Using Vintage for Baby Shower

A while back I had the privilege to help decorate for a friend's baby shower.

We gathered keepsakes that we had, and put them together. 

These baby shoes were my Mom's once upon a time.

These little Kewpie dolls belong to my Mother-in-law.

They are so cute!

I love the different expressions.

This vintage child's bike belonged to my husband's uncle.

I have a collection of these Eloise Wilkin Golden Books. 

 Baby Dear is one of my favorites.

Child's cup, spoon and fork.

A pretty christening gown on a vintage hanger.

We can't forget the delicious desserts!

  Ice cream sodas in a vintage milk bottle tote.

Take your pick of four different kinds of Cheesecake, displayed on my milk glass cake plate.

We didn't spend a dime on decorations, we used what we had and it turned out so cute! 

I love using vintage.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

A Table for Remnants ~ SOLD

This table is going to Remnants of the Past, but it is already SOLD. 

 One very happy lady will be there to pick it up.

Seven foot long Farm Table.

Painted green legs and skirt with glaze over the top.

Beautiful natural top.

This one is sold, but lucky for you, another one is available with white legs and skirt!

 (Sorry no picture available.)

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Remnants Here We Come!

The truck and trailer are loaded and packed to the gills ready for the trip down south to San Luis Obispo.  We will leave as soon as the kids get out of school.  Here are a few last things that will be available.

A cute little WELCOME pumpkin.

Vintage child's crib made into a pretty settee.

Two story (or is it three) bird house.

Matching set of Vogue luggage.

A barrel side table with glass top.

That's it! 

Thanks for following along in this journey for getting ready for Remnants of the Past.

I plan to take lots of pictures that I will share with you when we get back. 

 We are hoping for the best!!!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)



Who will be at Remnants of the Past?

Will you be there?

I though that it would be fun to see if any of you readers are actually going to be at the

Remnants of the Past show this weekend.

(These pics don't really have anything to do with the post, Just fun shots of "things").

While the show is going on I am usually so busy, it is hard for me to stop and visit for very long with anyone.  But... I want to take the time.  I love to meet new people and to put a face to a name that I have heard before.  I also love for you regulars to come by and say Hello, even if it is really busy.

So... I thought that if you would leave a comment to let me know that you are going to be there, (even if we have never met), it would be fun!  Tell me where you are traveling from and if you have been to a Remnants show before.



 I will have a Guest Book/Mailing List at the show for you to sign.  If you have a blog, put down that info as well.  I plan to do a post sharing some of you bloggers.

 So, tell me, are you going to be there?

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Two more Chairs for Remnants

Once again here are a few more items for

 Remnants.

Two chairs that can be used in any number of places in your home.

Two different styles, both with different personalities.

Here is the smaller of the two, more petite.

Some of the back details. 

They show up so nice after being distressed and then a coat of wax put over the top to protect it.

Now for the other chair. 

 This one also has great detail on the back and on the legs.

Sorta like a pretty spider web look.

This chair has also been distressed and waxed to bring out the details.

She has a nice little grain sack seat.  I love those stripes!

Here they are again.  Ready for you to take home.

These chairs will be available at

Remnants of the Past,

 this coming

Saturday & Sunday

October 8 & 9

in San Luis Obispo.

You don't want to miss this show!

There will be book signings by Susan Branch & Velvet and Linen.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Some Extras for ROTP

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

Remnants of the Past.

Thanks for looking,

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

French Arm Chair for Remnants of the Past

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

 Remnants of the Past.

Coming up, music wreath and chandelier and ?.

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

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)