We shopped Canton, Texas

While in Texas, there were many many places to find treasures.  I won't share all of my secrets, but I will share with you...

Canton.

  Wonderful hot/humid Canton.

We have been there before and enjoyed ourselves, but that was in October and the weather was a bit more enjoyable then.

This place has buildings and acres full of great things, old and new.  A perfect place to find just what you need for decorating your home or business.

Ready to go see what we can find.

I loved this piece.

Lots of old jars.  These came home with me.

Fun letters.

Cool sign.

Old cot, unique birdhouse and garden chairs.

This primitive box was a favorite of mine, but the price was a bit high.

Our oldest daughter was such a big help, inspite of the heat.  Did I mention how hot it was?

So many old wash tubs in one place!

Vintage ceiling tiles. 

We found lots of great things that we will be sharing with you at some of our next shows and in our two store locations,The Antique Trove in Roseville and Scout Living in Downtown Sacramento.

Here is the truck and trailer loaded down after two weeks in Texas.

It all made it home safe and sound.

Stay tuned for a post with pics of some of our finds.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Home

Home

It seems that no matter how much fun you had,

or how many memories you made,

or all the beautiful places you saw,

it is always good to be...

Home.

I was greeted by this pretty view out my laundry room window the  morning after we arrived home.

Beautiful Morning Glories climbing the back fence carefully tended to by my sweet mother-in-law.

So pretty.

Our cute little country garden is going to town in this nice warm weather.  We are enjoying its fruits.

I have lots of exciting things to share with you.  Be looking for more posts in the next few days. 

Tentative upcoming schedule...

~August~

Sac Antique Faire

Treasure Island Flea

~September~

Alameda

Sac Antique Faire

Mes Amis Antique Show

~October~

Remnants of the Past

Treasure Island Flea

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

On Vacation ~ No Alameda

Yep, We are on vacation. 

 Therefore, we will miss this Alameda, Sunday August 7th.

We will be home in time for The Sacramento Antique Faire, August 14th.

Here are a few pics from last Alameda. (July)

Enjoy!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)



Introducing A Friend's Blog

I want to introduce you to a new blog.

My good friend Sandy has had a new beginning and she started a new blog

called The Olive And Rose Vintage Styling and Productions.

She is also hosting a show called Mes Amis Vintage Antiques Show in Roseville on September 17, 2011.

Here is Sandy with one of my daughters. 

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Searching for more of This

We are away.

 On a working vacation out-of-state.

After a couple of weeks in this state, we will spend a week camping in another state.

While we are away...

I will be searching for more,

vintage jars,

miniature oil cans,

enamelware bowls,

vintage fans,

vintage rubber stamps,

old signs,

marbles,

more old jars to store random items,

and scissors.  All so fun to decorate with.

These pics are some of my favorite close-ups of things that we sell in the two stores and at shows.  I will be looking for all of these and for many other things to bring back to you, our customers.  Hopefully we will find some great pieces of furniture also.

Wish me luck!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Our Space @ Scout Living

I shared with you our space at the Trove, now it is time to share

Scout Living.

The store has been open for a little more than a month now.

Our space has changed many times.  Here are a few pics of some of the items available.

Vintage dresser.

Old hand truck with a stack of books.

A couple of huge balls of twine.

Black metal case, jar of marbles, faux plant.

Table top drawer unit with chalkboard.

Vintage globe, old wood storage box.

Modern light fixture.

Scout Living

1215 18th Street Between L & Capital

Sacramento, CA 95811

Hours: Monday - closed

Tues. - Thurs. 11a.m. - 7p.m.

Fri. - Sat. 11a.m. - 11pm.

Sunday 11a.m. - 5:30p.m.

Scout Living is a vintage design collective.

We love the store, I know you will too!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Remnants of the Past # 1

Recently, JudyWatkins, the creater and promoter of the wonderful show

Remnants of the Past

was contacted by

Romantic Homes Magazine.

She was told that Remnants was #1 for their Top 10 Romantic Flea Markets.

You can read all about this in the August issue of the Magazine.

CONGRATULATIONS!

(to all of the wonderful vendors and Judy)

While we are talking about Remnants, I want to let you know that this popular show has outgrown its previous location.  The new location is going to be at the Alex Madonna Expo Center in San Luis Obispo.

Now, save the dates and make those reservations for

Oct. 8 & 9

9a.m. -4p.m.

We will be there, will you? Terry (one of the bricoleurs)