Raw Materials

"Raw Materials for Creative Living" is what the Uncommon Objects Antique Shop, in Austin, has on their business card. They couldn't have explained it any better. The designers, artists, and just unique dealers that display in this shop is something to see. They can take the most ordinary things, something you probably may not think to use in your decorating and make it into a work of art. Words can't describe how blown away I always am when I visit this shop. As I've told you in previous posts, my husband has to literally pry me away because I have to go back over and over and see everyone's booth several times, there's just so much to see that the eye can only take in so much at a time.

When we were in Austin this past weekend for our show, we visited the shop twice, so check back later in the week for more pictures. I couldn't resist another vintage fish tank when I was there.

This is Linda Parker's space. I love how she will take old baby shoes and repurpose them, or take old wheels and hang them from the ceiling. She's really a delightful person and very creative. She sets up at the Marburger Show, so stop by and see her this fall.

I met Jeanette the dealer of this space this past weekend. I really like how she decorates her space and how she'll fill old jars with vintage thread, ribbon, and buttons and make it so visually appealing.

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Uncommon Objects is located at 1512 S. Congress Ave or visit their website.