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)

Remnants of the Past at The Madonna Inn Expo Center

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)

Vintage Phone Vignette for ROTP

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

Remnants of the Past.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Fire Extinguisher Sign Vignette for Remnants

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 

Remnants of the Past.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

October Alameda

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)

Silhouette Vignette ~ For Remnants of the Past

This is the third vignette that I put together for 

Remnants of the Past.

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)

A Winner A Winner

O.K.  we have a winner.

I want to thank everyone who took the time to
enter this Giveaway,

to become a follower

 to post about it either on your Blog or Facebook page

 and to Like The Virginia House and

The Vintage Bricoleur.

Also I could not have done this without one of my favorite bloggers

Jillian

from The Virginia House.

She created an awesome sign that truly looks vintage, and I am sure that Jana will be proud to hang it in her house.

Did you catch that?

Jana said...

                                          I follow your blog and love all your stuff!

Congratulations Jana!

Thanks again everyone!

Terry (one of the bricoleur)