Posts by Barbara Bussey
Let’s see what’s going on!
Hello, gorgeous! I’m writing this, on our way to the Reno airport, to pick up our new daughter-in-law, Nina. She’s made the very long flight across the country, to spend some family time with us, at Lake Tahoe. (No, I’m not driving! Haha!) My son stayed behind, to attend a best friend’s bachelor party. Then,…
Read MoreSee what’s new, this week!
Hello again! How’s life treating you? Staying cool, I hope! Is it even possible, when Mother Nature decides to throw us a heatwave? I’ve got to tell you that I’m beyond thrilled that you supported my very first Weekend Workshop, taught by a guest instructor, Lynne Brundage, from Ellen J. Goods! I know you’ll love…
Read MoreNews from the Shop!
Hello again!, Can you believe this is Memorial Day weekend? I’m still looking for Easter eggs! What plans do you have up your sleeve? Not being a fan of crowds, I’d stay home, if I were you. But, Betsy and her beau are coming out to the lake, in less than two weeks and we…
Read MoreHave you taken our Embellished Pot class?
Hello again! The Embellished Pot class has been on our workshop calendar, practically since we became retailers for Iron Orchid Designs! It’s been one of our most popular classes! You’ll have tons of mould at your finger tips, to choose from. A while back, we upgraded the terra cotta pot, to a straight sided pot,…
Read MoreSee What’s New at the Shop this Week!
Hello, Sweetness! I hope life is being very good to you this week! The weather is certainly delightful! Best time of the year! Except for maybe Fall and Christmas and… We had an unboxing party, today at the shop! Tregae, our fearless leader, Darlene, Leticia and I puttered around the shop, most of the day,…
Read MoreLots Going On!
Hello Gorgeous! How’s your week going? Really well, I hope! I’m at that place, where I’m sure I’d get ‘rear-ended’ if I happened to come to an abrupt stop. Know the feeling? Uh-huh! Thought so! Tregae and I welcomed our latest Shop Sister to the gang today. Patti has graciously agreed to tackle our behind-the-scenes…
Read MoreOur Sale Continues Through Mother’s Day!
Hello, gorgeous! Looking back at the last week makes me think I should have amended my “mother/son/daughter contract” long ago! I should have made it abundantly clear that neither of them could move more than thirty miles from home! What was I thinking? Or, not thinking! These two little love birds, Andrew and Nina, are…
Read MoreMother’s Day Sale Starts Now!
Hello Gorgeous! I hope you’re doing well! Gotten your vaccines? Hope so! For me, it’’s just a bit of extra insurance. Certainly a personal decision! Yes, it’s almost May! Incredible! Who’s in charge, anyway? Must be a Mom, who gets things done, takes charge and gets results! Same goes for the mentors in our lives.…
Read MoreDemo Day, this Saturday!
Hello Gorgeous! I’m hoping your week is going smoothly! I can’t complain. I just wish last week’s orders at market would show up immediately! Patience never has been easy for me! In the mean time, I’ve spent some time this week, working to remove all things winter, from the boutique. While not completely finished, it’s progress,…
Read MoreShopping at Market!
Hello darling! Well, here we are! Have you ever heard the saying “rode hard and put away wet? That’s how I felt, at 6:15 on Sunday morning, when I looked in the mirror. I never sleep well, when traveling the next day. Well, enough of that! Once there, at the home and gift show, with…
Read MoreI have lots to tell you about!
Happy Spring! Don’t you just love this time of year?! Everything is waking up after a long sleep. Nature is the great optimist. It just keeps returning, getting bigger and prettier each year. I think someone slipped this climbing rose some secret sauce, because I can’t remember it going this crazy before with new flowers.…
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