West End Architectural Salvage http://www.westendsalvage.com An adventure in treasures, texture and tradition Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:09:25 +0000 en hourly 1 INDULGE: A Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Affair http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/12/indulge-a-wine-cheese-and-chocolate-affair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indulge-a-wine-cheese-and-chocolate-affair http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/12/indulge-a-wine-cheese-and-chocolate-affair/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:08:58 +0000 Nick http://www.westendsalvage.com/?p=751 Indulge

Indulge yourself in this opportunity to sample (and purchase) some fabulous wines from around the world and pair each with artisan cheeses and chocolates. Enjoy live musical entertainment as you browse the galleries of West End Architectural Salvage.

WHEN
5 – 9 pm
Saturday, January 21, 2012

WHERE
West End Architectural Salvage
22 9th Street (corner of 9th & Cherry)
Des Moines, Iowa

TICKET PRICE
$15.00 in advance (Buy Now) or $20.00 at door

Admission includes:
Unlimited samplings of wines, cheeses, and chocolates
Commemorative wine glass
Live musical entertainment by Jason Walsmith of The Nadas

Indulge Flyer

]]> http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/12/indulge-a-wine-cheese-and-chocolate-affair/feed/ 0 The Cherry Streeters 2011 – Part 2 http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/11/the-cherry-streeters-2011-%e2%80%93part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cherry-streeters-2011-%25e2%2580%2593part-2 http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/11/the-cherry-streeters-2011-%e2%80%93part-2/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:05:42 +0000 Nick http://www.westendsalvage.com/?p=742 And now for the second half of the video footage we took at the first annual Cherry Street Market! We really hope you all can make it next year!

]]> http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/11/the-cherry-streeters-2011-%e2%80%93part-2/feed/ 0 Hollywood Halloween 2011! http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/11/hollywood-halloween-2011/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hollywood-halloween-2011 http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/11/hollywood-halloween-2011/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:09:56 +0000 Nick http://www.westendsalvage.com/?p=717 Hollywood Halloween is the Des Moines Playhouse’s signature fundraising event, and Des Moines’ premier costume party. Proceeds benefit children’s theatre and education programs.

This year’s event was held at West End and we most certainly had a blast helping out!

See what’s coming up at the Des Moines Playhouse and find out where you can listen to more music from Final Mix.


Happy Halloween from West End! Table decorations Table decorations Table decorations Table decorations Table decorations Table decorations Table decorations Ice Sculpture One side of the buffet And more amazing table decorations

]]> http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/11/hollywood-halloween-2011/feed/ 0 The Cherry Streeters 2011 – Part 1 http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/the-cherry-streeters-2011-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cherry-streeters-2011-part-1 http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/the-cherry-streeters-2011-part-1/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:04:44 +0000 Nick http://www.westendsalvage.com/?p=711 We had such great participation with our first Cherry Street Market that we had to split the video footage up into two parts. In part one, see the wares and hear from the following:

]]> http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/the-cherry-streeters-2011-part-1/feed/ 0 “Reggie’s Place” Kids Book Signing http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/reggies-place-kids-book-signing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reggies-place-kids-book-signing http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/reggies-place-kids-book-signing/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:54:54 +0000 Nick http://www.westendsalvage.com/?p=702 West End held the book signing for a new children’s book by Colleen Mullen Conrad, entitled “Reggie’s Place.” Read about the book, the yearly sleepout, and who Reggie was at: www.reggiesplacekidsbook.com -and- www.reggiessleepout.org

Music provided by James Biehn: www.centraliowamusiclab.com

Colleen Mullen Conrad, author of "Reggie's Place."

