Artefact design and salvage, Sonoma

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE5wQ819S4Z9hJfJhChD6xnwmCeAvLDw1iSDzwInjmAkak0PG-r5M3mVOlxW7cd471gkCQ0VYPby8svwt62mYytBOnoQHBfeF5DitHZFJeVT0LiKIOlWB8BI6_OysZ4xTp7VSAV_abEQ/s1600/Artefact.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE5wQ819S4Z9hJfJhChD6xnwmCeAvLDw1iSDzwInjmAkak0PG-r5M3mVOlxW7cd471gkCQ0VYPby8svwt62mYytBOnoQHBfeF5DitHZFJeVT0LiKIOlWB8BI6_OysZ4xTp7VSAV_abEQ/s1600/Artefact.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I recently returned from a vacation to Northern California and while I organize my thoughts & photos I thought I'd share with you <a href="http://www.artefactdesignsalvage.com/">Artefact Design & Salvage</a>. <a href="http://www.artefactdesignsalvage.com/">Artefact</a> is a store that I came across in Sonoma thanks to a recommendation from my good friend, <a href="http://michaelhampton.blogspot.com/">designer Michael Hampton</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOA54-woc-n7uTvRE_nIFt-dHMoJW6FpjOvd74Uoc3XUs2lioSy_j3AV9CrOX8VXIBJ8r3Ki0lnV-ara6j5SzYryOhyphenhyphenTAaYZWhCiExOLSGJRAv0hgxB5sReD5doIxO8KjWewhbZbw5CLE/s1600/artefact+interior+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOA54-woc-n7uTvRE_nIFt-dHMoJW6FpjOvd74Uoc3XUs2lioSy_j3AV9CrOX8VXIBJ8r3Ki0lnV-ara6j5SzYryOhyphenhyphenTAaYZWhCiExOLSGJRAv0hgxB5sReD5doIxO8KjWewhbZbw5CLE/s1600/artefact+interior+2.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Housed in a small district of warehouses near the Sonoma airport, the immense store carries all manner of re-purposed salvage and a lot of other quirky finds.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58A7pMm3H_oZt6psnmnvOl3Rxw7yJoLS-41Hk4Vpq9GKCmdiKUUPB7FHuaDIqJ5Bfo0lm4ro3As4wO3hpIm-N8VJkNLpOQ-S0VT-j3Yeu4VPMM92cj6-gjksFn4YZOYXNVFeLQWTsTKc/s1600/artefact+interior.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58A7pMm3H_oZt6psnmnvOl3Rxw7yJoLS-41Hk4Vpq9GKCmdiKUUPB7FHuaDIqJ5Bfo0lm4ro3As4wO3hpIm-N8VJkNLpOQ-S0VT-j3Yeu4VPMM92cj6-gjksFn4YZOYXNVFeLQWTsTKc/s1600/artefact+interior.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> One could spend hours browsing their stock and reading through the offered design books of local talent.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHGU4doX5e07Qwt6SpFC5Pj2lkm6kYd7YJV4Anjj_cbpK6ND2kNTHAvZvZMb1WsMv2X8SZPqzDSiWgWXiez0KF3Z89s-fs1_eo2zxLJXBH_Qx9OthX90cMASEf4In24MT882LLp-iUgA/s1600/bulldog+-+Axel.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHGU4doX5e07Qwt6SpFC5Pj2lkm6kYd7YJV4Anjj_cbpK6ND2kNTHAvZvZMb1WsMv2X8SZPqzDSiWgWXiez0KF3Z89s-fs1_eo2zxLJXBH_Qx9OthX90cMASEf4In24MT882LLp-iUgA/s1600/bulldog+-+Axel.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>One will of course be greeted by Axel, the trusty store mascot! A playful dog, he will demand you play with him and his favorite toy bucket. Beware.....should you attempt to play with him, Axel and his bucket will follow you throughout the store no matter the length of your visit!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbYmHwqzTo1FYaF4ifWzfDbm7rU3f7AE-HYPmFyC6T69YXBNWgZSZ3M73CxgV53-S6CqjATFW4d4Sa_tb8S0qoeVuXuQifpoxybz8nd3InPNUvEnomSZG4Ojsrb8o9BTtcByHag4Wb3s/s1600/art+deco+urn.