Posts by Barbara Bussey
18 Days Til Christmas…Oh My!
As a quick note about the Alemeda Antique Faire on Sunday, oh my gosh! The event is everything I had heard it was and more! I’ll post pictures, once they’ve found a spot in the shop, but I quickly filled up our mini SUV! I scored a couple of huge oil paintings, that I sat…
Read MoreThe Party’s On at Veranda Sunday
As feared/expected, I’ll continue to be a good customer at Veranda. If you like the silver tiered dessert piece or the silver footed cheese plate to the right, you’ll find them at my house! Love them! I’m trying to think of a place for this very cool lamp! The place looks gorgeous! Open Sunday, 10:30…
Read MoreGoing to the Alameda Point Antique Faire
Oh boy! Tomorrow is the Alameda Point Antique Faire, across the bay from San Francisco, in …you guessed it…Alameda! I have NEVER been, but I’ve heard about it for years! It’s time to tackle the “Mother” of flea markets! With Mr. Wonderful and the Wonder-Dog at his side, I doubt I’ll be able to hit…
Read MoreOpen House at Veranda
What a great day! The morning hours were slower than slow at Veranda. Then, the flood gates opened and the afternoon went quickly. My bother and two of three sisters stopped by as well as the girlfriends above, including Kathleen, Debbie,Eileen, Cookie and Jini. Dorothy, Marcia, Susan, Felton and Karen all stopped by, too. Good…
Read MoreI’ve Moved Into Veranda Antiques!
It’s official! I’ve moved into my very own room at the Veranda Antique cottage, in Carmichael! The last week has been pretty much non-stop, making all the finishing touches and I’ve had the time of my life! Many of you live outside of the area, so I wanted to show you my little “slice of…
Read More“Grand” Opening at Veranda Antiques!
Yes! It’s only three days until The Treasured Home opens for business at Veranda Antiques and Collectables! I wouldn’t be sleeping at night, if I wasn’t so dog-tired, from getting last minute preparations completed. And I wouldn’t be as far along as I am, without the help of Mr. Wonderful, who painted my room yesterday…
Read MoreReady to Move to New York?
Reading the Sunday New York Times, on-line this morning, I sneaked-a-peek at an add for condo’s in Long Island City. The development, called The View, is “one subway stop from Manhattan” and 75% sold…pretty good in this economy! I haven’t read the fine print, but it appears that 2 bedroom view condos sell for $795,000.…
Read MoreA Boating Adventure on the Baja Coast
Hello dear friends! I returned late Wednesday night from an adventure I’ll never forget! My younger brother…my only brother…invited his four sisters to join him on a boating caravan, more than six months ago. I was amazed and happy, when all four sisters accepted his generous invitation to travel from San Diego, stopping in Ensenada,…
Read MoreSunrise Leaving San Diego
My four siblings, a brother and three sisters are just now leaving for a 16 day voyage along the Baja coast, to Cabo San Lucas and then back north, up the eastern coastline. We’ve planned this trip on my brother’s boat for months! I’ll be out of communication while gone, so stay safe and be…
Read MoreFind Serenity on NYC’s High Line
New York is the heartland of “hurry up and wait”! If you want a break from it all on your next visit to Manhattan, I highly recommend walking the High Line. On what was for years a raised train track, is now a lovely 2 mile stretch of green grasses, trees and a well-traveled walking…
Read MoreRetail Therapy in the Meat Packing District, NYC
I found one of the most beautiful women’s boutiques today, in the Meat Packing District of Manhattan. While this area is it seems the “go-to” place for high end clothing and accessories, Charles Nolan is the most gorgeous of all. Trust me, when I say the pictures don’t do it justice! The shop also comes…
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