Billows...

You know that Under the Willow makes handmade soaps and bath & body products, BUT did you know that we trademarked the Billow as a small pillow of comfort? They are custom 12 by 17 inches of cuddly comfort, all come lined with coordinating fabric~ washable~ and loved by people of all ages. Popular Billows have been the Breast Cancer Awareness Billow~ and our original Billow called, "My 1st Billow." BUT there are many Billows for everyone...after all our motto is:

"When you need to hold a pillow tight~ the size of this Billow may be just right."

All the Billows come with an exclusive Whispering Willow Storybook Cards. Themes included:

• My 1st Billow~ reminisce of a child giving up a blanket or favorite toy


• Spirit, Hope, Belief & Courage~ breast cancer awareness~ printed on seed paper
• Simply Thinking of You~ Why wait? Let someone know you are thinking of them now

All cards are copyrighted by Under the Willow

To see more Billows please visit: Under the Willow Gift Shoppe

Animal Lover's Billow~ Dog Lover's

Good enough for Martha Stewart...

Well kinda, sort of...but she (ya know Martha) did highlite my soaps on her website. SOOOO if it's good enough for her~ I'm thinking it just may be good enough for you. Am I trying to get you to try some handmade soap made from the goodness of natural ingredients, made in a real dedicated soap kitchen, under a real Willow tree? Yep. You can now find Under the Willow handmade soaps here or here.
AND...This is the soap basket I sent to Martha as a thank you, filled with the best of the best...And well, I thought I would at least received a "generic" thank you or note....BUT I never heard a word~ I wonder what Ms. Manner's would say? But really it didn't matter, it was just a thrill to be noted on Martha's website. I forgive her (smile).

Etsy Shop and New Website!

I have opened an Etsy shop! There are so many beautiful handmade products, many made in the USA! Take a peek if you get a chance. My Etsy here.

Also, I thought I could I live without a website, but I found one that was less expensive, simple to use. It can be found here. The new website is called:

Under the Willow Gift Shop.

Engaged!

The special moment!
This Saturday we had a blessed event at our home. The plan was to gather family, and dearest friends...and it went off beautifully~ not a dry eye in our home.
Our youngest son Kirk, asked Lindsay to marry him~ and the answer was YES! Words can not describe how happy we are for Lindsay & Kirk. And we are SOOOOOO happy to welcome Lindsay to our family.
Wedding plans? Ummm.........of course that was the BIG question, but I hear perhaps in the spring or even next fall. For us it doesn't matter, we are just happy that our family (again) is blessed to add such a special member to our family.
For those who remember our oldest son, Joey married beautiful Jodi (here) just this last May. The honeymooners are still happily in a bliss.

Life is good.

My mom & dad with Kirk & Lindsay

Post Script: Go to my Mud Puddle Girl blog to see a magnificent give away gift I received from Trisha/Suds to Love