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.

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.

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.