Here we are. In Minneapolis.
While in town for The Creative Connection Event, I scored big-time in the lighting department. Jenny and I decided to take a morning off for shopping, and stopped into Guilded Salvage Antiques.
You remember how I was considering a chrome schoolhouse fixture for the bathroom? Well, this type of fixture was in abundance here. (Guilded Salvage specializes in lighting and locks, with lots of other pretties along the way.)
We didn’t have a lot of time, and I think I could have spent more time browsing.
I eventually settled on two brass (soon to be black) semi-flush fixtures for the stairway and hallway and a chrome semi-flush fixture for the bathroom. They were wired by the store’s proprietor, who was quite a character. (He spent a good amount of time trying to convince me to keep our boilers.)
You can see part of one of the light fixtures above. More to see when we get them installed.
If you are ever in Minneapolis, Guilded Salvage is a must-see. The displays are clean and attractive, which is unique in a store of this kind. You don’t see boxes of junk here. It’s a joy to browse.
Do you have a must-visit local store in your neck of the woods?
That’s my kind of antique store, easily scour-able. I hate boxes of junk. I can’t wait to see your finds, way to remember what you needed! I would have showed up and not remembered what I wanted or needed for my house. I’m real organized that way.
And I love indiana jones there 🙂
So jealous as I make my way through your trip posts today… this place looks like so much fun!!
Love these pictures…especially the one of the shop keeper. I wish I would have whipped out my camera too as there could have been so many amazing shots in there. Oh well…time was probably better spent just wandering around. I can’t wait to see how the light fixtures look in the new place!
OOH I love school house pendants they are so classic and perfect. I like stopping in Two Ladies and Amoire when I have a chance they have a great mix of furniture
I love finding stuff for my house that has a store behind it. And that door knob photo is so cool,I don’t know what I would do with them but I would have snagged one.
Oh, what a cool shop!!! I do loooove those schoolhouse lights. 🙂
Sounds like you were in your own little heaven there! I’ve been to our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore and had fun but didn’t buy anything. I still dream about buying an old schoolroom clock for my hubbys office though. Maybe sometime.
I used to live there… but am far away now! Such a cute shop, might have to search for something similar closer to home… any tips on how you find these great places?
I used to live there… but am far away now! Such a cute shop, might have to search for something similar closer to home… any tips on how you find these great places?
I used to live there… but am far away now! Such a cute shop, might have to search for something similar closer to home… any tips on how you find these great places?
ARGH! I’m in Minneapolis SO often and I’ve never heard of this place. Thanks for the tip!!! I will surely be visiting.
So fun, I can’t wait to see the lights for real. That shopkeeper totally looks like a character. Love characters.
Ooooh I wanna go there! I’ve yet to find a good place like that in Michigan.
Jealous I don’t live closer :+)