{Giveaway is Closed}
I took 98 pics at Southern Accents! Don’t worry, I am not posting all of them, but I just couldn’t get enough of all the fun treasures that are packed into this place.
Oh, yes it was a fun adventure at Southern Accents with my friend, Myra at My Blessed Life, who is also hosting a Southern Accents giveaway too. We could have spent hours going through each room and warehouse that housed all those rusty, crusty, and old architectural treasures. You know? Just the ones we like!
Housed in a storefront in downtown Cullman, AL, Southern Accents is a virtual treasure hunter’s paradise. They have been in business since 1969 and now that architectural salvage is SO hot at the moment and has been for years, it’s a fun stop for anyone wishing to add some architectural interest to their home. Myra and I sure had a ball weaving our way through all the rooms. There is stuff inside, outside, and in several other buildings. and I’d venture to guess that just about anything you’d be looking for like this, Southern Accents will have it. No kidding! Garlan is one of the owners. His dad started the business back in 1969, so I’m sure he has learned the ropes growing up in a business like this. Garlan was so nice and fun to talk to. Gave me so many great ideas when I told him what I was looking for.
And OK, so he’s really purdy to look at too. 🙂 Cause I knew that would NOT go unnoticed by ya’ll either.
This is the resident shop dog in the window. Cute little guy! OK, are you ready to see more?? I know you are. It’s amazing all the stuff in here, so come along with me. I tried to take a variety of pics of all sorts of things that we saw.   Garlan has a staff of guys working in a back warehouse and they take this old stuff and make beautiful things out of it, like these framed mirrors. Cool, huh?  I found out they can make just about anything you’d want, so that is a big plus if you don’t want to do the work yourself. Doors galore.
Wood ardchitectural accents and all sorts of things. Light fixtures and chandeliers rewired and ready to hang. They go all over the country salvaging wood and vintage pieces from buildings that are being torn down, so you can imagine what all is brought in here. Iron brackets. I’ll tell you more about these in a minute, since they figure into my scheme of the day.
Oh yeah! Don’t you wish this one was true? Old vintage hardware with that perfect patina.SconcesThis huge piece was amazing. And check out those brick walls.  Love them! Right out the backdoor is another huge warehouse, crammed with interesting things. Corbels galore! Lots and lots of corbels. Shutters too, lots and lots of shutters. Bullseye corner pieces too. If you’re doing any restoring, this is the place to visit. Tons of mantels and I saw some good prices on these. Huge white one. Letters anyone? More outside, clawfoot bathtubs andSinksMore shutters and ironwork. Lots of iron outside. What would you do with these? Huge gates. Back inside, we went upstairs and saw lots of doors and windows. More hardware.Pretty decorative knobs.Even this old rack was pretty, holding more hardware. Oh, these glass knobs are stunning. Front door hardware.  See, are you amazed yet? More, more and more!  Your eyes can’t even take it all in. One room with nothing but legs and spindles. Beadboard stars. Unique treasures. And if we didn’t see enough, Garlan sent us over to yet another building a couple of blocks away. An old gym that housed stacks and stacks of old wood. These carts above were there too, several of them. Coffee tables like this are so hot right now? So, Myra decided on this pretty piece. This is one of the things built in the shop. Love it, Myra! I picked up a piece of old wood and brought it back to show Garlan what I had in mind. Then he told me they can make some rustic shelves for my project. Perfect!His shop can take that old wood above and turn it into a top like this, so all I had to do was give him my dimensions and he is making my own set of 2 shelves for my dining room. I’ll probably stain them dark and wax them and that will sit on top of this: These beautiful iron bird sconces! Aren’t they gorgeous?! I was so excited that my plan came to fruition and with Garlan’s help, I knew just what I wanted. I can hardly wait to get them installed now. These will be the new home for my white dish collection.
We were treated to lunch at a restaurant just around the corner, Carlton’s, and it was so good!
So, what a cool place, don’t you think?
Here’s the deal: I happened to meet Garlan’s new PR girl, Lucy, at the Lisa Leonard event last month. We started talking about Southern Accents and I told her that I was planning a trip there really soon. So, since I was dying to visit the store and blog about it too, Garlan gave me a $50 discount on my purchases and I’m sharing the fun with all of you too.
Southern Accents will give ONE of my readers a $50 gift certificate to use in the shop too!!
How fun is that??
Garlan ships things all over the country, so as long as you find something online that is reasonable to ship, he can send you something. So, we are opening up the giveaway for all of you. You can visit their website for more details on what is for sale, or if you spot something in my pics that you’d love to have, you can ask about that too. I’ll put the winner in touch with Garlan to claim your prize once the giveaway is over. Of course, a local winner would have a lot of fun checking out the store for yourself.
