My lap top is dead (gasp!) so while I wrestle with my husband's desk top and the photos of graduation party decorations I wanted to share with you, I thought you'd like to shop a little. :)My friend Tricia of Avolli has announced an early retirement from her Swedish antiques business at the end of the summer. While I hope she's not leaving the blogosphere and twitterverse for good, she's ready to take on new challenges after eight years in … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… Sarah’s Summer House {and a Graduation Gift Idea}
May 18, 2011 by · 3 Comments
HGTV is my guilty pleasure. In a house full of men and boys, a few stolen moments to watch ANYTHING other than Sportscenter or Modern Marvels or some such is... bliss. So imagine my excitement when I stumbled upon an episode of Sarah's Summer House over the weekend.Are you hooked yet? First of all, Sarah Richardson is incredibly fun to watch (and I love her Canadian accent!). Add in that her tiny little lake cottage is a … [Read more...]
Looky What I Found {and a Sneak Peek :-)}
May 16, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I'm late to party on the owl trend in decor. I know it's been around a while, but in my latest Home Decorators Collection catalog, this little guy was beckoning...Isn't he the cutest?? Click HERE for this ceramic garden stool goody.Kinda feeding into my current obsession with ceramic garden stools in general but that's fodder for another post!Now, lucky you, get a SNEAK PEEK at something new from Willow House! In our new fall … [Read more...]
What Happens When Blogger’s Down
May 13, 2011 by · 4 Comments
I usually do my Friday posts on Thursday nights, but blasted Blogger was down so I expected to post early this morning... no such luck! What's a blogger to do when Friday is her day off, usually full of penning posts, and there's no server?Well, after I cut the grass, pulled out all of my tired and leggy pansies, and blew out the garage, I got my tomato plants rocking in this container. Disclaimer: I have never ever grown … [Read more...]
What’s New {Willow House Wednesday}
May 11, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Today is great day to share what's new at Willow House! You've probably noticed that we've been having some incredible sales lately. I love that my customers have so many more options for great deals now! Let's start with the WEEKLY DEALS in my e-outlet. These are 10-12 products, both current and discontinued, that are featured at rock bottom prices for one week only. The prices are good from Monday-Sunday each … [Read more...]
Shoppin’ on Saturday {HomeGoods}
May 10, 2011 by · 2 Comments
It was not on my busy agenda on Saturday, but who can drive by a HomeGoods store and NOT stop in? Quick check of my watch told me I could do a pass through... so I did. I love that their stock is never the same. Brilliant when you think about it, because seasoned HomeGoods shoppers know if you love it- buy it- it won't be there next time you're in.I spied lots of great goodies... didn't buy anything this time around, but it … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day {Preschool Style}
May 7, 2011 by · 1 Comment
I rarely post on the weekends because that's my family time, but this Mother's Day weekend, I thought I would do a special post giving you a sneak peek into my "other" life. Besides a mom, decor-lover and blogger, and Willow House Design Consultant, I'm also a preschool teacher. I spend every weekday with 14 precious four and five year olds that help me keep my perspective on what's important in life. :)Every May, we host our moms for a Mom's … [Read more...]
Mexican Crock-Pot Chicken {Cinco de Mayo Fave!}
May 5, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Remember the carefree days when you would leave work a little early on Cinco de Mayo, meet up with friends at your favorite Mexican haunt and sit outside enjoying margaritas, nachos, and other delectible treats? I don't know about you, but when the May Madness schedule hits with school age children, there is little time to sit outside anywhere and indulge in one of my favorite cuisines. Instead, we're on … [Read more...]
Nautical Touches I’m Loving {Catalog Finds}
May 4, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Warmer weather has me thinking "beach"! I grew up in land-locked West Texas, but once I experienced the sand between my toes on the beach, I was hooked. I'm now a bona fide beach lover and we trek to the white sands of the Gulf Coast a few times a year to get our fix. :)Though my personal decor style isn't your typical nautical or beach cottage style, I love to introduce touches into my late spring and summer decorating that reflect … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… This Cork Treatment!
May 2, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I have to begin this post with the catastrophic storms that ravaged our area last week. The images of devastation, loss, and courage are seared into our minds here. Though that night was a sleepless one for us, we were spared any real damage. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our neighbors here in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi that are suffering and picking up the pieces. Please consider visiting redcross.org and … [Read more...]
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