the vintage bricoleur

Exciting Growth and Change!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:33:00 +0000

For 4 years we enjoyed our small family business

The Vintage Bricoleur in Loomis, Ca.

We thank each of you for the support you have been to us.

Last summer our family moved to the great state of Texas!

On October 1, 2015, we opened another small Vintage Home Design store called

~Bricoleur Vintage Home in Burleson, Tx.~

141 E Renfro Street Old Town Burleson, Tx. 76028

We are still stockist of the best paint in the world, Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan.

So what happened to The Vintage Bricoleur?

We still own it and have a manager and many capable people who run it for us. Be sure to stop in a say hello to them.

This has been a big adventure for our family. We love the changes and growth that have been made. We do miss our faithful customers/friends from Ca. We are getting to know new customers and making more friends. We appreciate each of you, old and new relationships alike.

So the new year 2016 for the Bricoleurs continues to be a year of growth and change.

Be sure to check out our Facebook page for our new store:
Bricoleur Vintage Home

and on Instagram:
#bricoleurvintagehome

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Set-up today...Show time tomorrow for Lavender and Lace 2015

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Today the vendors are all out at Maple Rock Gardens setting up their spaces with the wonderful items they have been saving for this show. Everything is just beautiful.

Lavender and Lace

Tomorrow!!!! Saturday, June 27th 9-3

Maple Rock Gardens

100 Clark Tunnel Road Penryn, Ca 95663

off HWY 193 and Sierra College Blvd.

(ITS IMPORTANT THAT YOU GET TO CLARK TUNNEL ROAD FROM HWY 193)

Tour the gardens while shopping vintage and antique. Enjoy lunch available for purchase by the High Hand Cafe, while listening to live music. Check out the small scale garden railroad, purchase fresh grown veggies or honey from the farm and of course some Lavender products.

We will have a porter station set up for your convenience along with porters to help you carry your purchases, golf carts to give you a lift if needed and an ATM.

Tickets are available at the gate, at The Vintage Bricoleur or at High Hand.

While you are in the area please stop by and visit our store The Vintage Bricoleur

and say Hello to Shelley.

3750 Taylor Road Loomis, Ca. 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

We will be OPEN all day 10-5.

See you tomorrow!!!

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If you can't make it this time, save the date for our Fall show:

A Vintage Harvest

October 24th 9-3

Maple Rock Gardens

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Lavender and Lace 2015

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 14:30:00 +0000

We are just a few days out from our summer vintage and antique show.

Lavender and Lace

Saturday, June 27th 9-3

Maple Rock Gardens

100 Clark Tunnel Road Penryn, Ca 95663

off HWY 193 and Sierra College Blvd.

We will have a porter station set up for your convenience along with porters to help you carry your purchases, golf carts to give you a lift if needed and an ATM.

Tickets are available at the gate, at The Vintage Bricoleur or at High Hand.

We can't wait to see you there!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

How to shop Lavender and Lace

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 14:30:00 +0000

The Lavender and Lace vintage and antique show is at a beautiful private estate.

So, while you are touring the gardens you will find vendors set up in garden rooms, in the orchard and along the driveway.

Make sure to take a map at the entrance so you don't miss a vendor or area of the garden that is featured.

Most vendors will take cards, of course cash is always best.

For your convenience their will also be an ATM set up near the food shed.

As you enter 100 Clark Tunnel Road of of HWY 193, you will be guided into a big pasture for parking. Walk to the gate where you will either purchase your ticket ($10, 12 and under free) or show your pre-purchased ticket. (available at High Hand or The Vintage Bricoleur)

Now the fun begins!

Enjoy what the vendors have worked so hard to share with you.

If you make a purchase, their will be several porters to help you carry it to the porter station where Amel & Bridget of Special Spaces will be labeling your items and keeping it all organized while you shop some more. If the item is very large, you will be able to pull up to the gate near the porter station and load up.

Look for these smiling faces.

Ashyln & Angela

Sheldon

Trevor & Arica

You will want to make sure and have a delicious lunch right there at Maple Rock Gardens from The High Hand Cafe while you listen to live music.

Also... In our space, The Vintage Bricoleur we will be doing demos using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan.

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Lavender and Lace

Saturday, June 27th 9-3

Maple Rock Gardens

100 Clark Tunnel Road Penryn, Ca 95663

off HWY 193 and Sierra College Blvd.

