Black Dog Salvage Annual Holiday Open House THIS SATURDAY, December 1st 12pm-5pm

Please join us this Saturday for our annual Holiday Open House from 12pm - 5pm!

We have been busy decking the halls and look forward to sharing the holiday spirit with you.

Stop in for special deals, light refreshments and door prizes!

Note: additional parking is available behind our building at Vic Thomas Park or bike here on the Greenway!

The Home of Stickley - Appraisals today at Reid's Fine Furnishings!

The fine folks from Stickley just stopped by on their way to Reid's Fine Furnishings.
If you're in town, stop by Reid's to meet Mike Danial (pictured in black) of the Stickley Roadshow!

Anniversary Celebration

Who: Celebrating their 15th Anniversary -- Reid's Fine Furnishings presents an opportunity to personally meet Mike Danial of the Stickley Roadshow

What: This Stickley corporate historian traverses the country looking for and evaluating pieces of furniture built during the company's 107-year history. He will discuss craftsmanship techniques used in furniture construction today, comparing it to the skills used years ago. A regular resource for The Antiques Roadshow, Mike is filled with exciting stories of hidden treasure

When: Friday, October 1st

2:00- 6:00 pm

Where: Reid's Fine Furnishings in Grandin Village

Details: Free to the public

Exciting Opportunity! Stop by the store Friday, October 1st between 2 and 6 pm with a detailed photo of your favorite Stickley piece and Mike Danial will give you a personal Roadshow appraisal!

Sidewalk Art Show THIS WEEKEND, Saturday 6/5 and Sunday 6/6

If you've been waiting for a good excuse to come visit Roanoke (and Black Dog Salvage),
wait no more!

Celebrating its 52nd year, the annual Sidewalk Art Show is this weekend:
Saturday, June 5th 10am-5pm
Sunday, June 6th 11am - 5pm
Admission is FREE

The Taubman Museum of Art’s Sidewalk Art Show is one of the largest art shows on the East Coast. The juried show features original artwork from prominent artists whose work can usually be seen in galleries and private collections, as well as work by lesser known local and regional artists. Items for sale include oils, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and jewelry.

While there, look for Black Dog Artists:
Lee Penny Baker
Shelly Letreill

Friends for a Cure!

Koiner & I were honored to walk with our friend and Black Dog artist, Carolyn for Roanoke's Inaugural Race for the Cure!

Photo above by JEANNA DUERSCHERL The Roanoke Times

Our team, "Friends for a Cure", made the front page of Sunday's Roanoke Times!

We hope to see you there next year!
For more pictures of the event, click HERE.

2010 Greater Roanoke Valley Race for the Cure - This Saturday

Roanoke is hosting its first Race for the Cure this weekend!

Koiner & I are proud to be part of the team Friends for a Cure,
in honor of our friend and Black Dog artist, Carolyn Hornick (pictured above, left) and many other friends and family affected by breast cancer.

There is still time to register and/or donate (just click on 'Friends for a Cure' above). While the cause is overwhelming, this event is incredibly uplifting and a great way to start your weekend!

Hope to see you there :) We'll post pictures!
~ Christa

Black Dog Salvage is delivering to DC next week!

The Black Dog truck is heading to the Nation's Capital next week. If you see anything in our Ebay Store and live in the DC Metro area (or anywhere in between), please give us a call for a discounted delivery quote!

Black Dog Salvage

Save the (NEW) Date: Friday, February 19th "Best in Show" Opening Reception @ The Taubman Museum of Art!

Black Dog Salvage is proud to be a part of the upcoming
"Best in Show"
benefiting the Roanoke Valley SPCA
Opening Reception
*** RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER***
New Date: Friday, February 19th 6:30-9:00pm
Taubman Museum of Art

Here's a quick glimpse of the Black Dog Salvage entries...

