back to chicago

A couple weeks ago I went back to Chicago to help my oldest son and his family settle in to their beautiful new home.  They have worked so hard on this remodel and I think they did an amazing job.  It will be a wonderful home for their family for years and years to come.  I thought I would share just a few new pictures of the back addition they did on this charming old Chicago home.

It looks amazing guys!  Thanks so much for the visit!  Can't wait to come back soon!

first friday flea markets are back!

Our First Friday Flea Markets are back and we are so excited!   Just like last year we have lots of amazing local vendors selling jewelry, fresh flowers and vegetables, small paintings, quote frames and more!  And, of course, we will have coffee and donuts for you to enjoy as you stroll through all the loveliness.  We have just loaded up our sale room with great finds for 60% off and since we are feeling ever-so-nice, we decided all apparel will be 20% off tomorrow only.  And, lastly, this month we are also doing a raffle for anyone who just stops by and says "hi!" - so come and see us!

around the shop

Is it really November already?  I realize posting was a little light throughout October (life gets busy, right?), but I have some really fun things to share with all of you this month and, hopefully, we'll be back on a daily basis again.  First things first, how about another little peek in on the shop to see all the new and exciting treasures that we love...

Friday Madness!

Can you believe it's Friday already??

Well, with every Friday comes a madness of some sort and today it is 20% off all jewelry!

Come and check out all of the amazing jewelry we have in stock!

Maybe get a little bit of holiday shopping done early? Or just go ahead and treat yourself to something pretty..You deserve it!

Wishing you all a very spooky, magical, and safe Halloween full of tricks and treats!

Oh! and a very Happy Birthday to one of our very own Willowettes- Ms. Martha!

family pictures

I am always kind of at a loss when it comes to displaying new family pictures.  I have so many frames in my home already, on walls and on shelves, so I am always hesitant to squeeze in one more.  Recently Easy Canvas Prints emailed me offering to try out one of their canvases.  I was so excited, as I have been wanting to do something with this photo of all the grandkids at the beach this summer.  I absolutely love the way it turned out!  And I love that I can just set it out in my home and it speaks for itself without needing a frame or anything else.  I am planning on ordering a larger one for my husband's office because he loved it so much as well.  Have you ever ordered a picture printed on canvas?  What did you think?

Friday Madness!

For today's Friday Madness, take 50% off ALL Halloween items!

Stop by and pick up something a little spooky for all your Halloween festivities.

Friday's Quote:

Ordinary riches can be stolen

real riches cannot.

In your soul 

are infinitely precious things

that cannot be taken from you.

-Oscar Wilde-

What are your plans for the weekend?

Perhaps sewing up Halloween costumes, carving pumpkins, and sipping apple cider?

Whatever you do, have a fun and festive weekend!

happy 16th birthday, emily!

My youngest daughter Emily turned 16 today.  I can hardly believe it.  We were in California all week and came home late last night and, apparently, some little munchkins had been working on a little birthday surprise for Emily while we were gone...

Some of her nieces and nephews made her this fabulous "Happy Birthday" sign...

 and filled her room with balloons...

they sure do love their Aunt Emily!

Happy Birthday, Emily!