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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
We're on Pinterest!
Yep, we've started pinning! It's quite addictive so if you come into the shop and we ignore you - that's probably why ;)
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
It's a New Year
2012
Can you believe we're already almost three weeks in to a brand new year? The holiday season flew by and we are actually gearing up for Spring in store. It seems we're always looking forward in our line of business. In fact we just had an over the top experience in Atlanta buying unique & one-of-a-kind items for next Christmas. Good news for those who are building collections as you can now pre-order through us!
So with all the looking forward I thought it would be fitting to take a brief look back and share a bit of my history with you.
In 1992 I left the banking world to go back to school. After two years I emerged as a registered massage therapist and started an on site massage business before moving to a local chiropractor's office. After seven years I decided to open up my own day spa, always the entrepreneur. Bodeze Urban Spa offered massage therapy and other beauty services in south Calgary. And we did very well. But after seven years my body decided it was time to move on so I sold Bodeze and was looking for a new business venture.
I considered a number of different things when I found out The Willows Casual Home was for sale. Although not crazy about the interior of the store at the time or the items for sale I loved the location in Willow Park Village. With the help of some savvy business people I bought the shop and started the long process of making it my own.
Now after four years I think I've discovered what I really like and what sells - but then again, I'm always learning. I do know that I love serving our neighbourhood and have the best clientele. So many faithful customers pop in on a regular basis and we see new faces all the time. I'm so thankful for the continued business.
So with those blessings in mind I'm looking forward to 2012 and growing the business. And if there's anything you'd like to see in store, please do let me know.
Terri
Can you believe we're already almost three weeks in to a brand new year? The holiday season flew by and we are actually gearing up for Spring in store. It seems we're always looking forward in our line of business. In fact we just had an over the top experience in Atlanta buying unique & one-of-a-kind items for next Christmas. Good news for those who are building collections as you can now pre-order through us!
So with all the looking forward I thought it would be fitting to take a brief look back and share a bit of my history with you.
In 1992 I left the banking world to go back to school. After two years I emerged as a registered massage therapist and started an on site massage business before moving to a local chiropractor's office. After seven years I decided to open up my own day spa, always the entrepreneur. Bodeze Urban Spa offered massage therapy and other beauty services in south Calgary. And we did very well. But after seven years my body decided it was time to move on so I sold Bodeze and was looking for a new business venture.
I considered a number of different things when I found out The Willows Casual Home was for sale. Although not crazy about the interior of the store at the time or the items for sale I loved the location in Willow Park Village. With the help of some savvy business people I bought the shop and started the long process of making it my own.
Now after four years I think I've discovered what I really like and what sells - but then again, I'm always learning. I do know that I love serving our neighbourhood and have the best clientele. So many faithful customers pop in on a regular basis and we see new faces all the time. I'm so thankful for the continued business.
So with those blessings in mind I'm looking forward to 2012 and growing the business. And if there's anything you'd like to see in store, please do let me know.
Terri
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Legend of The Christmas Pickle
As kids we're told to eat our veggies... all of them! But how about hanging them from the Christmas tree? Yep, that's right, hang your veggies from the Christmas Tree. And no, this is not a post about saving money this year!
For some reason we sisters and our spouses still have many of the same friends from high school. Waaay back (not tellin' you how far back) we enjoyed a solid group of friends. We'd go to school together, skip school together, party together and go traveling together. And today we still gather together to celebrate life.
One of these friends is Debbie Nickle - and for whatever reason (you'd have to ask Rhonda to know for sure) we've been calling her Pickle Nickle for-ever. It actually doesn't relate to this blog post but it makes for a nice segue.
So what about the Christmas Pickle you ask?
Here's the legend:
The Christmas pickle is not a real pickle. It is a pickle-shaped Christmas tree ornament that is hung on Christmas eve after all the kids have gone to sleep with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads. On Christmas morning the first child to find the Christmas pickle ornament gets the extra gift left the night before by Saint Nicholas or whomever decides to dress up in the Santa Suit this year ;)
Now you might be picturing garland and ornaments flying off the tree as wee ones search for the elusive pickle. Maybe, but it sure would be fun and make for some good Christmas morning video footage. It's worth a try at least once.
Whatever your Family Traditions are this time of year, all of us at The Willows wish you a very, Merry Christmas!
Terri
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| From CookingCoupon.com |
For some reason we sisters and our spouses still have many of the same friends from high school. Waaay back (not tellin' you how far back) we enjoyed a solid group of friends. We'd go to school together, skip school together, party together and go traveling together. And today we still gather together to celebrate life.
One of these friends is Debbie Nickle - and for whatever reason (you'd have to ask Rhonda to know for sure) we've been calling her Pickle Nickle for-ever. It actually doesn't relate to this blog post but it makes for a nice segue.
So what about the Christmas Pickle you ask?
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| From St. Nicks Day . com |
Is it truth, is it myth? Does it matter?
Here's the legend:
The Christmas pickle is not a real pickle. It is a pickle-shaped Christmas tree ornament that is hung on Christmas eve after all the kids have gone to sleep with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads. On Christmas morning the first child to find the Christmas pickle ornament gets the extra gift left the night before by Saint Nicholas or whomever decides to dress up in the Santa Suit this year ;)
Now you might be picturing garland and ornaments flying off the tree as wee ones search for the elusive pickle. Maybe, but it sure would be fun and make for some good Christmas morning video footage. It's worth a try at least once.
Whatever your Family Traditions are this time of year, all of us at The Willows wish you a very, Merry Christmas!
Terri
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Decorating The Christmas Tree
We love Christmas and a quick stop into the shop confirms this. Every year we offer hundreds of ornaments for your decorating pleasure. Why you ask? Because it's fun to spruce up the tree each year and ornaments make the perfect gift for teachers, neighbours, family & friends.
We also love seeing what people do with their Christmas Trees so we've compiled a list of trees in all shapes, sizes, colours and states of being. Pick your favourite!
Photos by Ryan Veldkamp
We also love seeing what people do with their Christmas Trees so we've compiled a list of trees in all shapes, sizes, colours and states of being. Pick your favourite!
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| Tobi Fairland Tree on HGTV.com |
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| Via Country Living |
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| Via Decor & Home Furnishings Blogspot |
And then there are those unique trees that stand out for their creativity!
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| via Words We Women Write |
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| Via The Style Files |
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| Photo by Josef Turk |
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| Photo from Cool Picture Gallery |
Merry Christmas Everyone!!
Terri
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