2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Hostess and Teacher Gifts

With over 30 local vendors and artists in our Marketplace, we have something for everyone, in every price range!

To start you out, here are a few hostess or teacher gift ideas:

Introducing Sally's Salvage Snacks!

All Natural Dog Treats made locally by Tanker Tots

$6.50 each 

Decorative Napkins from To Bee Seated

RAM House Anniversary Cookbook

$20 - all proceeds go directly to Roanoke Area Ministries

check or cash only

A must have for any Hokie fan from The Velvet Peony - $28.

The Roanoke Valley SPCA 2103 Pet Calendar

$20 - all proceeds go to support the SPCA

*** be sure to look for Sally on the last page!

cash or check only

Decorative Star Wooden Boxes from Whiteside Designs

Fill with goodies - great for storing holiday cards!

Decorative baskets from Think - Market Basket Systems $29-$39

Gurgle Pots from Harvest!   $22 small, $39 large

Candle Wine Toppers from Harvest $15 each

govino wine glasses from Harvest
Made in the U.S.A. - go anywhere wine glass! $14 for 4 glasses

Star tray - perfect to hold holiday treats!  From Whiteside Designs

Star buckets - fill with sand and add tea lights!  From Whiteside Designs

Gift baskets from Medina Baskets $24 each

Travel Diffuser Set $27 from magnolia

From Medina Baskets - set of tea glasses $18

Our wonderful tea glasses from Morocco have so many uses! Traditionally used for mint tea, an abiding tradition of hospitality, they are also great as little wine glasses or with a votive candle floating evocatively in the glass. To make traditional Moroccan Mint Tea: 1 tablespoon Green Tea leaves; 1 large handful fresh spearmint leaves, washed; 1/2 liter (about 2 cups) boiling water; 1/4 cup sugar; Brew tea, allow it to steep and add the sugar and mint leaves. Share with friends!

Garden Statuary from Unique Stone
Wide range of prices!Frogs, cats, pigs, foxes, turtles, hedgehogs, rabbits, benches, fountains, religious saints, and more!

"Oh my stars!" Cookbook from the Junior League of Roanoke VAlley.  $24.95 each

Our vendor, E. M. Bradley, has just introduced us to My Drap - the only cotton napkins on a roll!  Brighten up your table or give as a hostess gift - perfect for the holidays!   

Wounded Warrior Update

If you've been to our shop in the last year, you'll notice a Wounded Warrior collection jar at our front desk.  Many thanks to everyone who has donated to help our friend, Reese.  For some background, click HERE.

We wanted to share a recent message from Reese's mom, Renee':

Dear Mike,

I cannot express enough gratitude to you and yours, your customers and all

the well-wishers for the kindness and generosity directed towards Reese's

behalf. The journey to recovery has been  long and arduous for Reese, but

the love and prayers sent his way have eased the path a hundred-fold.

Reese arrived at Walter Reed on April 16, 2011 and he remains assigned there

until all of his surgeries are completed. He is scheduled for another

surgery in the morning. In fact, he has had so many surgical procedures, I

have simply lost count of them all. Each procedure brings him closer to the

end of his recovery, so despite it all, he remains grateful to continue the

healing process. He endures it all with amazing fortitude, gratitude and

strength of spirit! I know he worries more about the remaining EOD personnel

in Afghanistan than he does about his own situation!

Reese has recently been invited to speak at a gathering of NCO's about his

experiences in Afghanistan, his injuries and his recovery at Walter Reed. He

feels an obligation to share his knowledge and tell his story in the hopes

that others may benefit and gain an understanding of the life of a wounded

warrior in recovery. He knows that life simply changed direction and indeed,

anything can be endured with a forward looking attitude. He has never once

asked why did this happen to me! Reese has truly embraced life and all that

it has to offer with a loving spirit that amazes me and inspires me on a

daily basis.

He is looking forward to Christmas and the New Year with the expectation

that he will be able to spend some time with his two sons. He loves them

dearly and misses them terribly.

I want to thank you again for all of the well wishes!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

With warmest regards,

Renee'

See below for earlier photos of Reese in the field.

If you would like to reach out to military families this holiday, please send a card through the American Red Cross - details HERE

Note: 

Christmas cards addressed to "A Recovering American Soldier" or "Any Wounded Soldier" sent to Walter Reed Hospital will NOT reach their intended recipients.

click HERE for more details

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!

'Salvage Dawgs' premieres Thursday, November 8th at 11pm on the DIY Network!

If you've been in the shop lately, you may have noticed this sign....

We are excited to officially announce the premiere of  'Salvage Dawgs', a documentary-style series on the DIY Network, featuring Black Dog Salvage!

 

Many thanks to Trailblazer Studios and Figure 8 Films  for making the process of filming fun!  We've had a great time sharing our adventures with the production crew and are now excited to share them with our Black Dog friends and family!

For me (Christa) personally, it's been fun (and eye-opening) to see what the crew goes through out in the field.  We're always excited to see what comes back from a salvage job but never get a chance to see firsthand what is involved - until now!.  The work is extremely tough but well worth it to save valuable items from the landfill.  Despite the dirt and grime, there is always fun to be had and I think it really shines through in the show.  Hope y'all enjoy it as much as we have :)

We just finished filming the opening sequence...Roanokers might recognize this location!

