So, I bought some rusty metal. What do ya think? A few weeks back Austin and I had a morning filled with garage sales. Out of all of the sales, the first one was where we bought the most. The sale was in an old building but somehow I ended up in the garage where things had not yet been [...]
Tag Archives: Industrial
Before and After: Vintage Industrial Desk
The best part about spring is being able to get outside and work on projects. The weather is warming up and I can finally start unearthing my garage floor which has vanished beneath a mountain of vintage goods awaiting reconditioning. Recently I tackled my first official project of the year, a vintage industrial desk that [...]
The Auction and the Blonde Boat Anchor
This weekend I found myself at an auction that promised some very interesting items from a defunct lodge of the Odd Fellows, a very old fraternal society with mysterious rituals. Since the group’s activities were secretive, their ceremonial items rarely become available to the public. Mixed in with the historical items was some general vintage [...]
To the Rescue
So, have you ever been in a situation where you just can’t leave something behind because you know what might become of it if you do? This was just the situation Angela and I ran into last fall at a flea market when we spotted these… We both may have let out a big gasp [...]
Industrial Revolution
Sometimes the mid-century modernist in me finds himself in a quarrel with the antiquarian in me. One appreciates clean lines with futuristic flair, the other is drawn to history—but both seem to be pacified when it comes to vintage industrial design. A clean, utilitarian look paired with a little rust and age appeals to both [...]