Posts by Barbara Bussey
(Is “Word Verification” Really Necessary?) My Son’s Wedding Day
I’ve been part of the design Blogger’s community for about a year now and wonder why many bloggers require you to copy letters in a “Word Verification” system. It never…
Read MoreMy Mother’s Reclaimed Vanity Chair
Since my dear Dad passed away, my four sibs and I have taken our share of my parents “treasures”. One of the last things to be adopted was my Mom’s…
Read MoreNew Lighting Line At Cost Plus
If you’re thinking about updating your home’s look for holiday gatherings, or just your own enjoyment, World Market (AKA Cost Plus) has a brand new lighting line and a dining…
Read MoreMexican Antiquities for the Home
Here, in northern California, there are two predominant architectural styles for homes. The “ranch” style home and a Spanish/Mediterranean home. Sure there are many others, but these are the two…
Read MoreLittle Girl Bedrooms Fit For A Princess
When my daughter was little, her room was done with a 4 poster twin bed, found at a garage sale, that I painted a creamy pink. Her bedding was full…
Read More10 Things I Love About New York City
Before Betsy started at West Point this summer, we only made one annual pilgrimage to New York City every fall. We love it there and will be heading east again,…
Read MoreGood Things Worth Sharing
Today, I’m offering a “grab bag” of ideas and news. First of all, if you ever shop Ballard Designs, they’re having a 15% off sale on everything until midnight, Tuesday…
Read More10 Things I Love About This Room
Before becoming the blog fairy, I would jump at new magazines arriving in the mail; “Traditional Home, Better Homes & Gardens” and many more. Now, thanks to my fellow blog…
Read MoreIntroducing Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for Furniture
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is a line of furniture paint from England, that is now sweeping the United States. I doubt that the surgeon general or the head of the…
Read MoreLocal Landscape Architect & Artist’s Well Loved Home
Last year, I hired the amazingly talented landscape architect, David Gibson, to come by our home and give me his thoughts on what to do with the landscaping in the…
Read MoreWhat’s an 0live Jar Worth?
Many of us seem to be discovering antique olive jars these days. I’ve developed a fondness for them. They’re from Spain, Greece, France…anywhere olives are grown…and many are over 100…
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