Posts by Barbara Bussey
How to Get Into West Point’s Military Academy
Nothing like the weekend, to set shopping and home decor aside, for a subject totally unrelated! If you have a child or grandchild, who might appreciate life in the military, I can’t think of a better way to get started, than through any of the service academies. The Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard…
Read MoreLillian August Showroom, NYC
When I’m in New York, you may recall that I love to visit the Lillian August Showroom! In another case of “the pictures don’t do it justice”, I hope you can visit her Connecticut or New York stores soon. Showcased, is a terrific blend of the new and the old. Like the old shoe trees…
Read MoreSerendipitous Shopping Excursion, a la Subway
Sure, I know how to get around on the NYC subway! No problem. Except for the minor issue of missing my desired stop by 14 blocks. But, here’s where it gets good! If I hadn’t been in a daze, looking at e-mail, I would have gotten off the subway where planned and gone directly to…
Read MoreNew York City this Week
Thanks to my daughter in college at West Point, just an hour and a half from Manhattan, we’re back in the city for a few days. I thought I’d just show you some of the beautiful sights. The weather is wonderful, although brisk and breezy! Prior to seeing War Horse at Lincoln Center (which I…
Read MoreHow To Shop an Estate Sale
When I’m sourcing treasures for my shop, I search high and low, at antique shows, garage sales (usually quite sparse in potential, but you never know!), Craig’s List and at estate sales. I love a good estate sale! Although sometimes, it makes me a bit sad that some of the personal treasures, like military medals…
Read More8 Things You Might Not Know About Me: Stacy Curran from Conspicuous Style
Hello friends!, Today, I’d like to introduce you to Stacy Curran, a designer who writes Conspicuous Style. Not one to “toot her own horn”, Stacy is a beautiful young mother, attorney turned interior designer and writer of a blog that gives all the design magazines out there, some serious competition! She packs more beautiful images…
Read MoreNew Custom Pillow Series, Honoring “Tangerine Tango”, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2012
In honor of Pantone’s Color of the Year, for 2012, (yes, I’m a bit late on this!) Tangerine Tango, I thought it would be appropriate to start my series of custom pillows for the year in just such a color palette.
Read MoreEating San Diego
About 24 hours ago, I boarded Southwest for a quick hop down to San Diego. I’ve spent a great time with my daughter-in-law, eating our way through town. My son, who’s Naval ship returns tomorrow afternoon from a short 10 day tour, will be glad to be home. Last night, we ate at Isabelle’s Cantina…
Read MoreAt Veranda Antiques this Weekend
Greetings, friends! Big things are happening at Veranda Antiques! Fran’s taking more space, here in the cottage, bringing more fun painted furniture into the place! Come check it out. I’ve got my latest restoration projects in the shop and looking good, if I don’t mind saying so myself. I’m heading down to San Diego to…
Read MoreTray-Love
Hello again!, Yesterday, I snagged a lovely old tray, with lots of nooks and crannies. Once upon a time, it was a shiny, silver-plated number, but now, she’s sporting some treasured “patina”. Probably, from years of neglect and who knows what else. She set me back $15 and I love her! I wasn’t sure where…
Read More8 Things You Might Not Know About Mary Ann, from Classic Casual Home!
Well, Here we are, in Week 4 of our HBO documentary/series… Today, it’s with great flourish, that I introduce, Mary Ann, of Classic Casual Home. Mary Ann has lead a coveted life as wife, mother, French speaking world traveler, living in a little beach town in southern California, when she isn’t on the slopes of…
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