Check out their blog too, as well as Twitter and Facebook! Go over and Friend them, they would love that.
Have fun! Would you enjoy shopping at Southern Accents too? I know you would. It was so much fun, I can hardly wait to go back. Visit their website too for more info.
So which item in these pics really rings your bell?
{Disclosure: I received a $50 discount from my purchase, which is greatly appreciated. My opinions, however, are unbiased and completely my own.}
Diane says
The doors are absolutely stunning!
Marilyn Holeman says
Wow! How fun! I’ve been looking for a nice gate or screen door for a project, and saw one or two that I really like–but doubt that he could send them to California. But I did like some of those beautiful glass knobs and some shutters, and . . . well, too numerous to name. Thanks Rhoda, and have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Alice A says
What a fun place to explore! we used to have a similar one here in Dallas years ago in an old courthouse building, and I miss it! thanks for the wonderful tour… and the chance to pick something out here is awesome…. first i picked the sconces, then the wonderful corbels…. then the glass door knobs…. which remind me of the house I grew up in….. decisions, decisions ! But I could make one on a dime if I had the chance! Another place to put on the list for “”” Maybe some day”
thanks agins, Rhoda!
lauren says
I have been searching everywhere imaginable for vintage corbels. I wanted something with charm. I’m re-doing my fireplace mantle and I want it to be spectacular. Looks like Southern Accents has exactly what I am searching for. I’ll have to convince my sister and mom to road trip with me to and check it out! We are about 5 hours south of Cullman in the panhandle of Florida. Thanks for sharing.
Tammy Roark says
If I had to pick one thing it would be the gorgeous knobs. BUT…who could pick just one thing
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Rhoda, I love to explore architectural salvage shops. I would rather shop here than somewhere like Saks! Love all the door knobs and hardware. The brackets you chose are fabulous and I can’t wait to see them in your dining room.
xo, Sherry
Rachel says
I’m surprised no one has said they’d take Garlan! Beautiful wood doors, and are those saints painted above the huge piece/amazing brick walls pic? I want the saints!
Renee Sofge says
Wow, that place is amazing. I truly want to visit there. I love the cart as a coffee table. But I also loved the columns and the old wood pieces. Got to plan a trip there sometime.
Cheryl says
Oh goodness! Treasures galore! Right now, I honestly have no idea what item(s) I’d pick. However, since I’m all the way over in WA State, it’d have to be easy to ship…So maybe some of the iron pieces for a shelf? Just like you had in mind? Or maybe something else…So many pretty things it’s hard to decide!
Brenda says
So great!!! I have my husband looking to see how far it is to Cullman Al. Must GO!!! Southern Accents here I come.
Monique W says
excuse me as i wipe the drool off of the keyboard…. ok, I can type now 🙂
LOVE anythin Iron, but, oh my, did you see those gates????
If I win I will DRIVE from ATL to Cullman to shop!!!!
Laura says
Oh I would love to go visit there!!!
Amy in AZ says
need corbels now!!!!!!!
Linh C says
I need a good excuse to take a trip to Cullman and visit the store! I love the beadboard star for now.
Heidi says
Wow! So many amazing things to look at! I was immediately drawn to the beadboard star, but we are also in the process of building a new house and some of the old door hardware would be amazing to use! If only I was closer, I’d also love to see all their mantels! I so want to want to put an old one in the house.
Debbie Guess says
Wow, I think that might be worth a drive to Cullman. I loved the beadboard stars & and your bird brackets. Those shelves are going to be beautiful in your dining room. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Susan G says
I love the old knobs and glass door knobs , some of those larger pieces are awesome…mantels, shutters doors…way cool!
Susan
sue says
There is a store like that near me, in Kennebunk, Maine. It too, is a treat for the eyes. Given how much I love to buy things, a set of brackets would be nice to use to make a shelf, to house any number of collections. However, if I was lucky to win, I think my head would spin, trying to pick what to buy…but being the strong woman I am, I would muddle through and make my decision. A girl could really get lost in that place. Wish I had the money to do all the things I would love to do to my home, but I would be happy to start with something from this giveaway.
Patti E says
Oh My God! What a fabulous place! I would have to say I am most inspired by your shelving idea. I have a great spot in my guest room for something similar and that could be just the thing! I might have to drive there from NC—from your pics it looks like it is worth the trip!
Shar Y says
I was immediately drawn to the shutters, but the rest of it all looks wonderful. I just bookmarked their website for when I drive to Tenn to see my daughter. How cool if i won! Thank you…