We will have a porter station set up for your convenience along with porters to help you carry your purchases, golf carts to give you a lift if needed and an ATM.

Tickets are available at the gate, at The Vintage Bricoleur or at High Hand.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

The Beautiful Venue for Lavender and Lace ~Maple Rock Gardens

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:30:00 +0000

Lavender and Lace will take place at Maple Rock Gardens

100 Clark Tunnel Road Penryn, Ca. 95663

off HWY 193 and Sierra College Blvd.

Saturday, June 27th 9-3.

Tickets are available at the gate, High Hand or The Vintage Bricoleur.

Now for some photos.

Simply Beautiful...

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Lavender and Lace

Saturday, June27th 9-3

Maple Rock Gardens

100 Clark Tunnel Road Penryn, Ca 95663

off HWY 193 and Sierra College Blvd.

We will have a porter station set up for your convenience along with porters to help you carry your purchases, golf carts to give you a lift if needed and an ATM.

Tickets are available at the gate, at The Vintage Bricoleur or at High Hand.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Showing Off The Talent Of Our Lavender and Lace Vendors

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 14:30:00 +0000

This entire post will be photos showing off the talent of our vendors.

*Photos are from previous events*

Lavender and Lace

Saturday, June 27th 9-3

Maple Rock Gardens

100 Clark Tunnel Road Penryn, Ca 95663

off HWY 193 and Sierra College Blvd.

I could go on-and-on.

These vendors are the Best-of-the-Best.

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Lavender and Lace

Saturday, June 27th 9-3

Maple Rock Gardens

100 Clark Tunnel Road Penryn, Ca 95663

off HWY 193 and Sierra College Blvd.

We will have a porter station set up for your convenience along with porters to help you carry your purchases, golf carts to give you a lift if needed and an ATM.

Tickets are available at the gate, at The Vintage Bricoleur or at High Hand.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Vendor Feature for Lavender and Lace 2015 ~Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:30:00 +0000

Continuing on with featuring Lavender and Lace vendors. This is our biggest show yet with the Best-of-the Best coming to share their talent with you.

Little Red Shed and Clove

Linda is very creative with taking something old and turning into something one-of-kind to give it a new life. Look for her space full of primitives.

~The French Lady~

Bridget displays pretty sets of stemware and vintage finds with beautiful painted furniture.

~Frolic~

Carey's booth will have vintage French inspired clothing with great chippy vintage props.

I love her style and the way she puts it all together.

~RuPiper Designs~

Natalie and Judy create the most unique wall decor ever.

This is small sampling of the beautiful work they do.

~Simply Restored Furniture and Finds~

From Napa, Jeanette will bring a truck and trailer full of vinatge and antique treasures to fill her space and share with you.

~The Tin Thimble~

Family owned, these ladies are experts at Fiber Arts. Stop by their space and find gorgeous one-of-a-kind designs and sign up to take a class with them.

~Julie Brown's Boutique~

Julie will have pretty women's clothing with frilly, feminine lines offered in many sizes.

~LOOT Sacramento~

Visit Robin's booth for great finds and fun displays. Now, isn't that beautiful!

~Vintage Love Decor~

Libby and Tenille have a fun and happy style.

Take home one of their handmade signs for a special place in your home.

~Simply Chique~

Maria and her family do wonderful work with painted furniture and accessories.

You will want to check out their space.

~Wild Goose Chase~

Jim and Debi's space is always a place that I could move right in.

I love their primitive/farmhouse style.

~Leo Eleven Designs~

Kelly's handmade jewelry designs are the most delicate and feminie ever.

I love my special pieces from her.

~In With The Old~

Cassandra has a great eye for vintage farmhouse, and knows how to put it all together.

~Glorie~

Mary has been this business for quite awhile and knows how to make a gorgeous booth with silver, whites and salvage.

~Irma Molina Designs~

Irma's space is always a place you want to go into and linger.

Vendor Feature for Lavender and Lace 2015 ~Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:30:00 +0000

This year we have the largest group of talented vendors that we have ever had. I know you are all curious to see who will be showing at Lavender and Lace, so here goes.

~Rusty Relics Funky Finds~

Kaela & Patrick travel far and wide to bring you unique, awesome finds with a Mid-Century feel.

~Old Friends~

(my mom & dad) :)

Dave & Helen will have great handmade tables, islands and cabinets, displayed with great collections of pottery bowls and dishes.

