I have been so remiss

in sharing photos of the Christmas trees. Here are some closeups of ornies on one tree. More to come.

My elves were very busy

We decorated the night before our Christmas Open House. I have the trees fluffed and set up with the lights and the gals hang the ornies. It takes us a couple of hours, then off to dinner. This year we went to the Black Angus. Thank you Tami, Bev, Amber, Carol, Ann, Cindy and Elfriede for all your help. You gals are the best! Our Open House was a great success. Thank you all for coming!

We have the most beautiful scarves

Just got these in. Satiny, soft, frilly. They are so feminime! I love them!

Our October Tea

Of course, I forgot to take pics of the food. Take my word for it, not only tasty but very pretty. We had Salt and Pepper Scone with pumpkin jam, Chicken tea sandwich, pear and avocado salad, twice baked potato, cherry tart, pumpkin trifle and chocolate brownie cake with two kinds of tea. Yum!

guess who has an owie?

Yep, our new little kittie-Zak! We aren't sure what happened but think he might have fallen out of a tree.

He broke his leg and needed surgery, a FHO (femoral head ostomy) to be exact. He is limping but it hasn't really slowed him down. What a trooper.

Zeke and Zak are so happy to be together. I know sometimes Zeke thinks he is too cool for little Zak but he truly missed him while he was having surgery.

I have been busy

enjoying our granddaughter. What a cutie patootie!

Saw this idea

in Martha Stewart's Halloween magazine. I think I might use it for our Thanksgiving centerpiece this year. Elegant but simple-nice.

Fun Milk Straws

Kids love these flavored straws. They flavor milk with strawberry, wild berry, orange creme, cookies and creme and best of all, chocolate!

Our Sunday Tea today

It is offical

Fall is now offically here. Yesterday was the first day of fall. Love the cool mornings. I think we are all ready for it. Fall stuff is flying out the door.

I just love these little guys!

These little guys are so cute, they are addicting. It's hard to buy just one.

Aren't these the most gorgous velvet pumpkins?

I just love the colors, don't you? And I am so proud to say they are made in the good ol' USA. They are going fast so hurry and get your favorite!

Halloween is here

Happy Birthday to Willow Creek!

Can't beleive it but the shop is 15 years old. Join us Thurs, Fri, and Sat. (Sept 15th, 16th, 17th) 10-5:30pm for cake and discounts! See you then!

Moving, again?

No, just getting ready for fall. We are putting it out this week. So many goodies! Pics to follow!

Have you heard of Butter London

Such beautiful colors. This nail polish is made in England and has such fun British names-No More Waitie Katie, HRH (Her Royal Highness), Snog, Royal Navy, Posh, just to name a few. There are none of the usual harmful additives.

Our food drive was a success!

In two days, our wonderful customers more than filled the Roadrunner Food Bank barrel AND donated $225!!! Thank you so much!

Proud Mama

What can I say? Our son just got his Master's degree of Science and we are so proud of him. Congrats, Nate!

A couple of weeks ago

Zeke and I were on our morning walk when this little kitten came right up to Zeke and followed us several blocks. He just followed Zeke right in the house and has been with us ever since. We have named him Zak. So I thought I would share a few photos of the boys.

Up coming Events

Anita will be at the shop on Saturday for any doll repair needed or if you have questions about your doll.

Many of you have meet Zeke, our shop dog. Well, he is celebrating the Dog Days of Summer by having a food drive for his dog and cat friends. He says you can bring people food, too! Roadrunner Food Bank will have a barrel at the shop on Friday and Saturday, August 26th and 27th from 10-5:30. Join us for lemonade and cookies. Bring in unopened packaged and canned goods and Willow Creek will give you a $5 gift certificated from the shop to be used in September. Hope to see you then!

My new sign

I just purchased a one of those LED signs that I can program messages on. I am so excited. Mr. Willow put it up Sunday and programmed the first message. I drove up to the shop and saw this (below). He is so romantic! What a keeper!

American Girl Trunk Show

Anita brought quite a collection of American Girl dolls and accessories on Saturday. There were a lot of ooohs and aaahs.

Girl's Night Out, July 28th

Amber with her lovely smile, greets everyone and gives them each a gift that has a discount good for Girl's Night Only.

Renee and Betty put together a little love note pocket (which I forgot to get a close up of, but take my word for it, they were very, very cute)that Amy showed for our make and take project for the evening.
Also Vanessa was there doing her famous chair massage. Thank you all for coming.
I wanted to share the recipe for the Tea Sangria that was so popular (and sooo easy)
TEA SANGRIA

1 gal strong tea
2 cups pomegranate cocktail juice
1/2 c. sugar
3 limes and 3 oranges, sliced
Mix and add ice