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! 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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The boat docked and it was full of Iron Orchid product! Our cup runneth over! If you are a fan of all things I.O.D., I’ve got great news! Do you recall all of the moulds we’ve been out of for months? Well, they’re back! Along with some new moulds. My favorite of which is Frames 2! I mentioned last week, that I used this mould for the first time with Amazing Casting Resin. Just like its name implies, it really is amazing! Of course, we will always love our paper clay, as used above, but the white resin product, on…
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Hello, friend! Way back when, Mr. Wonderful and I traveled to be with family, for Thanksgiving. I posted this photo and many of you wanted the Myra Weekender Bag, Bob was lugging for me. Well, great news! We have several of this weekender bag, along with a gazillion others, including new styles… …like this tooled leather cross-body bag, in stock. While shopping at Market, I was able to shop all of the new styles and you’re in for a treat! New Jag & Cut Loose just arrived! What’s summer without a great pair of white jeans? We just got in…
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This is your lucky day! While you read this, with your morning coffee, Mr. Wonderful has a nice corned beef, simmering in the crock pot. Just ask and lunch is on us! PLUS, today only, get 10% off all things green! That includes Leticia’s beautiful topiaries! She just delivered new plants to the shop for you, or some lucky person you love! Truthfully, I just thought up this brilliant sale idea. When I took these award-winning photographs this afternoon, St. Patrick’s Day hadn’t occurred to me! But hey, there’s a green bottle! What luck! And check out that hand painted…
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Three new I.O.D. transfers are here! Ephemeral Melange, shown above, is just one of three new transfers, introduced by the IOD sisters this afternoon. It’s a unique tablet of fun. Just 12×16” and full of small images, perfect for a craft party! Time to call the girls! The new moulds and stamps are somewhere out there in the ocean, on a container ship. They were expected months ago, but we’ll be here when they finally show up. Worse things could happen! I’m keeping the people of Ukraine in my thoughts and prayers. The hardships they face are hard to imagine.…
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It’s Taco Tuesday, at our casa. I won the lottery, when I found Mr. Wonderful! Besides being suave and debonair, he’s a great cook! Tonight, we’ll be having a favorite of mine…Bob’s tacos! He makes the best enchiladas, too! I have a few specialties of my own, but we’re pretty simple cooks. That’s ok with me! New arrivals… See that adorable linen jumper, from Cut Loose? There’s a draw string at the hem, plus pockets. Super cute! A few other linen pieces arrived last week, as well. Check ‘em out! Speaking of linen, my nephew is getting married in…
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