Posts by Barbara Bussey
Check Our Class Schedule!
In case you heard that I ran off with Rudolph or Frosty, or one of those guys, the rumor is not true! I’ve just been taking a bit of time off for good behavior. The fact of the matter is that I have my first Maison Blanche paint class scheduled for Saturday, January 12th at…
Read MoreFundraiser for Newtown & Sandy Hook School
Greetings, sweet ones, There are so many kind people in the world! They somehow help make up for the “rotten apples”. At least just a little bit. Kat, at Kat’s Kalamities, referred me to a generous soul, named Karin, at Art Is Beauty. She has donated one of her beautiful paintings to the Newtown School…
Read MoreGift Ideas For Your Guy
Is your Mr. Wonderful hard to shop for? Well, I may have a few ideas for you. Yes, I know that there are only six more days until Christmas! But who’s counting? The natural rock book ends are quite manly, and only $32. The hand thrown pottery is also quite handsome, for $26. The brass…
Read MoreIntroducing Maison Blanche Furniture Paint!
Hello Dear Friends! What an exciting week! Yesterday, my first shipment of Maison Blanche Furniture Paint Arrived at The Treasured Home! For nearly six months, I’ve been getting to know the good folks at Mason Blanche, based in Dallas, Texas. Just like the competition, this furniture paint is produced in the United Kingdom. It gets…
Read MoreJust When You Think You Know What You’re Doing!
A simple desk. What could be a more straight forward painting project? I had the piece clean and the MMS Linen all mixed. It was time to get busy. Easy-peazy! The first coat told me that I could be in for trouble, because I could see old glass rings and who knows what else, peeking…
Read MoreA New (Antique) Farm Table, Coming Soon!
Hello there, I hope the week is being kind to you. I hit the ground running Monday morning, after returning home from Philadelphia, Sunday night. Mr. Wonderful held down this shop Monday afternoon, while I went in search of a wonderful antique farm table, that i had found for sale. It was everything I hoped…
Read MorePhiladelphia’s Reading Terminal Market
We’re on the shuttle, headed back to the airport. The Army – Navy Game was a close one, but Navy continued their 12 year winning streak. I am still so proud, when I see those kids in their dress uniforms! But it’s a mixed emotion. I’m happy that they love their country as they do,…
Read MoreGoing to the “City of Brotherly Love” (Philadelphia)
Since I have a daughter in the Army and a son in the Navy, I’ll try not to take sides. We’re crossing the country tomorrow for the big game, (leaving Max, our friend the Body Builder at the house, in case anyone’s got unsavory ideas!). So, here’s the program… I’ll be at the shop today…
Read MorePainted Furniture is Everywhere (Especially One Kings Lane!)
Hello, once again! A blog post, two days in a row! Wow! Life may be getting back to normal. Maybe. Well, back to business. In an effort to shamelessly promote my FREE shipping, on Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint, I’m going to show you a boat load of painted furniture. Now all of these images…
Read MoreMirror, Mirror, On the Wall
Hello Dear Lovlies, Guess where I am? Oh, you smart pretties! Yes, I’m at The Treasured Home! Wrapping up my day, here at the shop. It was the day after the Holiday Open House, which was a huge success! Yay! Thanks to all of you who could stop by, and little angels, like Dawn, who…
Read MoreAnd To All A Good Night (See You Tomorrow!)
Well, before I turn off the light, after a very busy day, all nestled in our bed…Mr. Wonderful sound asleep, in 13 seconds after his head hits the pillow…I just wanted to remind my local friends to stop by tomorrow (Saturday)! The champagne is chilling, along with the OJ and I have my favorite almond…
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