Architectural Road Trip

It's another roadtrip today! Grab your hat and walking shoes and come along with me to Cullman Alabama for some great architectural finds that are a throw back to times past.

Southern Accents Architectural Antiques, Inc. carries a large variety of original and one-of-a-kind architectural pieces. They have antique entryways, beveled and stained glass doors, antique stairways, original antique lighting, a large supply of fireplace mantels and victorian accent pieces.

I have mentioned before my love of old doors, so you must know I want to take all of them home with me when I go. I would love to put these on the front of my house.

Perhaps take another and make a table:

They also carry a great selection of decorator pieces for indoor or out.

Check out this garden gate.

Perfect used as it's intended use, but just imagine using it like my friend, Pat of Back Porch Musings....She uses a garden gate above her outdoor fireplace. It is gorgeous! And it gives the space such character. Here is one of Pat's photograph's of the gate. Isn't is amazing?

Pat's blog is a source of mine for inspiration daily! Her decorating skills are unbelievable.

Cannot find a gate? I got this idea after visiting my friend, Diva's Mothers Home. In the shed in back are many many rusted old bed springs. It would also make a great architectural statement. With the interesting twist of metal. I think so! And a great way to reuse something you might never consider.

I also love old ceiling tiles and you can also find them at the Salvage place. I am kicking myself for not purchasing the old red ones that I saw here sometime ago. I had considered using them as pieces of art above my sofa. I could imagine using 9 in a large grouping. A real statement. But I didn't. (Sad face)

There are so many great ideas using old tiles.
For example, Photo frames:

And like the one I found at a garage sale made into a mirror:

But I am loving the idea of using them as memo/magnetic boards.

Or see this one...my personal favorite!
What a beautiful yet functional piece to use in a work space! Art as well as function. I love that!

Also found at the salvage.....bathroom fixtures.
My cousin purchased this amazing copper bathtub! I can only dream of sinking into a hot bath with a good book in that tub. I think they might think it funny, if I asked to come over to bathe? Probably.

There is a large stock of lighting. I think of Rue's home she is restoring. Rue, you'd love this place!

Look home this simple antique light fixture and reclaimed french doors gave this dining area a warm feel.

They're always adding new finds to the incredible selection of architectural antiques. I would love to show this hefty piece some love in my home.

And these newel post are fun to use in decorating, used alone, or by using a drill bit to carve out some space for candles to make into some great candlesticks, these really make a statement!

You must visit the showroom in Cullman, Alabama to view the extensive and ever changing collection. Not able to visit the store because of geographic reasons? Give them a call and let them help you locate that perfect antique fixture for your home or building project
If it can be built into a home, they have it! Gargoyles, gingerbread, barber poles, carousel horses, molding, ceiling medallions, newel posts, stairways, porches, Victorian parlor stoves, cookstoves, and so much more! Go..... see for yourself. It's worth the roadtrip. And should you go....I can recommend a fantastic place to eat, just around the corner! (More on that to come)

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Stop by Bloggeritaville tonight for a LIVE American Idol post. Lets discuss our opinions together as the contestants preform. Just keep hitting that refresh button so you can keep up! See you tonight!

And FYI- I AM still a DWTS Fan. Love it. Hate I haven't had the time to post on it. My son's both have tennis and wrestling on Monday nights. But I do watch when I get home. Lets just say, Gilles-HELLO! WOW!!! That boy can DANCE! And it looks like Steve O has done his last waltz. Just my opinion. I hope to get Fabian as a guest poster soon to get his opinion.

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Finally, as a sidenote, I finally got around to commenting within the comments of the post below. Thanks Y'all! I love it when you leave a "roadmap" to your place! You can count on me stopping by!

SOUTHERN ACCENTS ARCHITECTURAL ANTIQUES, INC.
308 Second Ave. SE
Cullman, Alabama 35055
Local: 256-737-0554
Showroom Assistance: 877-737-0554
Fax: 256-737-0375
E-Mail info@sa1969.com