southern gothic plaid wool neck cuff

southern gothic plaid wool neck cuff,
originally uploaded by rustchic.

There is a bit of chill in the air so have been trying to make things with my stash of vintage Pendleton wool fabrics and kilts and my salvage pile of fabrics. I love how these feel around the neck. Are they right for NOLA? It is supposed to get down to 40 tonight. BRRRRR. I'll have these at the PoBoy festival, the Handmade Nation event at the Big Top this coming Wednesday Night and at Elysian Fleas on Saturday. Stay Warm yall!

Bayou Salvage now @ Foundry Square 4310 Magazine Street!

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originally uploaded by rustchic.

So excited that you can now shop to your hearts content at my new spot at Foundry Square, 4310 Magazine Street, Tuesday through Saturday. Nestled in between Nirvana & Cassamento's (best kept secret in town), you can while away the hours checking out local art and trying on my salvage art to wear in person. Velvet and tapestry coats are going fast and new items are added weekly to the mix to keep it fresh. When you are done, just head over to Ms Mae's for a cocktail or keep shopping amongst New Orleans' fabulous antiques and vintage clothing district.

French Market Ruffle Tote

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originally uploaded by rustchic.

Really excited to be offering these new ruffle totes made of recycled vintage wool and lined in organic cotton twill for the holidays.I just sold my first one in my ETSy shop. May there be many more to follow.
Also available in custom colors, just contact me for the info.

www.bayousalvage.etsy.com
www.bayousalvage.com

Blog Action Day New Orleans Goodwill Opens New Superstore After Katrina

Blog Action day is tomorrow and the focus is the environment. When I started this blog a few years back it was amazing how many people in the New Orleans and surrounding areas would visit the site to get information about thrift shops, hours and locations.

It is wonderful then today to announce that Mid City now has a fabulous replacement for the old Thrift City. Goodwill has opened in the old Albertsons, which was the old Kmart which was the old whatever and so on and so on. 3400 Tulane Avenue. They had at least 200 people there shopping today.

You can save over 300,000 gallons of water by purchasing one used or recycled textile garment, as opposed to buying a new one. In addition you are providing jobs and training for many folks who need them. Shop at your local thrift store today. You can make the world a much better place!

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/10/goodwill_opens_new_mid-city_st.html

Falling for Fall

We're just getting back into the swing of things and so excited to announce that we have a space on Magazine Street - 4310 Magazine, #30. The shop is called Foundry Square. Opening day is November 1, All Saints Day. We'll also be hitting Elysian Fleas, weather providing, this weekend on Sunday during the Saints game. See yall there!