By Ricki Chaikin, Co-Owner of Reclaimed Relics Featured on AbandonedIf you saw this episode, you know that Mark loves PBR and he thought this would be a great time to do a refurbishment of his own. But let’s face it… every man wants a man cave, and even though Mark built his man cave in our office… there is no denying it’s cool. The Pabst Blue Ribbon symbol is an American icon. “PBR” is the working man’s drink and loved by millions. Pabst dates back to the mid 1840’s and was originally owned and operated by the Best family. By the 1860’s, business was declining, but in 1862 Captain Frederick Pabst married into the family and into the business. By 1874, Pabst was America’s largest brewery and the name was officially changed in 1889. In 1893, Pabst won “America’s Best” at the World Exposition in Chicago. From that time, Pabst was known as Pabst Blue Ribbon, or PBR,  and that famous blue ribbon became synonymous with Pabst. A  lot of the items we recovered from Pabst came from the medical center, and anyone  who has ever drank too much Pabst knows that the next day some peace and quiet, a comfy chair, and hangover kit are your best friends.

To start, Mark hung the Pabst shower curtain (separating his man cave from the kids, dogs, and offices).  Upon drawing the curtain, you’ll find a Pabst cot and blanket, classy keg lamp, hangover kit and the centerpiece:  double lawn chairs with a Pabst umbrella in the center! Mark started his refurbishment by taking the first aid kit from Pabst and turning into none other than a “hangover kit.”  He cleaned it up, painted in the Pabst colors, put a Pabst tin, some beakers with aspirin and more PABST beer inside.casual curtains stratford ct If you need a nap, you can chill out on the Pabst cot and if you’re chilly it’s not a problem because folded neatly at the foot of the cot is a Pabst blanket. hemp shower curtain seattleIn the corner of the man cave is the “keg lamp.” henna blackout curtain panel

Mark took a keg that we saved from Pabst, stole a plant hanger from Ricki’s garden and welded it to the keg. Then he borrowed an antique wooden handled drop light from Jay’s shop, hung it on the hanger and voila:  a keg lamp! As for the centerpiece, Mark took two lawn chairs and welded them together with some sheet metal, creating a small table that joins them. For the finishing touches, he cut a hole to slide the Pabst umbrella through!  toben curtainsNow perfect for an indoor or outdoor man cave.ready made curtains naas Check out some of their other finds from the PBR factory and find out how you can own items featured on the show!opus home blackout curtains We’re giving away $30,000 in total cash prizes!hookless shower curtain stall size

You can’t have a Sausage Party without a little PBR. Equipment stolen while on the road? Singer got smashed in the head with a flying bottle at a show? We want to help! After two successful years in Portland, OR, Pabst Blue Ribbon is taking the show on the road and expanding the Project Pabst music festival into three new cities in 2016. Along with Portland, the festivals will take place in Denver, Atlanta and Philadelphia.Mirrors PlantsBeaded CurtainsShell CurtainsRetro CurtainsVintage MirrorsOld MirrorsBathroom MirrorsPlants In BathroomTropical BathroomForwardMaking a home is an ART and as such, it should be celebrated. So this is a celebration of all things domestic: Cooking, gardening, decor, knitting, baking, cleaning, crocheting, sewing, and generally creating a nurturing and enriching home environment!Pabst Blue RibbonAmerican Style Premium Lager Pabst Blue Ribbon is brewed in the finest traditions of an American Premium Lager dating back to 1844. Brewed with a combination of 2 & 6-row malted barley, select cereal grains and American and European hops, Pabst Blue Ribbon is fermented with a proprietary lager yeast.

