Posts by Barbara Bussey
New at The Treasured Home
Hello sweets!, Before I launch into what’s meaningless, in comparison, here at the shop, my heart goes out to tornado victims, in the south. They are in my prayers, this week. I hope you are safe and sound, wherever you are! We have a fun party planned, for May 15th and I hope you can…
Read MoreHello from Paris
Greetings, dear ones!, I hope you are doing well! No matter how far away I am, I still notice the painted furniture! How about a chest covered in cow hide? Tres’ chic! We now have all 38 colors in stock, of the new Amy Howard One-Step (8 oz.) paint pots! Plenty of paint to update…
Read MoreSave the Date: Spring Party, May 15
Are you in the area? Join us for our Spring Party on May 15. See the new treasures at the newly expanded shop. Bring your honey or a friend and welcome spring!
Read MoreThis Week at The Treasured Home
Well, there’s a lot going on, at The (bigger, badder) Treasured Home! First of all, check out the wall-o-paint! I found this rack last weekend, while out scavenging, and it is perfect, for displaying my Amy Howard One-Step color boards! I don’t know what it was used for in its previous life, but for $42.00,…
Read More16 Days in Europe
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…
Read MoreChanges In Our Living Room
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…
Read MoreWhy We Love Milk Paint
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.…
Read MoreThe (Expanded) Treasured Home!
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…
Read MoreThe Milk Paint Adventure Continues!
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…
Read MoreNeed a gift for your Valentine?
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…
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