Exciting new products from Amy Howard at Home!
I am so excited to be heading to Tennessee, during the first week of February, to take another 2 day class, hosted by Amy Howard herself! Twenty-four of us will be learning about all of the new products, Amy blogged about last week, (below). See what’s coming to The Treasured Home, in 2015! Happy painting!,…
Read MoreOur First Christmas, on Hurricane Bay
As they say, Home is where the heart is. This was our first Christmas, celebrated in the home we’re restoring on Lake Tahoe. If you’re looking for beautifully finished rooms, this is not the place! Not one room is finished, but we relished the chance to spend time with our son and daughter. We sat…
Read MoreLast Minute Shopping!
Greetings! You know, packing and storing these beautiful ornaments, is not at the top of my To-Do List, so take advantage of this great half-off sale, today! This is the last day the shop will be open, before we head off to spend time with our families, but we’d like to thank you for your…
Read MoreIt’s a Wonderful Life! (Holiday Hours & Christmas Video!)
Bless all ye who follow my blog! Bountiful blessings to those who stop by The Treasured Home, in human technicolor, personally, to support my vision of a home and gift shop! Trust me, it takes a village to support a small shop, here in the suburbs of Sacramento! I am so totally blessed and grateful,…
Read MoreGifts for Under $25
Gift giving can be overwhelming. But truthfully, it’s more about the spirit the gift is given in. A warm hug, a hand written card, taking the time to find or make something…goes a long way, to make someone feel special. We know money doesn’t grow on trees…at least not in my back yard… but here…
Read MoreLet Your Fingers Do the Walking!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to you! Our favorite thing to do, is find new treasures, that you’ll fall in love with! Letting you know that they’ve arrived, are on sale, or that we’re getting ready for a class, or special event, can be the biggest challenge! If you use social media and would like to…
Read MoreWeekend Sale!
We are open, Friday and Saturday, 10:30 – 4:30, and have a wonderful selection of gifts, for friends and family, at 20% OFF! Join us for a cup of tea and a relaxing shopping experience! Furniture Fashion Accessories & Bling Home Accents Holiday Decor Framed Art Fun Gifts and Free Gift Wrapping!
Read MoreNew at The Treasured Home
Oh my! Where did November go? You too? Hopefully, we’ll all get a breath of fresh air, between Thansgiving and Christmas The month started out, at a fun gathering that friend and customer, Penny, had at her barn, in El Dorado Hills. What a great idea for girlfriend time! Penny is a master flower arranger…
Read MoreBefore and After, Using Gesso
I was so lucky to get my hands on this table! What a treat! The Furniture Angels are being very kind to me! I knew that this would be the perfect piece to use gesso on. As is usually often the case, I neglected to take a “before” picture of this little treasure. This photo…
Read MoreDiary of a Thrift Store Bed (Or, How to paint a piece of furniture)
Last Week: while meeting with Town & Country flooring, in Truckee, to order flooring for the Tahoe house, we sought out a couple of thrift stores. You can’t make a trip anywhere, without doing this, can you? The first stop was disappointing, but the Hospice Thrift Store, in Truckee, had a pine bed, for $28,…
Read MoreLake Tahoe in the Fall
In the past, there were just two seasons, at Lake Tahoe. Summer, for boating and warm weather at the beach. Winter, for snow skiing. Simple as that! Now that we’re at the lake so much, we’re finding that fall is really drop-dead-gorgeous! Who says we don’t have beautiful fall color? This is a photo of…
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