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbYmHwqzTo1FYaF4ifWzfDbm7rU3f7AE-HYPmFyC6T69YXBNWgZSZ3M73CxgV53-S6CqjATFW4d4Sa_tb8S0qoeVuXuQifpoxybz8nd3InPNUvEnomSZG4Ojsrb8o9BTtcByHag4Wb3s/s1600/art+deco+urn.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The goodies continue outside in the yard - I particularly loved this stone urn.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DppAJoMslA3lg-bKDCU6gKrwpTOnczkYcEKX5-VBKYvH-SVEsf7FwaLQVcoAJAdCU4SjDs4oJpP30bW1fpWN581eyVUFm4U1cJwv9DP7b1JWKxfi4fwofcqj2ORhhkxMOOh9tjp-KNQ/s1600/child's+sled.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DppAJoMslA3lg-bKDCU6gKrwpTOnczkYcEKX5-VBKYvH-SVEsf7FwaLQVcoAJAdCU4SjDs4oJpP30bW1fpWN581eyVUFm4U1cJwv9DP7b1JWKxfi4fwofcqj2ORhhkxMOOh9tjp-KNQ/s1600/child's+sled.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> This child's sled would be a charming planter or great for Christmas decorating.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcD850ZdF1CKCqGbYH6sqIPVEtUjJQVpa-asiOCsjd_ZAbWzQ6aREnpF0KlOdCTHUUYObl9GKkmk-ibVXNdmcSL1XZ5d2hyYGDVSD3y0CoZkl9HdrBdjopT8NKQi2N17z8SpMbDls9524/s1600/column+capital.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcD850ZdF1CKCqGbYH6sqIPVEtUjJQVpa-asiOCsjd_ZAbWzQ6aREnpF0KlOdCTHUUYObl9GKkmk-ibVXNdmcSL1XZ5d2hyYGDVSD3y0CoZkl9HdrBdjopT8NKQi2N17z8SpMbDls9524/s1600/column+capital.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Looking for column capitals; How about a matching pair of enormous Corinthians?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPIpujNTotEmNc21eG9XWw9tS-OQjL2B0elQKsgWlyGLB0NallN3tduXfCni6eHfqSBwa7pYYr7q7Rqpo6BDgoWhLlP99zBirNg-cuEURT3i5Dj6DiKgLtUtsYq9Y2y4FOklc6sdGi5A/s1600/Corinthian+column+capital.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPIpujNTotEmNc21eG9XWw9tS-OQjL2B0elQKsgWlyGLB0NallN3tduXfCni6eHfqSBwa7pYYr7q7Rqpo6BDgoWhLlP99zBirNg-cuEURT3i5Dj6DiKgLtUtsYq9Y2y4FOklc6sdGi5A/s1600/Corinthian+column+capital.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> The closer you look the more you find; architectural fragments are everywhere!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKlCXZZTXwSgnJ0t2xOsbWE_NZdlAkP1c4bGD45wvIC1h0utU8SPBs-r0RNu242ugGFyoOxUjfPvvJrcI3XJHgghJHCDw4zznUVfP71x7blWWmpveM7cT3w1vVowedv8r9Hy2k-75pgg/s1600/dormer+front.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKlCXZZTXwSgnJ0t2xOsbWE_NZdlAkP1c4bGD45wvIC1h0utU8SPBs-r0RNu242ugGFyoOxUjfPvvJrcI3XJHgghJHCDw4zznUVfP71x7blWWmpveM7cT3w1vVowedv8r9Hy2k-75pgg/s1600/dormer+front.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>This metal dormer is the real thing -often copied for use as mirror frames or such inside.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCZFhtHbtYTLuOWNeK0COqgbbR6JIrMOjYW5VUegNVgU6d_g97MrW43TNpPYmq0RSWkYA0dM8h8z_fu3fwTPqxDNMFRB4lJVnddu-HBTjumggYrCg6F6WTBqIi0oBX1BLYK3uo4ZuJrE/s1600/egyptian+column.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCZFhtHbtYTLuOWNeK0COqgbbR6JIrMOjYW5VUegNVgU6d_g97MrW43TNpPYmq0RSWkYA0dM8h8z_fu3fwTPqxDNMFRB4lJVnddu-HBTjumggYrCg6F6WTBqIi0oBX1BLYK3uo4ZuJrE/s1600/egyptian+column.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> Notice the unusual Egyptian column integrated into the wall above.