Posts by Barbara Bussey
Trader Joe’s Deal Alert (for our kitchen table)
Well, it all started when I got these sweet blue-and-white china plates. I found them last weekend at an estate sale, for two dollars each. Then, yesterday, I was at…
Read MoreTrying to Fool Mother Nature
They say it isn’t nice to fool Mother Nature. But, I have a new table top, that Mr. Wonderful made, to go on an old, wonderful table base, so I’ve…
Read MoreNew Furniture Pricing at The Treasured Home!
Is anyone buying furniture? Beautifully restored and/or painted antiques? I’d love to sell my lovely pieces because I have to make room for the pieces, waiting in the wings, aka…
Read MoreApril Class Schedule
Greetings! I wish you all lived next door and could join me at The Treasured Home, for painting classes! If you are in the Sacramento area, there’s no time like…
Read MoreWhy didn’t I think of that? (Gypsy Chic Vintage Market)
My small tribe of scavengers, set off for the darling town of Lincoln, this morning, in search of treasures. We had heard about the Gypsy Chic Vintage Market, in downtown…
Read MoreCandid Camera! Painting Class Photo Collages
Hello Darling! (I hope it’s OK that I call you “darling”, since I call most everyone “darling” or “sweetheart”!) For some reason, it bugs me when someone, particularly a man,…
Read MoreGwen Moss Was Here!
Do you know Gwen Moss, the blog written by the lovely, smart and multi-talented Leslie Harris? No? Well, I hope you find an extra few minutes to wander her way!…
Read MoreDeal-O-Rama! New Door Panels!
March 15th, 12:03 p.m. Jini, “shopper extroidenaire” and dear friend, sent out an urgent message from Marshall’s! “Two, 8′ wooden door panels, $50 each!” She thought that this might be…
Read MoreA New Artist at The Treasured Home!
The shop has only been opened for a few months and already, I have met so many wonderful women! One such person is Charmaine Austin. Original pastel: $125.00 She always…
Read MoreWhat’s In Your Garage? (Painting Projects!)
The rumor is, that many people use their garages for cars. We lost that memo. This is Mr. Wonderful’s version of a “man cave”. As long as there’s a TV…
Read MoreCard Making Party!
This is for all of my local lovelies!, If you have never made greeting cards, you’re in for some fun! I can just hear you now, “I don’t do paper…
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