I type this last minute note to you, as I taste test one of my chocolate chip-oatmeal-coconut cookies, just baked for tomorrow night’s Christmas Tree Lighting Party. It’s the responsible thing to do! All of us are making a batch of our favorite cookies to share with you. I got everything at the market, for the Hot Chocolate Bar, after dinner tonight. True to form, I forgot the whipped cream! That can wait until tomorrow! While the insurance czars say I can’t serve alcohol at shop events any longer, I won’t think less of you, if you BYO peppermint schnapps, for your brew!…
Greetings!, I hope your week is off to a stellar start! We’ll be busy getting the shop ready for this weekend’s Holiday Open House, starting Friday evening, at 5:30! We’ve been teaching classes at the shop now, for the last five years and love inspiring all of you! Most of our classes have focused on transforming furniture pieces. Now, I’d like to expand our class calendar, to include craft and home decor projects, as well! I’ve known for a long time, that Jill and I can’t do it all! I’m creating a part time position, for a Creative Director. The…
Hello, sweet chick-a-dee! It’s been way too long, since we had one of our very fun Paint & Sip nights at the shop! Now it’s time to put on our party pants and get painting! Susanne Kish is our new artist/instructor and I think you’ll love her! Here’s our next masterpiece, to be completed Friday, November 17th, at 6 p.m.! Randy, the rooster, would look lovely in your kitchen, or under the tree, for a friend! Susanne lightly traces the image on each canvas, to help you get started. Then, she’ll walk you through all of the steps, to complete your…
1504 Sebastian Way, Sacramento, CA 95864 It’s official! Mr. Wonderful and I are not going to be hosting our own HGTV house flipping show! In an effort to simplify our lives a bit, we decided to sell this investment property, nearly a year ago! But first, it needed some love! We spent so much time loving this house, that I think you’d call it a slow-motion dance, more than a flip! Never-the-less, it’s finished and should go into the MLS listing, in the next few days! Above, is the view into the kitchen, from the entry way. In the…
Hello gorgeous! Have you even dared to think about gifting, this fast-approaching holiday season? A family I know, agreed to make their gifts for one another, last year. It sounded like they all put a lot of thought and creativity, into their gifts. I have saved a few of the classroom gifts, my kids made for me, when they were little. Anything someone makes for me, even today, is cherished. Like the beaded bracelet my sister…
Greetings, love birds! If you’re like me, essential oils can be overwhelming! While there’s a great reference book at the shop ($22), if you want to study up, I like a simpler approach. I let Monica Biery do the work for me! While Monica isn’t a medical professional, she’s worked with essential oils for 25 years. You may me recall me telling you that none of her 3 children (7-17) have been on antibiotics. While this doesn’t mean they never get sick, it means she finds more body friendly, natural ways to care for her family’s health. Now that winter…
Greetings, dear lovelies!, We had our Meet & Greet, with my favorite tour guide, last week! 8 of the 12 spots, for this wonderful Vintage Shopping Tour have been filled! If you’re thinking about joining us, I’d encourage you to decide soon! Next week, after I get finished moving my French pieces into the shop, I’m going to focus on airline options. I’ll let you know what I find out. I’ve seen all sorts of options for round-trip tickets, starting around $800. I am over-the-moon (remember the cow?) about the changes coming to the shop! It just feels so fresh,…
She’s back! After a short summer break, naturalist Monica Biery, will return to the shop Wednesday, Sept. 13th and Saturday, Sept. 16th, at 11 a.m. Introduction to Essential Oils, is a one hour presentation, about the awesome healing powers, of essential oils. Learn from the expert! It’s free, informative and I promise you’ll be glad you came! There’s still room! Saturday’s Paint Finishes Class, 1:00 pm Thinking about giving grandma’s “xyz” that you inherited a new look? This class will open the door, to a whole new world! Register on-line, at Classes. Our shop’s expansion is right on schedule! Our…
Arriving this week! Contrary to popular belief, it’s not going to be 177 degrees, for the rest of the year! “Yeah, sure!”, you say. Trust me! There will come a day, when you’ll put on your boots, poncho and your lovely necklace, from your favorite shop… And you’ll say to yourself, “Hey, gorgeous, this outfit needs an equally gorgeous scarf!” I promise, it’s going to happen. I’m psychic, like that! That’s why, I’m bringing in an extra-beautiful line of hand-blocked scarves, designed by Ella, a Bay Area woman and lovingly made by artisans, in India. Hand stamping fabric is…
Make Plans Now! Vintage French Shopping Trip! Tour dates: April 25-May 1, 2018 – Aix en Provence Hello again! Are you ready to do some exploring? Our wonderful guide, Jill Mitchell, of LeTrip.org, has scheduled another vintage shopping trip, to Provence…and we’re joining her!Care to join us? Close to many sites, Aix en Provence (pronounced “ex”) will be our home base, for 7 days. It’s a charming city that dates back to 123 BC. Founded by the Roman’s, it was the first province discovered abroad, hence the name. It’s very walkable, (if you can manage cobbled streets) filled with kind…
