorite picks

for design inspiration or just a good laugh:

Beach Bungalow 8

In(side) the Loop

A Cup of Jo

Design Sponge

Junk Market Style

Petunia Face

Happy Reading!

cartoon found @ www.blogmarketingjournal.com

Keirin Culture (located inside Black Dog Salvage) featured in The Roanoke Times

Great article in today's

Roanoke Times

here

about our new vendor

Keirin Culture