MASSIVE Vintage Butcher Block

This is for the serious butcher block enthusiast!

Massive, extremely heavy, with so much charm!!!

You can literally see the years of work on this table.

available here @ Black Dog Salvage

Regional artist Gill Pollard

It's always nice when you can put a story behind a piece of art.

Click HERE for a great article about regional artist Gill Pollard,

who we are proud to work with here @ Black Dog Salvage.

Gill is also available for commissions.

For his blog and insight about life on the farm, click HERE

Antique Wrought Iron Table Top Christmas Tree

Last year, we created this fun tree using
salvaged antique wrought iron.

This year we've created a mini version,
perfect for a table top.

We can build them in our shop
custom to your specifications.

Please give us a call or stop by!
Black Dog Salvage

Black Dog Salvage 2009 Holiday Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts & Stocking Stuffers!

Need a hostess gift or a fun stocking stuffers?
Black Dog Salvage has them!

I'm heading out to a holiday gathering tonight
and will be bringing these fun Roanoke notecards as a hostess gift.
They are based on these Roanoke scenes from
Lee Penny Baker (who is also Koiner & Robert's aunt!).

Here are a few more hostess gift / stocking stuffer ideas:

Roanoke Valley SPCA 2010 Pet Calendar
available here @ Black Dog Salvage!

The 2010 Pet Calendar is available now and is the best one yet! More than 200 photos of local pets grace the pages, along with famous quotations so appropriate you will think that they were custom made. The pet calendar is an entertaining read, as well as being a fully functional engagement calendar. Plenty of space for recording appointments, birthdays, anniversaries or other important dates.

The Pet Calendar is a major fundraiser for the RVSPCA, providing the funds necessary for food, shelter, medical care and TLC for the thousands of homeless and unwanted animals who call our shelter "home" while they wait for a new family to find them.

New low price of just $20 makes the 2010 Pet Calendar the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list...and for yourself.

Turned wood wine stoppers $16 from a regional artist and
Knobstoppers!

Soapstone trivets from India $5 each

The Natchez Solution
A Real Simple favorite!

Vintage Salt n Pepper Shakers!
$10 - $15 per set

We promise that you can find one for everyone on your list.
We haven't even scratched the surface on these!!!

A wide range of books...

to suit old house lovers and design enthusiasts!

This list wouldn't be complete without a nod to our
dog loving friends!

Dog Bone Catchall from Whiteside Designs $12
Fill with your favorite treats, loose change or keys

We saved the best for last... Black Dog Salvage Gift Certificates
available in any amount!

Stop by for these and tons more fun ideas for the holidays.
We're now open till 6pm!
Black Dog Salvage

Black Dog Salvage 2009 Holiday Gift Guide: Grandin Village

Grandin Village, Roanoke VA

Just over the Memorial Bridge and down the street from Black Dog Salvage
is Historic Grandin Village. This was the city's first 'suburb' in the early 1920s and remains a charming spot to spend an hour, a day or a lifetime!

It's great for holiday gifts, too!

Here are some of my favorite picks:

Pop's Ice Cream & Soda Bar:
Ice Cream for Strength, as their moto goes!
Stock stuffings with gift certificates for
ice cream from Homestead Creamery,
coffee from Star City Coffee, or a fun Pop's Tshirt.

Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op:
become a member or sign up a loved one
stop in for locally made gifts and a wide selection of natural foods

Too Many Books:
a wide range of popular best sellers, rare and signed books
great children's books, as well!

Vida Bela:
check out the Peculiar Pets, Yoga wear
and tons of creative gifts from local artisans

Viva La Cupcakes:
try one and I guarantee you'll be hooked
stock some stockings with gift certificates!

Grandin Theatre:
Grab gift certificates for the movie buffs on your list
* they pair nicely with gift certificates from one
of the many award winning Grandin Village restaurants!

Grace's Place Pizzeria
The Isaac's Restaurant
Local Roots Cafe
Norberto's Italian Ristorante
Rockfish Food & Wine

Happy Shopping!

Black Dog Salvage 2009 Holiday Gift Guide - continued

Cotton Tote Bags from Dash & Albert make great gifts!

These have been one of my favorite gifts
to give, especially for baby & bridal showers.
They're perfect for the holidays, as well.

