Artist Gill Pollard

Artist Gill Pollard

Black Dog Salvage is proud to showcase the work of Gill Pollard.

You can't help but smile when you see these animals come to life on canvas. Check out Gill's website to see samples of his work. Many of his paintings are here in our Marketplace & available for sale.

A Fun Find for Little Ones! Miniature Kitchen / Play Set

Here's another fun find from the Dot Spot. Someone took great care to build this miniature kitchen cabinet fit for a child. Great playset for creative little minds - with vintage scenes of popcorn, rootbeer floats, burgers and times gone by.

This is available here in our Marketplace - give us a call or email if you'd like more info or to purchase.

Floyd Fest - It's a Family Affair!

FloydFest 7

family affair

THIS WEEKEND

July 24-27

It's that time again... FloydFest is celebrating its 7th year of family fun & we're happy to partner with them to provide a beautiful setting for the wine & beer garden (while there, note the lovely antique wrought iron fencing).

If you've never been to FloydFest, be sure to put this on your list of things to do! There's something for everyone... beautiful open spaces, music for all tastes and friendly faces everywhere you look.

7 stages, Children's Universe, Workshops, Global Village, Beer & Wine Garden & More!

We've got a booth set up this year offering a kinds of Black Dog finds. Stop by and say 'hi' to Brent who will be camping out all weekend.

For the full schedule & more information, go to:

www.floydfest.com

Carte Blanche - Fine Custom Cabinetry w/ a bit of Flair!

Carte Blanche

Custom Cabinetry & Special Events

We are thrilled to finally have carpenter Joseph Jones showcased here in our Marketplace. He's been a long time friend of Black Dog's and has worked on many a project for us here (he also built cabinets for my kitchen & bathroom ~ so he comes highly recommended!).

Joseph is a skilled carpenter with a strong eye for detail and architectural integrity. His work ranges from classic to creative - see below for his latest set of bookshelves w/ an extra special touch of 'flair'... yes, that's a nice fuzzy leopard print fabric on the sides & shelves!



In addition to custom cabinets, Joseph also provides theatre quality decor for parties and special events. Whether it's a child's birthday or a corporate occassion; Carte Blanche can supply themed props and professional lighting. A number of props are ready for your next occassion including: a tiki hut fit for a luau, a coffin for your next Halloween party and a putting green sure to put a smile on anyone's face. You dream it, he'll make it!

Carte Blanche

custom cabinetry, theme parties, theatre props, special events

Joseph Jones, owner

540-520-6555

carteblancheart@verizon.net

The Dot Spot - Reclaimed and Renewed Furniture plus Fine Art

The Dot Spot

Courntey Cronin shares her creative energy with us in The Dot Spot, located front & center in our Marketplace. She has a unique eye for finding furniture with good bones and helps bring them back to life. It's always fun to see what she comes up with next - new finds arrive weekly.

A talented artist, her work shows thru in her painted furniture pieces and her original paintings.

Here is one of my favorites:



this one sold the day it arrived!


Here are some other fun finds...

great vintage telephone table ~ a fun conversation piece for any nook or cranny




3 seat bench made from chairs...



and a dresser brought back to life...

Stop in to see the latest creations!

Black Dog Salvage

902 13th Street SW

Roanoke, VA 24016

(540) 343-6200

info@blackdogsalvage.com

http://www.blackdogsalvage.com/

Black Dog Salvage Marketplace & Gallery

In addition to Architectural Salvage, Black Dog Salvage also features a growing Marketplace & Gallery. We have a great group of vendors that keep their inventory fresh & exciting with items ranging from repurposed flea market finds, home & garden accessories, local artisans to fine antiques. There truly is something for everyone, in every price range.

We'll continue to spotlight our vendors in upcoming blogs & give some sneak peeks of their latest finds. We currently do not list their items in our Ebay Store, so if you can visit us in person - please come by!

902 13th Street SW, Roanoke VA

DAR Antique Show THIS WEEKEND @ The Roanoke Civic Center

THIS WEEKEND:

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Antique Show
Roanoke Civic Center

Friday, 7/25: 10am - 6pm
Saturday, 7/26: 10am - 5pm
Sunday, 7/27: 11am - 4pm

Our vendors, Devereaux House will be there. Lisa & Helen have been busy collecting a new selection of fine & unusual antiques just for the show.

Enjoy!

Reclaimed Chestnut Barn Beams + Antique Iron Window Guard = Fabulous KING Sized Bed!

