Heard about a place called BUiLDiNG CHARACTER, and set aside a day to go.
It's located in downtown Lancaster, on the historic Uptown 300 block of North Queen Street.
It's nestled in an alley that slides off of Queen Street.
That along provided a gravitational pull for me!
Picture a huge warehouse marketplace filled with a conglomeration of over 35 shops.
Greenery-filled bathroom fixtures were a quirky and fun way to usher me in!
Greenery-filled bathroom fixtures were a quirky and fun way to usher me in!
Architectural salvage is abundant. Vintage clothing. Attic treasures. Handcrafted works of art.
I just knew I'd be in heaven.
Trays, serving pieces, vases. I could have chosen something from every shop to take home with me.
Every corner I turned, I met up with another charming vignette!
Oh, that cash register!
These tin wastebaskets in soft muted colors had shabby chic written all over them.
The feel of a little boutique! All pink and inviting. Lovin' that lamp on the left!
Retro tin stacking canisters. Notice the rustic brick wall in the background.
Skirts in a wide variety of colors, patterns, textures, and lengths.
Old framed art layered in the rafters. So inviting!
More lamps with pretty shades. A perfect cottage look.
Wooden forms for children's shoes.
Letterpress trays. Oh, the possibilities.
Luscious hand-woven wool.
Interesting hardware...
The columns, shutters, more rugged brick, exposed pipes. Just wonderful!
We're talking old windows, industrial gears, cogs, and who knows what!
These old balusters were beautiful in their heyday,
and will live again someday when they're lovingly included in a DIY or restoration project.
Hooks with attractive patinas stand ready to hold your hat, or your robe, or an apron, or...
Stately iron corner pieces. Salvaged doorknobs.
Chipped paint, tarnish, so many shapes and sizes. What a selection!
Lovely jewel-tones. Like candy displayed in a candy store!
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View my earlier post on The Belvedere Inn, where we dined that afternoon!
Read more about BUiLDiNG CHARACTER and the Historic Uptown 300 Block
of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
BC is sure a fun spot! I Enjoyed seeing it from your point of view!
ReplyDeleteYep, Amy. A real treasure trove!
DeleteThank you for the wonderful record of your visit to BUiLDiNG CHARACTER! I agree with Amy ... you made the shop look excellent! Stop back soon!
ReplyDeleteGlad you think so, Marty. Thanks for the feedback. I loved visiting and will surely return. Cozy, organized, well-kept. Lovely, warm atmosphere! Hats off!
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