FOCAL POINT STYLING: Tour of stores

Over the weekend, I ventured out to a few shops I've been meaning to check out. Luckily, they were located in this one area of downtown Phoenix on 7th Avenue. It was also great timing to finally go experience a local vintage market called Sweet Salvage. Sweet Salvage is a unique shop: it's only open 4 days monthly. By having a limited opening, Sweet Salvage offers their customers a fresh "theme" of merchandise each month. Yes, retailers often re-set their stores monthly, but they are open all the days in between and sometimes, that can just give a tired appearance to the store. This limited opening helps to create hype and excitement - something to look forward to - to experience and enjoy. Sweet Salvage locates vintage & flea finds curated towards a theme - for example this months theme was "Now Showing" with a more old Hollywood theme. They have also had Romancing the Home, a French Market, Harvest Moon, and A Mid-Summer's Night Dream theme to name a few. Vignettes are created by designers & sellers of these finds - all under one roof: Sweet Salvage on 7th - which at one time was actually an auto body shop. Be sure to read the Story of Sweet Salvage on their blog, plus visit them to see the slides from the previous curated shops. Although they had opened on Thursday (with a much larger inventory!!), here is a bit from my tour on Saturday...

NOW SHOWING

Sweet Salvage on 7th - Vintage Market

Movie Star travels...

So vintage chic - And reminds me also of Boardwalk Empire!

(Could be a COOL future theme for the shop!)

LOVE the books displayed in the lantern...

Great ticking on these bistro chairs!

LOVE the labels on the file drawers from Editors cut to BLACKLISTED!

LOVED this Easy Rider fringed stool!

FANTASTIC means of repurposing!

From the writers cut...

GREAT vintage movie seating...

Located more towards the entrance is a concentrated display of the month's theme...

NOW SHOWING

LOVE Sinatra!

Although the space is mainly dedicated to home furnishings and gifts, vintage accessories + some clothing can also be found. this was from a strong "Breakfast At Tiffany's" statement

for NOW SHOWING

LOVE the pleated band detail to edge the black shade...

Stanchions for crowd control are inside, meanwhile outside is a stand with light munchies and treats... To celebrate the 1st Birthday of Sweet Salvage, next month's theme will be "Let Them Eat Cake" (I wonder if they'll have cakes & cookies inside to sweeten the experience at Sweet Salvage... hee hee)

Sweet Salvage Hours

August 16-19
September 20-23
October 18-21
November 15-18
December 20-23

SWEET SALVAGE LOCATION:

4648 N 7th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85013

602 - 279 - 2996

email: info@sweetsalvage.net

website: http://www.sweetsalvage.net

Thanks for stopping by!

More known for being clean and contemporary, Crate & Barrel has added a few new pieces to their assortment (without over doing it or losing their identity): On Trend Rustic Rehabs and Replicas. One of my faves spotted at the Shops of Gulfstream Village (Crate & Barrel) was a table / desk made from old telephone poles. Another great piece was a table, that could be used for a dining or office space called "District". This C&B location was also selling off some of their floor samples and marking down summer accessories & table linens. If you're in the market for some new furnishings, stop by and check them out. Here's some of what I spotted this past weekend...

On Trend x's2:

A flat weave rug in B&W stripes!

A collected style mix...

The beautiful Willow Sofa...

Paired with a texture cane wing back chair...

Amazing rustic Rehab:

The Telephone Pole Table

The Pheonix Worktable

Steal of a sofa deal:

Floor sample only $799

Fun table to add texture...

(just not storage)

The DISTRICT Table comes in two heights: pub or dining.

Either could work great as a workshop table or desk in a studio...

GORGEOUS!!

Distressed & studded DYLAN Leather Chair in CHARCOAL - LOVE IT!

Especially paired with the mercury glass accent table...

Beautiful upholstered headboards for a dreamy bedroom retreat...

Great storage solution for a small space: use a 3 drawer chest as an end table in a living space.

More stripes...

Great height and scale for a side table.

The lamp light is above you making it easier to read an old fashion newspaper =)

Small space? no problem - they've got you covered!

The above piece could actually become a great inspiration for the DIYer...

Great scale & score for a rustic coffee table to merge with a modern interior...

Even though this is on the floor, it's still a neat & organized sale presentation.

Cloth textiles from summer replaced with refreshing rich textures

to trim your table for Fall...

London Hurricanes

And here's a cool little factoid I loved learning about them from their site...

"With no money left for displays, they stacked the shipping crates as shelves and filled the overseas barrels with fun merchandise. So out of necessity came the unique Crate & Barrel style - and name."

I also LOVE their use of light...

Where many stores flood faux light with fluorescent,

C&B creates a natural ambiance to make you feel like your at home.

CRATE & BARREL

The Village at Gulfstream Park

600 Silks Run

Hallandale, FL 33009

954.458.2222 *** 954.458.2222