Ready for the BEST Vintage around?

Juried vendors displaying vintage decor from  around the world!    Friday, April 24th, 3pm-8pm  Saturday, April 25th, 9am-5pm  County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California (entrance off of Valley Avenue at Gate 8)   Admission: $15 Good for both Friday & Saturday.   Treasures to be Found at Remnants Our very Special Guest Rachel Ashwell will be signing her book on Saturday, April 25th from 10am-2pm. Today is the last day to purchase the "Special Online Ticket" that includes Rachel Ashwell's brand new book, World of Shabby Chic and your entrance to Friday and Saturday's show (a $68 value for just $50).        Purchase Your Tickets Here.   For more information on  Remnants of the Past  click here.     "Another great event at Alameda County Fairgrounds."                For more information on the show, please visit: www.remnantsofthepast.com

I can always tell when Spring is near because I feel that need to clean out the cupboards, wash my slipcovers and rearrange the furniture. My cute hubby watches me and pleads 'can we wait one more month?' Lucky for him, our daughter and her husband recently bought a home and I have filled my need to clean, paint, organize as I help them make their new house a home. The best part...I have been helping my daughter prepare one room in particular...a nursery! Our first grand baby is arriving on June 27th! Devon and I have been hitting all the antique shows and flea markets looking for that special piece. During this exciting time, Remnants of the Past Vintage Show has been in full show mode. I have been busy selecting wonderful vendors, awesome gourmet food trucks and creating my vision. We are looking forward to having Rachel Ashwell as our special guest. Rachel will be signing her new book, "The World of Shabby Chic," on Saturday, April 25th from 10am to 2pm. Remnants is offering a special online ticket for $50 which includes Rachel's new book and your entrance to the show (a $68 value). This special ticket is only available online until March 24th. If you haven't purchased your ticket, visit HERE to do so.   Putting on Remnants over the years has created certain moments that I have enjoyed. One of my favorites is watching mothers, daughters and friends meeting at Remnants for the day. They laugh, share their treasures, and spend the day enjoying the time they have together. For this Spring show, Remnants is offering a special "Girlfriends" ticket package: Buy 4 tickets online for $50 (a $60 value). You can purchase this online package HERE. General tickets are available online, too.   As you have noticed, we have a new venue! We are excited to be at the fairgrounds (Alameda County Fairgrounds) in Pleasanton. It is such a charming community with a cute downtown and has wonderful hotels. If you haven't booked your stay, you can visit visittrivalley.com. Plus, there is so much to do in the Tri-Valley area during your stay. There is wonderful shopping, great restaurants and did I mention awesome wineries? Visit here for a listing and plan your Remnant's weekend:  http://visittrivalley.com/Tri-ValleyInspirationGuide.   One more thing, don't forget to sign up for the "Enter to Win a trip to Remnants". This package includes a 2-night stay, 2 tickets to Remnants and 2 "World of Shabby Chic"  books by Rachel Ashwell.   See you on Friday, April 24th! Be there Friday to have the best treasure hunting around and then come back on Saturday to have Rachel sign your book. We can't wait to see you...that includes you, Katy (The Rusty Clover)!     Stephen, Judy and little Abby

Rachel Ashwell coming to Remnants of the Past

When I first was exploring and trying to define my decorating style, Rachel Ashwell of Shabby Chic interior design style was going strong.  I think many of us were defining our style with Rachel.  Rachel's simple, romantic, slipcovered, shabby and white decorating style appealed to many of us.  I remember seeing Rachel on Oprah Winfrey and Oprah saying "Rachel Ashwell single-handedly turned shabby into chic and it caught on like wildfire!"  I feel that Rachel Ashwell helped many of us to be excited about our homes and to define our individual interior design styles.

I met Rachel in the early 90's at the Ventura Flea Market.  Unbeknownst to Rachel, we were haggling over the same item.  I  lost, and admired her unpretentious personality…  Many years later when I first started Remnants of the Past, I invited Rachel to Remnants.  The customers loved her!  Rachel has such a down to earth appeal and Remnants shoppers loved connecting with her.   I have everyone of Rachel's books as many of you probably do. Since that appearance, we have kept in touch.  

Well...I am excited to announce that Rachel Ashwell will be my special guest at Remnants on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 at the fairgrounds in Pleasanton.  She will be signing her new Book, Rachel Ashwell The World of Shabby Chic: Beautiful Homes, My Story & Vision.  More details coming in the new year. For updates, visit www.remnantsofthepast.com.

     

More exciting news to share!  Since I started Remnants over nine years ago, I am always receiving requests from customers to bring Remnants further South. I've just have never had the time to explore this idea.  An opportunity arose and I am thrilled to announce that Remnants of the Past will be in Santa Barbara at the Earl Warren Show Grounds November 2015! Customers from Northern and Southern California can now enjoy Remnants fabulous vendors.

The Spring show will be in Pleasanton and the Fall show in Santa Barbara. I am so excited for 2015!
 

                                                                  

Be sure to visit my Etsy store for gifts, decorating your Christmas table and special items for your home.  We have vintage horn carving sets, silver candle holders, and linens. Follow me onInstagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Now that 2015 for Remnants is settled, I am going to slow down and enjoy this season of thankfulness, renewal, a Baby in a Manger and my family.  Take the time to enjoy your friends and family, decorate your home, fill your kitchen with the smells of Christmas and reflect on 2014 and bring in the New Year of 2015 with a renewed spirit.

  

Rachel Ashwell

I have been a long time admirer of Rachel Ashwell, her style, simplicity and mostly her continuing desire to find that place of peace and joy in her personal and work life.  For as long as I have followed Rachel's path of success, I have never had the opportunity to visit any of her stores until yesterday.  My friend, Cheryl, and I took a drive up to San Francisco for the opening of her new store.

We arrived just as the sign was being finally set in place....

 

The table was set beautifully with delicious mini cupcakes!

Then, I started looking around and every corner was lovely...

Friends casually sitting on the comfy sofas and excited for Rachel.  Customers coming in to have a chance to view her beautiful store and chat with Rachel.

And, of course, I needed to get my book signed by Rachel.  A thoroughly enjoyable day!  Please be sure to visit Rachel's new store in San Francisco at 

3095 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 929-2990
Monday - Saturday 10 - 6 • Sunday 12 - 5
Email: scsf@shabbychic.com 

xoxo

Judy

Atelier de Campagne, ShabbyTownUSA and Le Trip

I love my veteran vendors and adding new so please welcome....

Trinidad, Johan & Martin of Atelier de Campagne

Ted and Gloria of ShabbytownUSA

Jill of Le Trip

xoxo

Judy