~The Longacre Flea~

Robin creates a beautiful inviting booth with antiques of the most unusual kind.

~Simply Simpson~

Trish and Mel from Napa, are artists. Look for beautiful handmade pottery set into vignettes with vintage goods.

~Mary Ann Garcia~

Mary Ann's space will have gorgeous painted furniture and planted succulent gardens displayed in the most creative ways possible.

~Old Soul Studios~

James and Jacque have wonderful vintage finds displayed in collections.

You will want to take home one of their metal garden creations.

~Magnolia Street Designs~

Tanya & Debbie make a great team creating chalkboards with old windows, signs and display their vintage finds so creatively.

~Bloom~

Tina has an eye for salvage architectural and displays it all in such beautiful, inviting ways.

~Napa Wine Artifacts~

Chris fills his space with Vintage European finds from trips that he takes overseas, you fill want to take home a grain sack, demijohn or dough bowl.

~Pomegranate~

Kim and her family work together to make a space that looks like a little boutique with furniture and vintage goods.

~Well Worn~

Melony's space will have unique vintage items from estates that she has collected to display in pretty whimsical vignettes.

~Seaside Darling~

Laura will have salvage items displayed with the calming colors of the sea and pretty, vintage inspired jewelry. You will want to take home one of her creations.

~Bungalow Vintage Living~

Kim and Sue have a talent for picking out the prettiest French items you can imagine and then set up their space to look like a beautiful little shop.

~Everything's Hunky Dori~

Dori is a master at display. Visit her space to be inspired and to take home a treasure or two.

~Backwoods Creations~

Andy is a talented metal artist. Look for her one-of-a-kind benches made from vintage truck parts.

~Bombshell Betty Shop~

Jodi creates beautiful leather belt cuffs, earrings, bobbies, rings and more. Everyone needs a cuff from her, I love mine.

~Jewels and Junque~

Marty and Julie are a great team. Their space will have great collections and many handmade repurposed items.

~Zelder Antiques~

Don and Melanie are long time collectors who have great taste in primitives. Visit their space for something special to add to your collection.

~The Vintage Bricoleur~

We will have a space set up with vintage finds, painted furniture

and will be doing demos using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan.

Stay tuned for more vendors in upcoming posts.

Please click on the links and go give the vendors a "Like"

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Lavender and Lace

Saturday, June 27th 9-3

Maple Rock Gardens

100 Clark Tunnel Road Penryn, Ca 95663

off HWY 193 and Sierra College Blvd.

We will have a porter station set up for your convenience along with porters to help you carry your purchases, golf carts to give you a lift if needed and an ATM.

Tickets are available at the gate, at The Vintage Bricoleur or at High Hand .

We look forward to seeing you there!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

You are invited: Our New Vintage/Antique Show ~Lavender and Lace

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Thu, 21 May 2015 19:25:00 +0000

Many of you know that we host a Show in the Fall called

A Vintage Harvest.

This year's date: October 24th 9-3.

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This is to invite you to our new show called...

~Lavender and Lace on June 27th 9-3.~

Both shows are held at the beautiful Maple Rock Gardens.

https://www.facebook.com/TheVintageBricoleur?ref=hl

Follow the Link for more info

Lavender and Lace

Saturday, June 27th 9-3

Maple Rock Gardens

100 Clark Tunnel Road Penryn, Ca Off HWY 193 and Sierra College Blvd.

Shop from 30 talented dealer/designers while touring the beautiful Gardens. Bring a friend, spend the day, have lunch at the gardens and take home a treasure or two.

Our store will also be OPEN 10-5.

We hope to see you there!

Danny & Terry

(the bricoleurs)

Three Weeks after A Vintage Harvest 2014

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:34:00 +0000

Well it's been three weeks now after our show A Vintage Harvest. We have photos back from the show photographer. Here are just a few for you to enjoy.

To view more go to the show Facebook page A Vintage Harvest Vintage Show.

View the album HERE.

It turned out to be a beautiful day with rain for the first hour and a half. I want to Thank all of the vendors who were so brave and cheerful inspire of the wet, risking setting up their creations and tresured items. We had many shoppers who also braved the rain that first hour, Thank You also for your support.

AND THEN THE SUN CAME OUT...

(All photos curtesy of Nicole McArthur Photography)

Don't forget that you can see more photos on the A Vintage Harvest Vintage Show page.