Our unique fermentation and maturation process results in a smooth, full bodied beer with a clean, crisp finish with a fine noble hop aroma. Great American Beer Festival Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition American Style Lager, Light Lager, Premium Lager North American Brewers Association American Style Standard or Premium Lager American-Style Lager, Light Lager or Premium Lager American Standard, Premium, Latin, Tropical LagerAhab'S ObsessionPabts BlueAhab SPbr Man CavePabst Blue RibbonWhite WhaleThe Great WhiteWhalesForwardWhat was Ahab's obsession with the Great White Whale? All that is old is new again is a long-standing saying for a reason.  Two months into 2016, it is rather amusing to find out what 1916 had in store for Milwaukee and the world. In Milwaukee, Dan Hoan, of the socialist party, was elected mayor of Milwaukee, a seat he kept until 1940.  He worked diligently with the new Sewerage Commission of Milwaukee to build better drains, contain water and encouraged the production of a new product:  Milorganite which was first bagged in 1916 but not sold as fertilizer until the early 1920’s.

The elegant Pabst tradition of hand-tying blue silk ribbons on the bottle necks of its famous beer came to a halt because of a global shortage of silk. The very first PGA Championship was held at Siwanay Country Club, New York.  While 2016 doesn’t have any major golf events in line for Milwaukee or Wisconsin, 2017 […]Name: Dani and Will Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 3 years for Will, 1 month for Dani; (Image credit: Mike Hetu) My Style: Our style is mid-century eclectic with lots of nostalgia. Inspiration: The inspiration is Will's family. We're trying to emulate his grandparents' style, which sounds strange. But charm, comfort and memories are connected to their style. We want our home to be instantly comfortable. It's not sleek or sterile. There are a lot of small, fun details to look at around the apartment — trinkets to draw people in and make them stay awhile. Accessories are colorful, but the colors are muted and vintage, not too bright or obnoxious.

Think mustard, avocado, burnt orange, brown. Favorite Element: I love the sewing room. I emptied the storage closet and transformed it into a whole new space. We both like the overall space and layout of the apartment. Because we're on the third story, there are slanted ceilings and lots of angles and nooks. Guests can sit in one area, then move to a seat a few feet away in the same room yet feel like they're in a totally different space. And because of all the possibilities from the angles, we move our furniture around a lot. The space constantly feels refreshed. Biggest Challenge: It's difficult to fill the space quickly. There's so much opportunity and we both have a vision for the apartment. I have an idea in my head of what the space should look like — a mid-century coffee table, a perfectly-measured area rug, more lighting — but I can't seem to find physical objects that match my vision. We thrift a lot but we're not about to take any random thing off the street just for the sake of filling space in the apartment.

Each piece needs to be intentional — and perfect. What Friends Say: Mike Hetu asked, "Can I photograph your apartment?" And the word "cozy" has been used a lot. Biggest Embarrassment: We're embarrassed that we can't find — or is it can't afford? — what we want. We're waiting to buy items that fit perfectly and look nice. Proudest DIY: Is it sad that I'm proud of the wood grain contact paper on the storage cabinets? That paper was a pain to install and get straight, but I surprisingly think it looks really good now. The cabinets were all white before. Now they look a little more natural — for being covered with sticky paper! I'm also proud of making the kitchen more functional. There is barely any counter space so we added a lot of hooks on the walls. Charming tea towels and colorful coffee mugs are on display but also ready for use with easy access. And we added a movable butcher block over the stove. Biggest Indulgence: Godfrey, the clay sculpture in the reading nook.

It's a sculpture by Meghan Kelly, a West Michigan sculptor. The mid-century tulip side table was $100 on eBay. It was in Oklahoma and the seller offered free shipping. Best Advice: Be patient. Your home doesn't need to be completely filled as soon as you move in. Don't buy something just because it's the first thing you see and it can fill an empty space. Wait for the right piece. Also, try searching for items a little outside of your city. Thrifting in Grand Rapids is getting expensive. The "Furniture City" is full of vintage Herman Miller pieces and sellers are finally realizing the furniture is sought after, so they raise the prices. Lately, we've had a lot of luck at thrift stores in Holland. It's only 40 minutes away and the prices are much more reasonable for second-hand furniture. It's like eBay but for Goodwill and you have 30 days to pick up your winning bids in person. That way you can buy several pieces within a month and pick up everything in one trip. A huge help if you don't have a car and rely on someone else's transportation.