TVB at Remnants of th Past Spring 2013 ~ 2

This is my Part 2 post about 

Remnants of the Past - Spring 2013. 

 Last post I shared all the garden items we had for sale.  Now I will share everything else.

We had lots of industrial items including two set of these wood drawer cubbies. 

 Both sold.

Lots of vintage books found new homes. 

 Don't they look pretty next to the salvage architectural?

This 1953 Postal sorting cubby was a main focal point.  We stuffed it full of little white pitchers, sea shells, jars with white buttons, butter pats, etc.

This vintage cupboard was a great place to display ironstone, vintage phots, linens, pillows and primitive wood utinsels.

A collection of wood spools stood together on a large farm table.

A couple of girls stood gracefully in the corner.

A large ironstone pitcher with fresh peonies, mustard jar, ivy wreath, and side table, in front of a vintage black screen door.

This collection of pretty vintage quilts added a nice pop of color.

A large primitive pine cupboard full of apothecary jars, ironstone, crystal, vintage jars with zinc lids.

This basket was a great place to hold a couple of pillows, primitive wood paddles and rolling pins.

Oh yes.  We can't forget the pie.  It sat in the antique pie safe looking pretty and smelling so nice.  It made for a tasty afternoon snack.

So, as you can see, we had a large varity of things.  Industrial, garden, primitve, shabby...

It all goes together nicely, when it is usful to a person.  A little mix is good.  That is what makes a cozy and homey home.  Things that you love and that you can use.

These are the types of items that we try to have available for you in our store.  Come see for yourself!

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca. 95650

 Inside the High Hand  fruit sheds.

We look forwrad to seeing you at 

Remnants of the Past  2013 ~ Fall

November 9 & 10.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

TVB at Remnants of the Past Spring 2013 ~1

If you follow this Blog, if you "Like" us on Facebook, if you shop at our store, or visit us at shows, then you probably know that twice a year we do a large show in San Luis Obispo.

Remnants of the Past.

The first weekend in June this is what we were up to.

We had lots of beautiful garden items.  

Watering cans, plant stand, iron planters.

This little child's green wicker rocker is one of my favorites.

Bird houses, green metal headboard and step stool.

The cherub fountain was actually running.  I love the sound of water.  Cement urns, garden gate and the Trader Joes shopping bag, please ignore.

Beautiful cement goose.

This sweet little cherub bird bath didn't last long.

Vintage rusty stroller holds an old fruit box. 

 This makes for a great display in the garden.

Georgeous wicker chaise lounge, loaded with beautiful French script pillows, French wash stand turned into a plant stand, clay pots, iron topiary.

The little white iron crib made into a settee draped with pillows and lace went to a happy customer for her covered porch.  How fun is that?

 Well that is all for this post showing many of our garden items.  I will be posting more photos showing items we had for inside the home. Such as ironstone, quilts and decorative items.

Some of these items came home with us and are still available.  Leave a comment or contact me through the Facebook page.

It was nice to see the special guest Jo Packham of Where Woman Create again and to meet Ben Ashby of FOLK magazine and Jen O'Conner of Earth Angels Studios .  I came home with a few treasures from them.

We also want to thank Judy for hosting such a beautiful show.  Her family and team of helpers are so sweet and we look for to seeing them again at the fall

Remnants of the Past

November, 9 & 10.

Will we see you there too?  It's not too early to plan.

In the meantime come visit our store

The Vintage Bricoleur 

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand  fruit sheds.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Remnants of the Past is up next for TVB

Getting ready for Remnants of the Past takes a lot of work.

We have been shopping, cleaning, pricing, packing, painting, sewing, recreating, stamping bags, making price tags, loading the trailer, posting info on Facebook, handing out brochures, chalking out our space, etc.

Look for 

The Vintage Bricoleur

 in San Luis Obispo at The Madonna Inn Expo Center on 

June 1&2. 

Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 9-3

We will outside under the big tents in space T-13.

Special guest for this show are:

Jen O'Conner of Earth Angel Studios

Ben Ashby of FOLK Magazine

Jo Packham of Where Women Create

I am glad to get back areas in my house where I have been saving and hoarding things for this show.  We save special treasures months in advance especially for ROTP.

One week from today we will be setting up our space.  I am anxious to display all the beautiful treasures and to "use" all of the ideas floating around in my head for merchandising them.

In the mean time, the store will be OPEN for those of you who can't make it to the show, for your gift needs, decorating needs, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® needs, furniture needs or for some great inspiration.

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand  fruit sheds.

** Photos are from a previous show Mes Amis **

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

The Perfect Piece for the Corner in the Dining Room

We live in an almost 100 year old Craftsman style home.  Sometimes its hard to find just the right piece for a little corner. 

 A couple of monthes ago I was out shopping and picking for our big show

 Remnants of the Past 

that is coming up in a couple of weeks.   We discovered this little table that was missing half of the top and 1 leg.  It aslo looked like it needed some TLC in the repainting department.  My handy husband, said "no problem, I'll just put a leg on, and fix the top and repaint it in our favorite paint 

Annie Sloan ChalkPaint®."

  I was thinking, hmm, do we need another project?

Well, once we got it home, I took another look at it.  I said, 

"I want this one."

I don't keep much for myself, but this one fits perfectly in my little corner.

  We never repainted, 

or put on a new leg,

or put the missing half of the top back on.

  I love it just the way it is.

And here it is in the corner of my dining room.

It gets used as a place to draw, a favorite homework place and sometimes extra seating when we have dinner guest.

The perfect piece.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Hello! It's Been Awhile...

This time of year is soooo busy for us.
 Our store is OPEN six days a week.  Tuesday - Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4.
Plus:

 In the last month, the second Sunday, we sold at the Sacramento Antique Faire,

Two days later our Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Class was full and as usual, a fun day.

On the 20th, we were at Mes Amis .

It was beautiful weather and it was good to see so many fellow vendors and repeat customers.

The first Sunday of May, we were at The Alameda Point Antique Faire.

Now, in a couple of days on Mother's Day (second Sunday) look for us in space M-5&6 at

 The Sacramento Antique Faire.

(Old White Dresser-Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® available in the store.)

Our May Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Class is on 

May 21st.

11- 1:30

$95

Call (916)663-4663 to reserve your seat.

Just a week or so after that we will be heading to Remnants of the Past!

 Yikes!

I spent a few hours hours yesterday cleaning, pricing and packing items for that show.  I am so excited about the treasures we have to share with you there.  Look for outside in space T-13.  

It is going to be a good one!

June 1 - 9 - 5

 June 2 - 9 - 3

Alex Madonna Expo Center

San Luis Obispo

(Judy Watkins the promoter of the show.)

 Look for some special guest at ROTP.

Jen O'Conner ~ Earth Angels Studios
Ben Ashby ~FOLK Magazine
Jo Packham ~ Where Women Create

That is what we have been up to this last month and where you can find us in the next week or so.  Check out the links to the shows and come visit us!

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)