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQZPFD5vGHfFjXjNSIUQntqsVs0S6RSKP8PrU9clgED_Cg1kw8iCfIiXGrjgDRBYzHM23NVuPaHymmgNej1C5-uj1qD1oXvajG9IzBfZE1a-vhLpx4PXTH0F-yWBJL1Vx2JK-jm2TQnw/s1600/gothic+revival+trim.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQZPFD5vGHfFjXjNSIUQntqsVs0S6RSKP8PrU9clgED_Cg1kw8iCfIiXGrjgDRBYzHM23NVuPaHymmgNej1C5-uj1qD1oXvajG9IzBfZE1a-vhLpx4PXTH0F-yWBJL1Vx2JK-jm2TQnw/s1600/gothic+revival+trim.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> I wish I could have packed these dozens of feet of huge Gothic revival trim into my suitcase!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLY0gN1oMApybCecYadHMnRFD9nO2puFzbcIXDkOoHcOCw3V0kJq9awxM4ONNXOXrbRP6hYaBQZvr64Mn-Zl-KG8USd684c5RWx8Y30fJjBjzGLoDndWAkg8xGs2jdVZ2rtwUXlGW14U/s1600/iron+gate.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLY0gN1oMApybCecYadHMnRFD9nO2puFzbcIXDkOoHcOCw3V0kJq9awxM4ONNXOXrbRP6hYaBQZvr64Mn-Zl-KG8USd684c5RWx8Y30fJjBjzGLoDndWAkg8xGs2jdVZ2rtwUXlGW14U/s1600/iron+gate.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> This ornate iron gate must have come from a grand estate.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU00lnkfkPOnWjBfWXmNxJ7B5z6HCkMX7yYVCsWR8hzIPWDJ8hUjIvsd5Tmac4CIDyT5Kx0xPAFmSDi7vWdFgCBOyAS-2sbzaH49e4yAQ9T8G7XkG6jJ8HvRiXWerWbnl8UX2_yH2abLc/s1600/iron+railing.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU00lnkfkPOnWjBfWXmNxJ7B5z6HCkMX7yYVCsWR8hzIPWDJ8hUjIvsd5Tmac4CIDyT5Kx0xPAFmSDi7vWdFgCBOyAS-2sbzaH49e4yAQ9T8G7XkG6jJ8HvRiXWerWbnl8UX2_yH2abLc/s1600/iron+railing.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> The design of this iron guardrail was probably one of the more inspiring finds.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWrM02fTm13gWBuuGsiaqJy3jdOor9hkNi1zGD-Yj0p8LFXbUVF-QXatIO34hLyRx7rJxtDDimwGyvH1OsXCYXL5TaYVWADSkJX3ihOKEZ7xEdgvRgT_0gmGo1jkrUxH40HF54Y4XcLQ/s1600/Philadelphia.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWrM02fTm13gWBuuGsiaqJy3jdOor9hkNi1zGD-Yj0p8LFXbUVF-QXatIO34hLyRx7rJxtDDimwGyvH1OsXCYXL5TaYVWADSkJX3ihOKEZ7xEdgvRgT_0gmGo1jkrUxH40HF54Y4XcLQ/s1600/Philadelphia.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I'm not sure how this enormous stone 'coin' from Philadelphia made it to the wilds of California but I imagine it would be great integrated into someone's vineyard!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANK9LoaGIVd-zVzh50vQHY-iUad5FZUQp3XaRIeyb35Y1jB_futSXOOpCivrbSS2Q-g685lGmg2qpEPYhLVnqUZZiVFQfIjOir0A8tAYjOteg9adq6NAfOXo1v-93FUkpGQpltu2lmhg/s1600/huge+lilies.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANK9LoaGIVd-zVzh50vQHY-iUad5FZUQp3XaRIeyb35Y1jB_futSXOOpCivrbSS2Q-g685lGmg2qpEPYhLVnqUZZiVFQfIjOir0A8tAYjOteg9adq6NAfOXo1v-93FUkpGQpltu2lmhg/s1600/huge+lilies.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>If you find yourself in wine country don't forget to stop by <a href="http://www.artefactdesignsalvage.com/">Artefact</a> and tell them <a href="http://interior-design-pictures.blogspot.com/">ArchitectDesign</a> sent you!<br /><i>No compensation was received for this post: the pictures are my own</i>.

Artefact design and salvage, Sonoma

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