ARTful: using or characterized by art and skill

Salvage: to rescue or save especially from wreckage or ruin


[ARTful] Salvage was born from a love of creating, repurposing and salvaging. I simply abhor seeing perfectly "useful" items headed for the landfill or tucked away in a cardboard box, never seeing the light of day. I believe there is always beauty to be found, even under a layer of rust or a coating of dust. I see scratches, dents or imperfections as badges of honor to be worn proudly. I have a great love for the history, story and life of a piece. We lovingly dream up ways of restoring new life to these discarded and neglected fragments of life. I am glad you are here and hope you will come again often. Please make yourself at home; friends are always welcome. I'd be thrilled to hear from you and get to know you better.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Moving Sale!!

And then some days.....you think that sound you hear off in the distance might be the locust.......or zombies.......trust me....you don't really want to know! LOL
Anywho....the short version of our chaos is we are relocating.....by October 1st.....yes, in 31 days......really, don't ask! :::sigh::: But the good news is I have decided to host a Moving Sale so you get to have the fun and I get less to pack! :::Smiles::::

So, now is your change to own an original one of a kind piece of repurposed glass ART for your home. They also make excellent wedding, housewarming or birthdays gifts. Don't forget Christmas is coming......in like 115 days.....you can probably faintly hear sleigh bells in the distance to.....if the zombies are being quiet. :)

Head on over to our Etsy Shop and get you some loot for 20% off! Woo Hoo! Use code: MOVING20 to get your discount.

 Local pick-up is encouraged for FL residents.....convo me for an adjusted invoice!  Any problems or questions.....give me a holler! Please share!

A few goodies waiting for a new, loving home:








Friday, July 29, 2011

A Thrifting we will go.....

We have been having fun thrifting and yard saleing the past 2 weekends.
[Don't you like how I just make up words as I go along?]


Here are a few of our recent finds......keep watching to see what they become! :)  Have you found any treasures lately? We'd LOVE to see them!  You can find our repurposed ART for sale on Etsy and keep us with us on Facebook. Thanks for stopping by.

The big collection

3 vases.....the one on the left is gorgeous lead crystal

Beautiful Vintage Dish.....I was oohing and ahhing from the moment I laid eyes on it.

Close up

New dessert tiers I think

more new dessert tiers I think

Funky glass piece with an embossed sundial design

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

New glass plate flowers listed on Etsy today!

Our no-kill, ever-blooming garden is overflowing with new blooms. Their beauty will enhance your garden and home. Won't you take one home today? :)
ARTful Salvage on Etsy.












Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Just listed 7 Glass Plate Flowers.....check them out!

Today I listed 7 new No-kill, Ever-blooming Glass Plate Flowers over in our Etsy store. They are equally at home brightening your garden or gracing your walls. Please check them out, share them and let me know what you think. I am especially fond of the vintage deviled egg plate one, although the red one calls to me as well! Which is your favorite? Please do click the pics to appreciate them....smiles.








Friday, July 1, 2011

5 new repurposed 3 tier dessert stands listed today on Etsy!

Finally had a few minutes to come up for air. :) Today I listed 5 new 3 tier dessert stands on Etsy. I really believe each set has some really unique properties! I love them all. Please check them out and let me know what you think! :)





Wednesday, May 18, 2011

My first created Treasury on Etsy - Repurpose


Today I made my first Treasury on Etsy. It is 16 totally unique and repurposed pieces that I think are worthy of your time! Please take a peek and share the love! Enjoy!

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Some pretty great treasures......

....we found this past week via thrifting and yard sales. I LOVE the thrill of the hunt! :) It is especially great when DH can join me. We had a blast on Saturday hitting a bunch of great sales. I am currently looking for candlesticks, plates and the like for building dessert platters and 3 tiers. We even found a new to us thrift store! Woo Hoo! Here are some pics of my booty! (Keep in mind, they aren't quite as shiny as they could be....they had not made a trip through the dishwasher yet) LOL

Table full of swag
Table full of swag
Table full of swag
One of my faves of the day
Is this not a gorgeous candlestick?
Love these pedestals
Cutest little bird lamp - I  now have a pair
Birdie close-up
Banana Split dishes - no I do not know what I'm doing with them yet! LOL
The vase to beat all other vases
How pretty is that?
Yippee.....some color
Doesn't everyone need a Tiki man and 2 watering cans?
I think this will make a super base for "something"
Is this not too fun.....3 graduated sizes of fish platters
Yes, we know....it's PINK and I LOVE it!
More pink?.....yes indeed.....this is literally breath taking in person.
My pink bowl
Anyone know this pattern?
LOVE this set too.....these may be staying with me instead of getting repurposed.