It wouldn't be a real Design Showcase without a room or two. We've been so inspired by the gray trend, and the Creative Team was just bursting to style a few rooms with it. Oh, and did I mention how good our WIllow House green happens to look with it? The room started with a pattern Katie found at Calico Corners that we pretty much fell in love with (Josh liked it so much he took a nap on it). From there, inspiration came by domino effect. ...[read more]

It was back to work after the holidays and the Willow House team sure did have a big task at hand. We took over the Ross Bridge resort hotel here in Birmingham, AL for our Leadership Experience event. It was three days of unpacking, rearranging, flower and food styling to get ready. We set up what was supposed to be a "mini" product showcase that turned into three sideboard displays, three tablescapes, a living room and dining room — nothing "mini" about it! It was refreshing to get out of the January winter gloom and showcase all of our new spring product with touches of bright flowers, Easter sweets and bright linens. ...[read more]

There's nothing like the holidays to make us ... a little sick of the holidays. We love Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Year's, of course, but now we're ready for spring. Mother Nature might not agree with us, but we're bringing on the warm weather cheer without her permission, decorating with bold pinks, sunny yellows, and grass greens — all inspired by spring flowers. ...[read more]

Since so many readers loved our Thanksgiving Placesetting Contest — and since, frankly, a few of us wanted a rematch — we carved some time out of our hectic holiday schedule for round two: Holiday Edition. This time, we threw in a couple of challenges: 1) Mix it up and take a break from traditional red and green, and 2) Use some brand new Spring 2011 products. The second one was easy since we're so excited about our new line — if you like them as much as we do, ask a Design Consultant how to check out our new catalog. ...[read more]

Every time we look at these stockings, we start humming Christmas carols. From the raised white stitching to the classic-red with lime-green color combination, we absolutely love them. And check out the little puffball on the toe — how adorable! We monogrammed our stockings, but they're lovely with or without personalization. Ours are hung traditionally by the fireplace ... would you hang them "by the chimney with care," or try something else? Leave us a comment and let us know, and you'll be entered to win! ...[read more]