Purple Haze

Last week-end Bryce sold at the flea market in Alameda. I posted pictures last Sunday of his and Tim & Lisa's displays. Bryce also shopped at the Alameda flea market. While many of the other shoppers and vendors passed over this purple mess of a cabinet, my boy Bryce saw it's potential. It went from the above to this! It would be great for a kitchen. The two drawers on the right are actually pull out bins. One of these days my sad looking kitchen will look similar to this. I too love the industrial look. And notice I didn't say "French" industrial. Maybe there really is such a thing as "French" industrial and I just don't know about it.

The display above was made from things that were being torn out of the old Lincoln Heights Jail in Los Angeles. The door in the back of the above display is heavy metal and the shelf was actually a jail house bed. This jail was an historical monument, and like many things in CA, they are torn down in the name of progress, or should we say money? It is said that during the Gold Rush days it was used as a "drunk tank". In the 40's Al Capone was said to have spent the night after being arrested for tax evasion during the Zoot Suit riots. And later, many of the Hollywood stars got tossed in there. I'm STILL waiting for Bryce & Tim to send me the pictures they took inside of the jail before it is torn down. Below are a few more of Bryce's "industrial pieces"!



What I LOVE about Country Roads is the many "looks" that are scattered throughout the store. There is quite a bit to see when you step inside. If you are down are way, I hope you take some time to come shop with us. Have a wonderful Sunday! Take care.