Memorial Day Sale: Friday and Saturday Only!

Before you leave for the beach, stop in for 20% off anything red, white, or blue! Including our one of a kind indigo panels and pillows! Friday and Saturday Only!

Who's ready for a long weekend?

We are... We are!!! Mention this post and receive 20% off ANYTHING red, white, or blue in the shop. We will be closed on Memorial Day, but stop in this week and grab that perfect outfit or hostess gift for your BBQ.



Treat Yourself

With Mother's Day around the corner, come in and treat yourself to a new outfit! We are offering 20% off all apparel May 7th-9th. We are also collecting food on behalf of the United States Post Office to support St. Mary's Food Bank. Bring in a non-perishable item and receive an extra 10% off a single apparel item.

 



Why We Love What We Do

Last week, one of our loveliest clients (and one of our favorites), Nan, invited all of the girls over to her home. We were delighted to be welcomed into her home and show off some of the beautiful work that our design team had done. It makes all the hard work worth it when we get to see the finished product and the smiles on our clients' faces.

 

Thank you for a wonderful evening, Nan! Just look at this spread? Everything was delicious...especially the Sangria.



What To Eat Wednesday

We have so many talented chefs in The Willows family that I decided it was just selfish of me not to share some of these delicious recipes. While the girls are going through their recipe boxes, I will share one of my favorite blogs for foodie inspiration. Seven Spoons is a delightful blog written by Tara O'Brady. She combines delicious food with witty writing that I always look forward to. She has also written a cookbook that is fantastic! Before you run out to buy it, here is a sample to get you started.

*photo courtesy of Seven Spoons
 

LINGUINE WITH CRAB & ARTICHOKES

Ingredients

500 g linguine
1 large clove peeled garlic, or two if you are so inclined
2 teaspoons kosher salt
A good pinch, about a scant 1/4 teaspoon, dried chili flakes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
275 ml jar of artichokes, drained and rinsed well, halved if large
250 g crab meat, preferably lump
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
A couple of handfuls of baby arugula (rocket), or other greens
Pepper, to taste

 

Put a large pot of well-salted water to boil. Cook the pasta, according to package directions or to taste. As the pasta will continue to cook when you toss it with the warm sauce, I would advise cooking until just under al dente. Meanwhile, in a small food processor or pestle and mortar, crush the garlic, salt and chili flakes into a smooth purée. Set aside.

 

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil. When just melted, add about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta cooking liquid, along with the garlic purée. Continue to cook, stirring, until reduced by about 1/3. When thickened, add the artichokes and gently toss to coat.

 

With the heat on low, add the crab meat, lemon zest and juice and stir to combine. Tip in the cooked, drained pasta, turning so that the noodles are well-slicked with the buttery juices. Add the parsley and arugula, continuing to turn until the greens are slightly wilted. Check for seasoning, garnish with additional chili and fresh greens if desired, serve. Serves 4 as a main course, 6-8 as a light lunch or entrée.

 

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 Do you have any signature recipes that we can share?

Place Your Bets!

It's Derby time... Come on, Dover, move your bloomin' @#$...

...over to The Willows to enter our Derby Contest!

Come in and pick your horse. No purchase necessary for your first ticket. If your horse wins, receive 20% off any regular priced item. You will also be entered to win a $50 gift card. Spend over $100, and better your odds with TWO horses. Hurry in, this bookie closes at 1pm Saturday!

 

Our hats aren't quite as fancy, but they are fun and one of a kind...



From Ms. Chanel