"i really felt this captured Cooper, my parents Shih Tzu, the best! We are always changing his lines and shapes by bathing him and trimming him and BRUSHING him... i thought a line study was appropriate!!

artist, teacher and fellow salvage sister: Lauren Williams

"Clancy is smarter than most people and A LOT sweeter!"
artist: Alicia Berlin

Lavendar Guinea, Sunrise
artist: Gill Pollard

"Ferdinand Fish"
artist: Lee Penny Baker

"Mesmerize"
artist: Lee Penny Baker
portrait of Bud R. Scotch, found here @ Black Dog Salvage
and adopted by Koiner & Robert's Aunt Lee & Uncle Ralph

"Throw it again!"
artist: Shelly LeTreill

"Too Cute"
artist: Betty Durham
mother-in-law of our vendor "magnolia"

"Kaleidoscope Kat"
artist: Kim Bell
Embellishments

"Panda Gets a Home"
artist: Patti Hrysenko

"Hole Punch Birdy"
artist: Susan Blum
BOOMERANG

"Oops"
artist: Courtney Cronin
The Dot Spot

"Big, Happy, Bess"
artist: Susie Whiteside
Whiteside Designs

and my personal favorite :)
Tarka, Hercules and Moose on a Summer Day
Bald Mountain Camps, Oquossoc, Maine
artist: Andrew Stephens (my husband!)

Please join us for the opening reception on February 19th!
All artwork will be available for sale
with proceeds benefiting the Roanoke Valley SPCA.
Admission $2 / $1 children 12 and under
Doors will open at 6:30
*** note: admission to all of the Taubman Museum of Art galleries is included

Click HERE for a recent article about the museum from the Washington Post.

OPEN Today (Sunday) 12-4pm

Got cabin fever?
Come on by... we're OPEN TODAY (Sunday, Feb 7th)!
Sally will be waiting with hot coffee & a warm fire :)

We (were) OPEN TODAY... and are heading home to enjoy the snow!

Our snow weekend continues...
our lot is plowed and we're OPEN TODAY!
Sally will be waiting with hot coffee and a warm fire :)
*** UPDATE: we're closing at 1:30pm
We'll see you on MONDAY!
Enjoy the snow and be safe.

We (were) OPEN Today but are NOW CLOSING FOR THE DAY!

Happy Snow Day!
We opened this morning and had a chance to clear the parking lot.
We're taking a snow break and are closing for the day.
We hope to open tomorrow, weather permitting.
It's looking like we will be OPEN SUNDAY (the first time ever)
to try to make up for these past two snow weekends!
Please give us a call before heading out
540-343-6200.
We hope to see you soon!

The $2 Experiment starts TODAY!

For a listing of participating local businesses, go to: myscoper.com
Bring in a $2 bill to Black Dog Salvage to receive 20% off Antique Old World Iron!

Giving Gardens from artist Page Turner to benefit Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts

We've told you a little about our talented group of artists
here @ Black Dog Salvage... note: don't forget Best in Show this Friday!

Here's the latest project from artist Page Turner:

Giving Gardens!
Individually made with a variety of succulents.

$20 each with 50% of each sale going to support
the Global Red Cross Haiti Relief Operation.

Treat yourself or your Valentine, or both!
Pickup here @ Black Dog Salvage
Friday, Feb 12th and Saturday, February 13th
To order, contact:
Page at: 1pageturner (at) gmail (dot) com
PayPal payments accepted

Deadline for orders is February 7th.

Black Dog Salvage Artists will be included in this year's 'Best in Show'!

Save the Date!
"Best in Show"
Opening Night Reception
Friday, February 5th - 6:30 - 9:00pm
Taubman Museum of Art

We're excited to attend!
Many of our Black Dog Salvage artists
are participating in the show.
Here's a sneak peek of Gill Pollard's painting.
Hope to see you there!

Old World Plaster Workshop | Black Dog Salvage | Saturday, February 6th

Please join us for an
Old World Plaster Workshop
provided by Franklin Design

Here @ Black Dog Salvage
Saturday, February 6th
1:00 - 4:00 pm
cost $250

for details, click HERE

Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show STARTS TODAY!

