furniture Painting
My New Laughing Goat…(Happenings at the shop!)
I have a new friend at the shop! I call him “the laughing goat”, because he looks so happy. Today was my first full day, back at the shop. I leave, knowing that everyone’s in good hands, with Patti there! She sold a number of large pieces, while I was gone, so I did lots…
Read MoreNew Paint Products In Stock!
Calling all furniture painters! (Shouldn’t we have a secret handshake? At least we can show our battle scars. You know, paint in our cuticles, on our elbows or what used to be a favorite sweater!) It’s now easier than ever to reach a $25 order to qualify for free shipping, because I’ve added new goodies…
Read MoreSunflower Painting Party! (Sept. 26th at the shop!)
Now you know, I live, breathe and dream about furniture painting, but a woman of substance needs some variety! Don’t you think? We’ve got a very fun evening planned, Thursday, Seotember 26th!, at The Treasured Home!. Niki Gamboa is a woman who loves to paint, whether it’s a canvas or kitchen cabinet. She will pre-sketch…
Read MoreNeed a vanity, darling?
Have you ever sat at a vanity, to put on your war paint? I think my mom used to say she was “putting on her face”! Like there wasn’t a face there before! It seems like all the movie stars used to sit at their vanity, brushing their thick, wavy hair. Or, applying their red…
Read MoreChalk Painted Buffet Gets Glazed
Hello, dear friend!, You may recall that a few weeks ago,a customer at the shop was downsizing. She brought a wonderful buffet to the shop, and it has slowly made a change for the better! Here she is after just a quick topcoat, to test a color. The rest of her is wearing a blond…
Read MoreFree Milk Paint Samples: New Colors!
Hear ye, year ye! The new Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint Colors, have arrived at The Treasured Home! The next 25 orders received will receive a FREE sample of one of the three new MMS colors, along with Free shipping on orders over $25.00!
Read MoreAugust is Milk Paint Month!
I have decided to make August “Milk Paint Month”, here at The Treasured Home! In honor of all my wonderful on line and shop customers, who faithfully purchase milk paint, I’m going to break my chalk addiction and explore the natural wonders of this paint! Being a lazy bum, I love to just pop open…
Read MoreWe Have A Winner!
Martha, we have a winner! Thanks to all my local lovelies, who were able to stop by and enjoy the paint party! We were all running around like mad women and I completely forgot to take pictures! Linda, from Lodi, won the 3rd Place Prize, of 1 can of furniture paint, a can of wax,…
Read MoreThe Paint Extravaganza Is Today!
Are you looking for an addictive hobby that lets you express your creativity? I’m talking about a hobby with no right or wrong. Nothing happens, if you drop a stitch, or a paint brush, for that matter! This is the safe, welcoming world of furniture painting. It’s all about the “what if’s” and the “why…
Read MoreSunrise at Lake Tahoe
I’ve been spending summers in Lake Tahoe for fort-two years! Yet, I think today was my first chance to witness sunrise for myself! Mr. Wonderful rises with the birds, between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. Usually, I’m proud if I make it out of bed by 6:30 or 7 a.m. I have a real knack at…
Read MoreMiss Mustard Seed on Vacation
When you take a few days off for some old fashioned rest and relaxation, how many of you find a piece if furniture to paint? I mean, how could I ask for a nicer place to meet with my buddy, Miss Mustard Seed? No, I’m not talking about the real-live-Marian, aka Miss Mustard Seed. I’m…
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