West End's signed copy

"Reggie's Place"

]]> http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/reggies-place-kids-book-signing/feed/ 0 Cherry Street Market Field Trip: Hal’s Place http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/cherry-street-market-field-trip-hals-place/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cherry-street-market-field-trip-hals-place http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/cherry-street-market-field-trip-hals-place/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:41:46 +0000 Nick http://www.westendsalvage.com/?p=690

During the first annual Cherry Street Market, Hal and I ran across the street from West End to Hal’s condo to record additional video footage of the vendor area. And since it’s taking me a while to sort through all my video clips from last Saturday, I wanted to post this quick tour I captured of Hal’s place as he points out some key pieces, and some really great bargains, which he has chosen for his decor. Please enjoy this one-of-a-kind look into the life and times of Hal Davis and stay tuned for a few more videos from the hugely successful Cherry Street Market at West End Architectural Salvage!

Cherry Street Field Trip: Hal's Place

]]> http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/cherry-street-market-field-trip-hals-place/feed/ 0 UPDATE! Vendors Announced for Cherry Street Market! http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/cherry-street-market-oct-15-2011-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cherry-street-market-oct-15-2011-2 http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/cherry-street-market-oct-15-2011-2/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:10:17 +0000 Nick http://www.westendsalvage.com/?p=589 Cherry Street Market Coordinator, Joe Davis, issued a press release yesterday including the following event updates:

Vendors outside at the event include The Rusty Pumpkin, Carter Station, Funky Finds, JB Knacker, Old Crow Antiques, Set in Stone, Junk Garden, Weston Primitive Co., The Boyd Girls, and Vintage No. 35. Inside West End, participants will be able to purchase Taylor’s Maid-Rites and enjoy storewide sales.

Joe’s press release also announced info on an AMAZING raffle and the featured musical guest:

The event will also include a raffle for a FREE space rental at West End. The lucky winner will receive the space and staff to host a 3-hour event that entertains up to 300 people. Dates are limited; food and drink are not included. $800 value.

The afternoon will be highlighted with a live performance from local blues artist Tina Haase Findlay from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release.

PLUS, CLICK HERE to read about the Cherry Street Market being selected as one of this weekend’s “Top Picks” in yesterday’s Juice!

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Celebrating the 6th Anniversary of West End with Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Items, Jewelry, Food and Entertainment!

RSVP on the Facebook Event page and contact Joe Davis at 515-243-4405 for more information.

Print out the poster and spread the word at your local coffee shop or community bulletin board!

Cherry Street Market Poster

When: October 15, 2011, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where: West End Architectural Salvage, West Parking Lot (The Intersection of Cherry and 9th Streets)

Don’t miss your chance to save during our store wide sale during the the day as well!


West End's Cherry Street Market

]]> http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/cherry-street-market-oct-15-2011-2/feed/ 0 The Gang in Texas! http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/the-gang-in-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-gang-in-texas http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/the-gang-in-texas/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:33:54 +0000 Nick http://www.westendsalvage.com/?p=673 Hal took some great video of his time in Texas with Don, Joe and Laura. Below is a playlist of 6 of his videos. Just push play and follow along for a quick 15 minutes of this year’s Texas journey!

Texas Road Trip

]]> http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/the-gang-in-texas/feed/ 0 Back From Texas! http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/back-from-texas-new-merchandise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-from-texas-new-merchandise http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/back-from-texas-new-merchandise/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:57 +0000 Nick http://www.westendsalvage.com/?p=661 Don, Hal, Joe and Laura returned this week from selling a lot of our wares in Texas. So, one would expect an almost empty truck upon their arrival back at West End, right???

]]> http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/back-from-texas-new-merchandise/feed/ 0 The Damnwells and Friends Concert: 10/3/2011 http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/the-damnwells-and-friends-concert-1032011/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-damnwells-and-friends-concert-1032011 http://www.westendsalvage.com/2011/10/the-damnwells-and-friends-concert-1032011/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:17:49 +0000 Nick http://www.westendsalvage.com/?p=631 Beautiful music and an admiring crowd made for a great Monday evening. Thanks to The Damnwells and the two great musicians who played early on. I didn’t get any video of the first guy, Harper Blynn, and only a few quick shots of Carley Tanchon, but they both had fantastic voices!

The Damnwells

UPDATE: One of the sweet gals who came to the show emailed in some
really good photos to share:

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