Cruising the streets of downtown Des Moines last Sunday, something caught my eye. It was the backlot of an architectural salvage company where they sell assorted artifacts in keeping with the trend in refashioning and repurposing old relics, furniture, fixtures and bric-a-brac. We visited the place last summer and I was appalled at the obscenely high prices they charged although it was a fascinating place to explore. No matter. It costs nothing to snap a few photos and glean some inspiration along the way.
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Salvage/antique stores can have the best odd balls. Thanks for playing 🙂
Welcome back! This is a lovely shot, the colors and textures are very fun and happy!
Thanks Martha. Great to be back. Hope it ‘sticks’!!
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Congratulations! I have selected this post to be featured on Cee’s Odd Ball Photography challenge.
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I hope you a terrific week.
Thank you Cee!
You are welcome 🙂
great snap! My most favorite kind of shop!
Thank you! A neat place but as noted horrifically overpriced. Cool stuff though. Thanks again! I appreciate it.
Love those cool accidental collections that turn up at salvage and antique places! Rebecca
Indeed. Thanks for stopping by!!
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