To find your local DIY Network channel, click HERE

Save the Dates: More Chalk Paint® decorative paint Workshops just added!

Save the Dates:

More Chalk Paint® decorative paint Workshops just added!

Introduction Workshop - $95 per student: 

Thursday, November 8th - 9am-12pm

Learn about Chalk Paint® decorative paint and wax by Annie Sloan!

Practice 3 techniques using Annie's way.

Light refreshments served and all supplies provided.

***** DATE CHANGE *****

Advanced Workshop - $95 per student: 

Tuesday, November 13th - 9am-12pm

Learn Annie’s techniques for stenciling, decoupage and craqueleur. Light refreshments served and all supplies provided.

All classes taught by Courtney Cronin and held here at Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke, VA.

Please call or email us to reserve a space:

540-343-6200

info@blackdogsalvage.com

Custom Design: Hall Tree made from salvaged materials

 Here's the latest creation from our shop... a custom hall tree just in time for fall!

Made from reclaimed materials, including:

 - vintage garage door with chicken wire glass

- antique door hardware and ceiling tin

- church pew seat

- salvaged towel rack from the Robert E Lee hotel in Lexington, VA

* note: baskets not included

Plenty of room to store your wellies, jackets, hats and scarves!

The seat was painted with Chateau Grey Chalk Paint® decorative paint over a dark stain.

Size: 7 feet tall x 45.75" wide x 26" deep

$1250

Available here at:

Black Dog Salvage

Roanoke, VA

Oh my stars! Recipes that shine from the Junior League of Roanoke Valley - now available at Black Dog Salvage!

We're excited to offer this amazing cookbook for sale in our Marketplace.  This is one of my very favorite 'go-to' cookbooks for delicious recipes and cooking inspiration! 

Grab a few for hostess and holiday gifts!

from amazon.com:

 Oh My Stars! Recipes that Shine features landmark recipes, easy-to-follow directions, regional trivia, cooking tips and a children's section! This beautiful hardback cookbook is a real treasure for anyone. Featuring recipes from the nationally reknown resorts, The Greenbrier (White Sulphur Springs, WV) and The Homestead (Hot Springs, VA), as well as fine dining establishments in the Roanoke Valley, Oh My Stars! Recipes that Shinevis an ideal addition to any cookbook collection. A touch of color, interesting regional and cooking trivia, and elegant but easy-to-follow recipes -- place one in your shopping basket now!

Available for $24.95:

Black Dog Salvage

Roanoke, VA

Medina Baskets at Black Dog Salvage - new inventory just arrived!

 Medina Baskets brings Morocco to Roanoke, VA here in our Interior Design Marketplace.

High quality, responsibly made and best of all...

at WHOLESALE prices!

New inventory just arrived! 

Medina Market

Medina Baskets Wholesale Booth

@ Black Dog Salvage

902 13th Street SW

Roanoke, VA 24016

540-343-6200

OPEN Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm, closed Sundays

Garden & Gun - October/November 2012 Issue - featuring Roanoke, VA and Black Dog Salvage!

Many thanks to Garden & Gun for featuring Roanoke, VA in the October/November 2012 issue (pages 103-109)!  

We were thrilled to be included in such great company!

Appalachia Press

Black Dog Salvage

Local Roots Restaurant

Pop's Ice Cream and Soda Bar

The Grandin Theatre

The River & Rail Restaurant

Too Many Books

Wildflour Market & Bakery

Come and see us y'all!!!

The Roanoke Valley SPCA 2013 Calendar is NOW AVAILABLE here at Black Dog Salvage!

The Roanoke Valley SPCA 2013 Pet Calendar

has arrived! These make wonderful holiday and hostess gifts!

Only $20 (includes tax) - all proceeds go directly to the SPCA.

Cash or check (made payable to RVSPCA) only, please.

Available for sale here at:

Black Dog Salvage

Roanoke, VA

My Drap - The Only Cotton Napkins on a Roll! Now available at Black Dog Salvage

Our vendor, E. M. Bradley, has just introduced us to My Drap - the only cotton napkins on a roll!  Brighten up your table or give as a hostess gift - perfect for the holidays!   

From the My Drap website:

ABOUT US

In 1925 textile workers, Antonio and Maria Guasch founded Hostel Drap, an industrial textile company in Barcelona, Spain.

After the decline of the European textile industry in the early 90's, the family created Rolldrap, cotton cloths on a roll for the hospitality market. The unique idea of disposable textiles at a competitive price was a huge success. In 2005, MYdrap for the home and consumer market was created.

MYdrap napkins and placemats are perforated on a roll for easy tear-off convenience. Made of 100% cotton fibers, MYdrap napkins are biodegradable, compostable and recyclable.

Available in 20 different colors, four patterns and five sizes, MYdrap is designed to be mixed and matched to your liking. "Living eco-friendly does not mean you have to stay within the neutral tones. With MYdrap's array of colors and patterns you can be your own tabletop designer," said President of MYdrap USA, Debra MacKinnon.

Follow us on Twitter @MYdrapUSA and "Like" MYdrap on Facebook.

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