Image: Matt Rainwaters for The New York Times
When I visited Austin mid-May, I made a point of checking out Roadhouse Relics - a custom neon sign shop and gallery of works by owner Todd Sanders. At first glance, the signs look like rescued or repaired vintage neon but Sanders creates them to look that way – employing weathering techniques to give that vintage feel. Here’s the man himself talking about his work to the Sailor Jerry Rum peeps (cool):
Lia and I spent so much time in the shop and exploring the back lot of treasures. Awesome vibes and incredible work. Check it out:
Red Top (those colours!!!)
Red Top side detail with a photobomb from puppy Hank
My favourite
The Crown
Beer bottle stopper detail
Fleur-de-lis
Alamo Court
The back lot of treasure
Grants wishes
I wanted to take this home so bad
note: the paintbrush
For more information, visit www.roadhouserelics.com and check out the blog at www.roadhouserelics.blogspot.ca.
Very cool!
It really was just the coolest! Don’t miss this if you travel to Austin.
Thanks for the kind words. Love your post.