After my reminder in yesterday's To Do List to pull out your serving pieces for the holiday dinner, I thought this workhorse of a product combination was the perfect Favorite for today. Our Kensington platter is generous in size (16"x12") and a versatile creamy white so it will coordinate with any dinnerware you already have. I love that it's dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe and is still beautiful to look at. This month you … [Read more...]
November’s To Do List
November 11, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
from Better Homes and GardensIt's "go time" people! Thanksgiving is two weeks away and you might have company coming, so here's a few things you can take care of NOW to help things go more smoothly LATER. :)Go ahead and prep your guest space. Make sure there are clean sheets on the bed, the room is dusted, vacuumed and straightened. It's much easier to give it a once over right before guests arrive than to try to do a full … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… this Chandelier
November 8, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
What I love about this: the antique feel to what is a very modern fixture...and the way the light reflects off the spoons and forks.Where I saw it: on Katie Denham's fabulous design blog katiedid. Be sure to click over to visit and see the rest of this house, her design project, featured in Sacramento Magazine.Where you can get it: Interieurs. Click over and check it out! … [Read more...]
Friday’s Favorite Product: Roxy the Reindeer Ornament
November 5, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
I just love this little product! She is the perfect addition to your tree, a sweet little gift, or a creative add-on to the bottle of wine you're giving your hostess. Not only is she on sale this month for only $10.86, but for every ornament you purchase, Willow House will donate $2.00 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Great price, great cause, perfect gift.Click HERE to purchase yours.Happy Shopping! … [Read more...]
More Fall Decorating Ideas
November 4, 2010 by · 1 Comment
If you haven't checked out hgtv.com lately, you're missing out! I subscribe to their e-newsletter, so when their fall decorating feature popped into my inbox, I clicked over immediately. I've looked through hundreds of fall decorating ideas in magazines and online this season, but this group really hit a home run with me. Simplicity is the common denominator. You don't have to spend a lot or have any real … [Read more...]
November Sales at Willow House
November 3, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Large Glass Prism ornaments (6 per set)Because I love to decorate and prepare for the holidays, I'm thrilled about the November sale items at Willow House! There is glassware, baking dishes, gift items, and holiday decor -- all at 25-33% off!! Click HERE to visit my website, then click the "shop online" button to get started. While supplies last! My favorite- Holiday Hanging Trio … [Read more...]
Couldn’t We All Use This??
November 1, 2010 by · 3 Comments
photo by Linda SamuelsAs if in answer to our pre-holiday disorganization woes, Linda Samuels, author of The Other Side of Organized and the blog by the same name is hosting the Ultimate Organizing Giveaway! Head over to her blog to check out the contest rules (super easy) and the list of items in the giveaway. My personal favorites would be an autographed copy of her book and the $50 Container Store gift certificate, but there is a … [Read more...]
Friday’s Favorite Product: Wirework Treasure Trio
October 29, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Not only is this a charming product for decorating and gift-giving, it's also on SALE through October 31st! This set of three ornaments are all hinged for opening and filling with treats, moss, even a gift card for that perfect hostess, teacher, or babysitter gift. The delicate wirework is an open weave so your tree lights will twinkle through. Hang them from your mantle or breakfast room chandelier with decorative ribbon that … [Read more...]
Even I Have to Admit… :)
October 28, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
These Halloween party ideas are way too cute not to share! I stumbled upon these on myhomeideas.com and even though I am a Halloween-minimalist, I thought these nuggets of spooky-ooky fun were the bomb! Click over to myhomeideas.com to see the full spread of inspiration and get your Halloween party on!Eyeball Hallowtini barorange ribbon and spiderwebs on the chandelierThe skeleton-in-the-closet prints are cool, but I'm loving the … [Read more...]
Divine Retreat
October 26, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Last weekend, while travelling in Newport, R.I., I had the pleasure of brunching at Castle Hill Inn. The inn itself was constructed in 1874 as a summer retreat for the Swiss scientist Alexander Agassiz. He was intent on studying marine biology on the beautiful coast but ended up hosting many of the "thinking sorts," such as Thornton Wilder and many of the so-called "naturalists". The interior of the inn still exudes 19th century … [Read more...]
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