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
Brand new workshops! We have a great spring line-up of workshops for you to check out! Susanne has been teaching our Paint & Sip workshops over the years at the shop and creates images you’ll love! She makes success achievable, by sketching the picture out, prior to class, so you can maintain the proper scale and then walks you through all of the steps. Voila! I know a number of you have asked about taking the Paint Your Own Piece class and we have our next workshop scheduled for March 11th. There are just six spots available for this class,…
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Greetings, oh gorgeous one. I hope you’re enjoying the sunshine, as much as we are! Cheryl’s our official party planner and she’s making home-made cookies! Count me in! Take Iron Orchid Designs on a test drive, 11:30-1:30! If you’re a fan, I encourage you to watch the sisters’ reveal live, at 8:00 a.m. PST, this morning, on their YouTube channel, but you can watch the recorded version anytime, on their Facebook or YouTube channels. Find them here! Free shipping, for 7 days! Along with the full Fusion Mineral Paint line, we’re now shipping Iron Orchid Designs, as well! Even better…to…
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Hello, beautiful! I hope the universe is treating you kindly, this week. I had a productive day today, getting lots done at home and at the shop. Kind of a day to re-set. Did you see my video, on Facebook, making this sweet door hanger? It’s a great way to welcome a little spring into your home. This evening, I made a wonderful pot of soup. The best ever, shared by my daughter-in-law, Landi. Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Mr. Wonderful makes a delicious roasted chicken during the winter months. Being just the two of us, there’s always lots of chicken…
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Hello, beautiful! Isn’t this a lovely piece of furniture, painted with Fusion Mineral Paint? It’s not my work, but found it on Fusion’s site and wanted to share. I’ve gotten a paint brush back in my hands lately and it feels good. This week, I’m planning to “master” Iron Orchid Designs’ paint inlays, on the front of a small oak dresser. Once I feel reasonably qualified, I plan to share my technique with you. It’s a beautiful product, but requires a little more time and effort than their other products. Stay tuned! While we were at market… For the first…
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35% off on most clothing! While we’ve started to replenish our boutique for spring, there’s still lots of beautiful styles to shop! We’re open today, through Sunday and we hope to see you soon! Vintage Heart workshop, February 4th at 1 p.m., $68. If you can join us for this great workshop, sign up Here! Until we meet again, stay well! XO, Barbara
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In case you didn’t know… Fusion Mineral Paint has increased prices on many products, due to increased materials costs. The biggest change is the price for the paint pints. Effective next Tuesday, Fusion Mineral Paint will be priced at $28.99, so if you’re a painter, now’s the time to stock up. Happy painting! XO, Barbara
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Yes! All clothing is 30% Off! Help us make room for new spring arrivals, while adding a new cozy sweater or pair of jeans to your closet! Important update: Shop Fusion Mineral Paint, this week! Prices are going up $5, Tuesday, Jan. 24. Out of the area? Order online and we’ll ship within 1 business day! Just click Here Effective next week, Fusion Mineral Paint is raising prices, due to higher materials costs. Pints will increase $5, so if you need paint or supplies, this is the week to shop! Here’s my favorite baby James photo, this week! XO, Barbara
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Come in out of the rain! There are plenty of wet and chilly days ahead, to add something warm and cozy to your closet, at great savings! All of our fall and winter clothes are on sale, so shop early for best selection! XO, Barbara
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Hello and Happy New Year! It’s the first week of the new year and I couldn’t think of a better way to kick it off, than with my newborn grandson, in Virginia! What a joy! Are you ready to join us? With the holidays behind us, time is of the essence, if you’d like to join our small group of women, traveling to France this Spring. We currently have up to six (double occupancy) spots remaining and a $750 deposit is required by January 15th! We’ll land in Paris, take a one hour train ride to the Loire Valley and…
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Greetings, from Midway Airport, in Chicago! OK. Here’s the scoop. I need to win the Super Lotto, so I can win a gazillion dollars. Then I’ll be able to rent on of those private jets, and take direct flights to go see my kids on the East coast! Guess I just need to start buying tickets! New kid on the block… James Henry arrived last Thursday, so I’m headed to Virginia to meet him! (Photo props provided by the hospital. 🙂 He had his first appointment today with his pediatrician and got a clean bill of health! Mom and Dad…
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