Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Inspired Table

~Antibes Table~

We have been selling Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® for a year now.  Hearing about customer's projects, seeing projects on the Internet, Pinterest, other stockists' photos of projects and reading Annie's books have all been very inspiring for us.  The table I  am sharing with you today is inspired by a project in one of Annie's books.

Before

After

Pretty cute.

Just a plain little table waiting for some love.

Wipe your piece clean.

Brush your paint on. We used Antibes Green.  No priming or sanding needed.

We washed the top with Old White.  

Brush on a thin coat.  Wipe off with a wet rag.

We heavily distressed next and applied Clear Wax.

After that we Dark Waxed it as shown in the photo.

The final step was to buff it.

It turned out great, but we wanted to make it a little more special.

So.. 

We added a little King Gold Gilding Wax to a few spots on the legs.

Yes!

That is just what we were looking for.  It is so unique and special now.

Finished!

A few things to point out:

1. We did this project in the house because the paint is very low VOC.

2. A wax brush allows you to only apply a little wax at a time without using too much.

3. The Dark Wax over the Clear changes the paint color.  It will richen it.  Don't be afraid to pick a bright color.

4. Sometimes going a step beyond really makes the piece. (Like using the Gilding Wax.)

5. Follow us on Pinterest for more of our projects.

6. "Like" us on Facebook.

7. Don't forget that you can buy your Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® from

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca. 95650

Inside the High Hand  fruit sheds.

Tuesday- Saturday 10-5

Sunday 10-4

8. We hold classes the 3rd Tuesday of ever month.  $95, supplies included.  Call (916)663-4663.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Using Emperor's Silk~Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Anytime I use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® and post about it, the interest in it is amazing!  We LOVE this paint and it has truly changed our business.  We have been selling it for a year now.  

The time that it takes to complete a piece is SO much faster than with any other paint we have ever used and with BETTER results.

Hmm... What color?

 Here are a few photos of using Emperor's Silk over an OK oak piece. A mini tutorial.

1.  Wipe your piece down to clean it.  NO SANDING OR PRIMING NEEDED.  

2.  Brush on paint.  One coat is usual enough especially if you are using a good Annie Sloan brush.

The paint has very low VOC's (no odor) so it is safe to paint inside.  It will be dry in an hour or less.

3.  Distress with a sanding block or piece of sandpaper along the edges or anywhere that you want to highlight the craftsmanship of the piece.

4.  Apply Clear Wax next using a wax brush. Gently set your brush in the wax to pick up a little on your brush.  Scrape on edge of can to evenly coat the head of the brush.   Start rubbing your brush over the paint.  Push it in.  The paint is very porous, so the wax will fill in to create one solid surface. Work in sections until you have covered the whole piece.  (a couple of very light coats are better than one heavy coat.)

*At this point you need to choose if you are going to add Dark Wax over the top of the Clear to richen your color and give the piece more patina.  If decide you like the way to looks:

5. Buff your piece with a buff brush or soft clean rag.

You are done!

If you choose to add the Dark Wax:

6.  Apply Dark Wax  OVER the Clear Wax.  Again, set your brush in the wax to pick up a little on your brush.  Scrape on edge of can to evenly coat the head of the brush.  Start rubbing your brush over the Clear Wax. If you like how dark it looks, leave it.  If it is a bit too dark, take a rag and wipe off some till you have the look you want.

7.  Buff your piece with a buff brush or soft clean rag.

Finished except for hardware.

Beautiful! 

And so simple and fast. (That is why there is a lack of photos, it's hard to stop to take them.) 

This is a very popular color.  So rich and the perfect red!

Any Questions?

We offer a paint class once a month.

Next class:

April 16, 11 - 1:30

2 - 4:30

$95.

Call to reserve your seat (916)663-4663

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road 

Loomis, Ca. 95650

Inside the High Hand  fruit sheds.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

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)

A Small Mantle Finished in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

This is the story of a Small Mantle.

 

A few months back as I was planning what I wanted for our Winter displays, I asked for a small mantle.  Something that looked vintage.  It just seemed that we needed one to complete the space in the store.  The other bricoleur assured me that it would be no problem to create one.  Well time went by and other custom orders were being completed and I still did not have the mantle.  By this time the first day of the celebration was approaching very fast. (like in two days)  He told me that he had started it but I did not see how it could be done in time.  So I started to think up a new display idea.

 

 

Well to make a long story short, The evening before the celebration, after we had been at the store for over 12 hours, we went home and finished it!  It really didn't take too long.  I sat on a stool while the other bricoleur worked away.  It took me back to the days when we were first married and we would stay up late in the garage building and creating things.

 

 

After it was built we took it inside to paint. (yes inside)  We laid out a tarp and painted away with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Old White. (The paint is very low VOC.) Now, this is another reason why I love this paint.  We did NOT sand or prime this piece.  We were also working with different wood surfaces.  Some had already been painted, some was raw and some stained.  It took only a few minutes to cover it.

