Posts by Barbara Bussey
Customizing Milk Paint Colors & Trying MMS Transfer Gel
One of the things I love about Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint, is how you can mix your own custom colors. These two tables were painted with: 1 T of…
Read MoreStepping Out of My Comfort Zone
When it comes to painting furniture, I often find myself, knee-deep, stuck in my comfort zone. . How about you? I play it safe, sticking to the same grays, beiges…
Read MoreSummer Milk Paint Contest!
Have you been wanting to try Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint? Here’s your chance to try it for free! It’s easy! Just head on over to our PINTEREST page and…
Read MoreBergere Chair Make-Over
Re-upholstering a piece of furniture is something I do with a lot of thought, because it’s an expensive process! I can usually visualize what a certain paint finish will look…
Read MoreOur Latest Milk Paint Project
When it comes to “chippy” milk paint projects, this Davenport Desk, from the 1800’s certainly did what it pleased! Here’s what she looked like before we painted her with MMS…
Read MoreSaturday’s Chalk Class Includes a Free Lamp Make-Over!
Local thrift store managers are probably scratching their heads, wondering why there’s this sudden interest in old brass table lamps! Well, here’s the story… Last Thursday night, we had…
Read MoreGifts for Dear Ol’ Dad
Does Dad like to play cards? How about this vintage (folding) poker table, that we refinished, using gel stain. We treated the chairs to gel stain as well, along with…
Read MoreNew Class , this Thursday
Hello dear ones, We have a class this coming Thursday night (6-9 p.m.)! Introduction to Furniture Painting, featuring Amy Howard’s One-Step Paints. Instead of working on silly wood moldings, I’ve…
Read MoreCreating an Aged Finish, using Amy Howard’s One-Step chalk based paint and Toscana Paint Powder
I’m sitting on the plane right now, heading back to Sacramento. I had a great visit, with family in Illinois! A direct flight, with Wifi…. what more could I ask…
Read MoreWe Were Featured
Greetings! The Treasured Home was featured on Amy Howard’s blog (amyhowarddaily.com), today! Once a week, she features one of her many retailers. Since I’m one of her biggest fans, I was thrilled!…
Read MoreLatest Milk Paint Projects
Never used Milk Paint? It’s easier than you might think!
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