Custom KING Sized Bed

This was created by carpenter Joseph Jones, of Carte Blanche (wish I had a website to link to... Joe? :) ), using reclaimed chestnut beams from a barn & an antique iron window guard salvaged from the VA Hospital's Psych Unit.

Great rustic bed fitting for any upscale home or hideaway.

Call or email for more information...

Whiteside Designs Rug Outlet - NEW RUGS!

Whiteside Designs RUG OUTLET

New Rugs... Just Arrived!

The rug outlet is back in swing with tons of new arrivals - all 1st quality (samples or discontinued) & DEEPLY DISCOUNTED - stop in to see the latest rugs!

Custom Metal Sculpture

another Black Dog Design...

this one-of-a-kind metal sculpture just came up from our shop and is a custom Black Dog Salvage piece, designed by Mike Whiteside.

abstract, whimsical, stunning... great focal point for any setting!

see our Ebay store for more information...

"New/Old Stock" Vintage Single Bowl Farm Sink

What's even better than finding cool old stuff? finding NEVER USED cool old stuff!

This 'new/old' stock just arrived here @ Black Dog ... a customer found this stored in his grandfather's barn (his grandfather was in the plumbing biz) - this vintage single bowl farm sink was still in its original crate and is in excellent condition - we even have the original box w/ sink brackets.

See our Ebay listing for more pictures & details. Only 2 days left for the auction... grab it before its gone!

Custom Wrought Iron Garden Arbor

Custom Wrought Iron Garden Arbor

SOLD

(we can make another!)

fresh from our shop and SOLD the next day - talk about good timing!

made from salvaged antique wrought iron imported from Egypt - sure to hold up against mother nature and add some zing to your garden, patio, any favorite place

disassembles easily for shipping - email us your zip code for a quote

our skilled craftsman are ready to take on any project...

give us a call or drop us a line, we'd love to hear from you!

Black Dog Architectural Salvage

902 13th Street SW

Roanoke, VA 24016

540-343-6200

info@blackdogsalvage.com

Looking for a tub to wash your dog? Look no further!

Vintage 'Standard' Mini Tub & Shelf Back Sink w/ Chrome Legs

TUB SOLD & on its way to the Jersey Shore...

I can't help but smile when I see this tub. Pictures do not do it justice. It's just so darn cute (only 42" long) ... and useful! Great for a mudroom to wash off your feet, your dogs, soak your plants, or clean off anything mucky before heading into the house... or use it for a bath tub for your little ones... I would have loved something like this when I was little! It's also useful for grown-ups, too... although I'm sure it would be a quick dip but also a great shower base for tight spaces.

We also have the matching shelf back sink w/ chrome legs. They were made by 'Standard' (American Standard) I believe the color is Seafoam?

Check out the listing in our Ebay Store.

Our Very Own SPCA Calendar Girl!

Here's a sneak peek at next year's picture for the 2009 Roanoke Valley SPCA Local Pet Calendar. Sally, the Salvage Dog, has had the honor of being a calendar girl since the RVSPCA started the project. It's their largest fundraiser and all proceeds goes to a great cause.

The calendar has over 200 pictures of local pets and makes a great gift! They come out just in time for the holidays and can be purchased online & at a number of local retail stores, including here @ Black Dog.

For anyone interested in submitting a picture for 2010, contact Barbara Dalhouse - spaces fill up fast! It's a great way to honor a special pet or surprise someone with a tribute to their favorite pet.

We still have a few of the 2008 Calendars available here at the shop - they are now 50% off - come on by!

Antique Paymaster's Desk - GREAT SALES COUNTER!

not sure exactly what this was originally used for... although, it looks to be a paymaster's desk from the late 1800s/early 1900s... there are lots of ways to use this beautiful desk today... i personally think it would make a terrific sales counter!

i'm having problems uploading the images... for more info, here's the link to our Ebay listing.

Simply Put - Home Redesign & Staging in Roanoke, VA

Our very own Koiner Kulp Thomas (head merchandiser here @ The Dog) and Courtney Cronin (who provides fabulous finds & creations via "The Dot Spot" located here in our Marketplace) have joined forces to offer Home Redesign & Staging Services in the Roanoke Valley.

They specialize in helping you reduce, reuse and recycle your existing furniture.

Have too much clutter? Not sure how to make your favorite piece of furniture, artwork, fabric work in your home? Want to give your room a new look without blowing your budget? Looking to sell your home in this tough competitive market?

Call Koiner & Courtney for a consultation!

