We'll be at the Mes Amis Vintage Antique Show

This time of year along with spring time is a busy show time for us.

One that we are looking forward to very much is coming up VERY soon!

These pics are of previous shows in the same location.

Mes Amis Vintage Antique Show is on

September 17th

Saturday 8a.m. to 4p.m.

This show is held in Downtown Roseville with free admission!

Sandy the promoter of the show of The Olive and Rose has lots of fun things planned for the day.  Be sure to follow her blog for more info as the shows gets closer.  Also check out the post titled

"Mes Amis Vintage Antique Show Line Up".  On the side bar of her blog she has a link to follow that shows a very nice vendor map. 

See you at Mes Amis!!

Translation:

~ My Friends ~

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Thank You for the comments

I want to thank everyone who took the time to comment on my post about

 "How do you all get so many comments?"

You all were so sweet and encouraging.

I will continue to blog and do post several times a week.  It wasn't that I ever thought of stopping, I just was curious to see if you all had any suggestions.

Through your comments, I was even more inspired to continue on, and I have a few ideas up my sleeve.

So stay tuned...

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Scout Living ~ Second Saturday Art Walk

Second Saturday Art Walk is a great time to make a visit to one of the stores that we sell in,

Scout Living.

The store will be open from 11a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The date for this month's Art Walk, is September 10th.

Scout Living has been a blast to be a part of.  We are one of ten main dealers.  If you haven't checked us out yet, Second Saturday is a great time.  Also pick up a copy of September's Sacramento magazine to read a feature article about the store.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

How do you all get so many comments?

Well  it has been seven months now since I started writing this blog.  It has been a lot of fun.  It has been a lot of work.  I do enjoy posting about the coming schedule for us bricoleurs, and sharing all the pretty pics from shows that we have done or our store spaces.

The question is....

How do you all get so many comments?

I know that I don't always have time to leave a comment on every blog post that I read, but I would like to hear more from you. 

The reason for this is that I would like to know if my post are even being read.

Second, I think it is important to hear from you, to see if what I am blogging and talking about is of any interest to you.

Do you like the items that I am offering?

I feel that this will help me to better please you.

So, if you have time, please leave a comment, and let me know what you are thinking.  The comments go directly to my email, and I read every one.

I look forward to hearing from you!

(Mr. Bricoleur & I at Remnants of the Past)

Alameda~Great Labor Day Weekend Outing

Sunday, September 3rd is the date for this month's Alameda.

Although it is a Holiday Weekend, it makes for a great outing.

We will be in our regular spaces aisle P 7&8.

Come on out and say Hello!

Look for similar items to these next pics.

It's going to be a lot of FUN!

Looking forward to seeing you,

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Happy B-Day little sis!

A True Bricoleur

Please let me remind you...

Bricoleur: (n) French brik-e-loo'-er

one who makes creative and resourceful use of whatever materials are at hand, regardless of their original purpose.

Very often we find items that just can't be used again for what the were created to be.

~The Cake Pans~

I love them like this, but it would take a very large space to display them this way.

This is a little better, a display stand.

Think of all the things that could be showcased on this stairstep display.

This is my favorite pic.  From large to small, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven!

Back to the original, I love all those circles.  Those must have been some pretty cakes that were turned out of these.

O.K., do you want to know what the customer that bought these was going to use the pans for?

Jewelry & Belt display.

"creative use, regardless of its original purpose"

I love my customers, you all are so creative!

So... If you have purchased anything from us, either in one of our stores or at an antique show, that has been used in a creative way, let me know!  I would love to hear from you.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

 

Treasure Island Flea

I try to keep you informed about the shows we do.

This Saturday, August 27th, we will be selling at

The Treasure Island Flea Market.

Similar items to these pics will be available.

We always have an interesting assortment of fun items to complete little vignettes, plus dressers, cabinets and tables.  Every once in a while a chair or two is available.  It all depends on what we have come across in the week or two before the show.  This last month, we brought a truck and trailer home with us packed full of treasures from our month long trip to Texas & Colorado.  Since we have been home there has been no shortage of inventory.  From one place alone, we filled up 4, yes 4, truck and trailer loads.  We are busy trying to get it all ready for you, our customer.

Stop by to see what we found!

Please pay special attention to the show date

~SATURDAY~

August 27th.

Treasure Island Flea