We will be having the show again next year in October and also.....

A spring show!

Stay tuned for details. :)

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Just 2 days away! A Vintage Harvest 2014

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000

That's right! Just 2 days away.

This year there is a little rain in the forecast.

That's ok, this is a rain or shine show! Put your boots on, grab an umbrella and come shop from the best of the best! The vendors are preparing their beautiful spaces to wow and inspire you.

This only happens once a year, one day only, at Maple Rock Gardens.

If you did not pre-purchase a tickets, you will be able to get them at the gate.

Children 13 and under are free.

To read more about it, see this post and this post.

Follow and Like the show page A Vintage Harvest Vintage Show.

See you there!

The faces behind the work for A Vintage Harvest

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000

The last few days I have been introducing the vendors for

A Vintage Harvest.

Here is a link with

photos

of the actual people. It helps me to connect a face with the business name. This will help you as you walk about the gardens and visit the their spaces. These folks work very hard to make their spaces beautiful and our show would not be what it is without them.

Shop Vintage/Antique while touring the beautiful Maple Rock Gardens.
Watch demos of Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan and play at the open paint bar.

30 vendors, each with their own unique style.

Plenty of Fall inspiration.

Stay for the day and have lunch. High Hand Cafe will be serving a select menu.

It's always delicious!

Saturday, October 25th, 9-3

at Maple Rock Gardens.

See you there!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Part 2 ~Vendors for A Vintage Harvest 2014

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000

In the last post I started introducing some of the vendors for

A Vintage Harvest that will be held at Maple Rock Gardens.

This is a continuation of the wonderful talented designer/collectors who make up our show.

We have

Linda from Little Red Shed and Clove

Wendy from Wendysjunknthetrunk

Jill from Basilwood Farm

Trish & Mel from Simply Simpson-Mel Simpson Vintage Pottery

Chrisann & Wendy from Nestings of 2 Birds

Mary Ann & Dori

Robin from The Longacre Flea

Katy & Sandy from Tumbleweed and Company

Debbie from Wreckclamation Rustic Salvage

and

Crystal with a great collection pretty vintage inspired clothing.

Kelly with gorgeous handmade jewelry.

Debi & James from Wild Goose Chase

Kathy from Terra Jewelry

Irma from Simply I. Molina

Nicole from Nicole McArthur Photography will once again be capturing the beautiful displays and sights. We love the work she did with our family photo session.

See you on Saturday, October 25th 9-3

To pre-purchase tickets go here.

Tickets will be available at the gate, however we try to encourage pre-sales to help us to plan for food, parking etc.

(Children 13 and under are Free.)

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Visit our store while you are in the area.

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road Loomis, Ca. 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

~Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Stockist~

OPEN Tuesday - Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4.

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For daily updates please follow us here and here.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Part 1 ~Vendors for A Vintage Harvest 2014

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:18:00 +0000

With less than 2 weeks away from our show, I want to introduce the vendors for

A Vintage Harvest 2014.

These talented designer/collectors are returning from last year to sell again.

We have

Laura from Miss Worm

Chris Griffith from Napa Antique Wine Artifacts

Kim from Pomegranate

James & Jacque from Old Soul Studios

Dave & Helen from Old Friends

Trish from Trish Everett at The Red Door Elk Grove

along with Loot

Don & Melanie from Zelder Antiques

Kim from Bungalow Vintage Living

Leif & Wendy from Foresthill Picker

Kaela & Patrick from Rusty Relics Funky Finds

Brenda from Sweet Silver

Tanya & Debbie from Magnolia Street Designs

Marty & Julie

Melony Hannah from Well Worn

Jakob the Farmer from Maple Rock Gardens

A Delicious select menu from the High Hand Cafe will be available.

And of course you will find Danny & I

and our children from The Vintage Bricoleur with vintage/antiques and also a paint bar using Chalk Paint® decorative Paint by Annie Sloan.

There will be Golf Carts for those that have a hard time getting around on foot.

Parking attendants will be happy to help you into your parking space.

and... an ATM for your convenience.

See you all on Saturday, October 25th 9-3

To pre-puchase tickets go here.

(Children 13 and under are free)

Directions:

80 from Sacramento. Exit Sierra College Blvd, turn left on Sierra College Blvd, go 7 miles, turn right on Hwy 193. A Vintage Harvest (Maple Rock Gardens) is on the right at Clark Tunnel Road.

