Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Art Asylum--It's a Crazy, Fun Place

I can venture to say many of you have NEVER  been to a "shop" like this.  It's call the "Texas Art Asylum"...and it's as crazy as it's name! It's a treasure trove of STUFF.  People donate items but check out the website link at the bottom of this blog to see what they will and won't accept. 

Ever had the urge to make a cigar box purse, or decoupage one to make a little alter...well this is THE place to find just the perfect box.

Old pictures galore......

Bottles of paint are next to the old trophies....so random!!!

And here is a crochet or knitter's dream......there are also fabric swatches, dress patterns....OH, the possibilities!

 And my two lovely friends (you may recognize Susan A. and Reed from the Steam Punk Jewelry Class) tried on many hats until they found these two stylish ones. 

To find out more about this crazy, fun store.....check out Texas Art Asylum

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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Hi Susan! No, I've never heard of this place. Sounds like a hoot! I'd love to stroll through the aisles, if they have aisles!
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  2. LorileeMarch 8, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Wow, that place looks awesome!
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  3. CarolMarch 8, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Exactly my cup of tea. Looks like it would be a favorite store for me!!!!

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  4. Mid-Atlantic MarthaMarch 8, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Sure sounds like crazy fun to me!

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  5. GinaMarch 9, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Oh my goodness! I bet it would take forever to look through everything. Looks like fun though!

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  6. Sandy aka Doris the GreatMarch 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I love the hats. All else is beyond me!

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  7. BettyMarch 9, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Oh Wow! That looks like so much fun!

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  8. Simply ShelleyMarch 10, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Thanks for your visit to my blog...that looks like my kind of place :) will visit the site for sure...thanks for sharing...blessings

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  9. Digital Flower PicturesMarch 11, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I love places like that.

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  10. Michelle, All Home and LoveMarch 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Wow, that looks like a fun place to walk around!
    ~Michelle

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  11. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    That place looks soo fun! Just love off beat places like that! What fun! Traci

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  12. Denise MarieMarch 15, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Wow, I've never been there. Thanks for your encouragement!! I will treasure the pre-school days. I'll be back into the Acctg. thing in a few years..just not quite yet.

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  13. NolaMarch 18, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    What a terrific place! I could spend all day in there. It's great that things are being repurposed instead of trashed. Maybe some day I'll have a chance to visit; when I have a full wallett and empty SUV.

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  14. KaylaMarch 22, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Wish they had something like that in my neck of the woods. Houston is a little far to drive for an afternoon of browsing...looks awesome though!

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  15. RamonaMarch 22, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks so much for your kind words!! You guys were a lot of fun. Hope you come back soon!

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  16. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMarch 23, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    What a fun crazy shop! I've never heard of it. Looks amazing.

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  17. A Hint of HomeMarch 23, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Would love to go browsing there. Quite a place.
    Thanks for visiting me today!

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  18. SueMarch 23, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    You are right, I've never been to a store like that!! I have to say, the first picture with all the dolls was pretty amazing. Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

    Take care, Sue

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  19. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutMarch 24, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Ha! What a place...we have something a little similar...all recycled, all FREE!

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  20. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMarch 24, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    OH be still my heart...looks like the most fun place to dig! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your nice comments on my spring mantel! I am a new follower!

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  21. PamelaApril 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    What a FUN store!! I have never heard of it and so I had to google direction. It is now on my list of places I must visit soon! You are one traveling gal! I am hoping to get to head to Roundtop in the fall. Thanx for stopping by earlier and I promise to visit again soon!

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