Meet Amy Howard, at The Treasured Home!

By Barbara Bussey | April 9, 2015 |

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,…

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Before and After, Using Gesso

By Barbara Bussey | October 31, 2014 |

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…

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Lake Tahoe in the Fall

By Barbara Bussey | October 22, 2014 |

In the past, there were just two seasons, at Lake Tahoe. Summer, for boating and warm weather at the beach. Winter, for snow skiing. Simple as that! Now that we’re at the lake so much, we’re finding that fall is really drop-dead-gorgeous! Who says we don’t have beautiful fall color? This is a photo of…

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Ivan, the Restored Ice Box, Has Arrived!

By Barbara Bussey | September 8, 2014 |

Let me make the introductions! Meet Ivan. The Manly-Man…errr, The Ice Box. Age: Unknown. Probably born somewhere between the mid 1800’s, and 1930, when electric units, put the likes of Ivan, out of circulation. The women cried! Ivan, most likely, lived in on the right side of the tracks, where fine ice boxes were made…

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The Milk Paint Adventure Continues!

By Barbara Bussey | February 3, 2014 |

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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Sip & Shop at The Treasured Home

By Barbara Bussey | December 15, 2013 |

Hello to my local friends and all of you with personal jets! What?! No jet?  Well, don’t fret. You’re not alone! On the 8th day of Christmas, we”ll be spreading some much deserved holiday cheer, at The Treasured Home! Wednesday, December 18th From 5 – 8 p.m. 9906 Fair Oaks Blvd., F.O. (Next door to…

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Holiday Open House Tonight!

By Barbara Bussey | November 13, 2013 |

Greetings!, It’s been a very busy week, at the Treasured Home! Patti designed another beautiful tree, filled with this year’s beautiful ornaments. Water colorist David Peterson will be by, this afternoon, to hang his wonderful art. I’ve got a special spot, for palm reader, Anna Esparza, to share your personality traits with you! No, she…

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