Greetings, dear people! Jill and I have returned safely, from a week in France, I won’t soon forget! This photo was taken in the gorgeous Luberon region. The village at the top left corner of the photo, was built on a hilltop, as was done hundreds of years ago, for protection from the enemy. There is charm everywhere, in this country and especially here. The French have worked hard to maintain the historic architecture of those who came before them. This photo was taken in the old city of Aix (pronounced “Ex”) en Provence. This is where our group was…
Do I speak French? No, but Siri helps me out from time to time! Jill and I depart, on our long awaited, whirl-wind buying trip, to Aix en Provence. Besides having the chance to scout out one-of-kind treasures, at the amazing Isle sur la Sorgue market and pop markets in charming little villages, the window boxes and old stone buildings are food for the soul. We’ll do lots of exploring and get to visit the village of Cucuron, where part of the film, The Good Year, was filmed. While there, we’ll tour a local garden and have a glass of wine…
Diane, who has been with me, since nearly the beginning,, had a shower for her daughter recently and it featured a Mimosa Bar, complete with all the trimmings! Diane is the master entertainer/crafter/Pinterest star and volunteered to share her Mimosa Bar talents, here at the shop, Saturday, starting at 10:30! We’ve had a great week so far and we remain the dining table capital of the world. It’s an honor we’d like to pass on to someone else! Because, you know, once we have space to move everything out of the back room, we can start our remodel/expansion! So come…
Everything’s On Sale! Yes! Everything is 20% OFF, storewide! Starting now! (Yes, the graphic says the sale’s this Saturday, but I decided to jump the gun and get the show on!) Everything? Yes! Amy Howard One Step, General Finishes, Uno de 50 hand made jewelry, furniture, and all home decor! Everything, but Micah the shop dog! Starting, now, through Saturday, at 4:30! So, here’s how it works. This Henredon table and seven chairs, was priced at $995. Minus 20%, the sale price is $795!! This English pine peace, a linen press, was priced at $1750. From now, until Saturday, the…
Hello, Princess! Jill and I enjoyed Liza and her friend, as they created their own, totally unique yard art, this evening. I have more flower making kits, so stand by for more dates! Monica has shown me some new chemical-free tricks, I’ve incorporated into my laundry and housekeeping arsenal. I just know that there’s some connection, between the things we use to clean our homes, laundry and bodies, that is causing the sickness we see around us. Stop by Saturday at 11 a.m., to learn more if you can. Yes, there’s still room to join Saturday’s Paint Your Own Piece…
Hello good people!, Well, we wished for sunshine and warm weather and lookey here! We got it! Still, I’ll still take hot and sunny, over grey and drippy! What are your Mother’s Day plans? Do your kids roll out the red carpet for you? Rub your shoulders, refill your glass? Bring you appetizers, prepare dinner and wash the dishes? No? Nothing happening here, either. To be fair, they live thousands of miles away. I’ll report next week on who sent a card and who didn’t! Now, where was I? Upcoming Classes… We have a very busy class calendar this week…
Greetings! We still have room for our new Furniture Painting Finishes class, this Saturday! I’m hoping you’ll join us! Register on-line at www.thetreasuredhome.com/classes Operators will be standing by, waiting for your call. Just kidding, but you can call, if you hate on-line stuff! 916/514-5272 Until next time, take care!
Hello good people! Lots of good things are happening in the shop! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if everyone had a paint brush in their hand, we’d have world peace! Do you think I’ve possibly over simplified the situation? Well, anyway, here’s a quick recap… Friend and accomplished artist, Jean Lamoure, had her hands full, Friday night, for the Paint & Sip class. Thirteen (yes, that’s 13) women had a very good time, re-creating Jean’s masterpiece. We’re hoping we can talk her into another class, before long! I got a chance to visit her home studio…
The crowds are cheering! I can barely hear myself think! After repeated requests, we’ve expanded our General Finishes line, to now include their top Milk Paint colors! It’s not really a Milk Paint, but an acrylic paint. Apparently, the product has been around for years; well before the resurgence of real Milk Paint. The pros: You achieve a beautiful, smooth, hard finish, without (almost) brush strokes. The only negative is that it takes longer to dry, than our Amy Howard One Step chalk base paint, which we’ll continue to stock. Hours, vs. minutes. Next time you have a painting project,…
What are you doing this Saturday? Spending at least part of it with us, I hope! I’ve had so much fun, fluffing our nest! I hope you’ll be able to stop by and celebrate with us! After 4 years, it was time. Time to paint (walls, that is), add some much needed new lighting, (thank you Mr. Wonderful!!), and do things that had been on our “to-do” list for a long time. We hit the re-start button and it feels good. This is one of four drop leaf tables in the shop, right now. I think we are the drop…
