The Vintage Bricoleur at Remnants of the Past

I want to share with you some photos of our space at Remnants.

Welcome!

Dresser, books, small farm table, swim locker baskets, old ceiling tile.

Lace bags on vintage orchard ladder.

Primitive cabinet stuffed full of old jars, ironstone, pottery bowls and wire baskets.

Industrial desk, vintage fan, old books.

Huge old map, white workbench/island, boxes, big farm table, bench, tool tote, chandelier.

Shabby black secretary hutch, french books, ironstone.

White pickets, old chest, vintage typewriter, chandelier, big pile of old books.

Vintage hankies on primitive ladder.

We draped the space with that beautiful raw silk that I have posted about titled Mysterious Package.

 The chicken that stole the show, (yes, it's real!)  She decided that our space was her favorite and she settled right in amongst the items for sale.

We had a wonderful time and we can't wait for the Oct. 8th show.  Many thanks to Judy for all the hard work.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Sacramento Antique Faire on Mothers Day

This Sunday May 8th we will be selling at The Sacramento Antique Faire.  Come by and say Hello! 

 It is the perfect way to spend the day with Mom strolling around enjoying all of the treasures that the vendors will have for sale. 

We are dealers at The Antique Trove so look for the big sign.  We will be in our regular space, M- 5 & 6.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Pillow Inspiration

Every once in a while I head on over to Restoration Hardware for some inspiration.  I love so many things there but they are not in my budget.  I saw this cute little pillow there and thought that it would look nice on my couch but the tag said $45. 

 

Too much for me.

I thought I wonder if I can make something similar? 

 So,

I did.  A little burlap sack, a homemade stencil, a pillow form and there you have it!  For $4 instead of $45!

Along with some others.

I love to mix the burlap and the lace.  Who would have thought that we would be putting burlap on on our beds and our couches!  It just adds the perfect touch of texture.

So, I am linking this pillow project to Jillian at The Virginia House, with her We Can Do It Cheaper Monthly "Copy" Link Party.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)



Talented People

One of my favorite things about this business is getting to meet some talented people.  Here are some from the Remnants of the Past show this last weekend.

Here we have Michelle and Lisa from Urban Farmhouse.  Check out their blog here.  We had the privilege to sell across the aisle from them.

Here are some beautiful things in the Atelier De Campagne space.

This is a shot of Blue Canoe Reloaded.  Tim and Lisa's space always looks amazing.

  Polly and Jenny are a mother daughter team who are very creative and  don't let anything go to waste , they even make their own bags out of old paper sacks!

Kate and her sons Peter and Andrew are a great family team.  We always enjoy visiting with them at the different shows.  We got to sit with them at the dinner for the vendors the night before the show.

Kymberley and her husband with their three daughters and her mother.  They were all so nice and her space was just as beautiful as her store.

I got to meet Maria and three of her sweet children of Dreamy Whites.  She has a beautiful blog with an online shop.

Dustin and his girlfriend Lauren along with his parents Kathee and Charley of Chateau et Jardin came and sold.  It was good to see them again.

Katy  (on the right) was there.  It was good to see someone from our neck of the woods.  Her space was amazing.

There were so many more, but I was not able to get around to everyone. 

Terry (one of the bricoleurs) 

The biggest Remnants of the Past ever

We got back late last night from our trip to the coast to do the Remnants of the Past show.  There are reports that it was the biggest ever.

This is the day before, a field full of big trucks and trailers bringing in wonderful treasures.

Beautiful hills and orchards.

A huge barn full of vendors.  More were set up on three sides of the barn.

Our space from one side ready to go.  (An early shopper/fellow vendor.)

The other side.  I love the hills in the background.

The main line to get in Saturday morning.

Another line.

Happy and tired after the busiest and most successful show day we have ever had.  We are very grateful.

I will follow up with more posts about the show in the next few days.
Terry ( one of the bricoleurs)

New clothes for a Chair

Recently I decided that this chair needed some new clothes.

It wasn't that she was such a bad color, it was just that she was dirty and dingy with no good way to clean her.

Here she is getting fitted for a new slip cover.

All finished and ready for a new home.

She sold at this show.

 I think she looks so much better in her new clothes.  Don't you?

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

A few favorite Spring Pics

Spring is my favorite time of year.  I thought I would share a few of my favorite pics from this year.

The sun is shining,

the birds are singing,

the flowers are blooming, what more could you want?

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)