Hooker, Wells, and a Leadbelly

Three amazing blues records dug out of Cloud 8 Records this morning.  Johnny Lee Hooker, aka “The Boogie Man”, my all time favorite Leadbelly, and my true love, Junior Wells, aka “Hoodoo Man”.

We are still running a sale on records, 15% off your entire Cloud 8 purchase with two or more LPs.  Come get em!20121217-133243.jpg

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Handmade Nativity Scene

After years of collecting broken Dolly “want me nots” I realized that I had the perfect assembly for a nativity scene. All of the characters are present; three kings bearing gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The royal family; an exhausted Mary resting, a young Joseph looking over his new family, and sweet baby Jesus, swaddled in a bed of hay. The angel is my favorite with her wings made of Victorian brass findings. The manger is assembled from hand selected twig findings. A modest price of $150 after weeks of work.

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High Hollywood

This beautiful 1950’s gold and Ivory colored, painted glass display case just made its way in to the store. If there is a white fur rug in your home…you need this in your life! $275

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Berg’s Bulbs

Steve has done it again!! Great refurbished lamps made from old test equipment, code oscillators, vintage hair dryers, ancient fans, and submarine lanterns. $80-120.

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Wanted For Murder

These bad boys were wanted for murder back in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Littered with descriptions like ‘Occupation, a peddler, or a violin player in a band.’ or ‘natty dresser’ or ‘This man is alleged to be a narcotic addict and will associate with bootleggers, dope addicts and underworld characters.’ love. $60 each.

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Faux Apothecary Sign

This wonderful sign hung above a facade store front in the “olde Village” portion of Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington (back when Six Flags had serious charm and personality). Created in the early 1960s this sign was created to emulate an apothecary or druggist advertisement. Measures 5×2 1/2 feet. $240.20120624-141038.jpg

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