Posts by Barbara Bussey
New Pillows, Made from Vintage Sari’s
Greetings! I hope your world is humming along smoothly! Patti and I finished waxing chairs #3 and #4, out of 6, at the shop today. I think we ‘ll both be sleeping well tonight! I recovered the pads in a wheat colored linen and they look great, if I do say so myself! If you’re…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do On Your Day Off?
Hello, dearest darling!, You might remember that palmist, Anna Esparza, was enlightening us, at last week’s Open House? Here she is, giving Patti an ear full! Well, when she looked at my hand, she said, Work, work, work! You love to work! She went on to suggest I consider a more balanced lifestyle. (I’ve also…
Read MoreHoliday Open House Tonight!
Greetings!, It’s been a very busy week, at the Treasured Home! Patti designed another beautiful tree, filled with this year’s beautiful ornaments. Water colorist David Peterson will be by, this afternoon, to hang his wonderful art. I’ve got a special spot, for palm reader, Anna Esparza, to share your personality traits with you! No, she…
Read MoreRoad Trip!
If I had to pick my top five favorite things to do, girlfriend time is right there! Combine that with a road trip, to check out new (to me) antique spots and I’ve hit the jackpot! Both friends, Nancy and Donna know their antiques! We had a great time! Old Good Things, in L.A. Had…
Read MoreNews from The Treasured Home
Ho, ho, ho! Debbie, Patti and I spent the day tagging Christmas ornaments for the shop. It felt like there were about 5000 of them! By the time this photo was taken, I was ready to call it a day! A bird in the hair is worth two in the bush! Yes, I love this…
Read MoreFurniture Sale…. at The Treasured Home!
Hello again! Patti and I unpacked shipments of Christmas goodies, this week, for the shop and Jesuit High School’s Christmas Tree Lane, that we’re participating in! Oodles of pretty things! I looked around and knew something has to go! (I think I need to give up my search and seizure tactics for a while!) I…
Read MoreIntroducing Amy Howard at Home!
I opened The Treasured Home one year ago, this week! I love my customers and am so appreciative of your support! The chalk style paint has been such a huge part of my business. Yet, it’s been harder than I thought it would be, to find a company that would be a good fit for…
Read MoreBack In New York City!
Hello again! With our daughter in college, in New York, we have the perfect opportunity to enjoy the big city, while here. We never arrive with any advance plans. Typically, I’ll see a play or two, but I’m just as happy walking through different neighborhoods, taking in the sights, as they come.
Read MoreMy Favorite Things
Yoo-Hoo! Ever since I loaded a new software update, my computer and blog software stopped talking to each other! Thankfully, my techie friend, Ann Marie came to the rescue! I don’t know what I’d do without her! I thought I’d check in with you and let you know what’s going on at the shop! The…
Read MoreAnniversary Online Paint Store Specials
Greetings, gorgeous!, Yep, it’s true! Both Miss Mustard Seed and The Treasured Home are ready to celebrate our first birthday! Shop the Paint Store Effective through October 31, 2013 Have a great week!
Read MoreNew at The Treasured Home
Hello friend, Here I am, taking a break at the shop, on a blustery October afternoon. I love October! Partly because the season changes, to more civilized temperatures. Partly because I can start wearing sweaters, scarves and boots! yes, I know what’s important! Plus, October is my birthday month. I’ve always loved my birthday! (who…
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