I can speak from experience that Koiner has the magic touch ~ as a friend, I've thankfully been able to utilize her services these past few years for my own little cottage. It's gotten to the point where if my husband drives up & sees her car out front, he knows for sure that something has been rearranged inside (or that I've snuck another Black Dog find into our house)! Koiner has a terrific eye for design & color ~ to see for yourself, come browse through our showroom.

Courtney's creative energy is evident in her booth here @ Black Dog called 'The Dot Spot' ~ she has a knack for finding furniture with great bones and bringing pieces back to life. I have her to thank for many a side table in my house!

Together, the two are great fun to work with and will offer a professional and creative eye to their clients.

For Consultation or Appointment call:

Koiner Kulp Thomas 540-293-1542 cell or koiner2@cox.net

Courtney Cronin 540-798-5454 cell or cronin.cb@cox.net

Certified Home Makeover Specialists

Welcome back Mike! We'll miss you Sally...

Our head dog Mike has just returned from a much needed escape to beautiful Costa Rica. He & his family explored the countryside and stayed for awhile with friends who run Coral Hill Bungalows in Cahuita, Costa Rica. We'll get him to blog later about the trip...

Sadly for me, that means I must give up Sally, the Salvage Dog ~ she's been my shadow while Mike was away... there's no doubt that my pups Tarka & Moses will be in withdrawal from their playmate tonight. They had a ball spending the week together.

Here's a few pics of one of my favorite evenings with them... there's nothing better than 3 pups at your feet while working away online... all furiously chewing bones and then moments later, passed out in complete contentment!

We'll miss you Sal Sal!!!

A great day to play hooky!

After the oppressive heat wave last week, we are finally back to having beautiful weather here in Southwest Virginia! For anyone wanting to play hooky... come on by! It'll be a great week to skip out of the office and explore Black Dog.

Here's a quick pic of our building ~ we're the big yellow warehouse located at the edge of the Memorial Bridge ~ it was beautiful to drive over the bridge this afternoon, flags waving and the sun shinning... I took a quick peek over the bridge and the Roanoke River looked like a great escape! Soon you'll be able to access the river behind Black Dog on the developing Greenway Trails.

Hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy the beautful weather this week!

Rain Barrels

Rain Barrels

If you're like me, you've heard of rain barrels... think it's a great concept... but not quite sure how to make it all work...

We're in luck! Our friend, Jeff Hofman, just started a Rain Barrel business called Rain Keepers. He'll even come out to your home or business to help you set it up. Give him a call or drop him an email to see about shipping options, for those of you out of town.

Jeff came out & set one up for us here @ Black Dog - see the pictures above. It catches the condensation from our AC system & it's amazing to see how much water it produces - as much as 15 gallons in one day! Brent, our latest addition to the Black Dog Crew, is using it to water his growing garden.

For more info, contact:

Jeff Hofmann

540-815-3444

rainkeepers@gmail.com

http://www.rainkeepers.net/

Roanoke Dog Park - Bumper Stickers for a good cause!

A public dog park is coming to Roanoke City! All that's needed is the funding... NewVaConnects has helped raise $10,000 in a few short months but still has $20,000 to go. Any dog lovers out there?

For any folks interested in having a Dog Park in Roanoke... Bumper Stickers are now available @ Black Dog Salvage and online @ www.roanokedogpark.com (click on 'donations/donate now') for $5.

All proceeds go to building Roanoke's 1st public dog park.

For more information and ways to help, go to:

http://www.roanokedogpark.com/

Custom Reclaimed Wood Tables

Custom tables available from Black Dog Salvage

These two beauties just came out of our workshop...

The top picture is a reclaimed white oak top with antique iron base - this is a classic dining table - large enough & sturdy enough for the whole family - I see lots of late night homework & projects being done on this table!

The bottom picture is a reclaimed cedar table top with aluminum cradle base - the warmth of the top paired with the edginess of the base is a terrific combination! I see this in a renovated loft with plenty of room for the gang to gather around or in a conference room.

One of the fun things about spending the days here @ Black Dog is that there's always something new showing up on our sales floor - these kinds of custom designs are one my favorites. I'm always amazed at what our craftsman come up with (as I have very little DIY skills myself!).

It's always exciting to work with a client and have something designed for them (& often times by them). We'll post some pictures in future blogs to show what some of our clients have created.

In the meantime, these two tables are available for sale here in our retail shop and in our Ebay Store. Check out our Ebay store for more examples of custom designs.

Thanks!

Christa