New Statuary At Silver Fox Salvage

Just when you think the area's best selection of concrete garden statuary was enough, Silver Fox Salvage has just expanded it's inventory. We have the Northeast's largest variety of gargoyles and we now have our second U. S. supplier of fabulous quality statuary. We are open 7 days a week. Visit our website for directions http://www.silverfoxsalvage.com or call us at 518-431-0606.

What's New At The Warehouse

There have been some major and minor changes: The dance studio will be turned into a large 925 square foot retail space featuring furniture and lighting that will hang from the ceiling. It's an ideal room with the extensive wall space, electric outlets and hardwood floors. We now have the opportunity to display rugs on the floor.

We are now open 7 days a week. Monday - Friday 10:30am till 6:00pm; Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm.

We have a few new vendors including Poulon and Sons, who make remake and install decorative plaster trim and ceiling medallions. They do repair as well.

Childrens Books At The Warehouse

Our world is full of noise and chaos for young minds; television, video games, music devices,and cell phones shout at them daily.

Even babies love the sound of cartoons, are fascinated by the buttons of remote controls and have their favorite tunes when the radio is on.

Searching for a way to stop the madness? Looking for a little quiet time to spend with your kids?

Check out the shelves of gently read children's books At The Warehouse. Reading provides a quiet time for closeness and personal interaction. Children love to be read to. It lets their imaginations take flight.

Even before they can understand the words, they love the sound of Daddy's deep voice lulling them to sleep and Mommy's silly character voices making them giggle.

At The Warehouse has a wide selection of books for children ages infant to young adult.

Recent finds:

Amelia Bedelia....Peggy Parrish's silly tales of a housekeeper whose literal take on language makes for amusing situations.

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish......Dr Susses classic ridiculous rhyming book will have your little ones laughing out loud.

Baby Sitter Club series books....by Ann M. Martin about a group of seventh grader students who form a business and find out how hilarious babysitting can be.

Albany Flea - this Sunday 7/26/2009

Visit Albany Flea - The Sunday place to be!

Fred Shapiro and Camille Gibeau of Silver Fox Enterprises have added a new element to their North Albany At The Warehouse location. Together they launched Albany Flea in June of this year.
Albany Flea is not your average Flea Market. Inspired by large venues such as London's Apple market and Brooklyn Flea, here you will find a multitude of vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and locally made, handcrafted goods in a casual pet friendly environment
Stroll through the Yard Garden to enjoy flowering plants and hanging baskets.
Try on vintage clothing and accessories in the outdoor shop complete with mirrors and changing room.
Browse the vendors booths set up among iron gates and concrete garden statuary to search for treasures.

Last weekends offerings included vintage cocktail shakers and swizzle sticks, antique furniture, and Kariza dresses - advertised to be able to be worn 100 different ways.
When you visit Albany Flea on Sunday don't forget to come inside At The Warehouse. Our artisan vendors shops Dreaming Lion Tarot, Carol Dratch Kovler, One of a Kind Art, and The FamiLee Jewels are still here, as well as Silver Fox Architectural Salvage.
Plan to relax and to have lunch while you look around. The Artifacts Cafe has a great selection of fresh breads, soups, sandwiches, pizza and quiche, while our outdoor snack shack has snow cones, ice cream, cotton candy and funnel cake for desert.
Wireless Internet and ATM on site.

Albany Flea - Sundays 10-4
At The Warehouse - Saturdays 10 - 6, Sundays 10 -4.
Silver Fox Architectural Salvage open every day
all at:
20 Learned St
Albany NY 12207

Silver Fox Salvage back on PAGE 1 of Google

If you search ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE on Google, you will find Silver Fox Salvage on page 1 once again. We are getting more hits from stores, restaurants and night clubs looking for unique architectural salvage.

Flea Market this SUNDAY June 7th

THIS Sunday starts Albany Flea, Destined to be THE Sunday destination. Great vendors, food and more. We are located just around the corner from Miss Albany Diner and Woff's Biergarten (on Broadway). From 10:00am till 4:00pm. We are pet friendly, plenty of parking. We are dedicated to used and locally made items as the majority of our vendors. Great concrete garden statuary, plants and trees, used furniture, books and household items, pottery, paintings and photography, and much more. You have to see it to understand this is an oasis in Albany. Quality Vendors always wanted. Visit our website at http://www.albanyflea.com or call 431-0606

Outdoor Albany Flea Market Every Sunday

Starting Sunday June 7th, the parking lot facing N. Ferry Street with have an outdoor flea market from 10am till 4pm. Featured will be reuse items: used and vintage clothing, CD's & DVD's, books, furniture, electronics and of course handmade items from the local area. Outside will be flanked by our great garden statuary, plants and garden products, architectural salvage and more.