 

  The next morning, we distressed it with some sandpaper and then gave it a coat of Clear Wax.  After a good buffing it was ready to go! 
We moved it into the space planned for it and opened the store doors about 30 minutes later!!!

 

So the piont of my story is, for one:

 I am married to a very capable and talented bricoleur. :)  He was sure of himself in knowing that it would not take too long to complete.  It turned out exactly how I had asked for it to be.

and two:

once again the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint was awesome!  By using it, it allowed us to complete a project very fast with beautiful results.

  

Also,

if YOU have a project that needs to be built, a custom order, a cabinet, shelf, farm table or mantle ;), contact us.  Danny (the other bricoleur) is very talented in creating just what you want.  Many times he uses reclaimed lumber, or wood that has been salvalged from an old barn.

 

And,

we sell the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint here in our store.  We carry paint, waxes, brushes, books, and offer classes.

Next Class, January 15,

Beginning 11-1:30

Intermediate 2-4.

 

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)



Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and The Vintage Bricoleur

Did you know that we carry the full line of

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

in our store? 

(Some of my favorite colors)

This paint is a wonderful product.  It is easy to use.

No priming or sanding beforehand.

It will stick to any finish

Wood, glass, metal, concrete, plastic...

Simply wipe clean, paint, distress (if desired), apply Clear Wax, and then Dark Wax if you want.  After this give a good buffing and you are done!

(Our paint sample sticks)

This buffet was done in Paris Grey.

 Antoinette.

Aubusson Blue.

Versailles.

Coco.

My husband and children (they love this paint also) finished all of these pieces in one day!

Old White, Emperor's Silk, Old Violet, Florence, Versailles.

Look at all the beautiful colors!

Our store information is on the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint website.

Our next class dates are:

Tuesday, August 21, 12-5.

Tuesday, September 18, 12-5.

Tuesday, October 16, 12-5.

$175.

Includes all supplies needed, snack and bring 1 piece of your own to paint in class.

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca. 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Tuesday - Saturday 10 -5

Sunday 10 -4

Contact info:

vintagebricoleur@att.net

(916)663-4663

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)











Summer Days...

Where has the time gone?

  In a little less than a month the kiddos will be heading back to school.

There have been days full of swimming and painting furniture, (because that's what we do around here), visiting friends, graduation party and wedding, and everyone taking a turn or two helping out at the store.

We have been to the beach twice.(such a treat!) There have been days of antiquing and yard saling. Or junkin' as some of you like to say.

And on these long hot summer days...

We have enjoyed some cool simple meals.

Delicious!

Fresh Corn Salsa, Quacamole and salty Corn Chips.

I hope you are enjoying your summer as much as we are.

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Come say Hello to us at the store. Stop by to see what is new.  It changes weekly as things sell and new items are brought in, and new displays are made.  Check out our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information and "like" us there.  Don't forget that we sell the full line of

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

Our next paint workshop dates,

August 21, 12-5 

September 18, 12-5.

terry@thevintagebricoleur.com

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca. 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

The Blogger's Luncheon @The Vintage Bricoleur

Last week we held a Blog Luncheon here at The Vintage Bricoleur.  It was well attended with about 17 local bloggers from the Northern Ca. area.

Courtney from French Country Cottage was our guest speaker.  She covered many topics that were so helpful to some of us not-so-experienced bloggers.

Here we are watching a power point presentation.

Beth, The Daily Paragraph

Lynne & Laurel (soon-to-be-bloggers)

Kim, Lazy Cowgirl

Linda, Life and Linda

Joy, The Olde Farmhouse

Helen, Wildberry Ranch (Hi Mom!) *read her post about this event*

Paula, Windmill Farm

Kim, Not Too Shabby

Ellie, Rust Dust and Roses 

Laurel, Laurel's Quilll

Melody, Willy's Wife

Terry, The Vintage Bricoleur

Nicole, The Little Blog * read her post about the event*

Courtney, French Country Cottage

*she was so kind to place my button on her side-bar*

Me again.

The whole group including Connie and Oops it looks like I forgot to get a better pic of

 Jonelle, Jo Traveler (third from the right) *read her post about this event*

This is Connie Spade working her magic. 

 She gave each of us a 5 minute hand or neck massage. 

 Wonderful!!!

Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports (916) 410-4884

We can't forget the Luncheon part of the day.

Box luches from High Hand.

This event was held in the event area of the fruit sheds.  High Hand has a wonderful resturant called

 The Consevatory, and a well known Nursery.

Turkey Sandwich choice.

Vegetarian Salad choice.

Peach iced tea, coffee and cookies.

And the Giveaways!

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint *we carry this in our store*

Coupons for the Loomis Spa and Boutique

Lavender Sachets

Gift Certificate

Here we are again.  Each of these ladies brought something important to this gathering.  Intelligent questions, tips, advice, friendship.  It was nice to meet you all.  I hope to have many more visits, if not face-to-face, then through our blogs!

Now, if you missed this event and are interested in attending one like this, we will be holding another one in the Fall.  Just send me an email so I add you to the already growing list.

terry@thevintagebricoleur.com

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)