What has The Vintage Bricoleur been up too?

Oh My!

It has been sooo long. Over a month, and I'm sorry.

Actually, you might not even care or have noticed that I've been quiet.

But... 

For my customers who stalk  I mean follow me, I know they like to see what is new around here.

So, Here we go.

Back in the beginning of February I was doing some picking for the store and the upcoming shows and found this little half table.  Guess what?  It's perfect for me and it won't be going to the next show.  I'll share more on that later.

We had another great show at The Sacramento Antique Faire the second Sunday in February.

This cute desk is still available.  

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® - Old Ochre with Clear & Dark Wax.

We celebrated my father-in-law's 70th Birthday. 

 You can barely see is name tag. It says "Daddy".

We painted lots of furniture with our favorite paint. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. -Antibes with Clear & Dark Wax and a bit of Gilding. 

 Tutorial to come!

We had an awesome show at The Alameda Antique Faire the first Sunday in March.  It had been 6 months since we had been there.  It was good to see many old customers.

The following Sunday we were back at The Sacramento Antique Faire.

The day after that we had out-of-state family here for a week.  What a great time we had.  I had such a blast showing them around and I even got to spend a couple days working in the store with one of my sisters.  Thank you all for coming out to visit.

Needless to say, I have neglected this blog.  I have many photos ready to share. A few tutorials and some before and after shots from our projects.

What is next for The Vintage Bricoleur?

~The Sacramento Antique Faire - April 14.

~Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Class - April 16, at TVB.

~Mes Amis Vintage Antiques Show - April 20, in Roseville.

~The Alameda Antique Faire - May 5.

~The Sacramento Antique Faire - May 12.

~Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Class - May 21, at TVB.

~Remnants of the Past - June 1&2, in San Luis Obispo.

That takes us to Summer and I can't think past that for now.  In between come visit us at the store.

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road 

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Remember that we carry the full line of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® products.

One last thing, once again we have been nominated for Best Antiques on the KCRA 3 A-List.  Please take a moment to put in a vote for us.  Thanks!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Examples of items for The Sacramento Antique Faire

We are working like busy little bees getting ready for all the exciting things that are taking place in the next few weeks and months.  First up is

 

The Sacramento Antique Faire

Remnants of the Past

One Year Anniversary

 

Here are some photos of our space at Mes Amis.  These are the types of items that will be available on Sunday at the Antique Faire.

 

Come visit us in spaces M-5&6.

 

 

Our store

The Vintage Bricoleur 

will also be OPEN 10-4.

 

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

 

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Summer Review and Fall Plans

Where did the time go?

Summer is over.

 The kids are back in school and we are gearing up for the Fall season.

 

Summer for us started with

Remnants of the Past.

It was the first week in June. 

(San Luis Obispo)

 

We went back down to the San Luis Obispo area just two weeks later for a graduation party

(Gypsy theme)

and were able to take an extra day on the weekend and go to the beach.

(Pismo)

 

 

Once more in July we headed down for a friend's wedding.  It was beautiful, right on the beach at the end of the pier.

(Cayucus)

 

The first part of August we made a quick trip back to Texas to attend our nephew's wedding

Curt &Laura

(Texas)

 

 

It was also good to see my sisters and their families.

(missing a nephew here)

(Texas)

 

Angela our first born turned 16 while we were in Texas.

(here she is in her Gypsy costume for the graduation party in S.L.O.)

Sweet 16 Ange!

 

I got to hang out for a bit with my friend

 Jillian from The Virginia House. 

(Her home and blog have been featured several times.)

(Texas)



 

 

During our stay, we out just about every day looking for treasures to bring back to our customers.  Also on our way home we stopped a few times at Antique stores and malls.

(If only we had brought the trailer!)

(Colorado)

 

 

Now that we are home and school has started, we are getting ready for two special shows.

Mes Amis

(our space at the Spring show)

(Roseville)

 

and

Remnants of the Past

(us in front of our space last show)

(S.L.O.)

 

Mes Amis

September 15, 8am-4pm

Roseville, Ca.

 

Remnants of the Past

October 19, 5pm-8pm

October 20, 9am-6pm

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

 

We have also been working hard to bring in new items to the store that we found in our summer travels.  Many new pieces of furniture and unique smalls have been put on display for purchase.

Buffett in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Old White

(The Vintage Bricoleur in Loomis)

 

Many Vintage Cases to choose from.

And much, much more!

