Sara Blaine sneak peek!

I'm amazed at the variety in the new Sara Blaine collections -- and that it's so easy to cross over and blend between collections! Check out this sneak preview of our Spring/Summer 2013 styles and let me know what you like. Oh, and turn up your speakers a bit to enjoy the chipper little song, too!

A few of these new styles have been pre-released to my Willow House store; the rest will be available April 1. In the meantime, here's a SALE to make your March happy!

And don't forget that the Willow House home & decor liquidation is on and prices continue to drop (everything is on sale)! Here's one of my favorite deals for this week -- our enameled cast iron Panini Grill & Press was originally $99.96, but is now just $20! It's in low stock, so act fast and check out the other great liquidation deals!

You can always order online, but I'm happy to help you with your order, as well. And I love to help my VIP Sara Blaine collectors get the most bling for their buck, so always contact me when placing your jewelry order when you can!

Willow House Decor liquidation... some faves

I wanted to share some of my favorite products that are currently really discounted in the Willow House outlet. (Just a reminder, all decor items are currently being liquidated!)

 Just before Christmas, I purchased the Trellis Planter Holders set. Honestly, I had no idea what I would do with these -- they were just so pretty that I knew I'd find something (if my daughter didn't swipe them for her room first!). When we hosted a Christmas open house, I decided to put them in the guest bathroom. I filled the larger holder with rolled up washcloths and hand towels, and I was happy to see that a roll of toilet paper fit perfectly in the smaller holder. Beautiful and functional! The Trellis Planter Holders is currently just $5 for the set of 2. (By the way, they are metal and can be spray painted if you'd like a different look.)

 Aren't the little Avery Birdhouses just adorable? I've had several sets of these over the last couple of years and just keep giving them away! I love to tuck an encouraging note or a photo reminder of a special memory in little ring and sending it to someone special. Currently, I have one sitting on my kitchen window sill holding a sweet valentine my daughter made for me -- I can look at it every time I wash the dishes (which is often right now, as our dishwasher is on the fritz). The Avery Birdhouse Trio also makes great placemarkers for parties (and would be a great favor to send home with your guests). They also provide a cute way to label food for a buffet. Between parties, simply tuck them into a bookshelf or on a table to add a little fun to your decor. The Avery Birdhouse Trio is also currently $5.

 Can I just say that I think the Italian Stitch Ramekins are just perfect? I've had my ramekins for three or four years now and have used them for so many things. If I eat ice cream at home, my husband scoops it very generously for me... I've asked him to use an Italian Stitch Ramekin because it's the perfect serving size (without going overboard!). I also use them for pretty portions such as granola, trail mix, grapes, whatever! They work perfectly for serving condiments -- sauces, salsas, sprinkles -- for any buffet. And don't just limit them to the kitchen! I've had a couple on my desk with paper clips and binder clips. They'd be great in the bathroom for cotton balls and swabs -- you could even fill one with whole coffee beans and stand up your make-up brushes in it for some stylish organization! A set of two Italian Stitch Ramekins is currently just $5.50.

Isn't the Decorative Card and Photo Display such a pretty way to show off cards and photos? One thing I love about it is that it's actually two pieces! You can link them together to hang over a door, or you can separate them to hang side-by-side on a wall. Here's what I did: I've hung one section over my laundry-room door (it opens into the kitchen), where it was perfect to display Christmas cards and pictures. During the rest of the year, I post pretty notes, special photos, and little cards I've collected. The other half lives in my daughter's room as an inspiration board. It's a constantly evolving display of colors, patterns, and fancy handwriting practice there. Sometimes, she uses it as a jewelry display/organizer, hanging necklaces and earrings from it. The Decorative Card and Photo Display is currently just $15.00.

There are so many more deals to be had -- these are just a few of my favorites that I've been enjoying for a while. Be sure to check out our Weekly Deals -- they are updated each Monday morning (and the deals are so hot that some sell out quickly! To learn about the deals as they happen, be sure to follow my Willow House Facebook Page (I'm much better about updating it than this blog!)


And I can't leave without reminding you about the other division of Willow House -- Sara Blaine Jewelry! Don't miss the great sale on bracelets this month -- 25% off!

Mystery Deal - Jan 16, 2013 only!

 

Today (1/16/13) only, the Petite Arrange-It-Easy Vase is just $5 (reg $25)! This vase is as versatile as it is beautiful. With Valentine's day coming up, it's a lovely and easy way to arrange those flowers from your sweetie (tip: by several vases and split the bouquet to spread the love around to different rooms of the house). But it's not just limited to flower arranging...

