Posts by Barbara Bussey
Flea Markets of NYC…watch out!
Just like millions of us, I love New York City! You can find anything “under the sun” there and the people you meet along the way are half the fun!…
Read MoreMy New Baby
It’s official! My blog has a new identity! After weeks spent working-out with the personal trainer (AKA blog designer), and cosmetic surgeon, (AKA blog designer), Transitions Home Design is in…
Read MoreSacramento Flea Market
Well, Sunday morning, bright and early, a neighbor and I made the trek to the monthly flea market, under the freeway, downtown. I squinted just a little, to try and…
Read MoreChoosing Upholstery Fabric
Well, I did it! I chose new upholstery fabric, for the chair I just sanded and stained. While I was considering a more traditional fabric… I decided to take a…
Read MoreScout Living, new at 1215 18th St.
There’s a brand new shop in midtown, packed with vintage collectables, called Scout Living! Scout Living’s eclectic inventory is a wonderful compilation of mid-century artifacts, stocked by ten local collectors.…
Read MoreH. D. Buttercup, Now in San Francisco
One of my all time favorite home furnishing collections can be found at ABC Home and Carpet in Manhattan. Well, the husband and wife owners of ABC divorced, so the…
Read MoreUpdating an Old Chair
I purchased this chair 5 or 6 years ago, with intentions to stain and reupholstering it soon. Now, I’m finally getting to the project. Now, I was using an old…
Read MoreLovely Pillows!
Want a new look, without breaking the bank this summer? Decorative throw pillows are one of the world’s greatest accessories, that can add new life to a sitting area or…
Read MoreClever Way to Join Rooms
While at the Designer Showcase last week, I got all sorts of clever ideas, including this wonderful way to open two rooms to one another. At first glance, you think…
Read MoreSpectacular Design Showhouse
Oh my! This year’s SF Design Showhouse is jaw-dropping spectacular!! As if the Pacific Heights neighborhood isn’t fabulous enough, the house is truly remarkable. The checkerboard marble entry floor appears…
Read MoreSan Francisco Decorator Showcase
Every year, I look forward to a wonderful day with my women friends, as we visit the San Francisco Decorator Showcase . I am always inspired and amazed by what…
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