a gorgeous weekend here in phoenix! blessed with dreamy weather here; not to brag but… honestly it could not get better. i spent my weekend rearranging my back patio, making plans to plant more veggies in the garden, hiking to get outside!! and helping my husband and grandkids work on our endless supply of citrus. what to do with all that citrus?? daunting every year. we are brewing up some delicious ideas in the kitchen to share with you this week. so stay tuned for some yummy citrus recipes and ideas to get your week off to a good start.

not only do i have to think ahead of season for the shop but i usually think a bit ahead for my family and gifts as well. i’ve come upon a fun little Easter tradition of getting grandkid girlies a new fun swimsuit. they are just so fun to browse at! i mean who can resist all those adorable bright whimsy colors, stripes and polka dots! it gets me in the summer dreaming and planning mode, and I can look forward to another summer beach reunion with all my kids and their kids. its wild and crazy but i could not ask for anything more. blessed with life and laughter indeed. so much to look forward to in warm months ahead!

many of you may know our sweet Martha, Bev’s mother, who spent many of the original years at the Willows keeping shop and bringing smiles to many a customer’s face. well, we just thought you should know, she will be having an unreal sale of goods at her home both today and tomorrow.  from dishes to tools, a bit of this and that, you don’t want to miss this! come by and say hello and support Martha! we hope you can make it. Address of sale: 16423 N. 32nd Pl. Phoenix, 85032.

come in today and check out our big sale! yet again more items are down to 75% off to make way for new and exciting goodies the gals have picked out on their recent travels. too good to miss out! and ps. can you believe this week is almost over? one more day until another gorgeous weekend is upon us! cheers!

don’t let those winter blues get you down! the sun has been shining here in phoenix and we are soaking it up. the rain was lovely but we are happy to resume a bit of ‘normal’ 70 degree phoenix winter weather here! its that time of year when you might be looking for a wardrobe piece…a new bright shirt or new pair of jeans perhaps to brighten up the old usuals. come in and see us. we’ve gotten some new goodies in to get you ready for that sweetheart holiday coming up! looking forward to seeing your pretty face!

one of our shop cookbooks, My Paris Kitchen, by David Lebovitz, will transport you right into the streets of Paris. cooking from this gorgeous hardcover is perfect for wowing guests with caramel pork ribs, lady chicken, or roast lamb and salsa verde. he has an unreal collection of desserts, many in the chocolate family, a great source of appetizers, bread, and basic pantry items such as homemade creme fraiche and mayonnaise, or what every pantry needs… salted butter caramel sauce. while this would make a stunning gift for the cook in your life, it would make a great special occasion resource to have on hand!