more anthology goodness

Have you picked up your copy of the recent Anthology yet?  It is so, so good.  Stop by the store before we run out...  which we always do when this magazine hits the shelves.  I promise you, after reading it, you will be planning a picnic or outdoor dining experience in the very near future...

heather bullard

For those of you who do not already read Heather Bullard's beautiful blog, or simply have not visited yet today, head on over for a chance to win one of our Library pillows.  We wish you luck!  And while you are there, feel free to get lost in all the other goodness she has over there...

moving along...

As I have mentioned before (both here and here) our lovely Chicago Burches have been in the throws of a remodel since last spring.  Well, they are finally done and "moved-in" (you know, they are sleeping there, but not necessarily unpacked).  So, I am off to see them next week to help with the unpacking and, my favorite part, the decorating of their beautiful new home.  I will be sure to take lots of pictures as, I do believe, everyone loves to see a remodel, yes?  For a little mini update, here's a peek at the last progress I saw...

the back of the house last spring...

the back of the addition this summer, with a newly expanded kitchen/great room (and that amazing fire place!), master bedroom upstairs and basement downstairs...

 the side of the house when they bought it...

a look down the side with the porte-cochere and addition in back...

I cannot wait to be there and see it all done!

I also cannot wait to be in Chicago in their beautiful fall weather!

aprons!

We were so excited to get a request from Chris Bianco (of the famed Pizzeria and Pane Bianco) to make aprons for his employees.  We got to work straightaway and delivered them to him.  Just days later we got a call from him telling us how much he loved them and he ordered quite a lot more.  Quite a very lot more.  So, we are back in our sewing room trying to complete the order, but of course having a lovely time as we serge away.  Each apron varies and I should have taken more pictures, but they were already all wrapped up, so here is just the one.  We did them in red and blue, so when we complete the rest I will be sure to take some pictures of a few others, as well.  So, what do you think?

Have you eaten at Pane or Pizzeria Bianco?  If not, you need to get down to both of them sooner rather than later.  Seriously.  And see if you spy anyone wearing a cute apron...

reminder and a winner!

Do you know what day it is today?  Its Tuesday.  And do you know what we do at the Willows every Tuesday?  We offer 25% off all tees and tanks in the store.  We like to call them "T-shirt Tuesdays."  So, come stock up on all your favorite Michael Stars!  We always have great new ones coming in...

And now for our announcement of our big winner of the Celadon Home giveaway!

And the winner is...

Kristin!

Congratulations, Kristin! 

Contact the store and we will set you up with the artist, so you can choose what you would like and she can get your personalized art underway!

And, if you didn't win, now is the time to start placing all those Christmas orders!

all wrapped up and ready to go

We are already adding to the pillows for our Library inventory with some aprons and some little zipper pouches.  We also decided to make some little lavender sachets to include wrapped up with each pillow we ship!  So, hurry up and come get yours or call to place an order!  With a big recent apron order, I don't imagine they'll be around much longer...

I found this old suitcase at a second hand store and decided it was literally made for me, since it had previously belonged to a Beverly in Phoenix.  So, now it is home again with another Beverly...

So, what do you think of our newest additions?

And don't forget to enter our giveaway to win your very own personalized art work!

library pillows!

So, as we mentioned back in June, Krista and I started a little company, Library, and we are so excited about all the feedback we've been getting!  We are selling some of our pillows at Blue Seeds in Costa Mesa and are looking to expand into more boutiques across California (and anywhere else that wants us!  What's that NY?).  Speaking of, if you are a shop owner and looking into starting a wholesale account with us, do give us a call or send us an email!  We'd love to talk to you!  Can't wait to see where we end up next!  We also managed to get a website up and running.  It's still a work in progress, but we are very excited about the prospects it holds.  Give it a look and let us know what you think - www.librarypillows.com.  And, some of the pillows are available at the Willows and some will soon be available online.  If you see one, you just have to have, though, never hesitate to call!  We are already making small plans to expand beyond pillows, so be on the lookout for a few new little goodies in the weeks to come... 

So, what do you think?  Do you have a favorite?