Barbara Bussey, Author at The Treasured Home

16 Days in Europe

By Barbara Bussey | March 21, 2014 |

Before you know it, I’ll be headed to Marrakech. From there, the traveling girlfriends, led by our fearless leader, Eileen Hayes, will head to Barcelona and then to France. The picture above, is of the Royal St. Honore, where we’ll end our adventure in Paris! This will be my 5th trip to Europe, in the…

Changes In Our Living Room

By Barbara Bussey | March 19, 2014 |

Greetings, from sunny Northern California! What a glorious time of year, here! I’m in my back yard typing this,while a very happy bird is singing his heart out! Today, is a day off, so I’m taking it slow. I wanted to show you a small change in our living room, so here goes. (It might…

Why We Love Milk Paint

By Barbara Bussey | March 14, 2014 |

As much as I love the ease and predictability of Amy Howard’s One -Step paint, no other paint can achieve chippy-heaven, like milk paint! Isn’t she the sweetest thing ever? I used Kitchen Scale on the legs, mixed with Ironstone. It looks almost identical to the Eulalie’s Sky, I used on the seat. Go figure.…

The (Expanded) Treasured Home!

By Barbara Bussey | March 13, 2014 |

No, I did not fall off the Empire State Building or get swept away at Niagara Falls! We have expanded into the space next door! Walls have been removed and it’s a whole lot of fun, having more room! In the meantime, we have grown into the suite next door and I’m loving the new…

The Milk Paint Adventure Continues!

By Barbara Bussey | February 3, 2014 |

Well, this is a first. In just a few minutes, I’ll be landing in Lost Wages, for the second time in a week! This would be really cool, if I was a gambler, Celine Dion’s Nanny, or a pimp. Alas, I am none of these. I am excited to be attending retailer training, for Miss…

Need a gift for your Valentine?

By Barbara Bussey | January 31, 2014 |

Well, that was fast! My first order placed at the Las Vegas Market, on Monday, arrived today! I brought in the last two, in the six-series line of The Gathering of Friends Cookbooks. I’m always amazed by how many of my customers have collected all or part of the series and love them! Expert and…