80 from Auburn/Reno. Exit Sierra College Blvd, turn right on Sierra College Blvd, go 7 miles, turn right on Hwy 193. A Vintage Harvest (Maple Rock Gardens) is on the right at Clark Tunnel Road.

For daily info please "LIKE" and follow us on our Facebook show page.

Or on the business page for The Vintage Bricoleur.

Next up: Part 2 ~Vendors for A Vintage Harvest 2014

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

A Vintage Harvest Vintage Show 2014

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:22:00 +0000

It's that time of year again. Show time...

The vendors are preparing for another great show. Be looking for primitive, garden, industrial, vintage inspired jewelry, French and European Antiques, demos using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan along with a paint bar for you to play, repurposed/handmade items, furniture made from old barn wood etc. You will be inspired by the way they design their spaces.

Shop while touring the gardens and orchard. Plan to stay and eat lunch there as the High Hand cafe will have a select menu to choose from.

This year

A Vintage Harvest Vintage Show

is to be held Saturday, October 25th, 9-3 at the beautiful

Maple Rock Gardens.

Tickets are available through the High Hand website or at the counter in the nursery at High Hand.

Please follow along on the show Facebook page to see daily updates with photos of the vendors and to see the types of items they will be bringing.

Thank you for your support, we look forward to seeing all of you again.

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Vintage Collectors Estate Sale 9-25&26-14

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 03:33:00 +0000

Lincoln Estate Sale

Coming this Thursday, September 25th...

Vintage Collector Estate Sale in Lincoln, Ca

2035 Nicolaus Rd. Lincoln,Ca 

Thursday September 25th 8am-4pm

Friday September 26th 8am-4pm

Come help us clear out this vintage collector's home!  Find vintage decor, clothing, kitchen, furniture, riding mower, yard and garden decor, vintage spinning wheel, barbecue, and much more.  There is something for everyone.  

Every once in awhile we host an estate sale. Please join us to help clear out this estate.

Click here to see an album of photos:

Estate Sale Photos

Thank You

Danny & Terry

the bricoleurs

Yes, we are still here, busier than ever....

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 01:59:00 +0000

I apoligize for such a long absence on this blog.

Here at The Vintage Bricoleur, we have been busy with a few Spring/Summer shows,

teaching classes using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan,

Doing custom pieces for customers,

traveling to New orleans for the annual stockists meeting (we got to meet Annie in person),

and now once again planning for our show

A Vintage Harvest.

In case you are new here,

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road Loomis, Ca. 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

(High Hand is a 110 year old fruit shed that has a well known restaurant and nursery. Inside the sheds you will find several small businesses such as a fiber arts store, rug store, wine tasting rooms, art gallery and olive oil and vinigar store and The Vintage Bricoleur.)

We are a small Vintage Home Design store who carries Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan. We teach classes the third Tuesday of every month 10-12:30 or 6-8:30. $95 All supplies are included in the cost of the class.

(more class dates will be available soon)

We do cutsom painting of furniture using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan. Our items are found items so things are always changing. We build farm tables, hutches, cabinets, benches etc. using reclaimed wood. Much of what you will find in our store has been made using vintage items by local artists.

bricoleur:

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

Come by and say Hello!

For every day posts, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Terry(one of the bricoleurs)

Save the Date for A Vintage Harvest Vintage Show 2014!

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:36:00 +0000

It might seem a bit early in the year for a post about our show hosted by
The Vintage Bricoleur and High Hand

A Vintage Harvest 2014

but I want you to know the date so you can put it on your calendar and save the date.

October 25, 2014.

Overlooking some of the crops grown to be served at High Hand Café.

As you wander through the Maple Rock Gardens shopping from talented designers, you will see a small scale train chugging around the tracks.

A couple of cute little statues in the parterre.

Farm tractor carrying the harvest of the day.

See you at the gates on the morning of October 25!

To see a couple of albums of A Vintage Harvest 2013, go to our show Facebook page

A Vintage Harvest Vintage Show

100 Clark Tunnel Road

Penryn, Ca. 95663

Until then, stop in to see us at the store

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca. 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

OPEN: Tuesday -Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4.

**Photos by Nicole McArthur Photography**

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

ReCap of 2013 for The Vintage Bricoleur

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 23:05:00 +0000

The year 2013 was a good year for The Vintage Bricoleur.

