Springtime blues, yellows and greens

Hello friends,

We hope that this blog post finds you all well!

There is nothing quite as enchanting as ushering in the lovely warmth of spring. The bursting of a myriad of colors, shaking off winter's chill, and shades of blues, yellows and greens beckoning thoughts of sea and sky. By bringing color and texture into your space, with organic pieces, you can enjoy the thrill of spring without leaving your home.

















Till next time!

Steve Wiman

Hello friends!

We wanted to update you all on two events showcasing the fantastic work of Uncommon Objects owner, Steve Wiman.

First up, Steve will participating in Pecha Kucha night at Alley #111, located on 9th Street and South Congress Avenue in Austin, TX.



The event will be Thursday, April, 18th at 8:20pm. For more information, please visit here, and you can find out more about Pecha Kucha here.

Steve will also be destroying a portrait, as part of a larger work by photographer, Rino Pizzi, for the transFIGURATION project. Steve's performance will be held at our own Uncommon Objects at 8:00pm Thursday, April, 25th. The transFIGURATION project is in conjucntion with the Fusebox Festival. More information on transFIGURATION can be found here, and you can read about the Fusebox Festival here.

We hope to see you guys at these very worthwhile events!

Van Harrison

Hello friends!

Welcome to the next installment of our Uncommon Objects staff/vendor interviews. Please say hello to Van Harrison!



Can you tell us how long you have been at Uncommon Objects, and what attracted you to becoming a vendor here?

I've been at Uncommon Objects for 3 years and 4 months. I was attracted to Uncommon Objects because it is, hands down, the best antiques shop in the country, and I wanted to be with the best!

When did you know you wanted to make a living in the antiques world?

It just kind of happened for me. I've always been around antiques and vintage stuff. My mother is in the antiques biz. I never truly understood that I could make a real, honest to God living off antiques until 3 years ago.

Do you have an interesting story behind a favorite find?

I'm pretty rare in that I have no attachments to anything I sell! I like the items I sell, but at the end of the day, I could walk away from it all and be happy. I can say, however, the most interesting item I currently have is a taxidermied Jacobs ram. It's an ancient breed of sheep with four horns...super cool!!



How would you describe your asthetic?

American Industrial and large scale items. I love anything big, bold and beautiful!

March tidings

Hello friends!

Happy March to you all! March in Austin means one thing - SXSW. If you are in town, we hope that you are enjoying all of the films, music, food, and fun that SXSW has to offer. The shop is filled with new treasures for you all to enjoy, and we love seeing the familiar faces (and new ones) the festival brings.





We are excited to be hosting, for a limited time, a pop-up shop for the fantastic jeweler, Margaret Sullivan.







Here are a few words from the woman herself...

“I live on a remote ranch, high in the mountains of New Mexico. I work alone, and have been making and selling jewelry since 1993. When I am not making unique jewelry at my workbench, I can be found helping my husband work cattle, or having a grand time on one of my ranch horses."

Be sure to stop by to see some of Margaret's wonderful designs!

In other news, we thought we would share some press our shop has received that you might have missed...

The Travel Curator

Orange

The Guardian UK





Thanks for reading! Till next time.

"The Wait of the World"

Hello friends!

Uncommon Objects owner, Steve Wiman, is having the opening reception to his show, "The Wait of the World", today at McMurtrey Gallery in Houston, TX. The reception begins at 6pm, with the show running from February 16 - March 16. Below is a short write up, via the gallery, along with a few selected pieces that will be present at the show. You can contact the McMurtrey Gallery at info@mcmurtreygallery.com or 713-523-8238 for more information.

"Steve Wiman, the owner of Uncommon Objects in the popular South Congress district of Austin, Texas has come into his own as an installation artist and sculptor utilizing found objects. Wiman spent a day in the micro space to create his whimsical installation inspired by a core belief: "My antique business, my art-making, and my life are bound together by a common goal- find beauty where you can and make the most of it."











Till next time!

A Valentine for you

Hello friends,

Whether you're a happily married couple, in the throes of a new romance, or a single lady (or gent), we want to wish you a very happy Valentine's Day!

Like all holidays, Valentine's Day is loaded with imagery. While most folks may think of roses, hearts, and cupids, the most important thing is the sentiment. Don't be afraid to think outside the (candy) box when looking for that perfect something for your sweetie, or yourself!



















Also of note, our beloved shop owner, Steve Wiman, will be presenting his show, "The Wait of the World", at the McMurtrey Gallery in Houston, TX. The show will run February 16 - March 16, with the opening reception starting at 6pm. Please contact the gallery at info@mcmurtreygallery.com or 713-523-8238 for more information.

Till next time!

Kitty Buick

Hello friends!

Here is the latest staff/vendor interview...please welcome Kitty Buick.



Please state your name and what it is you do at Uncommon Objects.

Hi y'all! I'm Kitty, and I'm a manager here at Uncommon Objects.

What started your interest in antiques and/or collecting? Is there anything in particular that you collect?

My family has always had an interest in history and collecting antiques. Some of my earliest memories were of going to estate sales, antique stores, historical homes, and ghost towns! Even my grandparents collected antiques during the 1930's and 40's. Their treasured pieces dated back to the 1880's!

I love to collect vintage clothing and jewelry. It seems so much more unique and glamorous.

Can you tell us about your favorite item in the shop, currently and why it is your favorite?

My favorite piece currently at Uncommon Objects is this beautiful blue mirrored vanity.



It was hand carved, possibly in Mexico, during the 1920's or 1930's, and is one of the largest pieces of colored mirror we have ever seen at the shop. I love the underwater quality of the reflection, it makes me feel like a mermaid princess!

Thanks Kitty, and thank you all for reading!