Tuesday, September 24, 2013

the wedding

Well, watching my fifth child get married was beautiful, wonderful and emotional.  It was the perfect ceremony and reception for Alex and Mary Brigid.  It just fit them so perfectly.  They planned practically the entire thing all by themselves.  I was just so very impressed by them.  They were married in Mary's hometown church and had the reception at a beautiful old farm in Bristol, Maine.  
Really, all I have to say, is that it was just perfect.


Monday, September 23, 2013

beautiful maine!


Well, to end the crazy summer of traveling, the whole family headed out to the east coast to celebrate the wedding of my son, Alex and (his now wife!), Mary Brigid.  We rented a house on a lake near Mary's home town that slept 32 of us! (Check it out here!)  It was so fun and so beautiful, it was hard to ever come home!  We visited Mary Brigid's family's farm and saw all the animals, enjoyed tons of fresh fish and spent our days leading up to the wedding relaxing by the lake watching the kids swim and kayak.  It was glorious.  We hosted the rehearsal dinner right at the rental house and had a delicious lobster bake.  We arranged all the flowers for the rehearsal, the wedding bouquets and the reception, so we spent some serious time working in the garage making all those just right.  They actually arrived by FedEx a day late, so we called all hands on deck.  Luckily, there are quite a few of us...  It was a great week and led up to the most wonderful wedding! Pictures of that to follow!
We are so blessed to be able to spend time like this as a family!

the sign up the long dirt road to the house!
Looking out at the lake from the house deck.
Fresh fish, anyone?
Learning the ropes on the farm.
Arranging flowers.
Never too little to help around here.  We don't discriminate age when we need all hands on deck!
The groom-to-be with some of his brothers.
The beautiful bride-to-be and myself, with a sneaky little photo-bomber.
The beautiful couple! We love them so!

I stole some of these pictures from my daughter Emily's blog.  To see more, check out A Passion for a Dress!

Thursday, September 19, 2013

exclusive dos fannies medallion collection


Have you heard about the Willows' Exclusive Dos Fannies Medallion Collection?
Each medallion is a unique one of a kind piece and these limited edition pieces are available only at the Willows.

Necklace with turquoise beads, medallion and toggle clasp - $80

Bracelet with amazonite and bone beads, medallion and toggle clasp - $82

Earrings, small cross with turquoise - $38

Earrings, turquoise with cross drops - $38

Earrings, small cross with crystal stones - $38

textiles and sewing (my love for linen)


Getting married young was the beginning of my love for sewing.  If I wanted the family to have nice clothes, I was going to have to perfect the art on my own.  So, I guess you could say, I happened upon what would become an ever-growing love of textiles.  I learned quickly, through trial and error, what fabrics have the right feel and touch, and what works best for each particular dress or pillow I might have been making at the time.
I learned to love the natural fabrics and, over time, it was linen which captured my heart most of all.  This became my most treasured textile; one which I discovered had an enormous amount of possibilities in the home.  Not only amazingly gorgeous as bedding, but as a kitchen or bathroom towel or even thrown across a table as a runner... I cannot get enough.  I just love the versatility and variety (i.e. bleached, natural, finely woven, etc.).  In particular a lovely white linen, soft... supple... luxurious, will make my heart skip a beat upon beholding it for the first time. 


Come visit our shop and let us show you all of our favorite textiles for the home!
Our design team would love to work with you to make your home the one you dream about!
And, if you love textiles like I do, you have to come and check out our amazing bedding lines from Bella Notte to Matteo to Pom Pom.  You deserve an amazing bed to go home to!

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

new blog i'm loving...

Came across this lovely blog the other day and got lost in all the pretty pictures.
Take a look and find some inspiration.
Don't forget the Willows' fabulous design team is always seeking the newest and best in design for you and your home.  Call today to set up a consultation!
We can't wait to meet you!

Thursday, September 12, 2013

bedding sale!


Come see us tomorrow for our Bedding Sale!
All Bedding Linens 20% OFF!
(including special orders!)
See you at the shop!