Archive for July 2021
Can you believe The Treasured Home is almost 9 years old?!
Weekend Workshop Fun, with Lynne Brundage!
Hello there! You may have heard that we had our first two-day workshop, last weekend. Months ago, I invited Lynne Brundage, from Ellen J. Goods, to teach a weekend workshop, at The Treasured Home. I met Lynne at the Iron Orchid Designs training workshop, in Folsom and have seen her creativity online. She said “yes” to the…
Read MoreLots going on this week!
Whew! I have lots to report on. I sort of feel like Lois Lane! First of all, we enjoyed our annual shop retreat. The time went way too fast! We were sadly missing shop sisters, Susan and Linda. Last minute things come up, when you’re trying to find a good time for 7 women to…
Read MoreWe’re having a Paint Party…plus more!
Hello Sunshine!, I’ll bet you’re as grateful as I am, that the triple digit temps are behind us…at least for a bit! I cut these hydrangeas yesterday and just love the color! If you have the outdoor space, with partial shade, I highly recommend this plant for your garden. Low maintenance and if pruned properly,…
Read MoreBonjour! Are you ready to think about a French tour?
Hello Friends!, I was just talking to Jill, my delightful friend and French speaking American tour guide. I asked her about putting together a tour to France, spring of 2022. Specifically, May 11th. She brought up the post-COVID changes and I wanted to do a short survey, before making plans. Your input is invaluable! Are…
Read MoreGreat news about Fusion Mineral Paint!
Hello again!, The Treasured Home became a retailer for Fusion Mineral Paint nearly 3 years ago. I had had so much trouble with the three, (yes three!) chalk based paint lines I had done business with, that I was worried it would be just more of the same. Thankfully, nothing could be farther from the…
Read MoreHow to get a super smooth table top finish…and more!
Hello again!, Before I share my brilliant painting tip, I wanted to remind you that we’ll be closed, this Sunday, the 4th of July. In the mean time, we’re sporting our red, white and blue! Now, on to achieving a super smooth surface, when painting… I was thrilled, when thrifting recently and scoring this gorgeous…
Read MoreThe week at a glance!
Hello darling! I hope you haven’t turned into “jerky” during this terrible heat wave! We took Micah for his evening stroll and it was beautifully cool! Just perfect! Everyone had fun at last Saturday’s vintage window class. You all just love this class and I need to find more windows. It’s as simple as that!…
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