How about a few for your bathroom? Use two with the "frog" in place -- one for toothbrushes, one for your makeup brushes. Then use two more without the "frog" for qtips and cotton balls. Organization can be pretty, you know!

And don't forget your desktop or home office. Keep flowers in one, even if they are permanent flowers (flowers always, always make work more fun), use another for pens and pencils.

I'm sure you can think of even more uses -- and I'd love to hear them!

In the meantime, enjoy today's Mystery Deal -- and be sure to buy multiples for yourself and/or for gifts; once your shopping cart reaches $40, you'll be eligible to purchase a customer special.

 You can shop more Willow House decor and jewelry products online here.

Willow House Jewelry by Sara Blaine -- 50% off!

If you haven't checked out the Last Chance Sale over in my Sara Blaine store, well, you are really missing out on some great deals! Just this week, all sixty items were marked down even more -- now 50% our original selling price. What makes this even better is that our original selling price was discounted significantly from the retail value of these special pieces. Sara Blaine is a world-renowned jewelry designer, and if her Willow House exclusive designs were available in retail outlets, they would be higher priced. You can see that these are really special prices on beautiful, heirloom-quality designer jewelry!

Want to stay up with the latest news -- deals, trends, giveaways -- on Willow House Jewelry by Sara Blaine? Like my Willow House Facebook page!

Willow House Weekly Deals: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

I wanted to give you all a quick heads up on some amazing weekly deals over in my e-outlet right now through Sunday, December 2!

My personal favorites include the Gail Pittman hand-painted salt and pepper shakers in Provence for just $2! You should note that these are also available at this great price in the Sienna color, which is a red and gold theme.

I also think the 8-qt stainless steel stock-pot with lid is a great deal at just $35. I bought one of these over a year ago and I love it. It's heavy-duty, heats evenly, and is easy to clean up. Perfect for those winter soups, as well as for canning.

And one more highlight -- this one is already marked low stock -- is the Florentine Paper Towel Caddy, priced at $7.50 this week! It's beautiful in the kitchen or laundry room, but you might want a couple of extras, too. Think about one to stow extra toilet paper in the guest bath, and another to store your ribbon spools in your craft area.

Remember that your purchase of outlet deals can qualify you for a regular-priced item at half off -- see my current customer specials for details.

And don't miss my Black Friday & Beyond Giveaway, open for entries thru 11/29/12! If you've already entered, don't forget to pop back over for some return entries!

Black Friday & Beyond Willow House Giveaway!

Most of you have heard that Willow House (formerly Southern Living at Home/Entertaining at Home) is phasing out the home decor division. As we move into the Christmas season, this means some amazing deals on stylish, high quality home decor for you and your friends. 

But I need your help in getting the word out! I'd love for you to share my Willow House store with your friends and family members... and I thought I'd make it a little more fun by tying in a really big giveaway!

I've carefully selected some of my favorite products just for you. These are things that you can enjoy in your own home over the holidays, or split them up to give as gifts! I have over $130 in goodies to giveaway, so let's get to the details!

I'm hoping to really get the word out, so the more this giveaway info is shared, the more goodies will go to the winner.

• At minimum, the winner will receive a set of three Shop and Go totes, but...
• Once 100 total entries are received, I'll throw in the Gallery Collection Oven Mitts and Kitchen Towels, and...
• Once 150 total entries are received, I'll add the Southern Living Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals Cookbook, along with our highly addictive Tuscan Garlic Mix, then...
• Once 200 total entries are received, I'll toss in a trio of Ingleside Luminaries!

You can enter in a variety of ways, and some options even allow you to enter every day! So share, share, share -- and shop to take advantage of amazing deals like this:

(Just some of the Weekly deals for 11/19-25/12 while they last)

Seriously, shopping my Willow House store right now is a great way to spruce up your decor for the holidays and beyond, get ready to host some festivities, and stretch your gift budget beyond belief!

Take advantage of the final days of our Fall Bazaar Sale, and don't miss the Holiday Bazaar for up to 67% off holiday items to get or to gift!

And the deals don't stop at our decor division -- be sure to browse my jewelry store, as well! Right now, I have Last Chance deals on heirloom quality designer jewelry by Sara Blaine at 40% off! And you'll love our Nifty Fifty promotion, too!

Please use the giveaway widget below to enter. If you are reading this in your email, please click through to the blog post to enter. (Winner must be resident of Continental United States and may not be a current Willow House consultant.)

