Spring is one week away and I’m growing gills!

Hello, dear heart! At this point, I’m so thankful for every gorgeous ray of sunshine! How about you? Do I even need to ask?  One thing’s for sure, our lakes and reservoirs will be full, this spring.  I just wish there were a few more reservoirs, to contain more of this beautiful rain water! This…

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News from the shop!

Hello, dear one! Do you like to cook?  I do…most days.  This time of year, I love soups, stews, Italian dishes and roasted chicken…which is Bob’s specialty.  I love to have friends over, but struggle with ideas for appetizers and dessert.  Probably because there’s never enough time. What are your favorite easy appetizers? I’d love…

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Join me, for Saturday’s workshop!

Hello, beautiful! Since there’s a good chance of a chilly, wet Saturday…instead of gardening, cleaning house or doing laundry, why not enjoy a workshop!? We’ll be working with a new Iron Orchid Designs mould! The detail achieved with IOD moulds is amazing! We’ll be using paper clay, to create the moulds and create this one-of-a-kind…

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Come see what’s new!

Hey, good lookin’! It’s Monday night and I wanted to tell you about my wonderful day, at the shop!  Things that have been on my to-do list, for a long time, were completed. Yay! Isn’t that a satisfying feeling? With help from Randy, a master of many trades, I’m so glad to tell you that…

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New Spring Workshops!

Brand new workshops! We have a great spring line-up of workshops for you to check out!  Susanne has been teaching our Paint & Sip workshops over the years at the shop and creates images you’ll love! She makes success achievable, by sketching the picture out, prior to class, so you can maintain the proper scale…

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New Iron Orchids Designs, Free Shipping & More!

Greetings, oh gorgeous one. I hope you’re enjoying the sunshine, as much as we are! Cheryl’s our official party planner and she’s making home-made cookies!  Count me in! Take Iron Orchid Designs on a test drive, 11:30-1:30! If you’re a fan, I encourage you to watch the sisters’ reveal live, at 8:00 a.m. PST, this…

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Greetings and news, from the shop!

Hello, beautiful! I hope the universe is treating you kindly, this week.  I had a productive day today, getting lots done at home and at the shop.  Kind of a day to re-set. Did you see my video, on Facebook, making this sweet door hanger?  It’s a great way to welcome a little spring into…

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This week, at the shop!

Hello, beautiful! Isn’t this a lovely piece of furniture, painted with Fusion Mineral Paint?  It’s not my work, but found it on Fusion’s site and wanted to share.  I’ve gotten a paint brush back in my hands lately and it feels good.  This week, I’m planning to “master” Iron Orchid Designs’ paint inlays, on the…

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Our Winter Sale is in full swing!

35% off on most clothing! While we’ve started to replenish our boutique for spring, there’s still lots of beautiful styles to shop!  We’re open today, through Sunday and we hope to see you soon! Vintage Heart workshop, February 4th at 1 p.m., $68. If you can join us for this great workshop, sign up Here! Until we…

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Fusion Mineral Paint price increase, as of January 24th!

In case you didn’t know… Fusion Mineral Paint has increased prices on many products, due to increased materials costs.  The biggest change is the price for the paint pints. Effective next Tuesday, Fusion Mineral Paint will be priced at $28.99, so if you’re a painter, now’s the time to stock up. Happy painting! XO, Barbara

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