Posts by Barbara Bussey
The Way We Were
I asked Mr. Wonderful if he thought I appreciated old things and old ways of doing things, just because I’m getting older, or is it because I’m exposed to old things more than before. It was really just a rhetorical question, really, but it made me think, just the same.This is just a stack…
Read MoreThe 4-Hour, Three Hour Class
Hello there!, What a day! The Treasured Home had its first 3-hour painting workshop. Well, actually, 3 hours stretched into 4 hours. Fortunately, no one complained. We covered lots of territory, including Le Dirt… And Glacage… We, painted, waxed and distressed! It was a true paint fest! I wish I could show you the “before”…
Read MoreAnd the Winners of the Wax Brushes are…
Well, the suspense is over! Thank goodness! I’m sure most of you have been losing sleep at night, wondering if you would be the winner chosen by Raffle Copter, to win my large and small wax brush! Cherie Montorio will receive the large natural bristle wax brush and Kelly Jean Trudell will receive her baby…
Read MoreWhat I’ve Learned About Ironstone
Greetings!, Are you one if the millions, who love ironstone china? Count me in! I brought home my modest collection from the shop this week, because it just wasn’t selling. I attribute that to two things. 1) I’m not be buying it right (price wise) or, 2) people don’t know it’s history, or appreciate its…
Read MoreSunday Dinner Shortcuts
Hello there!, You may have gathered, that in the kitchen, I am all about minimal effort, with maximum impact. If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s in your area, I suggest you move! I love the place and they too, are short cut masters! Mr. Wonderful thinks I make a wonderful spaghetti sauce. The best.…
Read MoreThe Cost of a Dream – Fleaing France
Hello my friends, I thought I’d pass along some inspiring words, from a blogging friend, Simone. (Her name even sounds frenchy, no?) She writes a beautiful blog called Fleaing France. She’s an American who followed her dream and is now living in France, searching for treasures to share with us, in her on line shop.…
Read MoreWax Brush Giveaway – Ends Feb. 21st
Looking for a Unique Bathroom Remodel?
I think that this bathroom remodel wins the prize! (I’m not sure what the prize is, but there should be one!) Speaking of creativity, Jim, a new customer at the shop, came in recently, with his wife. We got to talking about furniture restoration and he told me about his piano/workstation. An old, well-loved piano,…
Read MoreHow to Turn a Grain Sack Into a Pillow
Hello Dear Ones, Do you love antique European grain sacks? They’ve been a favorite for a while now. I love them! Their texture! They were made to last for years, and that has certainly been accomplished. They date back to the 1800’s, made of a hemp fabric, or very thick linen. As you might have…
Read MoreWinter Sale, 20% Off, Wednesday through Sunday!
Hi there! As you may recall, I bought all sorts of goodies last week, at the Las Vegas Furniture Mart and Gift Show! Product has already started to arrive at The Treasured Home!…like this great cookbook and placemat collection. And did I tell you about the purses? And the retro signs? Well, that’s just the…
Read MoreNew Life for a Victorian Sofa
Just think, with this sofa you could pretend you lived a Downten Abby kind of life, back at the turn of the last century. Of course your personal servant would unpin and brush your hair each night, a hundred strokes. I’m winging it here. Need to brush up on the show and watch it more…
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