We were able to grow our customer base,

do MANY Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® projects and some tutorials for the blog,

participate in many Antique/Vintage shows,

(Mes Amis)

(Remnants of the Past)

(Alameda Point Antiques Faire)

take a few family trips,

host our own Antique/Vintage show,

-stay tuned for this year's date-

A Vintage Harvest

(Maple Rock Gardens, show location.)

update our living room,

(before)

(after)

I will be doing a couple of blog posts about the process.

and celebrate 2 years owning our own store.

The year 2014 promises growth and some changes in several ways for our business. We plan to participate in the usual monthly Antique/Vintage shows and in the Fall, host A Vintage Harvest again. We hope to be able to host more Workshops of different varieties including the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® classes.

(Family photos by Nicole McArthur Photography)

Angela Trevor & Arica are growing so fast and are a big part of our family business.

So come on in and visit us,

things are always changing with new displays and new found inventory. We are located at

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

*Follow us on Facebook!*

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

A Vintage Harvest, It Was A Success!

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:58:00 +0000

Well the show is over.

Our first vintage/antique show, A Vintage Harvest was a great day.

It was a success.

We had a huge crowd of happy shoppers,

the garden was beautiful,

the food was delicious,

and the vendors outdid themselves with merchandising their spaces.

Here a just a few photos of the day.

**Most of all we are indebted to our family and friends for helping us pull this off smoothly.**

Don and Melanie thanks for running The Vintage Bricoleur space and the donut run.

Mom and Dad Bustos thanks for helping out with loading and unloading, and for a home-cooked dinner the night before the show and lunch on set-up day.

Sam and Ashley thanks for running the Porter Station so smoothly and helping with loading vendors.

Thanks Jim for working so hard all day loading up customers and vendors, and for the delicious homemade dinner after a long show day.

Angela, Trevor, Arica and Coralie, thank you for shuttling people around on the golf cart, getting lunches for vendors, for entertining the little ones who were at the show at different times and for loading vendors up. We couldn't do it without you kiddos, our Jr. Bricoleurs.

Thank you Mom Sjotvedt and Linda for running a vendors' space who got sick at the last moment.

Thank you to our store dealer Shelley, and her daughter for working at The Vintage Bricoleur on set-up day and show day.

And Betty thank you for the wonderful surprise coming all the way from Texas to show some sisterly support. (and the coffee run)

I could go on all day.....

there were many more people involved. Thank you to each and every one of you.

To see more PHOTOS, go to our Facebook page.

Come visit our store:

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road Loomis, Ca. 95650

Inside the High Hand fruit sheds.

Stay tuned for the next show date!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

A Vintage Harvest ~ Part 3 Introcuding the Vendors and Last Minute Details

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 21:26:00 +0000

A Vintage Harvest is just 3 days away!

Saturday

October 26, 2013

9 am - 3pm

Admission $10

At Maple Rock Gardens

100 Clark Tunnel Road Newcastle, Ca. 95658

Hosted by The Vintage Bricoleur and High Hand

Do you have your tickets?

call (916) 663-4663

a few more vendors....

Betty & The Texan Bags

Cal (The Texan) creates beautiful leather bags, belt pouches, iPad covers, messanger bags and more. Each is hand punched and hand sewn with recycled leather, belts, antique hardware & LOVE.

Bloom Vintage Findings

Tina owns Bloom in Roseville, Ca. Tina has an ability to find the most unusual and cool items and her display is always beautiful.

Summer Cottage Antiques

Michelle owns Summer Cottage in Petaluma, Ca.

Look for her set up at one of the cute little vintage trailers.

Tour the beautiful gardens, have lunch with a select menu from High Hand Cafe, harvest a pumpkin and shop from all of our talented designer vendors!

After you are finished at the show, head on over to the store and see Shelley who will be happy to help you with purchasing Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®, or picking out something special for yourself or home.

The Vintage Bricoleur

3750 Taylor Road

Loomis, Ca. 95650

Inside the High Hand Fruit sheds.

Tickets can still be purchased by calling (916)663-4663.

It you are coming to do some serious shopping, I would suggest to come a little early. The gate OPENS at 9am. Early bird gets the worm!

If you are coming for a fun outing, to see the gardens and do just a shopping for the holidays, come around 11:30 or so.

Wear comfortable shoes, and dress in layers. It might be a bit chilly in the morning, but it's going to be a beautiful day! Sunny and 82 degrees.

