Posts by Barbara Bussey
Calling all crafters!
Hello, gorgeous! Mr. Wonderful and I have been “summarizing” (I made that up) the Tahoe house, this weekend. I’m the chief cook and housekeeper, while Bob brings out the deck furniture and puts the boat in the water. The temp’s are in the mid 60’s, so it isn’t summer yet, but will be soon. Yay!…
Read MoreWeekend jewelry sale!
Hello Beautiful! This is just a quick note to tell you that we’re having a 20% Off Jewelry Sale, this weekend…Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We sell lots of earrings and they make a great gift or little “pick-me-up”. Most earrings are $21.00 normally, so this weekend, they’ll be just $16.80! We’ve got lots of jewelry in stock,…
Read MoreCheck out the latest workshops and new arrivals!
Hello gorgeous! I returned late Friday night, from Virginia. This little boy is growing up way too quickly and I don’t want to miss a beat! He’s so happy and easy to please and he looked so adorable in this hand-me-down astronaut jumpsuit! I wish his dad was as carefree and happy. Divorce is so…
Read MoreGreetings from Virginia!
Hello Darling! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! My Mother’s Day gift was to visit my son and grandson, in Virginia. Cheryl organized a wonderful Mother’s Day workshop on Saturday. Yes, you can apply Iron orchid Designs on canvas! Darlene found this amazing cookie recipe, that she baked up for Makers Day. Cheryl suggested…
Read MoreStorewide Mother’s Day Sale!
Hello, gorgeous! How the heck are you? Fabulous, I hope! Poor Mr.Wonderful! He had to put up with me this morning, as I was stressing over rearranging the shop! You see, Cheryl sold our vintage German beer garden table, to a lovely couple, on Sunday. Yes, I guess we are supposed to sell the furniture we have…
Read MoreFree furniture painting demo, this Saturday!
Greetings, dear friend! I’m sitting at the kitchen table this beautiful Monday afternoon and am so in love with this time of year, as I look out into the back yard! The Iceberg roses are proudly showing off their first big bloom of the season. I love this variety, because they are prolific bloomers and…
Read MoreOops! Updated workshop info!
It’s shocking!… But I posted incorrect workshop information! Let’s get this right! Workshop Update: Our Paint Your Own Piece workshop is May 4th. We currently have no sign ups and need four of you lovelies, to teach a class! It includes everything, including our favorite brush, for your to take home…along with your completed project!.…
Read MoreFree sunglasses, when you purchase a purse! Plus more!
Hello, gorgeous! I hope you’re doing great! Mr.Wonderful and I watched all but the last episode tonight, of “This is Us” tonight. We love all of the characters and are sad to say “goodbye”! It isn’t often I get teary, watching television, but this one is so good! (Netflix) This week… This is your lucky…
Read MoreNews from the shop!
Hello, friend! I hope you’re doing well and enjoying the beautiful days! Do you celebrate Mother’s Day? If you’re still lucky enough to have your mom in your life, celebrate it! My mom passed away years ago and I miss her. I am certain she would be working at the shop, if she was still…
Read MoreSpring is here and we’re ready!
Hello, darling! I’m writing to you on Monday, during what appears to be an unimpressive solar eclipse. At least here in California! Are you in a part of the country, where it was more memorable? My sister-in-law, in Texas, had an amazing black-out! In other news, I attended a family baby shower on Saturday. What…
Read MoreCharcuterie board ideas and more!
Hello, darling! How was your Easter weekend? Wonderful, I hope! I’m the middle of five “kids” and it had been way too long, since we were all in the same place at the same time! Bob and I hosted Easter dinner to 16 and it was a wonderful gathering. Everyone was well behaved (!) and…
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