Looking Ahead; Personal and Spiritual Growth in the Coming Year

Thoughts About Spiritual Well-Being Do you believe in God, or a supreme being? This may be a surprising and possibly uncomfortable question, posted here, since I am most often writing about the material world, as I know it. One of the benefits of getting older though, for me, is a better understanding of my spiritual existence.…

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Vintage Holiday Market, this Sunday!

The wind and rain may blow, but it will be warm inside, at The Treasured Home’s Vintage Market! Sunday, December 13th, 10:30-2:30 Enter to win a Free furniture painting class! Refreshments New Vintage Treasures Sale! Everything 10-50% Off! Great unique gifts! Our last Vintage Market was a huge success!  So, bring a friend and enjoy…

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Getting Closer, at the Tahoe Fixer

Bob “Mr. Wonderful”, took this picture last week, at sunrise.  He’s an early riser and has seen lots of sunrises, at Lake Tahoe, lately.  In 12 days, the kids arrive and there are still a few details to take care of! This was our living area… …and here was our 1958 kitchen. The kitchen was…

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Lake Tahoe Fixer Update

Greetings!, While I’ve stayed in town, getting ready for Christmas Tree Lane, for Jesuit High School and Sacred Heart’s Holiday Home Tour and Botique, in the Fab 40’s, Mr. Wonderful has been working full speed ahead, with electricians, cabinet makers and texture/sheet rock guys.   Upstairs, is 95% complete, so that’s where we are spending…

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Around the House

Good morning,  Before I get ready for my day at the shop I thought I would show you a few things going on around the house.       I absolutely love the beauty of vintage European linens. I bought this one recently from a wholesaler who travels back-and-forth to the Netherlands. I could bring them into…

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This week, at the shop.

Greetings, lovebirds!, This small scale antique buffet was updated recently, with Amy Howard’s One Step Paint, in a wonderful color called Brook’s Grey. Yeah, I know that it doesn’t look grey at all, so don’t shoot the messenger.  Great color, though, with a black glaze on top. By the way, the cow hide rug is…

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My parent’s T.V. chairs

Don’t talk to me about habit.  Yes, I sit in one spot and Mr. Wonderful sits in another.  Predetermined.  My parents had the same routine.  Especially, while enjoying Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Fox News.      I was happy when my little sister, who had inherited these cained back sweethearts, gave them to me…

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What’s New at The Treasured Home!

   Greetings!  I hope that this beautiful fall day finds you well!   While new treasures seem to arrive daily, our focus right now is finding fun new pieces to make your holiday home extra gorgeous.  They’ll make their debut, in time for our Vintage Holiday Market, Sunday November 1st! Having vendors at the shop…

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Blessing Beads Have Arrived!

   Blessing beads having arrived at the shop, just in time for our biggest gift giving season.    They are hand made, in the U.S.  The small set of blessing beads are beautiful keepsakes for a new baby, baptism, birthday or special occasion.      The large set of beads can be hung on a…

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What’s New at The Treasured Home

      Even though it doesn’t feel much like fall, I’m hoping that if I bring in some beautiful, cozy goodies, for my friends, cool weather will come.      Jill milk painted some surf board stripes on this vintage ironing board.  I think it will make a cool sofa table, or even a breakfast…

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