round top antique fair!

Susan Rose and I had the extreme good fortune to head to Round Top, Texas this year for their annual antique fair, with the lovely Mary Emmerling showing us the way!  It was like a dream come true!  Rows and rows and rows of tents spread out over acres under that big, blue Texas sky.  Thank goodness we had Mary (a Round Top veteran) to show us the way or we might have been completely overwhelmed!  We came back to Phoenix with a whole truck full of amazing treasures for the shop and for some lucky design clients!  Stay tuned for what we will have in the store!

My heart just about jumped out of my chest when I saw this lovely sight...

Oh, linen.  I do love you so :)

We were keeping our eye out for some amazing, one of a kind pieces for some design clients...

Your heart would skip a beat seeing all the amazing chandeliers lining tent after tent...

And it is all so charming with chandeliers even hanging in the trees...

Trying to feed this beautiful, wild horse in a nearby field...  

I may have almost been bit :)  Luckily, he just got my bag, but it was a close one! 

They may be lovely, but be wary of wild horses!

Susan and Mary Emmerling...

Our favorite booth...

 She was from Michigan and simply walked down the beach collecting driftwood to come here and build this beautiful structure.  We were simply charmed by her whole set-up...

And, Round Top is certainly a fun place to people watch!  Just one of the many characters we met...

Just a sampling of some things "not coming to the Willows"...

The cars were lined up for miles...

What a fun week we had!  Thanks girls for the great time!

willows' anniversary party!

Have you heard? The Willows is turning 17.  Come celebrate with us!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 23rd!

Don't miss out on our Holiday Table Top Workshop going on all day with our in shop design experts showing you how to set your holiday table.  And our in-house fashion stylist Michelle will be here giving you all the tips you need to get the most out of your wardrobe.  It will certainly be a day you won't want to miss!  We can't wait to see you all there!

Celebrate The Willows Anniversary Thursday, October 23rd      After 17 years and a new facelift, (the store, not Bev!) We invite you to join us and support Care Card. 20% off  with your Care Card along with fun activities, treats, and giveaways throughout the day. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. World Famous Waffle Truck 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Local Jewelry Designers Dos Fannies and Jewel Ya 1 - 7 p.m. Wine and Cheese Learn how to dress your bed for you or your guests. Purchase $500 worth of bedding and your name will go into a drawing for 2 Bella Notte linen pillowcases! Demonstrations will be given on holiday tabletops and flower arrangements to get your home ready for Fall!

design {bedroom}

In this client's bedroom we mixed Bella Notte bedding with Ralph Lauren for that classic look that seems timeless.  A unique chandelier adds ambiance and pulls the whole feel of the room together beautifully.

A collection of frames on a bedside table...

And, everyone loves having their favorite furry friend sleeping close by :)

house beautiful with mary emmerling

Look for the upcoming table top shoot in House Beautiful!

Mary Emmerling is introducing a new dish line and Susan Rose brought accessories from the Willows to compliment the antique dishes.

design {front entry}

A simple, yet beautiful front entry by Susan Rose with original photography artwork by Marc Douglas.

Happy Friday!

design {a journal collector}

A lovely home office for the creative writer!  

We gathered all of our client's journals into charming little stacks and piles or grouped them into unique containers and made sure they were all easily accessible.  

And a softer, quieter little corner to sit and read or reflect...