Thursday, October 30, 2008

In preparation of the Holiday Season

Saturday is November 1st.

The leaves are brown and falling, Daylight Savings Time starts Saturday night and the Holidays will soon be upon us.

Consider "Mallternative" shopping At The Warehouse for your Holiday and gift giving needs.

At The Warehouse and Silver Fox Architectural Salvage have a large, ever-changing variety of salvage, antiques and vintage collectibles, while Silver Fox Home Decor offers one of a kind home decor items designed from reclaimed architectural elements and other fantastic finds. Many have been painted by resident staff artist Amy Pollicino.

Shop with local artisans and know that you will receive great service and quality handcrafted products in a unique and friendly atmosphere all while supporting your local economy.

Sistahs Vintage Aprons has a supply of sassy new half aprons in saucy Holiday prints.

Lars Turin's One of a kind Art pottery pieces make a fabulous gift.

Ethan Turin's original paintings are also displayed in his studio space.
Unique Expressions by Marybeth Gardner offers braided wire and semiprecious jewelry as well as hand painted glassware and Christmas ornaments.

The FamiLee Jewels invites you to stop in and explore their new Salvaged Style collection. They are also featuring wood turned wine bottle stoppers, birdhouses, key rings and pens made by woodcrafter Fred Lee.

Bluebird Books has a large selection of gently read children's literature. Laura also offers lovely handcrafted gifts for children-all created by Albany artists.

Consider a collection of photographs by photographer Susan Ruscitto.

Center Square Honey makes a beautiful gift reflecting the golden colors of Autumn. Try the seasonal honey or Spun Honey. Cindy and Julie have a great selection of beeswax tapers and votives, honey dispensers, lip balm and sugar scrubs.

Other local specialty foods include Spacey Tracy's pickles, Sundaes Best Hot Fudge sauce, and 100% certified organic olive oil from Cascade Mountain Wineries.

Talk to Tom and Nicole Lynch of Sophisti-catering about your Holiday parties. Lunch, Cocktails, or Dinner, home or office, sit down or buffet, Sophisti-catering has a delicious variety of meals to choose from. Sample their goodness by having lunch in the Artifacts Cafe while you are visiting.

open weekends 10-3
At The Warehouse
20 Learned St.
Albany, NY 12020

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Resident artist Amy Pollicino, At The Warehouse

Meet Amy Pollicino, staff artist for At The Warehouse and Silver Fox Enterprises. Amy is a fine artist and muralist who has done many of the works of art that you will see around the warehouse.


Amy paints vintage and antique mirrors, columns, doors and old piano parts to enhance a line of home decor made from salvaged material.


She is inspired by the work of master artists, antique lithographs, detailed photographs, and the natural world around us.


A walk around the Warehouse will show you a door and a large column painted in tribute to Gustav Klimt, cabinet doors with lifelike images of birds and foliage, a mirror with koi swimming on it and landscapes on molding and mirrors. Amy's work is bright and distinctive. You can often see her at work on a project when you visit At The Warehouse weekends from 10-3.


In other news:

Sean O'Connor will be teaching a Beginners Cheese Making Class featuring a fresh mozzarella cheese demonstration Saturday October 25Th 1-4 PM At The Warehouse. Cost is $25 a person. Preregistration is appreciated but not required. You may contact Sean at 892-6701 or At The Warehouse at 431-0606.

Apothecary Rose Shed will be closing it's At The Warehouse store October 25Th. Stop by and stock up on herbs and spices for you winter and Holiday meals. Richard and Margaret have special sale prices on their remaining merchandise.


The FamiLee Jewels invite you to stop in and view our new line of Salvaged Style Jewelry.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Upcycle, Restyle and Repurpose

Upcycle, Restyle, Repurpose...............Whether your intentions are green, decorative or artistic At The Warehouse is home to many opportunities for those with the imagination to look with a different eye. Take a walk around At The Warehouse and you will see many examples of such imagination.

There are farm tables made of salvaged columns and old silo wood, trimmed out with molding stripped from buildings scheduled for demolition.

You will see old wooden picture frames painted and given new life as a mirror.

Odds and ends of decorative molding and hardware have been turned into hanging shelves and racks.

Keys from an old piano become a decorative statement when grouped in a pleasing manor.

Antique cabinet hardware is incorporated into Salvaged Style Jewelry.

Pieces of a stained glass window are used to frame a mirror.

Take a walk around At The Warehouse and let your imagination take flight.

In other news:
Sean O'Connor will be teaching a Beginners Cheese Making Class featuring a fresh mozzarella cheese demonstration Saturday October 25Th 1-4 PM At The Warehouse. Cost is $25 a person. Preregistration is appreciated but not required. You may contact Sean at 892-6701 or At The Warehouse at 431-0606.
Apothecary Rose Shed will be closing it's At The Warehouse store October 25Th. Stop by and stock up on herbs and spices for you winter and Holiday meals. Richard and Margaret have special sale prices on their remaining merchandise.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Treasure Hunting At The Warehouse


Call it salvage, antiques, restoration supplies, artifacts, reclaimed stuff, or other peoples junk but the search for a perfect piece of the past is like a treasure hunt.
Bonnie Lee of The FamiLee Jewels has been poking around At The Warehouse since she joined as a vendor there a year ago. She loves to locate decorative brass work, antique findings and vintage jewelry.
The FamiLee Jewels is proud to announce the release of her new jewelry line Salvaged Style. Bonnie repurposes her treasures to create jewelry highlighting the natural patina of the found items.
Dramatic and smart each Salvaged Style creation is one of a kind.
The FamiLee Jewels is a local artisan jewelry business in Malta, New York. It's 3 generations of artisans design and create beaded and wire sculptured jewelry using ancient techniques and a variety of beads and gemstones from around the world.
You may see Salvaged Style jewelry in their weekend kiosk At The Warehouse 20 Learned Street Albany New York and online at http://www.thefamileejewels.etsy.com/.


Other Warehouse News:
Teri Faul's lovely stained glass pieces remain on display at The Arts Center of the Capital Region through December 26Th.
Apothecary Rose Shed has all you herb and spice needs for fall weather treats. Don't forget the mulling spices for hot cider and wine beverages.
Sophisti-catering has broken out the soup tureens! Try their flavourful soups with salad or sandwich.


Happy Birthday Buzzy!!!!! Have fun at your Birthday party.