Tuesday, August 20, 2013

More Examples of Pieces Done in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® at TVB

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I like to give examples of what can be done with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint ®.  So many looks can be achieved even with 1 color of paint, by doing a regular finish, smooth finish, texture finsh, a wash, distressing or not distressing, Clear Wax only or Clear & Dark Wax.

**WARNING: PICTURE HEAVY POST** :)

~All of these pieces have been done with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®~
Nightstands ~ Chateau Grey with Clear & Dark Wax

Little Doll Dresser ~ Napoleonic Blue with Clear & Dark Wax

You can see just the top of this
 Dresser ~ French Linen and Old White details with Clear & Dark Wax.

Nightstand ~ Provence with Clear & Dark Wax

Small Chest ~ Arles with Clear & Dark Wax

Table ~ Butcher block top Clear Waxed, legs & skirt Old Ochre with Clear Wax

Side Table ~ Pure White with Clear Wax

Drawer Cabinet ~ Old Ochre with Clear Wax

Vintage Chest ~ Pure White with Clear Wax
Mantle ~ Old White with Clear Wax

Table ~ Top Clear Waxed, skirt & legs Old White with Clear Wax

Dresser ~ Old White with Clear Wax

Table ~ Old White washed top with Clear & Dark Wax, skirt and legs Antibes with Clear & Dark Wax

Drawer Cabinet ~ Old Ochre with Clear Wax, drawers with Clear & Dark Wax

Island ~ Top and shelf Clear Waxed, skirt and legs, Graphite with Dark Wax

Hutch ~ Antibes/Aubusson Blue 50/50 with Clear Wax, inside Old White 

Vintage Dresser ~ Pure White with Clear Wax

Dresser ~ Provence with Clear Wax, top Clear Waxed

Drawer Cabinet ~ Napoleonic Blue with Clear Wax

Farm Table ~ Top Dark Waxed, legs and skirt Provence with Clear Wax

Dresser ~ Paris Grey/Graphite Wash with Clear and Dark Wax

Hutch ~ French Linen with Clear Wax, inside Old White

Mirror ~ French Linen with Clear & Dark Wax
Side Table & Chair Old White with Clear & Dark Wax

These are just some of the items that I had photos of from the last few months. 

 We love Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®.
  It is so easy to use, 
No Stripping
No Priming 
No Sanding
No Kidding

Clean
 Paint
Distress
Clear Wax
Dark Wax -(optional)
Buff

A few steps, but a fast project.
You can do this too!!!  Come to our store to get your Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® products.  We carry the full line, and we offer classes.

Next Class: 
September 17, 2013
10am - 12:30 pm
$95
Call (916)663-4663

3750 Taylor Road
Loomis, Ca 95650
Inside the High Hand  fruit sheds.

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Please join us for our show: 
October 26, 2013
9am - 3pm
$10
Maple Rock Gardens  ~ 100 Clark Tunnel Road Newcastle, Ca 95658



Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Friday, August 16, 2013

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® & more at The Vintage Bricoleur

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It's mid-August already, school is back in session and we are back to our regular routine, 
(on one of our road trips this summer)

which allows us to have more time to junk, create and paint.  
Basically more time for you!

I thought I would share some pics of what the store looks like right now, and from the last few weeks, as some of the pieces are SOLD.

This beautiful vintage iron chaise lounge SOLD.  
The pillows, statue and vintage lace are still avialable.

This awesome island makes a great counter for the kitchen or studio.  We have a great selection of vintage silverplate, ironstone dishes and linens.  This one-of-a-kind pie safe is great for outdoor BBQ's or baked goods for the coming holidays.

Don't forget we carry the full line of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®, and we offer classes. 
 Next class is
 August 20th 9am -11:30am
or 
September 17th 11:30 -1:00pm.
$95
(916)663-4663

We offer pretty handmade accessories and jewelry.

Come pick up a pillow made out of vintage grain sacks.  
It's a great way to change up a room.

These Leather Belt Cuffs and rings, earrings, bobbies, barrettes, leather purses and pouches are very unique and stylish.

A pretty little summer scarf is perfect to dress up any outfit.

Key rings made with vintage silverplate are a great gift item.

Find all this and more at..........

3750 Taylor Road Loomis, Ca. 95650
Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.
Tuesday - Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4.

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Don't forget that we have a Vintage/Antiques show coming up. 
October 26, 2013 9am - 3pm
Tickets can be pre-purchased through the High Hand website.


We are pleased and honored to have 
as a guest at the show.  Melinda from Alabaster Rose Lifestyle blog
 will be selling/signing both the Spring and Fall issues.  Read her blog post about her being at our show.
Follow the links to see some beauty!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)



Friday, August 2, 2013

August 2013 Events for The Vintage Bricoleur

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We have had a wonderful Summer.


