Posts by Barbara Bussey
Let’s take a workshop…and other good news!
Hello, gorgeous! We’ve wrapped up what has been a wonderful week, with Betsy and her family. I’ll share a few pictures in a bit, but I wanted to tell you about a few upcoming workshops, that still have space available. You can check out all of our workshops Here! Our Vintage Window Workshop, August 3rd Or…
Read MoreSummer hours…part 2!
Hello, gorgeous! I hope you’re enjoying a short break from the heat! Every summer, my daughter and her family, make the treck from New York, to Lake Tahoe. We look forward to it all year long! I’ll share pictures of our adventures next week! (Bob’s recent sunrise photo) If you read last week’s newsletter, you…
Read MoreFurniture Sale starts today!
Hello dear one! Days like this remind me of the olden days! I must have been about 22 years old and I had convinced my boss that I was capable of moving from the order desk, to an outside sales position. This was a straight commission job. No car, expense account, or unnecessary frills, at…
Read MoreChanges at the shop…
Hello, friend! I wanted to let you know that we’re back to regular hours this week. Yes, it’s still hot, but a wee bit cooler. I’m praying for a Delta breeze and some relief soon! ______________ Important changes… Starting next week, we’ll no longer be open on Tuesday’s. That means we’ll be open Wednesday through…
Read MoreWeekend hours and other news!
Hello, gorgeous! I just wanted to check in with a reminder about this weekend’s shorter hours, due to the heat. Saturday: 10:30-2:30 Sunday: 12:00-2:30 ________ Iron Orchid Designs is introducing the Summer Collection this Friday, July 12th at 10 a.m., PST. You can follow along “live”, on their Facebook page, or visit the shop and…
Read MoreHot news from the shop!
Hello, beautiful! I guess first and foremost on our minds this week is the heat! In light of the crazy temps, we’re going to close early all week. _________________ If you’re painting furniture, be sure to do it inside, for best results! ________________ This is a good week to let your fingers do…
Read MoreI thought you should know.
Hello, gorgeous! How about a sale?! We’re having a 10% off store-wide and online sale, through Sunday, to celebrate our new online Boutique! Our online presence will continue to grow and evolve and we’ve done everything possible, to make it as stress-free as possible, by offering free shipping and returns. So, we’ll see how this…
Read MoreOur online boutique is now open!
Let’s celebrate with a 10% off sale…online and in store! We’ve wanted to open our online boutique for just about forever! Thanks to our brilliant Cheryl, our dream is now a reality! Our goal is to make shopping online as easy and pleasant as it is to shop in our store. We’re starting with a select group…
Read MoreNews from the shop!
Hello, princess! What a gorgeous day! Perfect weather for a little housekeeping, this Monday morning. I’ve just got some dibs and dabs, for you today. Life changing, no doubt, so come along! Let’s get to the important stuff! A new cookie recipe! Darlene brought them, home made, of course, for class on Saturday. I contributed…
Read MoreWhat I know, this week!
Our little get-away… Thanks to my sister, Susan, inviting all the sibs to Santa Barbara, for a wedding reception, Mr. Wonderful and I made our second road trip down the coast, in twenty five years! What?! It was a wonderful time and most of us behaved ourselves! Thankfully, we split the drive down, in two,…
Read MoreWhen it’s hot, it’s hot!
Summer’s really here! Those of us who have called Northern California our home, for as long as I have, aren’t surprised by really hot weather! Yet, we know that when it’s hot like it’s supposed to be, today and Wednesday, shop traffic comes to a stand-still. So, instead of playing dominos or gin rummy, at…
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