Gardening in February

Gardening in February ! Okay, it's small scale but you'll go home with a lovely terrarium to hold you till May.

Silver Fox Salvage came across a number of glass domes at auction recently, similar to the classic "English Cloches" used for terrariums. Mix it up with some miniature plants, vintage dishware, salvaged finds and you have a unique garden scape to get you through the cold winter months.

The class will be taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension's master gardener, Audrey Hawkins. Saturday Feburary 21, 2009 from 1:30 - 3:00. Reservations are required. Please call Lynn or Camille, 518-431-0606

Workshop instruction is free. Basic materials: $20.00 (includes glass dome, plants and potting material, base is subject to choice). Any additional items you wish to bring or buy is up to you.

Come early and poke around for small salvage items to incorporate into your garden
Visit with our talented vendors.
Have lunch at the Artifacts Cafe.

At The Warehouse

Located: 20 Learned Street (behind the Miss Albany Diner). Albany NY, 12207

Valentine's Day At The Warehouse

Valentines Day is just 2 weeks away.

Vendors At The Warehouse have plenty of ways for you to surprise the love of your life.

A loaf of bread a jug of wine and thou beside me......just don't forget the corkscrew! Let The FamiLee Jewels help you celebrate your love.
Valentine's Day is very special to Fred and I. It is our wedding anniversary and this year we will have been married 33 years.
The FamiLee Jewels is offering a special package in honor of Valentine's day.
We have paired one of Fred's hand crafted combination wine stop corkscrew tools, a pair of wine charms and a gift bag for your wine.
All you have to add is the wine and the Valentine.
$29 gift boxed.
We have corkscrews available in ebony, deer antler, tulip wood, zebra wood, and cocobolo.
The wine stopper portion of the tool screws onto the handle covering the corkscrew.
The wine stopper piece is made of chrome covered brass. It is durable, tarnish free and will not impart any taste to your wine. Available February 1st-14th.

Alyson of Dreaming Lion Tarot will do a couples reading for 20 dollars during the month of February. The regular price is 35 dollars.Let Alyson use her gift of divination to help you gain insight to your lives and your relationship.

Perhaps your Valentine would appreciate Home Decor items created by in house artists from salvage, unique crocheted items by Andrea, pottery by Lars Turin, or a Narcissus garden to remind them of Spring.

The Effects Of The Economy On Home Decor

A recent article in the NY Times http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/29/garden/29industry.html?_r=1
illustrates how the housing crisis has effected the home decor business. With a fall in retail sales and a significant decrease in advertising revenue, businesses and magazines are closing at accelerated rates.

Merchants AT THE WAREHOUSE have to inform the customers that buying local, buying quality reuse items is a better way to preserve value and bolster the local economy. When you buy local, more money stays in the community. Buy a dresser made in China and where does your money go? Some goes back to China, some to local employees and some to the business (which may be owned by a corporation outside this area). Buy one AT THE WAREHOUSE and where does your money go. Well, it was purchased from someone locally who sold it to us outright or at auction. We get the money and after business expenses, spend it at local restaurants and other businesses.

In these times, BUY LOCAL is more important than ever. Though in some areas you may spend a little more, but more comes back to the community.

At The Warehouse, a place of surprises

You just never know what you will see At The Warehouse.

It is a place full of wonderful objects and interesting people.

A walk around the building will show you a life sized soft sculpture of Albert Einstein (that often has our cat Salvage sleeping in his lap), verdigrised pieces of the old Carnegie Mansion, and boxes of old clock parts.

Stop and chat with Carol Dratch-Kovler. She offers seeds and plants for sale as well as cards and decorative papers made with and decorated with flowers and seeds. She is happy to share her gardening expertise with you.

Bonnie and Ella of The FamiLee Jewels will tell you the story of any of their hand crafted jewelry pieces.

Allyson of Dreaming Lion Tarot is blessed with the gift of divination. Let her read your cards and help you with guidance for 2009.

Last Sunday At The Warehouse local Juggling performers Jeff Taveggia and his son Nick were practicing their craft. We totally enjoyed watching them toss the batons and Nick is quite accomplished on the unicycle! You can read more about Jeff and Nick, their Juggling and other bad habits at http://www.jeffthejuggler.com/ .

So stop down, peruse the treasures, have lunch in the Artifacts Cafe, you never know what you will find.

