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Another Antique Vanity and More News!
Hello Treasured Friends! In February, we were fortunate to sell a record number of furniture pieces! We shed a tear or two, as they went to new homes! But, we now have room to display a couple of new pieces, like this beautiful vanity. We gilded the drawer fronts and moldings with silver leaf. We…
Read MoreHappenings at the Lake (Remodel Update)
Greetings, from sunny, warm, Lake Tahoe! If you have connections with the Rain and/or Snow gods, please put in a good word for us, here in California. We’ll take either! If all goes as planned, which it never does, the wood floors will be installed upstairs, next week. Yes, that’s wood, under the tarp, in…
Read MoreLast Minute Shopping!
Greetings! You know, packing and storing these beautiful ornaments, is not at the top of my To-Do List, so take advantage of this great half-off sale, today! This is the last day the shop will be open, before we head off to spend time with our families, but we’d like to thank you for your…
Read MoreIt’s a Wonderful Life! (Holiday Hours & Christmas Video!)
Bless all ye who follow my blog! Bountiful blessings to those who stop by The Treasured Home, in human technicolor, personally, to support my vision of a home and gift shop! Trust me, it takes a village to support a small shop, here in the suburbs of Sacramento! I am so totally blessed and grateful,…
Read MoreGifts for Under $25
Gift giving can be overwhelming. But truthfully, it’s more about the spirit the gift is given in. A warm hug, a hand written card, taking the time to find or make something…goes a long way, to make someone feel special. We know money doesn’t grow on trees…at least not in my back yard… but here…
Read MoreWeekend Sale!
We are open, Friday and Saturday, 10:30 – 4:30, and have a wonderful selection of gifts, for friends and family, at 20% OFF! Join us for a cup of tea and a relaxing shopping experience! Furniture Fashion Accessories & Bling Home Accents Holiday Decor Framed Art Fun Gifts and Free Gift Wrapping!
Read MoreNew at The Treasured Home
Oh my! Where did November go? You too? Hopefully, we’ll all get a breath of fresh air, between Thansgiving and Christmas The month started out, at a fun gathering that friend and customer, Penny, had at her barn, in El Dorado Hills. What a great idea for girlfriend time! Penny is a master flower arranger…
Read MoreBefore and After, Using Gesso
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…
Read MoreLake Tahoe in the Fall
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…
Read MoreNew at The Treasured Home
Hello there!, I hope you’re doing well, this beautiful Saturday! I’m getting ready for a full house, at this afternoon’s class. Yay! I just wanted to show off some new treasures at the Home… I’ve found a man who builds furniture, by hand, from solid Alder planks. It’s reasonably priced, simple, but solid and I…
Read MoreAt The Treasured Home, This Week…
The world of furniture paint is always changing! New colors come, old or duplicate colors need to go. If you’re looking for a great paint at a terrific price, stop on by! $22/Quart on about 8 discontinued colors! We’ve brought in a really great greeting card line! It’s not raunchy, but just great fun! $2.95…
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