tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post1818320280413647642..comments2024-03-26T16:11:44.515-04:00Comments on All Things Ruffnerian, a Design Blog and More: A Trip to Sarasota Architectural SalvageMark D. Ruffnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-87622160377400668612011-06-30T22:50:10.630-04:002011-06-30T22:50:10.630-04:00Hi, Terry - I was taken with the Neoclassic ironwo...Hi, Terry - I was taken with the Neoclassic ironwork, too. I would have bought the pair of grills, but have no place at my house where they'd fit!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-73515994434384965602011-06-30T22:46:24.850-04:002011-06-30T22:46:24.850-04:00Hi, Anyes - I didn't buy anything major at the...Hi, Anyes - I didn't buy anything major at the salvage company, but I never walk away from a place like this without loads of ideas for new projects.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-41629143194072831482011-06-30T21:16:06.660-04:002011-06-30T21:16:06.660-04:00This looks like so much fun. I admire the ironwor...This looks like so much fun. I admire the ironwork...cast and wrought, especially the simpler, neoclassical pieces. The marble corner sink is neat too. <br /><br />It is so much nicer to look at all these authentic antique pieces rather than reproductions at places like Restoration Hardware. Great photos.Square With Flairhttp://squarewithflair.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-92228603572339367002011-06-29T07:15:12.875-04:002011-06-29T07:15:12.875-04:00Hi Mark,
These salvage places make my heart skip a...Hi Mark,<br />These salvage places make my heart skip a beat. Repairs have priority over beautification when one is on a budget, but I always keep an eye open for certain things that would make the "old lady" look better. Thank you for being our tour guide.<br />Anyes<br />XXA. Kadowaki Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958527899045345553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-69136741600904932642011-06-27T21:49:20.371-04:002011-06-27T21:49:20.371-04:00Hi, Mrs. D. - I'm glad you like the photograph...Hi, Mrs. D. - I'm glad you like the photographs! And I promise there will be a Part II — when I construct my backyard deck ...Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-61233723327064318192011-06-27T12:47:44.112-04:002011-06-27T12:47:44.112-04:00Now that's some serious eye candy. Did you br...Now that's some serious eye candy. Did you bring any candy home? I hope there is a Part II to this story.<br />Love the photographs,Mark. Also, you have a great camera and know how to use it. Especially the fine details--left me drooling. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.<br /><br />Mrs. DMrs. Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556632048798711513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-3001895525541882842011-06-27T12:11:24.252-04:002011-06-27T12:11:24.252-04:00Hi, Scott and Stefan - There was great stuff for e...Hi, Scott and Stefan - There was great stuff for everyone, and I would say that the prices, while not steals, were reasonable. I'll definitely be going back.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-10016226566212526302011-06-27T12:08:21.788-04:002011-06-27T12:08:21.788-04:00Hello, Jane and Lance - I was tempted like poor Sa...Hello, Jane and Lance - I was tempted like poor Saint Anthony, but I truly do not have room for much more in my little house. Down the road, however, I'm considering building an outside deck, and I will look to the salvage company for at least one big element of dramtic accent.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-50518706110724999002011-06-27T11:48:02.247-04:002011-06-27T11:48:02.247-04:00I just love stores like this! Some really interest...I just love stores like this! Some really interesting things there.ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-58336764349962467562011-06-27T09:48:38.567-04:002011-06-27T09:48:38.567-04:00Great stuff. Were their prices great too?Great stuff. Were their prices great too?Scott Watermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811055807138445326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-24634568202470268332011-06-27T05:09:45.788-04:002011-06-27T05:09:45.788-04:00Hello Mark:
An Aladdin's Cave indeed! This wou...Hello Mark:<br />An Aladdin's Cave indeed! This would be just the sort of place which we should love to visit. As you say, it looks to be full of interesting and unusual things, so many of which one could give a home to.<br /><br />We are keen to know if you were tempted to buy. So many temptations, surely you could not resist.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com