Estate Sales & Staff Blog

December 1, 2010

How a client found her treasures, part 1

Filed under: Homescape — Tags: — Treasures on Townsend @ 2:21 pm

Part One

Recently, I moved into town after a long residency in the country.  I realized my possessions no longer fit my person or new place.  I needed a fresh start.  After agonizing for months trying to decide what to keep and what to get rid and where to put items I would keep, a friend took me to Treasures on Townsend.

After finding a perfect little table to fit under a bay window and a lamp certain to match my bedspread and the rest of my bedroom, my other items feel into place and I began to see the possibilities.  When the shop’s owner Bernadette delivered my items, she offered additional suggestions, even bringing in artwork from her shop to try on the walls.

I loved my new treasures and that night, I walked from room to room just looking -finally feeling at home.

-Sue S.

Midland, MI

October 1, 2010

Creating a New Look

Filed under: Homescape,Redesigning Furniture — Treasures Staff @ 10:31 am
Fall is the perfect time to create a new look to your home.  The team at Treasures on Townsend has the credentials to make your dreams a reality.

Want to schedule a in-home consultation or more information on this great and rewarding process? Give us a call 989 486.3140 or stop in at the shop.

Our store hours are Wednesday thru Friday 11A- 5P and on Saturdays 10A-2P.

Six Solid Reasons for Hiring a Redesigner:

  1. Save money by using what you already have—no need to buy anything new.
  2. Create a warm, inviting environment to enjoy.
  3. Make your office more welcoming.
  4. Immediate gratification: it doesn’t take long – most are completed in just one day.
  5. It’s a green approach—re-designers re-purpose, reuse and revive existing furnishings.
  6. It will spruce up your home in time for the holidays!

What is redesigning all about?
It’s a process by which a room, home or office’s existing contents are arranged to provide the most functional and aesthetically pleasing environment possible.

April 23, 2010

The Garden Fork

Filed under: Homescape — Treasures on Townsend @ 8:00 am

Garden Forks

A must have for turning soil, dividing established plants and aerating soil, nearly all garden forks are produced with short handles. It is essential that you purchase forks with heavy-gauge tempered steel- to prevent the cost of replacement. Forks are easier to use to then a spade for digging in heavy, condensed soil. It is very important to break down and aerate tough, heavy soil to allow for the release of toxins, and the flow of oxygen into the soil. Invest in a fork with thick tines that are square in the cross-section (rather then flat). You will be using a lot of force and thin tines are quick to bend out of shape.

April 17, 2010

Garden Tools

Filed under: Homescape — Treasures on Townsend @ 8:18 pm

TOOL TIME!

Tools are among a gardener’s most treasured and pricey investment so be sure to look around before you decide. Durable tools are essential, when picking out the perfect tool, take time to experiment with weight, size and brands. The shaft. socket and handle must be sturdy to assure safety and a much more enjoyable gardening experience. High-quality coupled with routine maintenance will assure many years of use.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR TOOLS:

It is suggested that an oily rag is used to wipe down tools during growing season and before use after storage. Make it a habit to wipe off all dirt/debris after every use.

SHARPENING: Simply file a shallow, even bevel in front of your cutting edge/blade. A burr of steel will form at the back and when the shovel is sharp, run the file down the back of the blade to remove the burr.

The above image shows the anatomy of the shovel.

The biggest difference in shovels is the cutting edge style. Square-Point Shovels (below) have a flat head and are used for shoveling loose material such as gravel and mulch.

The spade shovels (right) are classic tools that we all know and love. Best used for digging and cutting through roots, the spade has a slightly curved head. Like the shovel, spades come in all different styles and sizes. Again, it is essential it is to get the highest quality garden tools you can afford. As spades are a much-needed tool and need to support a lot of weight, construction must he at the highest of standards.

Spades are used for skimming weed growth off of the soil before cultivation begins. The spade also works well for planting trees, shrubs and even mixing up compost!

More useful tool information to come…

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