Bonjour! Have you ever dreamed of touring the countryside and shopping the markets of Provence, with a fabulous guide, who knows the region, like the back of her hand? Well, dream no more! Join our next Vintage Shopping Tour, scheduled for May 8-14th, 2019! There will be just 12-14 of us women, staying in a charming hotel, in the center of old Aix en Provence. We’ll have all the comforts of home….we’ll, almost!…in walking distance to markets and cafes. Aix (pronounced “ex”) dates back to Roman times and there’s beautiful architecture around every corner! This will be my third year,…
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Painted Barstool Class, Thursday, August 16th, 1:30-3:30 Shhh…! Can you hear it? One of these lovely, solid wood barstools are calling your name. Three are still available for you and a couple of friends. Perfect for a plant stand, or an extra spot to perch, you will be able to choose from about a dozen or so of our most popular Fusion Mineral Paint colors and stamp the seats, with Iron Orchid Designs, if you wish! Everything’s included for just $75.00! Saturday, August 18th, 1-3:30, Painted Oar Class, $35.00 Personalize an Oar for your mountain cabin or man cave! You’ll…
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There is something truly different, about a French antique, that’s been around this earth, for more than a hundred years! Unpacking our treasures, this past week or so, makes me want to head back and search for more! Come see what I’m talking about, Friday night! Mr. Wonderful, is a master meat smoker and he’ll have just taken tri tip and turkey, off the grill, for sandwiches! John, of Wreckless Blenders, will be found, pouring wine and talking blends with the guys. A good diversion, while you shop! As always, thanks for your support!
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Greetings, Lovebirds! Mr. Wonderful and I are celebrating this week, as his radiation therapy, for prostate cancer is officially over!! Let the summer officially begin! Thank you God! ****** Care to take a class? I have some special offers, on upcoming classes, for you to enjoy! This Painted Oar Class is Saturday, August 18th at 1:00 p.m., for just $35 per person! Special Painted Stool Class Since I only have 4 of these solid wood bar stools, I thought they’d be perfect for a small weekday afternoon Painted Stool furniture painting class, on Thursday, August 16th at 1:30 p.m.! Stool…
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Greetings! Today, I thought I’d give you a simple step-by step tutorial, to show you how simple it is, to give new life to a treasure from the paI know it can be intimidating, if you’re a newbie to furniture painting and restoration. Hopefully, I’ll help you see that there’s little to fear! Step 1: Ideally choose a real wood (wood veneer is fine) piece, that is solid, with drawers and doors that move easily. I found the piece we’re talking about today, on one of the social media shopping sites. Step 2: Clean your furniture well, with a…
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Greetings, friends of The Treasured Home! Had you told me ten years ago, I’d be taking my solo trek, in a 17′ Uhaul Truck, I would have laughed. Back then, moving furniture was not part of my daily existence. Oh, what I was missing! At the age of 63, anticipating my maiden voyage, Mr. Wonderful gave me a quick course on straps. I’m a fast learner! 3:05 – Head to the UHaul rental yard, for pick up. 3:29 – Wait our turn, in the sweltering rental office. Making every effort to stand in the path of the solo fan. (We happen…
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Greetings!, Welcome to spider season, in Northern California! They seem to be everywhere! And I want to know how they spin a web across a door way! How do they get there? I want to know! Now on to other news! After about 16 years, I’ve decided (along with an “OK” from Mr. Wonderful), to update our formal dining room. Our dining room table and chairs are from Henredon. The chairs alone were $800 ish each. Knowing what I know now, about refurbishing furniture, I’m not sure I would have gone this route today, but the quality is impeccable. I…
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Hello lovelies!, It’s been two months, since we returned from our adventures in Provence. Just writing this post and going through the pictures, makes me miss it all the more! Jill and I, as well as 13 other girlfriends of The Treasured Home, went treasure hunting, last May, withg the wonderful guidance of our bi-lingual guide, who’s an expert at finding the markets, tucked away in small villages. Jill’s mom, Helen, was her roomie and travel companion. My dear friend, Karen, (center, between new friends, Kim and Patrice) was my interpreter and we had a wonderful adventure! We ate at…
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