The
Cranky Queen & her "
Dutchess" friend, Melanie, headed to Montgomery, AL & decided to make a detour before starting their day. Melanie had been told about this awesome place that specialized in architectural salvage. The "catch" was...it is only open 10-12 noon...Tues-Thurs. The shop is named
Rescued Relics, & it is operated by volunteers with all proceeds going to help
restore
Old Alabama Town.
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We were "all smiles" after finding so many treasures...a little sweaty and grungy...but grinning like kids in a candy store! |
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Look at these fabulous lights! |
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Tons of doors...The Cranky Queen did purchase a cool old screen door with the original hardware! | |
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Roger, the very nice gentleman who assisted us on our "scavenger hunt", hides behind the screen door that I bought! |
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Three matching mantles...when would you ever find these? | |
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This beautiful arched doorway was already "adopted" & waiting to be carried to its new home. |
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They had windows...any shape...any size. |
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We both loved these unique french-style doors with the original door bell. |
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Vintage enamel sinks & tubs...some still with the hardware attached! |
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We literally "drooled" over this wrought iron fencing & even tried to purchase some of the fleur-de-lis toppers....BUT these are not for sale. This very old fencing is used to restore the existing fences in Old AL Town. |
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Melanie loved these old chairs. I plan on getting them if they have not been "adopted" this week when I return to pick up the screen door for the castle. |
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Wrought iron fireplace covers, more enamel sinks...we were in salvage heaven!
So we loaded up the trunk & back seat of the car & promised to return one day! It was definitely worth the detour...Like the Queen said "All Work & No Play, Makes For A Very, Very Long Day...STAY CALM & GO JUNKIN'! Tiffany
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Oh soooo many great pieces!! Love the hunt too!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!!
We have a salvage store similar to yours and I can spend hours in there just ooohing and aahhhing over the relics of the past. Fun post. Thanks for sharing your outing with us.
ReplyDelete~Lynn
We have a salvage shop similar to yours and I can spend hours oohhing and aahhhing over the neat relics from the past. Thanks for sharing your outing with us. I enjoyed the visit.
ReplyDelete~Lynn at Cottage and Creek
This place looks like a fab place. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Looks like a wonderful place! I love those mantles!
ReplyDeleteKelly
We have a wrecking/salvage company that is drool-worthy. It doesn't look nearly has organized as your's. Those fireplace mantles are just divine!!! What a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWow...you take me on a detour like that and I'd never get to my original destination....What - you didn't buy any of those awesome lights??? ! Great, great pieces....no wonder you two lovelies have such wonderful smiles on your pretty faces! Thanks for the peeks! Hope the day was good to you! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
ReplyDeleteI found your blog this evening through another. Fascinating! I'm your new follower and can't wait to come back for another visit:)
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, looks like I need to take a drive! LOL This is an amazing place!!!
ReplyDeleteXO
Cindy