I hope you’ll join me on my never-ending search for beautiful pieces, with history, for your home. Find my curated treasures, in Booth #154, at the Antique Trove, in Roseville, CA. ~ Barbara
Hello, friend! It’s a new year and today, I’m counting my blessings. I don’t do it often enough, I’m sure. After living under a cloud for the last month, I’m so thankful to see the sun! That in itself is a true mood-booster! I hope your holidays were sweet. There have been years when Christmas was a sad time for me, but this wasn’t one of those years. Both of my kids and their families descended upon Betsy and Landi’s new home in Colorado Springs, for the week and we all got along beautifully! Imagine that! Landi had spent hours…
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Hello, gorgeous! I hope you’re well! I’ve sure enjoyed working with my Shop Sisters and seeing so many wonderful customers, these past few Saturday’s! Next week, I’ll shift into grandma mode, so this Saturday will be our last day open for a bit. So…20% Off, on everything, except furniture, this Saturday, only, 10-3! For example, the beautiful silky kimonos, pictured above, are normally $49.95. While they last, save $10 each! __________ After Christmas, I’m hoping to give my little shop a mini “face lift”, so it will probably be March, before I re-open. Stay tuned! I’ll keep you posted:) In…
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Hello, gorgeous! Well, I got the tree “up” today! I had a half-hearted intention of something a little bit bigger, but this will work! Our mantel’s looking pretty. Does that give me extra points?
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Hello, gorgeous! I hope you enjoyed a sweet Thanksgiving! I love the preparation and celebration, but what’s with all the clean up? I had no idea last Saturday if anyone would show up to my little pop-up, but you did! It was great to see so many familiar faces and I thank you for your support! If you didn’t make it in last Saturday or just want to see the new additions, I hope you can stop by today. Holiday Pop Up Schedule: Today: 10-3 December 6th: 10-3 December 13th: 10-3 ____________ New outdoor candle stakes! Great stocking stuffers! I’ve…
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Hello, gorgeous! Today’s the day! Several of you lovelies asked for more details on time and location, of today’s pop-up, so I hope this helps! Today, 10-3 Located In the old Treasured Home building, on the west side. Put 9900 Fair Oaks Blvd., in Fair Oaks into your GPS and you’ll find me! Just look for the red bow! XO, Barbara
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Hello, gorgeous! Are you excited? Me too! K I love how my little space turned out! Good thing you can’t see my garage! All the excess that was in this space has been donated or added to the fiasco in our garage! I started on this project after returning from visiting my little grandson. 🙂 Growing up so quickly! I added this giant bow today, so you can find me. I’m wondering if it will still be there Saturday morning! Being a trusting/forgetful soul, I arrived this afternoon, to find the front door unlocked. Thank goodness no one did their…
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Hello, gorgeous! I can’t stay away! While I’m still a vendor at the Antique Trove, I wanted to try hosting “Pop-Ups” throughout the year, in the same building, where the old Treasured Home used to be and now where The Crafted Canvas is located. It’s a small space, that’s been used for storage, for years, that I’m working hard to make “charming”. Wish me luck! “Rome wasn’t built in a day, so be kind. 🙂 I’m hoping to create a charming little space, that you’ll enjoy visiting. I love finding things for the Trove, but miss the people and community,…
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Hello, gorgeous! I hope this finds you well! Hasn’t the fall weather been wonderful? We’re supposed to be getting rain this weekend, but I can’t complain! Speaking of complaining…yes, I’ve been known to do it once or twice!…we’re studying the book of Numbers in Bible study…old testament. Putting it in reference to today, we’re reminded about the importance of a positive approach, to the here and now. “Contentment” is the key word and I love the idea that contentment is not a feeling, but a decision. Imagine that! I had never thought of it that way before. We’re all wearing…
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The Crafted Canvas’ Open House is this Wednesday, 5:30-8:00 p.m. What was The Treasured Home, is now The Crafted Canvas! I hope you’ll come and see your new creative escape! You’ll meet Nikki and Mr. Wonderful and I will be there too! I hope you’ll be able to join us! I’m so excited for you to see Nikki’s beautiful creative transformation! Learn more about The Creative Canvas and all of the classes being offered! Just click Here! Darlene and I fly home from France Tuesday and I’ll share photos of our adventures, soon! It was a great time! Keep smiling!, XO, Barbara
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I’d like you to meet Nikki, of The Crafted Canvas! This photo was taken, early this month, when Nikki was given the keys to her new space…what six months ago, was The Treasured Home. I can’t wait for you to see what she has done with this space! I loved hearing Nikki’s story! She’s the daughter of Polish parents, Waldemar and Krystina, who came to the United States in the 1980’s to build a better life. After working for another machine shop, Nikki’s parents opened their own business and built it into the success it is today. Nikki has inherited…
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