Posts by Barbara Bussey
Easy-peazy Chair Trim (Welting for Whimps!)
I found these six dining room chairs, that Mr. Wonderful could power spray for me. It all sounded easy enough. Sound familiar? If you’ve never had the pleasure of removing…
Read MoreOur “Free” Workshop is Back!
Not a moment too soon, I finally have the furniture painting class schedule for May on-line. Last weekend, we had a great class, covering all the tips and tricks, using…
Read MoreThe Ruralist (New Shop at the 57th St. Antique Mall)
Greetings, dear friends!, As Mr. Wonderful puts the finishing touches on tonight’s barbecued chicken, I thought I’d tell you about The Ruralist, at 57th Street Antiques, here in Sacramento. Tom…
Read MoreReal Life
The act of making comparisons, robs us of the chance to feel gratitude for what we have. Comparisons steal our joy. Amen, sister! All of this wisdom has been pilfered…
Read MoreHappy 1st Birthday to the Blog Sisters!
Could it really be that just a year ago, I attended the first Haven Blogger’s Conference in Atlanta? My pen was moving faster than a speeding train! I felt like…
Read MoreVisiting Hudson, New York
Hello! We recently made the trek, to see our daughter at college, in New York. Typically, we land and stay in NYC, to take in some of the big city!…
Read MoreNew (Furniture, Etc.) at The Treasured Home!
Greetings, dear ones!, I have just a few things to show you, at The Treasured Home, if you have a minute to sit back and take a peak! This isn’t…
Read MoreDouble-Love (In both a partner and a paint!)
Good morning! How was your weekend? Wonderfully fun, I hope! Saturday’s Milk Paint class was so fun! Great conversation and painting. How can you go wrong? I stepped away briefly…
Read MoreGettin’ My Milk Paint On at the Shop
Greetings fellow countrywomen!, I have a milk paint class on Saturday, so I’ve been mixing and layering colors, in my laboratory! I mentioned the other day, about creating a driftwood…
Read MoreMy New Coffee Table Make-Over!
Do you have a room in your house that doesn’t feel finished? For me, that would be our living room. I have been wanting for it to be more comfortable.…
Read MoreSave the Date! (A fun evening is planned, Thursday, May 16th, at 6 p.m.!)
Hello good looking! I know how busy you are and how your calendar fills up, pretty darn fast! So, I’m attempting to get on your “dance card”! (No, I’m not…
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