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
Hello, gorgeous! Have you taken any good road trips, this summer? Mr. Wonderful and I visited friends, at Fallen Leaf Lake, last week. It and been years since I had visited the lake and I was totally amazed by the quiet beauty. My brother’s on what looks like an amazing road trip! This photo was taken somewhere between Idaho and Wyoming. What scenery! There are so many beautiful places in our country that I want to see! Roadside find! Up at Tahoe over the weekend, I was heading home, when I saw a stash of free rattan furniture. I was…
Read the rest >>
Just two spots left… If you were thinking about joining us for Friday evening’s Paint & Sip workshop, from 6-8:30 p.m., I hope you will! Remember, Susanne pre-sketches the image, to make it easier than you’d think. On Saturday, our Lazy Susan workshop has room for you, but there’s just one spot left for Maker Day, on August 26th. Sign up here! Iron Orchid Designs inspiration… I love visiting the Iron Orchid Designs Creative Tribe group on Facebook, to see what some creative masters are up to. I recently fell in love with this ornament, using I.O.D.’s Cameo mould, placed on a mini…
Read the rest >>
You heard right! 40% off all summer fashions! Savvy shoppers know that this is the time to save big, on summer styles! Maybe you could use a new pair of jeans, and a top to wear with them? A new dress? Come take a peek..we’ll be open noon until four, today, Wednesday and Thursday…and then 10:30 until five, Friday and Saturday, 10:30 until 5 p.m. In the workshop… We had a great class on Saturday, turning plain wooden tissue boxes into one of a kind art. This class would be a perfect option for a private class, with friends. Folks…
Read the rest >>
While I was away… Cheryl, Darlene, Linda and Patti held down the fort, so I could spend some wonderful time with Betsy (third from the left…fourth, if you include Micah) and her family. We took walks, went boating, cooked some great meals and played lots of games. Have you tried Farkle yet? It’s a dice game, for people of all ages. One evening, we had at least 6 of us, playing out on the deck. Fun! Sadly, Andrew and his family couldn’t join us. James had his first trip to the ocean though…the Atlantic Ocean! Summer clothing sale heats up!……
Read the rest >>
We have the best super-models! Thanks to all of you, who allow us to snap pictures of you, to share on social media. You’re the best! Christine is always a great sport! Summer fashion sale, starts today! Now – Thursday, August 3rd – 20% Off Friday, August 4 – Thursday, August 10th – 30% Off Friday, August 11th – Thursday, August 17th – 40% Off Friday, August 18th – Sunday, September 3rd – 50% Off There’s still plenty of summer weather, to enjoy! Size selection varies, so shop early, for best selection! In other news… We have just a few…
Read the rest >>
Imagine this… …A day that’s all about you! A day when you have no other responsibilities than to relax and enjoy yourself. You may be busy caring for others, young or old…working a stressful job, or name any number of challenges…wondering when you’ll be able to just pamper you! Well, here you go! Maker Day! Saturday, August 26th Agenda: Arrive at 9:30. Get settled and enjoy a morning snack. 10:00 – The first of four projects begins. Well be creating a decorative stack of embellished books, along with a fun fabric stamping project. Noon: Enjoy a delicious catered lunch.…
Read the rest >>
Hello, darling! If you’re like me, you love a good deal, so here you go! *Spend $20.00 or more and we’ll take $5.00 off, this weekend! *Our entire Iron Orchid Designs line is on sale, through July! Buy one, get the second stamp, transfer, mould or inlay, half off! *Baby gifts are 50% Off! *Shana dresses are 40% off! It may be hot outside, but these are some sizzling hot deals! XO, Barbara
Read the rest >>
Hello, gorgeous! I hope you’re staying in a shady spot this week! I thank my lucky stars that I’m not that woman holding the stop sign, at the road construction project! But I’m kind of mystified that every summer, we act like 100+ degree heat is a first time event! Oh, well! Goodwill meets Iron Orchid Designs! It was love at first sight! After a good bath, this 1960’s Coleman cooler has gotten all dressed up, thanks to scraps of I.O.D.’s design transfers, we had in our stash. I sealed the finished master piece, with Fusion’s Tough Coat Matte Poly. What do…
Read the rest >>
