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Monday, April 21, 2014

Re-purpose, Re-cycle, Re-use at Feeding the Pig in San Antonio

I'm always on the hunt for items to re-purpose for my garden and especially enjoy new places to explore.  Finding vintage items for the garden just got easier and more fun in San Antonio.  There's a new shop in town called Feeding the Pig opened last fall by Julio who used to work at Yeya's, a local favorite for vintage yard art.




Love the sign fitted in an old wrought iron frame.  Julio traded the artist a couple of vintage bicycles for custom sign painting.


I began recommending Feeding the Pig to my friends even before I had a chance to stop by and take these photos since I knew Julio would have plenty of cool stuff like these wonderful old iron pieces and window guards.


Vintage tin


Lockers are always popular at vintage shops.  I see a great galvanized tank in the background!  How did I miss that?



These railings with the iron worked flat are different and would add a special touch to any garden.


A few of these bright green bamboo-shaped bottles went home with me



Letters are often in stock



Looking through these photos I see a number of things I should go back for.  But he's always getting new things in so there's plenty for all of us to share and the pricing is quite reasonable.  Yep, that's a boat in the background.


I'll let you browse for a while...note that the place is nicely organized with space to walk around, which was a goal for Julio.











Lots of good stuff inside where select pieces are displayed.


Julio and his wife Crystal spend their spare time hunting for cool stuff, antique, and vintage items like these old train locomotive lights.



These very old Mexican cannonballs are on display in the shop.


Back outside to browse a while longer.





Julio wrapping those pretty green bottles to go.



Feeding the Pig is located at 1722 E. Commerce St. just a few blocks east of Yeya's making it fun and convenient to hit both in the same afternoon.

Closed Mondays and open 11:00 am to 5:30 pm the rest of the week.

Email Julio at Feedthepig222@gmail.com or call 210-429-0923.

Like them on Facebook to keep up with all the new stuff arriving each week.
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17 comments:

  1. outlawgardenerApril 21, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Zowie, what a great shop! I see lots of things that I'd love to bring home! Could be dangerous to the wallet to have this and Yeya's so close to each other. You're very lucky to have these cool shops in your area!

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    1. ShirleyApril 21, 2014 at 9:34 PM

      It's amazing all the cool stuff they find for the shops here. One of my favorite things to do when I'm not plant shopping.

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  2. Kris PetersonApril 21, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    What a cool place to shop! I would have liked s couple of those metal chairs and more than a few items that could be used as planting containers but San Antonio is a little far to drive in my case...

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    1. ShirleyApril 21, 2014 at 9:36 PM

      There seems to be an endless supply of vintage motel chairs and gliders. Maybe you can visit someday and we'll show you around.

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  3. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    That place would have made me crazy with delight if I had visited it as I was building my Big Momma's Garden when I lived in Connecticut: http://www.leemaysgardeninglife.com/2012/01/tribute-to-big-mommas-garden.html

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    1. ShirleyApril 21, 2014 at 1:52 PM

      I went back and read that post (again) Lee. It was so much fun to see and learn about all the things you put in there. Now that you are back in the south for real we'll look for a new version of BMG soon.

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  4. Mark and GazApril 21, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    So many treasures! I can imagine having lots of fun in such a place where ones creativity is the only limitation!

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    1. ShirleyApril 21, 2014 at 9:37 PM

      Exactly, used a different way and all these things are fun and special.

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  5. mcray@satx.rr.comApril 21, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Thanks for posting about this new shop of treasures, Shirley!! I'll have to pay them a visit soon!!

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    1. ShirleyApril 21, 2014 at 9:37 PM

      Please do, I know they will both enjoy seeing new visitors.

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  6. AlisonApril 21, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    What a great place to shop for repurposed junk. I love shops like Julio's.

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    1. ShirleyApril 21, 2014 at 9:38 PM

      He is so knowledgeable and good to deal with.

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  7. rickiApril 21, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    I go kind of catatonic in a place like this, and only later think of ways I could have used some of the stuff.

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  8. TexasDebApril 22, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    I had to force myself to quit stopping by my favorite Goodwill. The bargains are great and at some point every single thing in the store "would make a great planter!". This place looks a lot more dangerous and I am relieved to have it 90 minutes away though now I've seen it am guessing it will only be a matter of time before the "road trip!" bug meets the "salvage" bug and off we'll go. Thanks for shining a light here!

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  9. TinaApril 22, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    Wow! It's almost too much to take in, but I'll bet there are some treasures there!

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  10. Beth at PlantPostingsApril 22, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    I love the idea of repurposing old stuff and making it new again. Sometimes I need a little help with the design part of it, but I'd rather re-use than always buy new things. This shop looks like a great place for inspiration!

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  11. Pam/DiggingApril 24, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Looks like he has all kinds of cool stuff. I was just visiting Rancho Reubidoux, and what he could create out of all that junk! http://ranchoreubidoux.com/2014/04/15/under-deadline-finale-lights-out/

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