Decorating my tree today

My Husband must have read my tree buying tips post yesterday. He came home last night with a new pre lit  7 1/2' tree. I was surprised. We have talked about "going to the dark side" for the past two years but never seemed to find the "perfect" tree. This is the first unreal tree we have ever had in all of our married years. I must say though, I am looking forward to not having to water a real one and with new carpet the water issue was a big factor. This tree is so beautiful, you really have to touch it to tell it isn't real. I am just starting to decorate it so I thought I would give you a sneak peek. 

Also wanted to say thank you to all of you who have purchased from my Willow House store this month. I am just a few orders away from my best month ever. I so appreciate your support of my business.

A reminder too that the November gift giving sale ends tonight

Christmas tree buying tips

Before you head out to purchase your Christmas tree, artificial or real, there area few tips to help you so you don't end up with one that is too big or too small for your space. Many of us have done this before, you are in a lot and spot the perfect tree, you get it home and it seemed to have grown on the way. That is because when they are all together in the great outdoors, it is easy to think they are smaller than they really are. Here are some things to help so that doesn't happen to you.
1) you want to choose one that is at least 6" shorter than your ceiling. The standard height is 8ft so you would then want to choose a 7-7 1/2 foot tree
2) Measure the width of the space you are putting the tree then measure the width of the tree you want to bring home to be sure it will fit your space.  I can't tell you how many times I have had to "shave" branches to make it fit into the corner I had planned.
3) how will you be decorating it? if you have lots of ornaments, be sure there is some space between the branches to show off your ornaments. If you use lots of fabrics and ribbons the extra space is nice. If you are into more of a sparsely decorated tree, closer branch spacing may be better for you. Personally for me the fuller the better and I still load that baby up with all kinds of fabrics,picks and ornaments etc.
4) If buying real be sure to cute at least 1/2 inch off the trunk before putting in the tree stand. Water as soon after cutting as you can and water daily.
5) bottom line is buy a tree you love and have fun.

Winner and Cyber Monday deals

Here are the deals for you this cyber Monday. Just click on the photos to order

This beautiful Lantern is just $16.96. Couldn't you just see it all decked out in christmas greens, with a bow tied at the top and a candle lit inside?

Already showing low in stock so order soon

How about this great serving set? perfect for you holiday parties too

All feather wreaths in my outlet are now just $11.96 today only. Gerat variety of colors  

(set of two bowls and one tray; Bowls are 5 3/4" square x 3" tall; tray is 15 3/4" x 8 1/2" x 1 1/2" tall.)

Here is a great centerpiece idea too. Set in the middle of your table and surround it with fresh greens

Light the candles and viola!!

Get into the swing of things¬ — four panels adjust so you’ll find the perfect angles for display. Add height to a buffet, draw the eye to an overlooked corner table or place it in your fireplace in the springtime. Versatile glass
holds flowers or tealights. Five tealight holders are removable and can be hung from tree branches or eaves. (25 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 20 1/4" tall; set of stand and five glass tealight holders)

For more deals go to my Willow House outlet 

And now for the winner of the runner:


Tanya at Frou Frou Britches
Tanya congrats. Email me your mailing info and I will get your runner in the mail.
If you didn't win and want a runner they are on sale through Wednesday in my store for just $20.96

Last Chance for my Give away

Last day to enter my Thanksgiving giveaway!! Go here to enter and come back tomorrow to see if you won this darling runner

Stay tuned for CYBER MONDAY DEALS!!

A few of my favorite things

Here are just a few of my favorite things from our new Jewelry line. Just click on any picture to be directed to my online store to order. Remember any Jewelry order ships for just $5.95 no matter how many items you order.

Freshwater pearls are framed in beaded teardrops of sterling silver or brass on 16-18" chains.

You’ll never take off these five stacking rings. Black resin beads set in shining bands of 18-karat gold plate.

Scrolled design accents sterling silver hoops; drop pearls complete the sophisticated look. 1" long.

Glimmering onyx beads and sterling silver acanthus accents sparkle along this 38" stainless steel chain.

Hardly petite, this 5/8" wide smoky quartz glimmers in sterling silver.

Smoky quartz, pearl and cushion-cut labradorite in sterling silver with toggle closure. Fits up to a 7 1/2" wrist.

SO MANY MORE WONDERFUL ITEMS GO HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE LINE