 We were able to "get away" a few times.  Making memories with our children.  They grow up so fast!  I will be taking 2 to High School,  (in a few months the oldest will be driving them) and 1 to Jr. High.  Wow!
Where does the time go?
 We are going to enjoy the last two weeks before they start back up.


In the meantime....You can find 
at
Space G-6 on Sunday August 4th, 6am -3pm


You can also find us
 at
Space M-5&6 on Sunday August 11th, 6am -3pm.


We will be having an
in the sheds at
August 20th, 9am-11:30am.
$95


And of course the store is
 OPEN
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Sunday, 10am-4pm.
3750 Taylor Road Loomis, Ca 95650
inside the High Hand fruit sheds.


Continue to look for posts here on the blog and also follow us on Facebook!

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From now on I will include in every post a reminder about our first Vintage/Antiques show


October 26, 2013 - 9am -3pm
at
Newcastle, Ca.
Your can pre-purchase tickets through the High Hand website.

Tour the beautiful Maple Rock Gardens and discover Antiques, Primitive, Vintage, Garden, Jewelry, Furniture and French finds from talented artists, designers, and collectors.
I will be introducing the vendors soon!



Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Homemade Ice Cream, Using a Vintage Freezer of Course

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This post will be a little different from the normal type of posts that I do.

  I had a few request for our homemade ice cream recipe after I posted a pic on our Facebook page. 
 So here goes...
~Strawberry & Peanut Butter Cup~

We have been making homemade ice cream for as long as I can remember.  Warm summer evenings just call for ice cream, and there is nothing better than homemade.

Basic Vanilla

6 qt. freezer
20 lbs. crushed ice
1 box rock salt

3 qts Half & Half
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt

SOAK WOOD BUCKET FOR A LEAST AN HOUR BEFORE FREEZING, 
OVERNIGHT IS BEST
(this will make the wood expand so it does not leak the ice water)

Whisk together 1 qt. Half & Half with sugar, vanilla and salt.  Pour into canister. (make sure the dasher is in place.)  Add the rest of the Half & Half till the canister is about 3/4 full.  Place canister into wood bucket.  Fill halfway with ice, pour a layer of salt. (be generous) add more ice till it is full and it covers the lid.  Pour on more salt.  

Crank, crank, crank. 
 It is a good time for the boys to show off thier muscles, by seeing how many times they can crank the handle. 
(For an electric, just plug it in and let it turn for about 20 minutes.)


The ice will slowly melt so you need to add more as needed. (the rock salt melts the ice to make ice water.  Ice water is colder than ice, causing the cream to freeze.)
Keep cranking till it will not budge any more.  Carefully remove the top layer of ice. (save)  Take of the lid being careful not to drip any salty water into the ice cream.  Remove the dasher, scraping it off carefully. (or lick it off) :) 


 Place a layer of wax paper over the top of the canister and put the lid back on.  Cover again with the ice you saved and more, completely covering the lid. Cover with a towel.  
Let ripen. (sit for a while to harden more)


Eat. 
Then eat some more. You can't ever stop with one serving. ;)
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This is a basic recipe that can be altered.

 *If you want to do a fruit flaver, 
puree enough peaches or strawberries or blackberries and 2 -3 cups of sugar, salt and vanilla and pour into canister till half full.  Fill the rest of the way with Half & Half. (up to the 3/4 mark on the can)

*If you want to do a vanilla base with candy,
follow the vanilla recipe and add 8-10 bars of crushed candy, or a package of Oreos that have been cut in half.

*If you want a chocolate base,
follow the vanilla recipe and add a bottle of chocolate syrup and decrease the sugar amount.  I have also used a box of chocolate pudding.


Here is what we enjoyed on July 4th this year after a picnic supper at the park.
~Peach, 50/50, Vanilla, Strawberry, Lemon Gelato, Oreo~

We like to use the White Mountain brand of ice cream freezer.  We have both a
 vintage hand crank
and 
and electric freezer.

We like both, but for some reason, the vintage hand crank freezer, freezes a little better. 
 Long vintage enamel spoons are great for serving.

*Yes, there are those times when decide spur-of-the-moment that we want to make ice cream and we don't have time to soak the bucket or to let it ripen.  It stills taste wonderful.  It just might take a little longer for it to get too hard to crank any more, and it might be a little softer. 
 But homemade is always the best!*

I hope this helps those of you who requested the recipe.  And of course I always have to add a little bit about using vintage.  I love vintage!  It seems to be made to last!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)