My salvage sisters, Koiner & Susie, recently gave me one
for my birthday and I haven't left the house without it yet!

Available here @ Black Dog Salvage
from Whiteside Designs.

Black Dog Salvage 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

To celebrate the season,
we'll be adding a new items each day to our
Black Dog Salvage Holiday Gift Guide 2009.
Please check back for more gift ideas to come!

Our first pick is the gift of Knobstoppers,
available online and here in our shop.

We like to think that we knew Angie and her team at Knobstoppers
'way back when'... before she was discovered by the national
magazine and catalog world! It's always fun to flip a page
and see how popular Knobstoppers have become.

The line has grown from salvaged door knobs to golf balls...

pool balls and even a few more surprises!
To check out the full line, visit the website:
www.knobstoppers.com

Knobstoppers were recently included
in Real Simple's pick of 50 gifts under $50!

Please visit us at Black Dog Salvage to see them in person or order online.

* A portion of online sales will go to benefit the
Brain Tumor Research Fund at Vanderbelt Children's Hospital.

Have any favorite online gift guides?
If so, please leave a comment with the website, we'd love to check them out!

Here are a few of mine:
A Cup of Jo
Design Crush
Inside the Loop

Happy Holidays!

Congrats TayDog!

Wow, time flies!!! This little guy...
(who taught me how to drive a fork lift at this age)

who is not so little anymore...
now officially has his drivers license!
Congratulations Tay (you, too, Mike)!

Thanks for helping us celebrate the season!

Mother nature provided the winter wonderland
and our resilient friends and family joined us for our annual
holiday open house. Thanks to everyone who came to
help us celebrate the season!

Local artist Courtney Cronin (of The Dot Spot) helped
manage the wine bar (made here in our shop).

Ken stopped in to help for a while!

Fellow artists Alicia & Lauren.

My husband, Andrew (center) and good friends
Doug & Pat joined us for a bowl of chili

and a few laughs.

Our friends, The Kenneys
taking a break with Sally.

The day bed swing was a bit hit!

Our annual holiday open house is a fun chance
to gather the family!

Here's Lauren & Mike getting ready to draw
the names of the door prize winners.

Courtney was really hoping to be a winner,
Mike prepares to give her the bad news...

while Courtney did not take something home...

this lucky winner won the painting Gill Pollard
created here at the open house.

Congratulations & thanks to everyone who came
to Black Dog Salvage today!
Happy Holidays!

Please join us for our annual Holiday Open House THIS SATURDAY!

We are decking the halls here @ Black Dog
in preparation of our annual

Holiday Open House
THIS SATURDAY
December 5th
12 noon - 5 pm

Please join us for light refreshments,
holiday gift ideas and door prizes!

TAKE 20% OFF with any pet food donation
(minimum 8 lb bag or 6 cans)
* discounts may vary by vendor

Pet food donations go to support the
Roanoke Valley SPCA's PET (Pets Eat Too) Program
benefiting Meals on Wheels and a number
of local food pantries.

Also be sure to visit other businesses
during the Grandin Village Holiday Open House
and enter to win a $100 Gift Certificate!
for details... click HERE

New Vendors in our Marketplace!

We're excited to announce our newest vendors
to the Memorial Bridge Marketplace
located here inside Black Dog Salvage.

magnolia:
a mother and daughter duo offering
savvy interior design asseccories

Belle Maison:
Belle Maison features French, Cottage, Shabby Chic new and repurposed décor for home, garden and gifts. Hand painted signs with custom orders available.

BOOMERANG:
featuring mid-century modern finds

... including a fabulous vintage ashtray collection.
They also double nicely as candy dishes - perfect for the holidays!

Upscale Upholstery:
these truly deserve to be seen in person
pictures do not do these justice

large, over sized upholstered furniture
fitting for a large den or rustic lodge.

Our Marketplace changes daily,
please stop in to see the latest treasures!
Black Dog Salvage
Roanoke, VA

Nothing says 'Happy Holidays' like a vintage salt & pepper shaker!

we have just received the mother load
of vintage salt & pepper shakers!

collected over many, many years...
there is surely one for everyone on your list!

check out those harps in the background :)
stop in to see them in person!
Black Dog Salvage
don't forget our Holiday Open House this Saturday
Hope to see you there!