Amy Howard at Home
News Update, from The Treasured Home
I’m back…two days in a row! What gives?! Well, I’m excited to say that half of the spaces available in the Vintage Market have been reserved, by some very talented artists and treasure hunters! I’ll share more with you, as soon as I can, but I’ve been very pleased by the interest! To make…
Read MoreStenciling Fabric Drapes
A few years ago, I discovered the versatility of painter’s drop cloths. They make great slip covers and curtains, just for starters. When the shop was ready to open, I stitched a taupe velvet, to the bottom of a drop cloth and hung it as a room divider. Got lots of “oohs and aah’s” on…
Read MoreMeet Amy Howard, at The Treasured Home!
Since we can’t all go to Memphis, Tennessee, to learn about furniture painting, from Amy Howard, she’s coming to us, in a live streaming video class, on a big screen, at The Treasured Home! I learned so much from Amy, at her studio in Memphis and will be heading back for an advanced finishes retreat,…
Read MoreWhat’s New at The Treasured Home…
It seems like I’ve been playing “catch-up” since returning from Round Top, last week! I couldn’t resist bringing in these fun unisex t-shirts, especially since 10% of the company’s profits are going towards research for Muscular Sclorosis. They should be for sale in our on-line shop soon! Did I tell you about…
Read MoreNew Class Schedule, for April & May
If you’ve been thinking about taking a class soon, to transform family heirlooms, or garage sale treasures, the schedule for April and May can be found HERE! Trying something new, Thursday classes will be held during the day, to make it easier for moms with kids to take a class. While you won’t find it on…
Read MoreAnother Antique Vanity and More News!
Hello Treasured Friends! In February, we were fortunate to sell a record number of furniture pieces! We shed a tear or two, as they went to new homes! But, we now have room to display a couple of new pieces, like this beautiful vanity. We gilded the drawer fronts and moldings with silver leaf. We…
Read MoreNews from The Treasured Home
Greetings! I hope you’re doing well, this Wednesday! If you have admired this beautiful, antique beveled mirror, the marble topped console table, or Patti’s two stunning antique chairs, great news! They’ve all had their price tags trimmed substantially! Speaking of Patti, she just joined the ranks of Bionic Women! Today, she had knee replacement surgery…
Read MoreExciting new products from Amy Howard at Home!
I am so excited to be heading to Tennessee, during the first week of February, to take another 2 day class, hosted by Amy Howard herself! Twenty-four of us will be learning about all of the new products, Amy blogged about last week, (below). See what’s coming to The Treasured Home, in 2015! Happy painting!,…
Read MoreOur First Christmas, on Hurricane Bay
As they say, Home is where the heart is. This was our first Christmas, celebrated in the home we’re restoring on Lake Tahoe. If you’re looking for beautifully finished rooms, this is not the place! Not one room is finished, but we relished the chance to spend time with our son and daughter. We sat…
Read MoreBefore and After, Using Gesso
I was so lucky to get my hands on this table! What a treat! The Furniture Angels are being very kind to me! I knew that this would be the perfect piece to use gesso on. As is usually often the case, I neglected to take a “before” picture of this little treasure. This photo…
Read MoreDiary of a Thrift Store Bed (Or, How to paint a piece of furniture)
Last Week: while meeting with Town & Country flooring, in Truckee, to order flooring for the Tahoe house, we sought out a couple of thrift stores. You can’t make a trip anywhere, without doing this, can you? The first stop was disappointing, but the Hospice Thrift Store, in Truckee, had a pine bed, for $28,…
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