Posts by Barbara Bussey
Back To Reality (Reflecting on Our 4th of July BBQ)
As I drove home from the shop, to pick up the “Bobbing” Tub, I couldn’t help but notice that the car read the outdoor temp as 112! The car’s always…
Read MoreEuropean Grain Sack Stockpile
Well, all good things must come to an end. We enjoyed five days at the family’s house at Lake Tahoe and now it’s time to face 106 degrees, back in…
Read MoreBiscuit Love!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have found “heaven on earth” and it comes in the form of a buttermilk biscuit. Even at this outer cusp of middle age, (I am going…
Read MoreFurniture Paint Extravaganza, July 20th
There are lots of shops, that have been around, for years longer than The Treasured Home, but none are more passionate about furniture painting! And I’m equally thrilled, to be…
Read MoreNew at The Treasured Home
Well, what a difference a year makes! About this time last year, I was making 4th of July pinwheels and banners. Fortunately, I saved last year’s efforts, since I’ve been…
Read MoreGrain Sack Table Runner
How can you not like a grain sack table runner? I got the idea from a customer, who came in to buy a second grain sack. I asked her what…
Read MorePrize Winning Milk Paint Class (and a tip on mixing milk paint without lumps!)
What a difference the little details make! If you’ve used milk paint before, following packaged instructions, you’ve ended up with lumpy milk paint. Sure, the lumps can be stirred or…
Read MoreChanges at the Shop
Hello! Last weekend, I couldn’t pass up this vanity, that was past its prime. I removed the skirt and top cover and got busy on it tonight. Sewing is something…
Read MoreLay-Away Original Art
Did you know that most artists will allow you to buy their art, in a series of payments? It’s true. The art of Steve Sekhon and Jarl Forsman, will be…
Read More1/2 Off on Maison Blanche Furniture Paint!
If you live in Michigan, Wyoming or Washington, sorry…today’s blog post is not for you. But for my local friends…dear people, addicted to the art of furniture painting, here in…
Read MoreBefore & After Chair
At our last furniture painting class, participants gave me all sorts of brilliant ideas to grow my 7 month old business. One of their ideas was to paint half of…
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