furniture Painting
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
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…
Read MoreBergere Chair Make-Over
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…
Read MoreCreating an Aged Finish, using Amy Howard’s One-Step chalk based paint and Toscana Paint Powder
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…
Read MoreWe Were Featured
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…
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Gifts for Dad, the bride and grood and the Graduate!
Read MoreSo, It’s Been a While!
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…
Read MoreWhy We Love Milk Paint
As much as I love the ease and predictability of Amy Howard’s One -Step paint, no other paint can achieve chippy-heaven, like milk paint! Isn’t she the sweetest thing ever? I used Kitchen Scale on the legs, mixed with Ironstone. It looks almost identical to the Eulalie’s Sky, I used on the seat. Go figure.…
Read MoreThe Milk Paint Adventure Continues!
Well, this is a first. In just a few minutes, I’ll be landing in Lost Wages, for the second time in a week! This would be really cool, if I was a gambler, Celine Dion’s Nanny, or a pimp. Alas, I am none of these. I am excited to be attending retailer training, for Miss…
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News from The Treasured Home
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Easy Upholstery Update
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Introduction to Furniture Painting, using Amy Howard’s One-Step Paint
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