Winner's ribbon rosettes from Ocala!
Pictures and slides!
Keys (and a Henry Winkler/Fonzie album!
Someone's frog collection (this was part of two shelves!)
Coins from all over the world
Cigar boxes - all sizes and colors
Bottle caps, sold by the handful!
Bedsprings! Reminded me of Christmas trees...
Inevitable, you ask? Not THAT aslyum!
The Texas Art Asylum here in Houston - 1230 Houston Avenue near Washington. 713/224-5220
If you like thrift store shopping and the thrill of the treasure hunt, you'll just love this place. It is especially oriented towards crafters and artists. "Cool stuff for creative reuse" Keep the Texas Art Asylum in mind, too, when you are doing a sewing/craft/estate clean out. You'll know your stuff is going to a good home.
Facebook and follow them on Twitter to keep track of their classes and events. Coming up on April 30 from 3-9 PM, the Texas Art Asylum will be part of the Inner Art Corridor 6th Annual Open Studio Tour.
What did I find besides a great time browsing? Pfaltzgraft "Desert Sky" salt and pepper shakers, unused-still had the sticker on the bottom (50cents), 2 vintage handkerchiefs, and a 40's vintage floral spray. Since they constantly get and sell merchandise, it's best to shop often and grab something when you see it. It may not be back there the next time.
Be sure to check out their sewing section - they had two different Singer buttonholers (complete and like new condition!), original Folkwear Patterns, spools of thread, patterns, vintage fabric and trim, too. I had to slap my hand to keep from swooping up everything.
Be sure to check out their sewing section - they had two different Singer buttonholers (complete and like new condition!), original Folkwear Patterns, spools of thread, patterns, vintage fabric and trim, too. I had to slap my hand to keep from swooping up everything.
If Folkware patterns are vintage does this make me vintage too?
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