Hello, gorgeous! It’s Monday and we’re up at Tahoe, doing all sorts of spring cleaning. It is still spring, right? Our heavy winter took its toll on the area, so there’s extra clean up. Bob’s been working on the sprinkler system and other manly chores. I continue to perfect my housekeeping skills! Besides chores and welcome rest and relaxation, I have a chance spend time researching painting techniques, design trends, and new goods for the shop, that I hope you’ll love. Like you, finding balance in life keeps me grounded. It seems to take constant effort…right? Back to back workshops……
Hello, darling! I’m back in the saddle, at the shop, after some wonderful family time! I hope you’re celebrating the beautiful weather we’re having! Spring is such a gorgeous time of year! Paint Your Own Piece Workshop What are you doing this Saturday, from 1-4:00 p.m.? Do you have a small piece you’d love to paint? (Something like in the photo below?) We limit the class to just six students, so that we can give you lots of personal instruction. For all the details and to sign up, go Here! New Iron Orchid Designs Summer Collection! We had a wonderful day…
Dori’s last Soft & Cozy Throw workshop is coming up real soon! On June 4th, you’ll learn how to knit this throw, with just your hands! No knitting needles required! Sign up at the shop or online, at: www.thetreasuredhome.com/classes XO, Barbara
2 Great workshops, Saturday & Sunday! Greetings! I’m at the Denver airport, with Mr.Wonderful, heading east to see the kids and grands. This class is a blast! All you need is $60 and a clean pair of white canvas sneakers. Everything else is provided! Sign up Now! Thanks and take care, XO, Barbara
Hello Princess! Big News! In honor of mothers and women everywhere, who mentor and encourage, we’re offering a 10% off, store-wide discount, through Mother’s Day! Complimentary gift bagging is always free. 🙂 I hope you’re fairing well, this week! I don’t know what I was thinking…or not thinking…but I was unboxing a number of new goodies, today at the shop, that I think will make great gifts, but forgot to take pictures. Jeez! ____________________ Darlene’s been having fun, lately, taking pictures of our beautiful customers, to share with you. This new line of cotton tops, is selling like hot cakes!…
Greetings, oh creative one! I just wanted to let you know that there’s still time, to sign up for Sunday’s Free Demo Day, featuring Fusion Mineral Paint! When I first started painting furniture, many moons ago, there was a lot of trial and error! I eventually had a chance to learn from some pretty masterful painters, but it would have saved a lot of frustration, if I had learned first and then painted! Don’t get me wrong, nothing is better than practice, when it comes to just about any new endeavor, but having a foundation to work from is certainly…
Sunday is Demo Day! Featuring Fusion Mineral Paint! Have you been thinking about taking the plunge…painting an outdated heirloom or garage sale discovery? Still a bit nervous? Come to this Sunday’s free Demo Day, 1-2:00 p.m.! I’ve painted furniture since before I opened the shop, over ten years ago. Giving a well-made piece of furniture a new lease on life is so satisfying and I want to share my passion with you! This Sunday, I’ll take you through each important step of furniture painting. We’ll talk about what to look for, when shopping pre-owned furniture and where to find it.…
Bonjour! Hello friends! We’re back from a wonderful two weeks in France! I was joined by dear friends and shop sisters, Linda and Darlene, plus, Jeanne, (who owns Little Bird Mercantile in Auburn) and Texas friends, Tinker and Carol. Unlike many of you, my husband has no interest in visiting Europe. Fortunately, he’s always encouraged me to travel and I’ve found groups of women, over the years, to travel with. I thought I’d take this opportunity to share some favorite spots to see, as well as travel tips, if you’re ready to venture out! Group tours: If you’re new to…
Hello, buttercup! Happy Easter! I was just going down Memory Lane, remembering childhood Easters. I wish I had a couple of pictures to share, of us five kids, dressed for church, with our baskets! My mother was an avid seamstress, back in the 60’s and she usually managed to whip up new Easter dresses for church, that special day. That was back when we wore hats, too! Anyway, I have to hand it to my mother, sewing clothes and managing a household with five kids! Thanks, mom! Bonjour! Tomorrow morning, Darlene, Linda, Tink, Carol, Jeanne and I, will be taking…
Hello, princess! I hope you’ve been soaking up the blue skies, these last few days, like I have! I walked Micah this morning, so thankful for blue skies and the birds singing! It’s been busy, here at The Treasured Home, so let’s get started! More kimonos arrived, and our Linda makes a beautiful model! Mr. Wonderful and I took a quick trip, up to Lake Tahoe, on Thursday afternoon. We wanted to make sure the place was still standing! Thankfully, everything was in good shape…but look at our “lake view”! We are guessing that there will be snow on the…
