happy retirement, martha!

Happy Retirement, Martha!

Mrs. Martha Sherrick, the Original Willowette, is passing the torch

on to her adoring co-workers.

We have all looked up to Martha for years and we are so

heartbroken to see her leave, but thrilled to see what her next

chapter will be!

She has been a mentor to every Willowette that has walked through 

these doors since they opened 15 years ago.

We hope to continue to make her proud!

We love you, Martha!

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what to pack?

Going away on any awesome vacations this summer?

How about packing something brand new and fabulous?

We are always getting in great new items and, of course, our good old michael stars tees are always here for you!

Come check out what we have in the shop this summer!

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around the shop

Even with summer in full swing around here, we manage to keep ourselves busy rearranging the shop and drooling over all our new treasures in the store.  Hope to see you soon!

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chestnut pop-up!

For those of you who came out on Thursday for the Chestnut Lane pop-up cafe, thank you so much for helping make it a success!  And for those that were not able to make it, we are sorry you missed out!  Be sure to keep your ears open for the next pop-up, as you won't want to miss it!  The food was all amazing (as usual) and everyone had a wonderful time!  

Thank you, ladies, for setting up such a beautiful spread in our shop!

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flip flop fridays!

We are starting another weekly promotion this summer...

Every Friday will be Flip Flop Friday!

20% off a new pair of flip flops to help you get into that summer mood!

Just stop in the store today (or any Friday) and mention the blog for 20% off that great new pair of flip flops that will become this summer's favorite shoe!

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chestnut lane pop-up!

We couldn't be more excited!

Pop-Up Event to Celebrate the Return of 

Chestnut Lane
Thursday, June 14
from 11am - 1pm

Right here at the Willows!

Can't wait to see you there!

Check out the pop-up menu here!

This is an event you won't want to miss!

What do you do when your favorite restaurant closes?  You do what sisters Marissa Hochman and Kirsten Steele did…you reopen it! 

Arcadia residents Hochman and Steele  are relaunching foodie favorite Chestnut Lane with a Pop-Up Event at the Willows on June 14^th.   Thereafter, Chestnut Lane will be available for catering until the duo secures a new location.  “We just wanted to bring back the homestyle goodness and charm that we loved so much at Chestnut Lane,” commented Hochman , “and by the response that we have received so far, we weren’t the only ones who missed Chestnut!”   

Hochman and Steele share a vision of relocating Chestnut Lane near the previous location at 44^th Street and Camelback. “ We really want to find a space that is a bit larger and that will have room for a wine bar and a dedicated area for children,” said Steele.  Both women are busy young Moms, but they have always had a dream of opening a restaurant together.  Hochman came up with the idea of approaching Polly Levine, the original owner of Chestnut Lane, to try and persuade her to reopen. But with time, the idea was fostered that Hochman and Steele would reopen Chestnut with Levine’s guidance.  “Working with Polly has been nothing short of pleasure.  She is hands on and committed to teaching us how to continue forward with all the Chestnut Lane favorites,” noted Hochman.  “In fact, just yesterday, we spent the afternoon in her kitchen mastering the chocolate chip cookie recipe and we all had so much fun.”  

More pop-ups are coming, but in the meantime, remember Chestnut Lane for all your party needs or to fill your refrigerator this summer when it is too hot to cook!  Stop by the Willows on June 14^th and get a taste of the original Chestnut Lane goodness.  For more information visit www.chestnutlanefinefoods.com

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around the {garden} shop

It's starting to look like summer around here!

Come see us to escape the heat!

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number 17

Well, grandchild number 17 has finally arrived!

We are so excited to welcome Dorothy Cecilia to the family!

Little Dot is just beautiful and we couldn't all love her more!

Congratulations, Pete and Emily!

Now we are on baby watch again, waiting for number 18!

What good little friends these cousins will be!

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