At The Warehouse Expanding Outdoor Market

Starting the first weekend in June 2009, the outdoor lot facing N. Ferry street will be transformed into a weekend Flea Market. Plans are to install 10 to 12 mini storage bins to accommodate vendors who wish to return weekly. The name for this new venue: ALBANY Flea, of course. You can follow the progress on the new website http://www.albanyflea.com

Not The Mall, and proud of it.

The Vendors At The Warehouse are not your everyday sales clerks. When you browse our unique and friendly environment you are talking to the creators of the lovely handcrafted products that you are admiring.

Stop at The Dreaming Lion. Allison will tell you how she handcrafts the beautiful dream catchers that are inspired by her mothers Native American heritage.

Talk to Mauri at Sistah's vintage aprons. Mauri has designed her products to represent different decades of American history. her aprons have names and she will introduce you.

Jules and Cindy of Bee's on Earth will invite you to sample honey from Albany bees. Honey that Urban Beekeepers Cindy and her husband Ken harvest from the hives that they keep.

Lars Turin will talk to you about the physical and creative processes that it takes to complete one of his fabulous bowls.

Bonnie, Becky and Ella at The FamiLee Jewels can tell you the story of the jewelry that interests you....what it's made of and what inspired it, because they make it themselves.

Andrea will be knitting or crocheting as she explains the benefits of her beautiful hats and scarves.

Taquiah's enthusiasm for her herbal and floral body lotions and oils is hard to resist. She believes in Body and Soul products because she makes them.

At The Warehouse also offers locally grown and bottled specialty food items including Sundaes Best fudge sauces, Spacey Tracey pickles, mustard and olive oil from Cascade Mountain Wineries and Dominick's organic pasta sauces.

Camille and Fred can tell you where they found all the wonderful antiques and salvage items that they sell in the Warehouse.

Meet Amy Pollicino the staff artist responsible for many of the embellished items sold by Silver Fox .

Visit At The Warehouse this last shopping weekend before Christmas. You will be pleased to find high quality, artisan produced goods sold in a unique and friendly environment.

By the way bring your appetite, because Tom and Nicole of Sophisti-Catering have been making some fabulous soups and breads for their cold weather menu.

Weathering The Financial Storm

Like a huge grey cloud in the distance, reaching towards the upper limits of the atmosphere, we know the storm isn't far away. That's how the current financial crisis is for those not affected yet. Though twinges of it have hit AT THE WAREHOUSE, I don't think we have felt the impact of other businesses. What can we do to keep the people coming. I have a few suggestions. First, staying unique and evolving to fit the times. Let customer know that most of what is found there can only be found there, whether it's jewelry, furniture, local honey, custom made aprons, or antiques. If you want jewelry everyone else is wearing, then the mall is for you. Keep prices reasonable. Money is tighter than ever and value is appreciated. Remain friendly and engage the people who come in. Not to lure them to your booth, but to find out how they heard of us. Let them know about the place and that food is available. Then let them wander. Our silent policy has always been not to be a "car salesman." See what it did to the big three? Just kidding. And always remember to promote the place. If every vendor can attract two new people per month, our growth will be noticed. Take some flyers and find a local spot to leave them (with permission). Thanks. Fred

15 Days Until Christmas

At The Warehouse can help you with your Holiday shopping. Our unique vendors sell quality handcrafted items that are locally produced.

Honey it's cold outside so heat things up with one of Body and Soul's silky sweet smelling body wash and lotions. They come in an array of scents such as kiwi, cucumber melon and mango madness. Gift sets are available for the Holidays. bath oils and bodywashes set in beautiful bottles provide just the sparkle to say I love you.

The FamiLee Jewels invite you to shop their selection of wire wrapped and beaded jewelry for the ladies on your list. They are including special holiday packaging for a beautiful presentation.

Carol Kovler's Christmas Narcissus packaged in collectible pottery would make a great hostess gift. Just add water and grow.

Book's from Bluebird Bookshop make excellant stocking stuffers.

Andrea's knitwear is perfect for cold winter weather. Stop in and get a warm and cozy crocheted hat or scarf for yourself or your little one. Andrea has fruit an veggie hats made from super thick acrylic yarn-totally cute and completely washable. She also offers brand new and great for gift giving- felted soaps. A bar of handmade soap is felted into a small pouch. The wool is hypoallergenic and makes a great exfolliant, plus it shrinks with the soap so it's always a perfect fit.

Avoid the mall and shop in a fun and friendly atmosphere with plenty of up close parking and products that are sure to please.

