Monday, October 3, 2011

Some Extras for ROTP

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Here are a few extras for the show coming up.
We are on the home stretch.  I have piles all over the house that are growing daily as items are finished and priced, waiting to be loaded into the trailer.

O.K. on to the items...

Little jar bundles that make great vases.



Wreath made out of vintage sheet music and pretty petite crystal chandeleir.


Ironstone pitchers and pewter.



Framed black and white photo with pitcher.



Little cement dutch boy & girl.



Beautiful Filigree broaches.



Stacking metal boxes.

These are just SOME of the items that are going to be available.  Hopefully in the next few days I will be able to share some of the bigger items.  We leave Thursday after the kiddos get out of school, set-up is on Friday, Saturday & Sunday?  Showtime!

Again these items will be available this weekend at

Thanks for looking,
Terry (one of the bricoleurs)









Sunday, October 2, 2011

French Arm Chair for Remnants of the Past

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This French Arm Chair will be available at
Remnants of the Past.
In our space T-19 to 21 outside under the tent.

Every story has to start back at the beginning, right?


There she is, just bare bones.  Great display chair for a shop, but I wanted to make her sitable. 
 (Is that a word?)



First all those little nails had to come out.  Every single one of them.



Now remind me why I want to tackle this project?



Oh yes, she has beautiful details.



After a coat of Annie Sloan wax and the fabric tacked on. 
 Looking better!



All done! 
As you can see there are still scraps on my kitchen floor.



The head rest.  Love those flowers!



Leg details. 
 After I distressed her, the wax brought out the details perfectly.



Arm rest.



Front of the seat.  Again the flowers are so pretty!!



The photo shoot. 
She looks so nice in my living room, maybe she won't make it to Remnants.  Who wants to take home this piece?

This chair will be available for purchase at

Coming up, music wreath and chandelier and ?.

Scroll down for more items that will be at the show.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)




Saturday, October 1, 2011

Remnants of the Past at The Madonna Inn Expo Center

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Are you wondering what to expect when you get down to SLO at the Madonna Inn Expo Center for
Remnants of the Past?
Here are a few pics to give you an idea.
The main entrance to the inn.

The entrance to the Expo Center where the show will be.

There it is up on the hill.


There will also be a big tent set up where several vendors will be selling.  That is where we will be in spaces T-19 -20-21.
I love how it is foggy in the morning, and then the sun comes out and burns it off.

October 8, Saturday 9a.m. to 5p.m.
October 9, Sunday 9a.m. to 3p.m. 
Admission is good for both days.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)


Friday, September 30, 2011

Vintage Phone Vignette for ROTP

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This is the fifth vignette of smalls that I put together for 
Remnants of the Past.


Vintage phone, old wheel, brushes, flying goggles, mini sap buckets, Shakespeare books.


I love old books tied together.

These items will all be available at

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Fire Extinguisher Sign Vignette for Remnants

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This is the fourth vignette that I put together for 
Remnants of the Past.


Vintage insulators, old photo (lots of these), sign, Tobacco pouch, calipers, clothespins in a jar (lots of jars).


The original tobacco is in that pouch.


Awesome Fire Extinguisher Sign.

These items will all be available at 

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)



Wednesday, September 28, 2011

October Alameda

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As usual, I try to let you know about the next show coming up.
This Sunday, we'll  be at The Alameda Antique Show.
October 2nd
Alameda Point
6a.m. to 3p.m.
Spaces P-7&8

Here are a few pics from previous shows.
                                               A wide variety of special items, just for you.

                                              We always have lots of little letters.
                                              Plenty of galvanized.
                                            One of a kind items.
Cabinets, dressers, dishes, books, baskets.

What will you find THIS time?

Terry ( one of the bricoleurs)

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Silhouette Vignette ~ For Remnants of the Past

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This is the third vignette that I put together for 


Handsome boy silhouette, antlers, snuff can, wood box, keys.


These vintage cards are awesome.
Half Moon Fruit & Produce Co.

These items will all be available at 
Remnants of the Past. 
 Visit this blog post and this one also to read the introductions that Judy did for us on her blog.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)