We're all set up for the
Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show
which begins at 2pm today!

It's a great weekend to escape this wicked weather
and get thinking about spring!

Have Fun...

• Live cooking demonstrations
• Complimentary Wine Tastings courtesy of Fincastle Winery
• Shop til you drop in our Art, Gift, & Gourmet Center
• Tastes of Roanoke - featuring gourmet food, ice cream, and BBQ sampling
• Raptor Wildlife show by the Roanoke Wildlife Rescue Center
• Pet Zone with live pet adoptions by St. Frances of Assisi
• Bring the kids - Huge Interactive Kid's Zone featuring:
• Cupcake Decorating-“courtesy of Viva La Cupcake”
• Live Animal presentation from the Mill Mountain Zoo
• Salem Red Sox Mascots "Mugsy" and "Misty"

Stop by our booth (710-714) and mention you saw this on our blog and the first 20 folks will receive a
FREE BLACK DOG HAT!
Hope to see you there!
Black Dog Salvage

*** this is the 1st year for the event...
if you make it there, please let us know what you thought about the show!

Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show THIS WEEKEND

We're getting ready for this weekend's Home & Garden show. If you're in town, please stop by and say 'hello'!

For a link to the show information, click HERE.


SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

• visiting Sally at the Black Dog Salvage Booth!
  

• Complimentary wine tastings from Fincastle Winery.
• Raptor/wildlife show by Roanoke Wildlife Rescue Center.
• Gourmet Ice Cream and Food tasting.
• Salem Red Sox mascots “Mugsy and Mitzy.”
• Cash and carry plant sales by Kroger.
• Pet Zone with live pet adoptions by St. Frances of Assisi.
• Interactive KidZone with cup cake decorating.
• Live animals from Mill Mountain Zoo.

GIVEAWAYS
• Free Tote bags for attendees (while supplies last).
• Free carnations for the ladies (while supplies last).
• Complete room of furniture from Rowe Furniture.
• Dust collection system ($500 value) courtesy of Cabinetry by TLC.
• $2,600 Sauna from Water By Design.
• Free night in the Fenway Suite at a Salem Red Sox game ($600 value).
• Flat Screen TV by Sherwin Williams.

SEMINARS
• Live cooking demonstrations by Lou Petrozza.
• Planting and gardening seminars by Master Gardeners of Roanoke.
• How to redesign or stage your home by Final Touch Interiors.
• Aging in Place – How to make your home comfortable for all stages of life.
• And many more.

We hope to see you there!
Black Dog Salvage

Happy New Year from Black Dog Salvage!

Happy New Year!
Best wishes for a fun and safe holiday.
We look forward to seeing you in 2010!

Black Dog Salvage Holiday Hours:
Thursday, December 31st: CLOSING AT 4PM
Friday, January 1st: CLOSED
Saturday, January 2nd: 9am-5pm
CLOSED SUNDAYS

To celebrate the new year, we've updated our
blog header! Many thanks to Beth at Howl'n Dog Designs
for helping us with all of our graphic design projects and
for keeping our website up and running!

Black Dog Salvage Snow Day Pictures

We're still digging out but are OPEN today,
with plenty of parking spaces available.
Stop by for some light refreshments & holiday deals!

Here are a few more pictures from our weekend wonderland.
While the shop was closed, Mike came in to plow the lots and took a few shots...

while Sally was at home with the day off!

This is my favorite picture! I submitted this for the
Roanoke Region of Virginia's photo contest
and Mike was one of three top winners, congrats!

Happy Holidays!

Let it snow!

In honor of the first winter storm of the season, expected later today...
we've started our Open House early!

Stop by today or tomorrow for light refreshments
and great holiday gifts! 10-20% off with any pet food donation.

Courtney (of The Dot Spot), her daughter Leigh Ann and
my salvage sister, Koiner are staying warm while waiting for the snow!
Come join us!