What a difference!

I love learning new ways to make this blog better.  One thing that I would like to learn more about is the photography side of things.  I don't like things to be complicated and to take a lot of time.  Therefore when I take pics for this blog I usually don't edit them.  I just do the best I can, and go for it.

But...

I have not been competly satisfied with some of the shots I have taken in the store since we opened.  The space does not have a lot of natural light and so some turn out looking yellow.  I thought well, I guess I will just have to learn how to edit. (which to me means "time" and I don't have tons of extra "time").

So...

 I was visiting with Maria from Dreamy Whites, and she gave me a few tips.  I can really see the difference and the pics look sooo much better. 

You tell me what you think...

Before

After

Looks better, huh.

Before

After

You can see the individual colors so much better!

Even this,

The blue of the cabinet is more true to life in the second pic.

Much better.

I have had fun taking more pics in the last week or two. 

 What do you think, do you see a difference?

Thanks Maria!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Cute little Headband/Earwarmers

I don't know about you, but I don't like my ears to be cold.  When I go out walking, or in the early mornings at shows, I wear ear buds.  They fit right over my ears and help to keep me warm.

But...

they don't look cute.

One of the things that we carry at the shop are

 Handmade Headband/Earwarmers.

They come in a variety of colors, and they are cute AND warm at the same time!

Some have vintage buttons and a flower, some are beaded, and some have pretty feathers.

I must say these are WAY cuter than my ear buds.

So...

 Before the next Alameda,

or Downtown (it can be soooo cold there),

or trip up to Tahoe to ski,

stop in at the shop and pick up a Headband/Earwarmer for yourself or friend or daughter.

(More colors to choose from).

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

It feels a little bit like Spring here

I don't know if it the beautiful weather or what, but it feels a little bit like Spring here at

The Vintage Bricoleur. 

I think maybe it is some of the soft colors in some of the displays.

There are pretty flowers in pots.

  Kinda makes you want to head out to the potting bench.

This wreath is perfect for the coming Spring days.

This little green frog, potted plants, and galvanized bucket are all saying

Spring.

Beautiful pink and white chenille pillows cheer up the room.

The soft greens of this water color are wonderful.

How about a gazing ball for the garden?  Or some sea fans to add to a display.

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On a different note.....

We had these at the Vintage Valentine Workshop.

Chocolate cake with cream cheese icing and raw sugar sprinkles.

(different camera setting)

All of the fun things that were used at the Workshop. 

 Another fun night of creating.

Next Workshop

Vintage Sheet Music Wreath

February 16, 2012

$30.00

(supplies included)

if you can't make that date come on

March 29, 2012.

Please call or email or come into the shop to reserve your seat.

* (916) 261-9079

* terry@thevintagebricoleur.com

* 3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95663

And don't forget the Blog Forum on

March 1, 2012

$25.00.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Memories of a fun day Junkin' with Friends

The other day a group of us got together for a day of Junkin' in

Sutter Creek and Jackson.  I was with

 The Green Mum,

 Old Soul Studios,

 The Olive And Rose,

 and Zelder Antiques.

We started our time at

The Antique Gardener and met

Dreamy Whites

 and Trish Everett.

It was so fun to all be together and to chat.  Some had never met face-to-face before and so there was lots of visiting, getting to know each other better.

Maria & Sandy

Trish & Zizi

Aimee treated us to this.

This made the day fun.

Maria, Melanie, Jacque, Zizi, Trish, Aimee, Sandy.

Melanie & I.

Beautiful display at Aimee's.

Mini Fairy Garden.

This antique plant stand was great.

The day was full of learning from each other. 

Thanks Maria.

From Sutter Creek we headed over to Jackson and hit a couple of fun places.  The car was beginning to fill up with treasures.  We stopped and had a late lunch.  After a few more stores we loaded everything up.

  It barely fit, but no one complained because it is fun to come home packed to the gills with great finds.

Don't ask.... :).

So, Thank You girls.  I had a fun day with you all.  Let's do it agian!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Hearts and More Hearts

Are you looking for hearts?  We have hearts.

Take a look........

I love these sachets with vintage lace.

How about chenille hearts?

Here is a whole jar full!

This crotched heart holds a simple handmade card.

Hearts on cards, pillows, seals and vintage paper doilies.

These lace ones looks good hanging on just about anything like this chicken wire cloche.

Or this pretty lamp.

Let's not forget these wooden hearts.

So like I said, if you needs hearts, we have hearts.

(More items not pictured.)

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)



Knotted Rug Workshop

On March 15, 2012 we will hold a

 Knotted Rug Workshop. 

 This class has just two seats left. 

 The interest in this class has been amazing!

So I'll share a few pics....

These rugs are fun to have around the house to add a little warmth and color.

They can be made in any color.

I love the texture.

A close-up.

And there you have it!

Interested? 

Call (916)261-9079

   or email terry@thevintagebricoleur.com

Thursday, March 15, 2012

@The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Some Favorite pics from TVB

As I go around the store and take pics for this blog, sometimes I have favorites.  This last time I ended up with quite a few.  So you tell me what you think.  Are they some of your favorites too?

A pretty pink bird.

Wooden heart with black sand and vintage compact.

Old glove holder with vintage photos.

Pretty cameo necklace hanging on old books.

I love white starfish. 

They are so fun to decorate with.

Don't they look great in this little wire birdcage?

This shabby table makes a great desk.

Here is a big urn filled with lace and rope.

(Most of these items happen to be Sandy's from The Olive and Rose.

These items may not last long.  Things around here change weekly, sometimes daily. 

 As more things come into the store though, it will give me a chance to try and get some more favorite pics.

Come on over to see more

@The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)