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
Hello, friend. I can’t begin to imagine the challenges and sorrow that meets these families, when they wake up today, tomorrow or the next day. Of course, I’m talking about the families in Texas. How will they begin to cope? I can’t begin to imagine. I heard on a program today that 40 years ago, there were fewer gun regulations and more guns, but there was very little of the violence we see today. It’s all so very complicated, but it needs our attention. It needs to be a priority. Not just for the week after a tragedy like this…
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Hi! It’s me again! I wanted to remind you about a new class, that I think will be lots of fun. It’s being taught for the first time, using the Iron Orchid Designs “Frames 2” mould and Amazing Resin, (instead of paper clay). In the past, I’ve always made moulds with paper clay. There are many great things to love about paper clay…but wait until you try Amazing Resin. For me, it was a game changer! With resin, the moulds dry within 10 minutes. They don’t curl, crack or shrink. I’m hooked! You can sign up Here! While most of our…
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Hello, again! 99 degrees, today, in Fair Oaks! Summer has officially arrived! I just need to remind myself of those grey, dismal days of January, to remind me how much I love warm, sunny days! Thank goodness for A/C! We had a wonderful turnout for our Customer Appreciation Day! We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did! Tregae’s Charcuterie Demonstration was a big hit! Thank you Tregae, for all of the wonderful tips and tricks, you shared! Charcuterie is a wonderful way to feed a lot of friends, with a dramatic presentation, that can be prepared in advanced…
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Today’s the day! 10% Off All Purchases!* Come see new arrivals, while enjoying “sweets for the sweet”! We’ve planned a fun day of food, fashion and award winning wine, all to say than you for your support! You’ll automatically get 10% Off at the register, on all purchases, *except for Brighton and Uno de 50. Hoping to see you soon! XO, Barbara
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Hey, girl! I hope all is well, in your world, this week and that you had a wonderful Mother’s Day! Mr. Wonderful asked me how I wanted to spend the day and I said, let’s go to the Sacramento Antique Fair! I hadn’t been in forever! It was a beautiful morning and I had a blast! Unlike the Alameda Antique Fair, you can walk the entire venue, in a couple of hours. (I’ve never gotten through half of the Alameda show. It’s huge, but a great lots of fun things to see.) I’ve spent the last couple of days at…
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Hello, friend! Would you like to create a little gift, for mom, or a dear friend? This would be a perfect gift, to give, if you’re lucky enough to be invited over for brunch or a barbecue on Mother’s Day! From 1-2:00 p.m., this Saturday, May 7th, you’re invited to learn how simple it is to paint glass and apply an I.O.D. Decor Transfer! We’ll add some fresh flowers, and you’ll be good to go! $10. Sign up, at here! And then… You’ve loved this fun new line of light weight, casual pieces and we’ve just restocked. 😄 I’ve traveled twice…
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Hello again! It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve checked in! Where does the time go? That’s a silly question! I know that there are some of you that have somehow managed to find 36 hours in a day…while the rest of us, get a measly 24 hours a day. You know who you are! Girlfriend time… Friendship is a true blessing. While I tend to over-book my to-do list, the older I get, the more I understand friendship isn’t to be taken for granted. My counselor-sister once compared friendship to a bank account. If you don’t make deposits,…
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Hello! It’s me, again! Just a quick reminder that you’ll receive 10% off your purchase today, if you wear your Easter bonnet, hat, cap or helmet to the shop!* *Offer excludes Brighton and Uno de 50, unfortunately, in accordance with our retailer agreement. Don’t forget, we’ll be closed on Easter Sunday. Until we meet again, stay well! XO, Barbara
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Hello, honey-bunny! Minnie Pearl, here! Yes, you have to be really old to remember Minnie Pearl! I just wanted to remind you about our Easter Bonnet Sale, this Saturday! Shop Saturday, wearing your Easter Bonnet and get 10% off your purchase! What’s not to love about that? Right?! Plus, get 40% Off all Easter decor! Any hat will do, but why go ordinary? Let’s have sone fun! And then… Never before, in the history of the world, have I brought in a clothing line that you all loved as much as this one! Never before have I had to place…
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Hello again! Yes, it’s me again. 🙂 I was at the shop this afternoon, trying to make some headway on the zillion pieces of clothing that arrived. When what to my wondering eyes should appear, but my little sister! Miraculously, she offered to help hang these adorable pieces of fun. If she lived in town, I’d put her to work more often! Thanks, Susan! Seriously though… This is a new line and I love it. I think it’s perfect for Sacramento because it’s a light weight poly/rayon blend that’s machine washable and lay flat to dry. I also think it’s…
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