See you Saturday!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

A Vintage Harvest ~ Introducing the Vendors *Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 13:25:00 +0000

Here is Part 2 of the list of talented vendors for our show

A Vintage Harvest.

Bungalow Vintage Living

Kim owns Bungalow Vintage Living in Fair Oaks, Ca. She designs clients' homes specializing in a beautiful French/Garden style, using antiques and vintage.

Julie Brusseau

Marty and Julie sell at Eighth and Main in Chico, Ca. and at the Alameda Point Antique Faire. This creative couple work together to bring a mix of primitive, shabby and unusual finds.

Deidre and Co.

Deidre puts together a beautiful space at vintage shows, full of pretty and feminine things such as ruffles and lace, shabby frames, statues and cloches. I wonder what she will bring this time?

The Bustos

Dave & Helen (my parents) have a space at the AntiqueTrove in Roseville, Ca. They also sell at the Alameda Point Antique Faire and the Sacramento Antique Faire. You can always find useful islands, cabinets and tables in their space, set with a collection of pretty pottery bowls.

(with our son Trevor at his 8th grade graduation)

Magnolia Street Designs

Tonya and Debbie sell at vintage shows. They are known for their chalkboards made with vintage windows and doors and burlap banners.

Gypsy Chic Vintage Market

Nancy owns Gypsy Chic Vintage Market in Lincoln, Ca. She will set up a beautiful space of furniture and decorative items for the home.

(with daughter Maddie)

Foresthill Picker

Leif and Wendy sell at The AntiqueTrove in Roseville, Ca. and the Alameda Point Antique Faire. Their space is always very impressive with large displays of industrial/primitive.

Trish Everett At The Red Door Elk Grove

Trish sells at The Red Door Elk Grove in Elk Grove, Ca. Her beautiful style is well known and her home has been published in Vintage Style magazine.

The Red Door Elk Grove

Dave and Kathy own The Red Door in Elkgrove, Ca. Their experience in selling antiques for over 25 years shows in the beautiful displays they create. You can find Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® at their store.

Pomegranate

Kim sells at Eighth and Main in Chico, Ca. and at the Alameda Point Antique Faire. She will have a great selection of vintage and vintage inspired home decor.

Well Worn

Melony owns Well Worn in Oroville, Ca. She sells Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® and uses it to paint the vintage and antique furniture she sells.

Roots Reclaimed

Nicole's business is selling and renting out vintage unique items for your events and parties. Check out her beautiful website.

Farmer Jakob

Jakob is the farmer at Maple Rock Farms who is in charge of suppling much of the fresh produce (Farm-To-Table) for the High Hand Cafe. He will have a stand with fresh pumpkins, gourds, winter squash, etc. for purchase.

Evie Ivy Over

Chris sells Antique European Wine Artifacts out of his Napa Warehouse. Look at the beautiful grainsacks and bottle drying racks!

The Vintage Bricoleur

Danny and I will be sharing our space with our friends Don and Melanie. Don and Melanie sell at our store The Vintage Bricoleur and will be working/covering for us in the space the day of the show.

A Vintage Harvest

Saturday, October 26, 2013

9am - 3pm

at Maple Rock Gardens

(100 Clark Tunnel Road, Newcastle, Ca. 95658)

Hosted by The Vintage Bricoleur and High Hand.

Admission $10.

Tickets are available through the

High Hand website,

in the High Hand Nursery or

at The Vintage Bricoleur.

Did you miss Part 1?

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

A Vintage Harvest ~ Introducing the Vendors *Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 15:37:00 +0000

You might be wondering, Who will be selling at

A Vintage Harvest?

Please welcome these talented people.

-Over The Ocean-

Marina & Mike fill up containers of home and garden decorations and bring them over from The Netherlands. The sell at vintage shows including Remnants of the Past. These dish towels are a favorite of mine.

-Not Too Shabby -

Bobbi owns Not Too Shabby in Folsom, Ca. She sells Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® and will be doing painting demos at the show.

-Re Found-

Bill and Jo Anna sell at many of the vintage shows and have spaces at Summer Cottage Antiques in Petaluma, Ca. and Eighth & Main Antique Center in Chico, Ca.

-Rusty Relics and Funky Finds-

Patrick and Kaela sell at Midway Antique Mall in Sacramento, Ca, and have a great selection of mid-century, industrial and architectural salvage.

