I hope you’ll join me on my never-ending search for beautiful pieces, with history, for your home. Find my curated treasures, in Booth #154, at the Antique Trove, in Roseville, CA. ~ Barbara
While I was away… Cheryl, Darlene, Linda and Patti held down the fort, so I could spend some wonderful time with Betsy (third from the left…fourth, if you include Micah) and her family. We took walks, went boating, cooked some great meals and played lots of games. Have you tried Farkle yet? It’s a dice game, for people of all ages. One evening, we had at least 6 of us, playing out on the deck. Fun! Sadly, Andrew and his family couldn’t join us. James had his first trip to the ocean though…the Atlantic Ocean! Summer clothing sale heats up!……
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We have the best super-models! Thanks to all of you, who allow us to snap pictures of you, to share on social media. You’re the best! Christine is always a great sport! Summer fashion sale, starts today! Now – Thursday, August 3rd – 20% Off Friday, August 4 – Thursday, August 10th – 30% Off Friday, August 11th – Thursday, August 17th – 40% Off Friday, August 18th – Sunday, September 3rd – 50% Off There’s still plenty of summer weather, to enjoy! Size selection varies, so shop early, for best selection! In other news… We have just a few…
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Imagine this… …A day that’s all about you! A day when you have no other responsibilities than to relax and enjoy yourself. You may be busy caring for others, young or old…working a stressful job, or name any number of challenges…wondering when you’ll be able to just pamper you! Well, here you go! Maker Day! Saturday, August 26th Agenda: Arrive at 9:30. Get settled and enjoy a morning snack. 10:00 – The first of four projects begins. Well be creating a decorative stack of embellished books, along with a fun fabric stamping project. Noon: Enjoy a delicious catered lunch.…
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Hello, darling! If you’re like me, you love a good deal, so here you go! *Spend $20.00 or more and we’ll take $5.00 off, this weekend! *Our entire Iron Orchid Designs line is on sale, through July! Buy one, get the second stamp, transfer, mould or inlay, half off! *Baby gifts are 50% Off! *Shana dresses are 40% off! It may be hot outside, but these are some sizzling hot deals! XO, Barbara
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Hello, gorgeous! I hope you’re staying in a shady spot this week! I thank my lucky stars that I’m not that woman holding the stop sign, at the road construction project! But I’m kind of mystified that every summer, we act like 100+ degree heat is a first time event! Oh, well! Goodwill meets Iron Orchid Designs! It was love at first sight! After a good bath, this 1960’s Coleman cooler has gotten all dressed up, thanks to scraps of I.O.D.’s design transfers, we had in our stash. I sealed the finished master piece, with Fusion’s Tough Coat Matte Poly. What do…
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Hello gorgeous! Here’s my latest project, painted in Fusion Mineral Paint’s new color, Cambridge. I updated the piece, finding this pretty brushed brass hardware, on Amazon. It’s going to a new home very soon and I hope they love it! I hope you’re staying in the shade this week! Thinking about the forecast ahead, I’m reminded to count my blessings. I hope and pray that the rain stops in New York and Vermont, very soon! Daughter, Betsy, stationed at West Point in New York, said they had 8 inches of water in two hours on Sunday, along with major flooding.…
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Hello, gorgeous! I’m hoping you had a relaxing 4th and found a cool place, to escape to! We had my sister’s family over on Sunday, for some boating and a barbecue, at the lake. This was her first trip out of town, after putting her husband of 51 years and the love of her life in a memory care facility. Her world is shaken! Fortunately, her kids have rallied around her and their father. Summer camp… …has gotten off to a shaky start! Possibly too close to the holiday, today’s class has been canceled, due to no sign-ups. We’ll give…
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Hello, gorgeous! It’s Monday morning and Darlene and I are about to head to market, to shop for Fall clothes and accessories! I didn’t want to forget to tell you that all of our jewelry is 20% off this week! We are stocking a new line of 18k gold filled jewelry that has been very popular! I just placed a second order, now that I’ve seen the quality. We sell a ton of earrings, most that sell for $21. With 20% off, that’s just $16.80 and they make great girlfriend gifts! Ring necklaces, have been very popular, too! We…
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Hello, darling! How the heck are you? Doing wonderfully, I hope! As you furniture painting enthusiasts may have heard, Fusion Mineral Paint’s new 2023 color collection is officially on sale today! The shop sisters have spent the last two days painting furniture, color blocks, paints sticks and just about anything we can find to showcase the new color selection! You’re invited to take a peek at the new colors, along with almost six pieces of furniture, painted in the new colors, today, at 10:30 a.m. Join us: Saturday morning, at 10:30 a.m. kI can’t wait to share! Check out…
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Hello, gorgeous! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I’m loving the mild weather we’re having this week! We planted some new plants in the back yard, this past weekend, so I’m so glad we’re not in the middle of a heat wave! I’ll post pictures, when it’s all done. The whole process has been slow as molasses in January, going up hill! ________________ Look what Fusion Mineral Paint is bringing your way! I think that this is one of my favorite new color introductions! By the way, I understand “Parchment” is a close cousin of “Goddess Ashwaganda” that we…
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