I hope you’ll join me on my never-ending search for beautiful pieces, with history, for your home. Find my curated treasures, in Booth #154, at the Antique Trove, in Roseville, CA. ~ Barbara
Well, today, I had a long list of errands to complete… like most of us. At the top of my list was making my maiden voyage to Hobby Lobby. They are a company that I’ve heard all of my fellow bloggers talk about on the east coast. I had heard so many wonderful things about this store and was so excited to learn they were coming to town. They’ve moved into what used to be a Mervyn’s department store on Douglas Boulevard, and the place is huge! I found all the things I was looking for, and many things I…
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Well, I finally got the house “done up” for Christmas after Mr. Wonderful put the lights on the tree last night. I’ve done the lights plenty of times before, but you sure don’t want to be here when I’m doing it. We’re all better off leaving the nasty work to the mister! But as we know, this is an all day deal, because there’s the kitchen… and of course the mantel… And the four stockings. My stocking on the far left was knitted by my dear Aunt Donna, years ago! I noticed that there are some new moth holes since…
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As seen in front of San Francisco’s Ferry Building… So true! Go Army! Beat Navy! Enjoy your weekend!
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Lately, all I write about is Veranda, but you know how it is when you have a new “baby”! Today was a “work” day for me at the shop and I had a great time! The morning is always slower than the afternoon, so I had a chance to photograph a few of my latest finds. At the Alemeda Antique Faire, I found two of these velvet hunt caps… …along with some lovely pillows (leaning Tower of Pillows) made from antique fabric and king pillow cases, with ruffles and antique lace sewn in. I love the new (old) wire basket…
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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 under, on the way back to San Francisco, along with even more pillows, a couple of black velvet riding helmets and a very cool wire basket! My favorite goodie found on Sunday, was this wonderful sunflower still life, for $40.00! Next time we go, we’ll…
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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 ’til 5:30. Stop on by!
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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 all 800 booths, but I’ll give it my very best! Door knobs, anyone? The market is always scheduled for the first Sunday of each month and with Christmas around the corner, I’m sure that this one will be packed. Hopefully, I’ll find some great new…
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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 times were had by all! If you didn’t have time to stop by today, I hope you’ll be able to get by, Saturday or Sunday! Enjoy!
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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 heaven”. And if you are in the area, let this be a sneak preview! As an admitted pillow-addict, I’ve had some favorite fabrics turned into beautiful pillows! I just love how they turned out! You’ll see them everywhere and there are more to come! I…
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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 and is loading the truck for me right now! He’s my Mr. Fix-it, he’s my everything! Last night I finished sewing a couple of table runners. Yesterday, I painted a table that I’ll wax today. I hope the “after” pictures are everything I expect them…
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