Yep, I woke up with the roosters today and what do you know, BAM! I’m 57 years old! Mr. Wonderful greeted me with flowers, a gooey sticky bun… …and along with my cards (one from the dog!) and flowers, was a wrapped…drum roll please… Makita drill! Sort of like getting the housewife a new vacuum! Sorry, honey! I know you hate shopping for gifts, but please, no more power tools, ok? Yes, I did mention getting my own drill, so thanks, sweetie! More big news, I sold my very first piece of furniture! Ta-Da! How fun is that!? Lunch with…
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I’m having so much fun learning about and working with ASCP! Annie doesn’t spend a lot of time or money on product directions. Thankfully, there’s a boat load of wonderful tips and tutorials on the Internet. Chi-Chi Design Studio, for one, just today, introduced me to the idea of using a sprayer! Yes! Her only caution is to clean the sprayer as soon as you’re finished, because the paint dries quickly and you don’t want your sprayer to clog. This photo is from her blog. Isn’t it darling? I’ve got a ways to go before I start painting free-hand like…
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In just six weeks, my antique and vintage shop, will be opening, right at the beginning of the Christmas shopping and entertaining season! I’m so excited about this new adventure! I had a ton of things I coulda/shoulda been doing, but the paper puncher and glue stick somehow landed in my hands and off I went! Before you knew it, my store’s non-traditional holiday centerpiece had been created. I had all the goodies on hand, including the manila tags, and card making pretties, from Marshall’s and Tuesday Morning. I love the scalloped circle punch, too! Good, clean fun, as my…
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Last night, lying in bed, I was second-guessing myself every which way possible, regarding my new antique and collectables shop, I’ll be opening after Thanksgiving. Self-doubt was running rampant! Maybe it was the chocolate I ate, too late in the evening, or a less than inspiring Annie Sloan painting session at the workshop, or more likely, it was just the angst of reaching beyond my comfort zone. So, it was with great appreciation that I opened today’s edition of The Simply Luxurious Life, because Shannon spoke all about attitude and self-fulfilling prophecy! I probably could have written the post myself,…
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October is always a big month around The Treasured Home, because it’s dedicated to me and my birthday! Hold the applause…it’s a couple of weeks away, but of course, a girl has to plan! It’s also the weekend we usually spend in San Francisco for the Navy’s Fleet Week. Mr. Wonderful and his Office Manager, Tyler… Are down there with friends, but I’ve had a massive cold this week and have stayed put. But if you like very loud, very fast planes, flying in formation, San Francisco is the place to be! Watching the show reminds me how proud I…
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Our home is at the end of a short asphalt lane and the asphalt continues onto our property, serving as our (very large) driveway. As far as aesthetic appeal is concerned, on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the best looking, I give asphalt a zero. So, suffice it to say, I have yearned to have the asphalt replaced for years. I’ve thought of just about every conceivable surface. There are lots of manufactured pavers on the market today, but to me they all look manufactured. As if they’re trying to be something they’re not. I think before…
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Not surprisingly, I’ve been so impressed with all of the creative geniuses posting tutorials on hand made autumn wreaths, Halloween trees, pumpkin decoupage, pumpkin carving…you name it and it’s being done beautifully. I, on the other hand, am here to show you the Lazy Approach to Fall (“LAF”!) and what you can do with a few pumpkins, flowers and a wreath that shows up, year after year. Don’t forget the 5-minute/$19 centerpiece. I’m really getting mileage out of this baby! It’s moved from the hardly used dining room, to the kitchen table! Along with my recycled straw pumpkins, and don’t…
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I visited a friend’s amazingly unique home and garden today and asked if it would be all right if I took pictures for my blog. She said fine, as long as I kept it anonymous. So, respecting her wishes, I have re-named her Annie, short for Anonymous. Annie is a World Traveler (capitalized because it is such a big part of who she is) and has brought bits and pieces of her travels back home with her. She has a never ending thirst for knowledge and can name the Indian tribe, the city, artist, time and place of origin for…
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