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Lake Tahoe Restoration Update

By Barbara Bussey | October 5, 2014 |

Ever feel over your head? I sure do! There seem to be thousands of choices, as we remodel this place. I want it all done yesterday, which can sometimes be a problem! The exterior really needed a paint job, so that was a major decision. Choosing paint colors can be so daunting! I really like…

Meet “Blanche”, Our New Dresser!

By Barbara Bussey | September 16, 2014 |

Let me make the introductions! This is Blanche. She just completed her make-over, here at The Treasured Home. She’s Southern, as you might expect, with a name like “Blanche”. She talks with a bit of a twang. I’ve always wished I was Southern. Then, I could say things Southern women say, in that Southern way.…

Works In Progress

By Barbara Bussey | August 28, 2014 |

What a week! We’ve been busy and I want to share just a few projects we’re working on. This bistro table used to be a cherry finish, that has been updated, using Amy Howard’s Graphite One Step paint. One of my top favorites! The three pieces, including the stools, painted in Linen and recovered, in…

Paint Therapy Thursdays!

By Barbara Bussey | August 6, 2014 |

Greetings, Paint Lovers!, If you’ve taken a furniture painting class, at The Treasured Home, but would like the support and camaraderie of painting in our studio, it’s yours to enjoy, each Thursday, starting August 14th! Use our paint products and get support, when you need it, all for $25/hour, with a one hour minimum. We’re…

Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

By Barbara Bussey | July 23, 2014 |

When it comes to painting furniture, I often find myself, knee-deep, stuck in my comfort zone. . How about you? I play it safe, sticking to the same grays, beiges and aquas. I think I need to choose neutrals that will appeal to the most people. But I have to remind myself about the hot…

Bergere Chair Make-Over

By Barbara Bussey | July 1, 2014 |

Re-upholstering a piece of furniture is something I do with a lot of thought, because it’s an expensive process! I can usually visualize what a certain paint finish will look like, but I’m not always as lucky, when it comes to fabric! This was the chair, when I got it. Hard to believe it was…

Creating an Aged Finish, using Amy Howard’s One-Step chalk based paint and Toscana Paint Powder

By Barbara Bussey | June 9, 2014 |

I’m sitting on the plane right now, heading back to Sacramento. I had a great visit, with family in Illinois! A direct flight, with Wifi…. what more could I ask for!? Any-who….. Amy Howard and her team of pro’s, are often sharing amazing techniques on her blog (amyhowarddaily.com) that I have to share! I have…

We Were Featured

By Barbara Bussey | May 29, 2014 |

Greetings! The Treasured Home was featured on Amy Howard’s blog (amyhowarddaily.com), today! Once a week, she features one of her many retailers. Since I’m one of her biggest fans, I was thrilled! Where do you get your creative nudge from? I stay energized, following fellow retailers and furniture painting artist friends. I often get ideas from customers who come…

So, It’s Been a While!

By Barbara Bussey | May 11, 2014 |

Greetings!, Did you miss me? No, you don’t have to answer that! Anyway, just at the moment, when I was going to slit my technologically impaired wrists, I think I’ve discovered an app for my Ipad that may just save me from the brink of disaster! I hope your Mother’s Day, was in fact your day! With…