shopping
Gold Leafing, Anyone?
Have you ever thought about gold leafing a piece of furniture that you paint? I hadn’t given it much thought because I had only heard of the mess that it…
Read MoreBefore and After (Grain Sack!)
Can you imagine all the oak furniture, just waiting to be painted? They remember the glory days, when everyone wanted them so badly. They remember being the center of attention.…
Read MoreNew Buffet at The Shop
Hello darling!, Do you ever notice that all of the wrinkle creams advertised in the magazines, are typically modeled by 17 year old women? If I’m not mistaken, I believe…
Read MoreCome On In! (To The Treasured Home)
I know some of you are more than a stones throw away, so why don’t we take the grand tour of the new shop! Let your fingers do the walking!…
Read MoreLooking for a New Ride
Greetings, dear friends! Without much fanfare, but with so much to celebrate, The Treasured Home will officially open for business Saturday morning! While my location gets lots of drive by…
Read MoreThe Treasured Home Opens Soon!
It has been so much fun, making an antique and DIY workshop out of an office suite! (I remember showing the space to a few friends before any work was…
Read MoreHi End, Low End… New York
Well, We just wrapped up another day, walking the streets of Manhattan. I’ve taken my partner in crime in all directions. Yesterday he opted out of shopping at the Salvation…
Read MoreABC Carpet & Home
Hello again, from the “Big Apple”! Today, we’re going to make our annual pilgrimage to ABC Carpet & Home. The place takes up two large old buildings, across the street…
Read MoreAdventures in New York City
What a city! You can find just about anything here! We don’t come with a well planned agenda, but love to take each day as it comes. While I find…
Read MoreWhere’s Barbara?
Did you ever read “Where’s Waldo” books with your children? My kids loved them. I sort of feel like I’m living the book right now, as I spread myself very…
Read MoreOne of these days (I’m going to Round Top, Texas!)
I just spoke with the second woman I know, on her way to the Round Top Antique Fair! Go girls! Towing trailer, and all! Talk about the “Ultimate Girl’s Road…
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