Comments From The Owner

It's been 1 1/2 years since we opened AT THE WAREHOUSE in June of 2007. Since then we have had a diverse group of vendors. Some have moved on, others have been moved, some have grown, others have stagnated. It's the norm for any market. We are always hoping the vendors are successful; however, what determines that is so complex that it's hard to pinpoint the reason(s) for success or lack of it. Clearly there are three important factors: traffic, attitude and getting the word out. However, if the product isn't desirable then all the traffic will not result in exceptional sales. To that end we jury new vendors and their product.

Regarding the traffic, we had hoped that by now the crowds would be steadily increasing and predictable. Every week we get new people; but why don't we see more regular customers? We had been hoping to attract several hundred each Saturday and Sunday. We have a regular distribution of our flyer to hotels, ads in Metroland, and are listed in the Sunday Driver antiques directory which is found throughout the state. Other advertising venues, including local magazines were not found to be worthwhile. We have had probably more local newspaper coverage than most businesses with articles in the Times Union, Metroland, Business Review, Spotlight and Capital Region Living Magazine. Silver Fox has been getting 3,500 hits to the website monthly and is steadily on page two of a Google search.

Are there any opinions out there to enlighten us about the traffic issue? We welcome it. Our goal has always been to make this a great local destination.

At The Warehouse November 22-23

Win tickets to Capital Reps production of Striking 12. The 50Th person to come through the Warehouse doors on Sat, Nov 22, will win 2 tickets to the production, to be used at the winner's convenience (any time between Dec 5, 08 - Jan 4, 09).

Terri Faul will be teaching her stained glass ornament class on Saturday. Stop by and see the beautiful creations that the students will be making.

Gemmesduterre will be with us this weekend Stop by and see Sharon and Katie's latest gemstone creations.

The FamiLee Jewels are offering special gift packaging for your Holiday purchases.

At The Warehouse would like to welcome our newest vendor Body and Soul By Taqiyyah Body and Soul caters to the wellness needs of the human body and soul! Body and Soul's products include spa products and services. Taqiyyah Abdur-Rahman believes that women should rediscover their inner beauty as well as the outer. She is passionate about health and wellness and invites you to improve your quality of life by utilizing Body and Soul's principles and techniques.
Body and Soul is also available for your special events such as weddings, showers, dinner parties and midnight picnics. If you can dream it Taqiyyah can create it.
On December 13Th there will be a Body and Soul Extravaganza time 6PM till 9 tickets are on sale now for 20$ and go up to 25 next week. There is limited seating so call now for ticket info. 495-9106. You may also purchase a ticket at the warehouse on sat and Sundays there will be a light fare and great music featuring one of the hottest belly dancers around have a ball with a session of What To Do , What To Do!

Experience the Ancient Art of the Kama Sutra And Show your stuff! When you team up to sing the greatest love songs "Open the doors of your imagination and Experience The Difference!"

November 15th is Buy Local Day

This winter At The Warehouse is helping the local food pantries of the capital district with a food and sundries collection box and by selling their 2009 calendars (10$ suggested donation).
The calendars, called Recipes from Our Favorite Capital District Chefs make a great gift. They feature beautiful photography and the recipes to go with the featured items.

Saturday November 5Th is Capital District Local Firsts Buy Local Day.
They will be celebrating the day and the start of the Holiday Shopping season with their 2ND annual Buy Local Bash from 5-9 PM at the Sanctuary for Independent Media 3361 6Th Avenue, North Troy, New York. It promises to be an exciting event that showcases local businesses like At The Warehouse.

This month Bluebird Books, get 20% off book purchases over 10 dollars. Local teachers will receive a 40% discount. Sale ends November 30Th and does not include notebooks.

Teri Faul will be offering a stained glass ornament workshop Saturday November 22nd from 1-5 p.m. Spend an afternoon cutting glass. Foil and solder your own ornament under the expert guidance of a professional stained glass artist.

Teri has been working with glass for 15 years. Her work is on exhibition in the Faculty Student Gallery at the Arts center of the Capital Region. Teri regularly demonstrates her craft and sells her beautiful stained glass creations At The Warehouse.
Preregistration for the ornament class is required.

The FamiLee Jewels invite you to come in and see their new sterling silver spoon rings. The rings are made of baby spoons and demitasse spoons that have been hammered into a new form and inscribed with an inspirational word. Each ring is a dramatic piece of jewelry. They are part of The FamiLee Jewels Salvaged Style Collection.

While you are visiting At The Warehouse this weekend make sure to stop and look at the recently acquired life sized soft sculpture named Einstein. Warehouse cat Salvage has claimed his lap as her new favorite place to snooze.

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

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.