(The Vintage Bricoleur in Loomis)

 

So come and pay us a visit!

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca. 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Tuesday - Saturday 10 -5

Sunday 10 - 4.

 

So there you have it, our summer in review and some dates for shows in the Fall.

 

 To keep up with daily happenings, "Like" us on our Facebook page.

 

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





The last few Summer Days in Texas

Well

summer is coming to an end.

We have been enjoying the last few days of the kids' vacation in Texas visiting family and attending a cousin's wedding.

Every day has been busy shopping for smalls that we can fit into any little space in our car.

We have visited several antique malls, a few cute little vintage/junk shops, gone to some yard sales, estate sales, goodwills etc. It has been inspiring....

Tomorrow we will be starting our journey home, traveling through some beautiful countryside.

It has been a good summer.

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Meanwhile back at home our store

The Vintage Bricoleur 

is open.

Tuesday - Saturday 10-5

Sunday 10-4

Located inside the High Hand fruit sheds in Loomis.

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Stay tuned for what is next on our calender.

~Mes Amis~

~Remnants of the Past~

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Spring Mes Amis this Saturday!

It's time again for one of our favorite shows. 

~Mes Amis~

It has such a fun, cozy, family atmosphere and it is close to home.

(Previous Mes Amis show)

Combine all that with great vendors who work hard to inspire and bring those one of a kind items.

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

So...

Mes Amis

Vintage Antique Show

Saturday, April 21, 2012

8-4

~FREE ADMISSION~

In the heart of Downtown Roseville

Oak Street, Roseville, Ca

Presented by: Sandy of The Olive and Rose

(916)206-9144

Check out this link for the vendor line-up.

See you Saturday!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Tour Again @TVB

I know some of you faithfully follow to see what things are new at

 The Vintage Bricoleur. 

So here is another post about new items and vignettes in the store.

This fun industrial cart is great!

Lots of pretty down-filled pillows to choose from.

Some fun items are on this shelf.  I love birds!

A pretty etagere holds lace and vintage law books from the early 1900's.

Cow bells!

I love these jars!

  There is something about things with numbers on them.

How cute!  An Alice in Wonderland journal.

Another Randon Bits necklace.

More pics to come in the next post.  Come by to say Hello.

While you see what we have, stop in at the other shops too!

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)



Finally ~ The Grand Opening Party pics for The Vintage Bricoleur

I promised some pics of the Grand Opening Party and I finally had a little time to show you.  High Hand had their Annual Lighting of the Nursery at 6 p.m., so we had our Grand Opening right before that, from 4 -6 p.m. although it continued on to about 8:30 p.m.

The Nursery was beautiful.

Thousands of lights sparkling.

Bon fires were lit to warm yourself. 

Back inside people were starting to show up.  About two thousand people came through the sheds that night.

Tim and Lisa of Blue Canoe Reloaded with Sandy Bryan and Lisa's dad.

Sandy of The Olive and Rose (one of our dealers) was happy to have her friend Lisa there.

Lori and her husband have a space at The Antique Trove..

These nice ladies were out for the evening.

Ann, Abigail, Hannah, Joyce and Isabelle.

Some ladies enjoying the complimentary cider and cookies.

Lots of visiting.

Sandy again with another friend Lonnie.

Lonnie and her husband from Creekside Rummager and James and Jacque from Old Soul Studios.

 I love this pic of James and Jacque.

Amanda McReynolds of Element (one of our dealers- on the right) and her mom and friend.

A bit crowded at times....

inside and out!

A couple enjoying the shop.

Steve and Georgia Baron from Newcastle Wedding Gardens visiting with Danny.

Mark and Sandy Bryan.

Melanie Zelder my good friend of Zelder Antiques (one of our dealers) and I.

Danny my husband and Don Zelder of Zelder Antiques (one of our dealers).

Mark and Sandy, Laura Strang, Terry, Danny, Melanie and Don.

Happy dealers ( minus Amanda, Coralie, Angela, Shirlie, and Brenda) at the end of the night.

Danny and I, tired and happy.

There were so many more who came by and continued to, through the weekend.

Holly and Delores from Gathering Better Junque , Carey and Suzanne from Frolic,  Karryann and her family from Gracefully Vintage, the girls from Not Too Shabby , Julie Chiodo from Summer Cottage Antiques, Jana from Cottage Girls , Cyndi and Caroline from Horse and Buggy Consignments, and many other loyal customers.

Thank You again for your support!

You can find us at,

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)