Bonjour! Are you ready to think about a French tour?
Hello Friends!, I was just talking to Jill, my delightful friend and French speaking American tour guide. I asked her about putting together a tour to France, spring of 2022. Specifically, May 11th. She brought up the post-COVID changes and I wanted to do a short survey, before making plans. Your input is invaluable! Are…
Read MoreGreat news about Fusion Mineral Paint!
Hello again!, The Treasured Home became a retailer for Fusion Mineral Paint nearly 3 years ago. I had had so much trouble with the three, (yes three!) chalk based paint lines I had done business with, that I was worried it would be just more of the same. Thankfully, nothing could be farther from the…
Read MoreHow to get a super smooth table top finish…and more!
Hello again!, Before I share my brilliant painting tip, I wanted to remind you that we’ll be closed, this Sunday, the 4th of July. In the mean time, we’re sporting our red, white and blue! Now, on to achieving a super smooth surface, when painting… I was thrilled, when thrifting recently and scoring this gorgeous…
Read MoreThe week at a glance!
Hello darling! I hope you haven’t turned into “jerky” during this terrible heat wave! We took Micah for his evening stroll and it was beautifully cool! Just perfect! Everyone had fun at last Saturday’s vintage window class. You all just love this class and I need to find more windows. It’s as simple as that!…
Read MoreIron Orchid Designs’ newest release goes on sale today!
Hello Again!, Welcome to the land of Iron Orchid Designs! You probably know that we’ve been full-line IOD stockists, since the beginning. The designers, creators and founders of the company, are Sally and Josie…two delightful sisters, who are practically local to our community! Their corporate headquarters are in Folsom, California, about a 15 minute drive from the…
Read MoreFusion and IOD Sale This Week, Plus Lots More!
HELLO GORGEOUS!, I have lots of good news, so stay with me! First of all, all Iron Orchid Designs and Fusion Mineral Paint is 10% Off, through Sunday. Both in store and at: http://Www.thetreasuredhomeshop.com. Lots of you have signed up for our Demo Day events! This is a great opportunity to see what our creative…
Read MoreLet’s see what’s going on!
Hello, gorgeous! I’m writing this, on our way to the Reno airport, to pick up our new daughter-in-law, Nina. She’s made the very long flight across the country, to spend some family time with us, at Lake Tahoe. (No, I’m not driving! Haha!) My son stayed behind, to attend a best friend’s bachelor party. Then,…
Read MoreSee what’s new, this week!
Hello again! How’s life treating you? Staying cool, I hope! Is it even possible, when Mother Nature decides to throw us a heatwave? I’ve got to tell you that I’m beyond thrilled that you supported my very first Weekend Workshop, taught by a guest instructor, Lynne Brundage, from Ellen J. Goods! I know you’ll love…
Read MoreNews from the Shop!
Hello again!, Can you believe this is Memorial Day weekend? I’m still looking for Easter eggs! What plans do you have up your sleeve? Not being a fan of crowds, I’d stay home, if I were you. But, Betsy and her beau are coming out to the lake, in less than two weeks and we…
Read MoreHave you taken our Embellished Pot class?
Hello again! The Embellished Pot class has been on our workshop calendar, practically since we became retailers for Iron Orchid Designs! It’s been one of our most popular classes! You’ll have tons of mould at your finger tips, to choose from. A while back, we upgraded the terra cotta pot, to a straight sided pot,…
Read MoreSee What’s New at the Shop this Week!
Hello, Sweetness! I hope life is being very good to you this week! The weather is certainly delightful! Best time of the year! Except for maybe Fall and Christmas and… We had an unboxing party, today at the shop! Tregae, our fearless leader, Darlene, Leticia and I puttered around the shop, most of the day,…
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