Update: Congratulations to Cindy W, who won the whole sh-bang! 

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Surprise News from Willow House...

Well, I got quite a surprise last week when I learned that Willow House is phasing out the home decor division during the second half of 2013. But this is super good news for you, because...

Willow House isn't going away, we're growing strong!

Over the next 9 months we are putting nearly $30 million dollars of retail decor on sale at ridiculous prices. This means you can shop this fall for your home and for Christmas gifts through my Willow House store and get crazy good deals! I've already been amazed at the deals coming through. For instance, our current Fall Bazaar Sale offers 29 beautiful products for your home for up to 67% off! And these are not even our outlet items or weekly outlet deals!

Here's how the liquidation will work.  Through the end of this year, items are still available through parties or online orders. In fact, it's a great time to host a virtual party so that those hostess rewards can help you stretch your dollars even further! Once an item is sold out, it's gone. (And it's hard for me to say good-bye to some of my old favorites, let me tell you!) Items will be added to our Fall Bazaar Sale about every fifteen days, with the next update being Friday, October 12. Items are added to the e-outlet on a regular basis, and weekly outlet deals are updated each Monday. Beginning in January through summer 2013, decor will be available online only. I'll still be available to help you with your orders, though, and I'd love for you to continue to shop through my online store!

How can you keep up with these deals? The best way is to follow me on Facebook. You can also check in often at my Willow House website for the current sale flyer and customer specials (yes, the sale items can help you qualify for a customer special -- sweet!).

As you can imagine, products are flying off the shelves at these prices. So if you see something you want, go ahead and order! Free free to call me to place your order (keep in mind I'm in the Eastern Time zone) or place your order online through my website:http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com. And if you don't have a host you are ordering through, I'd consider it a personal favor if you would choose me as your host as well as your consultant when you place your online order!

Some of you may wonder how I'm feeling about the change. I have to tell you that I'm sad to see home decor go -- I fell in love with it over ten years ago when it was first introduced as Southern Living at Home -- but I'm thrilled to be a part of a company whose leadership has the foresight to prepare for changes such as this. You see, over a year ago, Willow House introduced a second division, Willow House Jewelry by Sara Blaine. This division has blossomed and provided Willow House consultants with another avenue for developing relationships and income. And yet another division will be introduced in the future -- can't wait to see what that is! I truly believe there's not a better direct sales company out there.

Speaking of Willow House Jewelry by Sara Blaine, if you haven't check it out you are missing a treat! We introduced a new catalog this month -- I'm amazed at the variety, yet blendability, of the new collections, all with Sara's signature style! And, also new this month, some of our retired pieces are available at a discount. Check out the Last Chance! tab in my Sara Blaine store.

And if you'd been thinking about your own Willow House business, this is a great time to start! A multi-division kit is just $79 right now, and will allow you to take advantage of sales during the decor liquidation, as well as begin your jewelry business during the busiest selling season of the year! Or, if you prefer, a jewelry-only kit is just $99 and gives you an even great jewelry credit to build your sample kit! Remember, Willow House isn't going away, we're growing strong!

If I can help you with your purchase or with questions about your own Willow House business, please let me know! And thanks for your business!

Four ways to save at my Willow House e-outlet!

Have you shopped my Willow House e-outlet yet? It's a great way to pick up first-quality decor and kitchen tools for your home or for gifts, and you can save at least four ways:

1) Just by shopping the e-outlet, you're already saving because e-outlet items are significantly discounted! You can sort products by popularity or by price, and you can even create a wishlist as you go, then move the items you want to purchase to your shopping cart. If you see something you like, don't wait too long to buy; outlet items can sell out quickly. Check back frequently, as new items are added regularly.

2) Look for our weekly deals -- these beauties are often more than 60% off! To find them, move your cursor over "Outlet" in the menu bar, then click on "Weekly Deals". Weekly deals run Monday morning to Sunday night. To be alerted to each week's deals, be sure to like my Willow House Facebook page!

3) Mystery deals are one-day deals that pop up from time to time. These offer the greatest discounts but only last for a day or until sold out. These deals can sell out quickly, so act fast. As I learn about these, I post them on my Willow House Facebook page, as well.

4) When your shopping cart reaches $39.95 or more, you'll be offered your choice of one customer special -- 50% off selected products under $40 from our catalog! You can see current customer specials available on my Willow House website under "Willow House News" in the sidebar.

So, you see, girlfriend, the Willow House e-outlet is hot every week! Check it often so you don't miss the best deals as you shop for fall and the holidays!