Selasa, 30 Juni 2009

Cucina 30% off!

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Through the end of the week, all Cucina products in the store are 30% off! Come check out our selection of soaps, lotions, detergents and room sprays in fresh scents "ginger and sicilian lemon" and "coriander and olive tree". Freshen up your kitchen this fourth of July weekend!
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Jumat, 26 Juni 2009

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Only two flag runners left!
50% off (some wear from hanging outside!)

We will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for the holiday!
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Kamis, 25 Juni 2009

Chairs 30% off!

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Both Chairs 30% off - Washable slipcovers, Kiln-dried Alder wood construction, sinuous springs.
This top chair comes with an extra slipcover in a natural solid linen! The manufacturer sent us the wrong slipcover - their mistake is your gain!

This chair is a beautiful chocolate linen with a white welt that would be beautiful in any home. A great statement chair - throw a colored pillow on for some added fun!

These chairs won't last long - first come, first serve!

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Selasa, 23 Juni 2009

Home At Last...

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Dorothy said it best, "There is no place like home." It feels good to put down roots, dig in and call this spot in Topsham, Maine, home. This is my new Home Laboratory for Design, Gardening, Cooking and Entertaining. Our home is also where we work. I work in my studio painting, creating and keeping up with blog writing.


My partner, Neil, has his law office on the property as well. It is always interesting. People dropping by, walks to take, dinners to cook and plants to tend to. This place is filled with energy and life.

The inside of our Maine house is coming along. I have enjoyed the process of observing the light and how it shifts and moves during the seasons and day to day in this new Home Laboratory.
We have been noodling around with many projects since late Autumn. Painting, painting, and repairing. The furniture is in place, the art is hung, the orchids are growing and this house sparkles with happiness and light! A color palette has evolved, in the past several months, beautiful hues of gold and shady pale greens which is lovely paired with rich creams, natural wood and crisp whites. The windows let in much light and the trunks of the mature Elms and Pines with the gardens beyond are quite wonderful to look out onto. The leaves on the trees, plants and lawn are a brilliant green this time of year.

I have enjoyed studying this piece of land, creating paths where whole lawns used to be, planting herbs, vegetables and sunflowers. A magical woodland garden has emerged in the lower front area. When I am in this wooded and mossy wonder, it reminds me of walking on Monhegan Island in the Cathedral Woods.

When two people come together and set up a home, it can be a challenge. I am happy to report we have blended our stuff and lives together quite nicely. Our home is comfortable and reflects both of us, our interests, families, travels and the things we love best. Our home is happy, sunny and cozy. All is right with the world.


I have put together a slide-show of some of the rooms.
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3/50 Project

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I was talking to my friend this past weekend who is 9 months pregnant (any day now)! She was telling me about her experience stroller shopping at a national baby chain, and how awful the customer service was there. Besides the employees not giving her the correct information on the original stroller resulting in her having to make an exchange (which they also did not make easy for her), the employee refused to help her out to her car with the stroller box despite her being 8 months pregnant! Being an employee at a boutique - I was infuriated. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond for our customers, because truly, all of you are our friends! We have watched you all go through marriages, having babies, having parties, children's graduations and their marriages....we are here for so much more than to just ring through your transactions.

That is why it makes us so sad to watch fellow boutiques close down due to the economy. Another boutique turned us onto a project called the 3/50 project that we thought might be of interest to all of our supporters and friends.

Just go to www.the350project.net and read all about it!

It talks about the benefits of local independent retailers and what they bring back to the community in the amount of dollars. I think it could go even further and talk about what they bring to the community in terms of customer service, creativity and originality.
The 3/50 projects invites all of you to pick 3 of your favorite boutiques (The Willows being one of them!) and spending $50 there a month.

"If half the employed population spent $50 each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $42,6 billion in revenue.*"

We invite you to buy your next gift at a local independent retail store instead of the big chains - you are protecting local jobs, keeping dollars in the community, and enriching what makes this community so great - the originality and creativity of local artists and vendors.

We look forward to helping you with your next purchase! Thank you to all of our friends for your loyal support for the past 11 years. You are each what let us continue to grow and share a little bit of The Willows with you, your friends, and your homes.
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Senin, 22 Juni 2009

Happy Birthday Kim!

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Happy Birthday Kim!
Have a fabulous birthday!!
Love,
The Willowettes
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Jumat, 19 Juni 2009

Old Doors

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Why is it so fun to take something everyday and use it in other ways? We have taken an interest in vintage doors once again - not only are they beautiful with their worn sense of character, but they make for great art pieces and more!

See what The Inspired Room made of her vintage doors -

Doors can even be hung on the wall as art work as The Nesting Place did with her doors!
Here is the set we just picked up in California - what could you do with these? $465 for the pair!
The glass could be taken and out and mirrors put in possibly for a closet? Maybe they would look stunning with a coat of black paint? Oh the possibilities!

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Kamis, 18 Juni 2009

The Willows Loves Jewelry!

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We're all women here at The Willows so, of course, we all go a little crazy for jewelry. We have just picked up two jewelry lines that some of you might recognize as they have both been in The Willows before - and now they are back!

We are so excited about a line we picked up from a local artist who creates darling inital and story necklaces with fun bubble charms. She adds some beading and a simple chain to create versatile and unique pieces meant for all occasions! They truly are conversation pieces!

The next line simply sparkles. Many of you might remember that we used to carry this line at Hilton Village...that's right, Emily Austin is back!!!! We expect it to arrive by the end of summer!


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Selasa, 16 Juni 2009

Jacket Just in!

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Look what just arrived! A darling three-button crop sleeve jacket in bright yellow! How sweet for summer! Looks lovely here paired with pants or as seen in our store with a flowy
chocolate dress. I think it would be fabulous paired with all white linen as well!

Here is a sneak preview of what's to come in the fall from this vendor!




Available for pre-order if you would like! Get yours now and be ready for a stylish Arizona winter!

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Jumat, 12 Juni 2009

Candles for Summer

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Many of you have already discovered and fallen in love with our new hand-poured soy candle line. We can't help but burn these amazing scents in the store. We hand-picked fresh summer scents like blue agave, lemon verbana, and sweetgrass for you all to enjoy in your homes.
Stock up on a few and save them for fun gifts this summer when your friends have barbeques and 4th of July parties!
They say the strongest memories are tied to scent. Why not enjoy these luxurious double-wicked candles while making your family's memories this summer? I know I will be -sweetgrass summer here I come!
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Rabu, 10 Juni 2009

T-shirts are in!

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Soft stretchy cotton tees are great for this time of year. Throw them on over your workout clothes, wear them with shorts, or even wear these to bed! We have peace sign and cross shirts available. Get here quickly as these sell out fast!
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Selasa, 09 Juni 2009

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Got Mail? We like ours with fresh flowers if you please!

Come see our new bed set up at The Willows! Do you like our headboard? We think old shutters make a lovely backdrop for our luxury linens! Some linens 50% off! Come take a peek (and a nap)!

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Jumat, 05 Juni 2009

Willows Clothing

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Things are taking shape at The Willows - come see what new clothing and accessories we have in!
Also, new necklaces from Jewel Ya - always a favorite! Come snag one of her exclusive necklaces attached on a personalized message card - only at The Willows!

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