May 272009
White Elephant
Met up with my friend Samantha yesterday for a trip to the White Elephant in Dallas. Samantha has been telling me about this place, but this was my first trip. It was fantastic! A destination spot if you like the weird and macabre. (like me!) I snapped a few photos…
I really flipped over these life size cement garden lions. Pardon all the shots, but I just couldn't get over them!
Great antique chairs….
The top of something….
Great grouping of odd things….
Taxidermy heads…
This sculpture reminded me of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas–it's made of copper and some type of cement…..I really like the strangeness here. Imagine this piece in the right setting…pretty great!!
I also really liked this doll or puppet. It's from the 80's–it's so fun in a really creepy way.
Lots of large cats…
Great Apothecary bottles…..I may have to go back and get that weird doll……
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What a cool, quirky store! Love discovering places like this.
I think you would like Paxton’s Gate in SF, they have real taxidermy animals and bugs and neat plants and such. Next time you are here check it out, its on Valencia between 19th and 20th.
here is the website if you are interested in exploring
http://www.paxtongate.com/toc.html
Ohhh, check out the jewelry too, I’m sure you would love it.
I vote for the doll, go get it! :0)
Hi Judy,
I didn’t know you’re home already. I just saw your last post. Look like a fun trip!. THe cement lions are awesome, by the way.
Hanh,
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I love all this!!
What an unusual place. A real treasure chest of whimsical weirdness!
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Wow that store is a feast for the eyes, I’m loving everything I’m seeing.
I can’t believe that shop. Just my kind of place. I can’t wait to go to Dallas.
wow this place looks amazing!!! the cement garden lions are spectacular!
i like that weird doll thing too.
i think you would enjoy visiting palm beach, there are so many great antique stores here.
i love those lions too. were they expensive?
love the antique chairs too. too bad their condition were poor. i’ve found that those kind of gustavian shabby chic antique chairs are uber expensive..
CC
what a fantastic place! I love these kinds of places and objects … I would have bought everything! your leather vest is fantastic … every time I look at your posts I have confirmations… the pattern of this vest reminds me of the last winter Ralph Lauren fashion show , where there were multi pockets hunting vest made of wool, in red and black check, which will certainly be a must for next winter … I have designed many jackets and vest like that and you are the confirmation that my work was right!
Oh my goodness, I am so jealous that you have this shop! It’s incredible! I guess I’ll just have to make do with using your pictures for inspiration
Definitely get the doll, it’s bizarre in the best way!
the antique chairs are so pretty!
and i would love to have that cement garden lions in our garden.
fantastic blog. i really love your taste
I love the antique chairs and apothecary bottles. Something really special could be done with them (individually, I mean).
Great photos!
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That white doll catched my eye – then scrolled down and read your last sentence – LOL! Great!
Thanks for sharing all the pics. It looks like an amazing place, very inspiring.
I love the beautiful glass bottles – and the lions on top would be standing on the entrance of my house
This place makes me want to go to Dallas NOW. I need those cats for my backyard. Actually, first I need the backyard…
GREAT antique chairs!
This is definitely my kind of shop.
Hi Judy!
How are you doing?
I saw that I also missed your wonderful NYC photos!!!
What a wonderful, fantastic place!
Why can´t I find something like this here in Germany?
I love those one-of-a-kind pieces!!!
♡♡Happy sunny & joyful day to you!!!♡♡
I am most definitely visiting that place if I ever am in Dallas.
so many good finds down on industrial!!
I’ve been there! It is a great place:)
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