-Sweet Silver-

Brenda sells her beautiful creations at The Vintage Bricoleur . Her rings, beaded bracelets, bud vases and wind chimes, all made out of vintage silerware, are very popular.

-Nicole McArthur Photography-

Nicole has the ability to capture the "real" you. She photographs animals, weddings and familes using vintage props. Our family recently did a photo shoot with her and we LOVE how they turned out!

-Grace Restored Events and Rentals-

Kim supplies brides and photographers with unique vintage items, often styling the event. She also sells at vintage shows.

-Junque Reclaimed-

Nancy has a space at Gypsy Chic Vintage Market in Lincoln, Ca. She uses Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® to give her pieces a new life.

-Maison Des Poules-

Wendy sells at The Vintage Bricoleur . Her French Soaps and Cremes are wonderful, along with the Market Baskets and Grain Sack Pillows, that she carries.

-Blue Canoe-

Tim and Lisa are true artists known for their one-of-a-kind items and awesome, inspiring displays! They sell every month at the Alameda Point Antique Faire

-Bombshell Betty Shop-

Jodie sells at The Vintage Bricoleur . She is known around the country for her Leather Belt Cuffs, playing card Necklaces, Rings, Bobbies and Earrings.

-Old Soul Studios-

James and Jacque love creating unique items out of salvaged goods that have a story. They sell at The Antique Trove in Roseville, Ca and Summer Cottage Antiques in Petaluma, Ca. Their items can also be found in many small shops.

Miss. Worm

Laura's beautiful handmade Necklaces, Bracelets and Cards can be found at The Vintage Bricoleur . She always has a great selection of wood or metal boxes to hold and organize just about anything!

(with sister Linda)

-The Vintage Picket Fence-

Colleen sells at The Vintage Bricoleur . Her metal letters and numbers and also her handmade Burlap Pillows are favorites in the store.

-Gathering Marketplace-

Holly also owns Gathering Marketplace in Willows, Ca. You will love her farmhouse style. She also owns Gathering Better Junque with Delores. Listen for her Yeeeeeeeee Haw!

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Save the date!

October 26, 2013

9am -3pm

Admission $10.

A Vintage Harvest

at Maple Rock Gardens 100 Clark Tunnel Rd. Newcastle, Ca 95658

Hosted by The Vintage Bricoleur and High Hand .

Next post... Introducing the Vendors *Part 2

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

Almost Time for A Vintage Harvest!

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:29:00 +0000

Our first vintage/antique show is almost here! Today is the 10th of October, the show is the 26th.

Yikes!

A Vintage Harvest will be held at Maple Rock Gardens in Newcastle Ca. We have hand picked over 30 vendors to set up "shop" in and around the gardens.

These artist/collector/dealers will have items for purchase, a great oppurtunity to pick up a gifts for the coming holidays. Find that perfect piece to make your home special or be inspired by what you see, all while touring the beautiful garden that has been described as a miniture Butchart Gardens.

Isn't it lovely?

A select menu from the High Hand Cafe will be available for purchase. There will also be many seasonal delicious choices of desserts, apple cider and fresh lemonade.

Listen to live music while shopping for Handcrafted Jewelry from vintage pieces, French, Primitive, Metal Garden, Leather, Holiday, Mid Century, Vintage Inspired, Furniture, fresh veggies from Maple Rock Farm, watch Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® demos and set up a Photo Shoot for your holiday photos.

A Vintage Harvest

Saturday, October 26, 2013

9am -3pm

Maple Rock Gardens 100 Clark Tunnel Road Newcastle, Ca 95658

Admission $10

Hosted by The Vintage Bricoleur and High Hand .

Tickets are available through the High Hand website, at the counter in the High Hand Nursery or in the store at The Vintage Bricoleur.

Keep up-to-date by following us on our Facebook pages,

The Vintage Bricoleur

and

A Vintage Harvest Vintage Show.

Stay tuned for the next post...

Introducing the vendors!

Terry (one of the bricoleurs)

the vintage bricoleur: A Vintage Harvest - Event

noreply@blogger.com (the vintage bricoleur) — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 17:48:00 +0000

the vintage bricoleur: A Vintage Harvest - Event: The Vintage Bricoleur Presents ~A Vintage Harvest~ Please join us for a vintage show held in the beautiful Maple Rock Gardens ...