I hope you’ll join me on my never-ending search for beautiful pieces, with history, for your home. Find my curated treasures, in Booth #154, at the Antique Trove, in Roseville, CA. ~ Barbara
Hello, gorgeous! I hope this finds you well! Hasn’t the fall weather been wonderful? We’re supposed to be getting rain this weekend, but I can’t complain! Speaking of complaining…yes, I’ve been known to do it once or twice!…we’re studying the book of Numbers in Bible study…old testament. Putting it in reference to today, we’re reminded about the importance of a positive approach, to the here and now. “Contentment” is the key word and I love the idea that contentment is not a feeling, but a decision. Imagine that! I had never thought of it that way before. We’re all wearing…
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The Crafted Canvas’ Open House is this Wednesday, 5:30-8:00 p.m. What was The Treasured Home, is now The Crafted Canvas! I hope you’ll come and see your new creative escape! You’ll meet Nikki and Mr. Wonderful and I will be there too! I hope you’ll be able to join us! I’m so excited for you to see Nikki’s beautiful creative transformation! Learn more about The Creative Canvas and all of the classes being offered! Just click Here! Darlene and I fly home from France Tuesday and I’ll share photos of our adventures, soon! It was a great time! Keep smiling!, XO, Barbara
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I’d like you to meet Nikki, of The Crafted Canvas! This photo was taken, early this month, when Nikki was given the keys to her new space…what six months ago, was The Treasured Home. I can’t wait for you to see what she has done with this space! I loved hearing Nikki’s story! She’s the daughter of Polish parents, Waldemar and Krystina, who came to the United States in the 1980’s to build a better life. After working for another machine shop, Nikki’s parents opened their own business and built it into the success it is today. Nikki has inherited…
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Hello, gorgeous! I hope the world is treating you well! I’ve been working inside today, avoiding the heat, getting things checked off my (never-ending) to-do list. We all have one of those, right? The old shop space is getting painted this week, as we prepare for our new tenant. I can’t wait to tell you more, but I think they’ll be a great addition to the neighborhood. ____________ Final-Final Sale! It’s been five months since we closed the shop and I’ve gone through a bit of a process, letting it all go. I’m finally parting with things I thought I…
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Hello, gorgeous!, I hope you’re doing great! We came up to the lake, Friday evening for a short visit, with dear friends and head back tomorrow. I’m watching a fellow, kayaking, with his black lab in the front seat. Micha won’t put his toe in the water, let alone, go kayaking! He was busy watching Bob, out on the boat. Bob continues to feel more like himself, every day. 🙂 _________ FINAL – FINAL Closeout Sale! Sat., August 23, 10:00-3:00 (At the old shop space, in Fair Oaks) While we’ve donated a ton of inventory to the Renew Thrift Store,…
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Hello, gorgeous! Before I get to the really big news, I want to let you know that Bob is doing much better! He’s slowly getting his energy back, but his version of humor is all here! He got an EEG last weekend and wanted to share his new hard-wiring. Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts! ❤️ __________ Final Close-Out Sale! Since we have a new tenant moving into the old shop space, soon, I’m finally forced to empty all of the nooks and crannies, at the shop, filled with incredible deals! Save the date!… August 23rd 10-3…
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Hello, gorgeous!, I’m sitting out on the back patio, before heading in to cook dinner. Micha and I are listening to the birds and the children playing, nearby. The summer is half over, which breaks my heart! I’ve enjoyed a road trip across our beautiful country and visited my grandson…but that was two months ago…ancient history! ___________ I’ve got a favor to ask. Mr. Wonderful woke me Friday night. I thought he was having a bad dream, but it turned out he was having a seizure…his first one and hopefully, his last. We see a doctor today and I’m…
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Hello, friend! I’ve been visiting with my son and daughter and thought I’d share some photos. Both Andrew and Betsy and her family have purchased new homes this spring and they are rightfully, very excited! After I share some photos, I’d like to share some food for thought, that you might find useful too. The grand tour and road trip began at Andrew and James’ place, outside of Washington D.C. I hadn’t been with James in six months and it was wonderful to see how much he has grown! The after bath picture above is James noticing the new family pictures Andrew…
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Dear diary… I’m sorry I haven’t written in forever, but this new retired life is very strange! But wonderful! I’ve also asked myself why would anyone else want to know what former shop owners do, when they “go out to pasture”! So here’s the deal… somewhere here, probably at the bottom of the page, is an “unsubscribe” option and I won’t feel bad if you decide it’s time for us to part ways. 🙂 _________ March 1st, I became a vendor at the Antique Trove. Cheryl made the fancy QR code for me, so you can link to my Instagram page…
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The Shop Sisters are at it again!! Never one to sit idle, Cheryl, an avid collector, has organized a vintage mega-sale. Of course, the rest of us had to join in, for the fun! We hope you will too. We buy what we love and think you’ll find pieces that you’ll love as well! I’ll be posting more photos, so be sure to check back! See you Friday! XO, Barbara
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