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A Fashion Show Presented by Gardenseed  Thursday, October 6th 6pm - 9:00pm For the first time in 16 years, Shopkeeper Robyn Robertson will be unveiling a curated collection of fabulous vintage attire that she's been passionately collecting over the past year.   She allowed me into the "back room" for a sneak peek at some of the offerings which will include purses, shoes and jewelry. Fashion Show starts at 7:00pm Plan on shopping, sipping and celebrating with  music, raffle prizes and sweet savories. Admission fee is $5.00 per person Advanced ticket sales available at Gardenseed.    It's a fabulous shop if you've never been, especially if you are a "girly girl", you won't want to leave! My Mom and I will be there and would love to meet you!!  Gardenseed 352 Hartz Avenue Danville, Ca. 94526 (925) 838-6481 NEW TREASURE JUST LISTED AT IL TUO TESORO

Bar stools began out of necessity. No one really knows who first invented the bar stool. One can only speculate that they are evolved forms of wooden chairs used in the past. The wooden stools of the past were basically simple wood models with three wooden legs. They were the most basic of models used to provide a person with a place to sit. Often they were not part of a table setting so they would be pulled up to an extra table or a bar which is how they are believed to have gotten the nickname, "bar stools". While the original bar stools were very simple pieces of necessary furniture, it probably wasn't expected that they would evolve to the popularity that they have today.  In the 50s and 60s especially, bar stools really took off and could be found in nearly every bar or restaurant around. This is when they really began to change shape and be found in different sizes, colors, materials and styles. They would only continue to grow from t...

Last but not least I'd like to introduce you to the third man in my life, the 4th pair of eyes responsible for the eclectic mix of treasures to be found at The House of Hoarders I met Jordan several months ago at an estate sale.  I saw him staring at my pile of goodies so I walked over to admire his.  I introduced myself and gave him my card with my blog info and said, "email me sometime".  Well suffice it to say, he did, and the rest shall we say is "history." Jordan is the youngest partner in the shop and has been treasure hunting for most of his 28 years. He grew up in the quaint summer colony of Twain Harte which is situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in what is known as "Gold Rush or Mother Lode Country." I think it is this background which brings so much history to his rare and unusual finds. Here is a sampling of some of the treasures he currently has for sale at the shop...   ...