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Give Canisters a Christmas Makeover!

Cinnabar Canisters: Set of 3
regularly $129.96, Host Special just $38.99!

Love decorating for the holidays, but hate investing in pieces designed to sit in storage most of the year?

Here’s an easy solution: Choose pieces that look great at the holidays but can be used year-round. These red Cinnabar Canisters are delightfully Christmasy, but they’ll easily transition to practical containers that bring a bit of color to your kitchen during the year.

Check out our favorite ways to use Canisters this season:

TEACHERS GIFTS? Planning on gifting your famous hot cocoa mix or trying out our chai tea mix recipe? Package your treat in a bright canister, like the Kensington Canister IN MY WEEKLY DEALS FOR ONLY $7.96 and tie it with a bow — the container will be practical long after the snack has been enjoyed. (ITEM: #41506)

 Grow for show: Take the lid of a canister to use it a vase for pretty flowers. Or take this idea a step further and plant a small Christmas tree or rosemary tree in the canister. When planting, be sure to remove plants for watering, since canisters don’t have drainage holes.

Brunch buffet: The holidays is a great time to put a few breakfast items on your table or counter and let guests serve themselves before or after the gifts are opened. Add a scoop and your canister becomes the perfect server for granola or cereal. After breakfast, cleanup is simple — just pop the lid back on! 

 

 

This Month's Recipe | Chai Tea Mix

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Chai Tea Mix For optimal enjoyment of this trendy flavor-packed drink, be sure your spices are fresh.

Prep: 14 min
Yield: 5 1/2 cups mix

Ingredients
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups unsweetened instant tea or decaffeinated instant tea
1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup powdered nondairy creamer
1 cup French vanilla-flavored powdered nondairy creamer

Preparation
Combine spices and tea in a food processor or blender. Blend 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture becomes a fine powder. Pour into a large bowl. Add sugar to food processor or blender (without cleaning it), and process until superfine, about 30 seconds. Add sugar to bowl of spices. Stir in milk powder and creamers; blend well. Spoon mix into gift jars, if desired.

To serve, stir 2 heaping Tbsp. Chai Tea Mix into a mug of hot milk or boiling water.

Options
Chocolate Chai Mix
Add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa along with dry milk powder to the blend above. Follow serving directions above. (We recommend milk here).

Chai Shake
Blend 1/4 cup Chai Tea Mix, 1 cup milk, and 3 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream in a blender.

White Chocolate Chai
Add 1/4 cup finely chopped premium white chocolate (such as Lindt or Ghirardelli) to 1 cup Chai Tea Mix. Stir well. Follow serving directions above with 2 heaping Tbsp. per cup of hot milk or boiling water.

PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION

Christmas with Southern Living 2007,
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The holidays are approaching and your shopping hasn't begun,
You know the stores are crowded and you're always on the run.

All you want is to breathe and time to settle down.
In fact you’d rather kick back in your favorite pj gown.

But you have to buy for grandma, for mom and for sis,
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Simply go to Jeanette’s Website...
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Ordering online: Please put BLACK FRIDAY as Hostess. Fill in your address & payment information and submit order.  I will take care of the shipping charge on my end before the order is processed each night.

Who's Ready for Pumpkin?

I have a fantastic recipe from Southern Living Magazine! It is a hit at any Holiday Party! And very easy to make. Definitely going to make this soon!

Pumpkin Pie Dip

1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger

Beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add pumpkin, 2 teaspoon cinnamon, and ginger, beating well. Cover and chill 8 hours. Garnish if desired with ground cinnamon. Serve with Gingersnaps and or apple or pear slices.

Yield: 3 cups

A Southern Living Readers Top Rated Recipe

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OUTLET STORE!!

What is one of the best ways to welcome Fall ??

With a spook-ta-cular online E-OUTLET!
Introducing our new... E-OUTLET! Discontinued products will be available for purchase and shipped directly to you! That’s right! SHIPPED TO YOU!

Simply go to my website at jeanetteshelley.willowhouse.com to see what you can get for yourself or to begin your Holiday shopping! This will be an ongoing e-outlet that will always be available to you from now on!

We know items sell out fast at reduced prices so be one of the first to check it out for best selection.

Check back often as items will change periodically.

I wish you all a blessed Fall season and great holiday season to come.

Jeanette Shelley

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Late next week we’ll be rolling out the next phase of Willow House — our new online Catalog and Outlet! In preparation, we invite you to take time to watch a special video message from CEO Bill Shaw. Bill will detail the vision behind Willow House, the “why” and “when” of the important phases and where we are headed in the future.

Anyone considering the Willow House business opportunity? Watch it over the weekend and contact me!

Watch Bill’s message now:* (35 min)

SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE - 26 ISSUES/2 YEARS $20.00

SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE - 26 ISSUES/2 YEARS $20.00

If you LOVE Southern Living Magazine, the recipes you can count on, and the fantastic tips for beautifying your home, then I have a fantastic SPECIAL!!

2 YEARS ONLY $20.00 NO TAX, NO SHIPPING....JUST $20.00

This special will ONLY be available for 1 more week. If you would like to take advantage, please let me know!! If you would like to contact me directly you can or you can click here and you can order online. Type in Jeanette Shelley as the "Hostess" name

TOP FAVORITE STYLE TIPS FOR FALL!!

Check out the FAB looks for Fall 2010!

1. Shop for your space ~ Invest in a few quality statement pieces to update your décor.


• Lady Jane Bottleneck Vases (Fall Catalog, 9)
• Marisol Wall Clock with rustic frame (Fall Catalog, 61 & willowhouse.com/tips)
• Bradford Lattice Lanterns (Fall Catalog, 61)

2. Go green ~ Reduce your impact by gathering accents from nature.

• Shop and Go Totes (Fall Catalog, 54 & willowhouse.com/tips)
• Branches and greenery clipped from the yard (Fall Catalog, 10-11)

3. Gray is the new beige ~ Try “greige” with jewel tones, bright orange, or green accents.

• Avalon Accent Trees, Marisol Wall Clock and Lady Jane Vases (Fall Catalog, 8-9)
• Herald Angel and Prism Glass Ornaments on Eclipse Platter, and the Framework Urn filled with our Prism Glass Ornaments (Fall Catalog, 58-63)

4. Keep it clean — Use natural textiles for uncluttered rooms.

• Royal Street Urn with sunflowers and branches on textured runner and woven chair
(Fall Catalog, 40)
• Rosedale Plant Holders lined with burlap and filled with fresh herbs. (Fall Catalog, 43)
• Tree slices, candles and fresh flowers work fabulously with these darling Annabelle Irno Votives(Fall Catalog, 51)

5. Merge styles — Mix modern and vintage, shiny and matte pieces to create an eclectic look.


• Lady Jane Vases and wooden cart with classic dinner and stemware (Fall Catalog, 6)
• Santorini Urns with Brilliant Glass Ornaments and galvanized table
(Fall Catalog, 10-11)
• Prism Glass Ornaments, Hawthorne Hurricane and Glass Domes with natural runner
and branches (Fall Catalog, 58-59)

If you would like a copy of the catalog, please feel free to contact me and I will send you one!! OR, you can just click here and you will be sent to my online catalog in no time.

Natural Habitat

So I have talked about Modern Hues & how Easy Elegance can bring your party to life with the smart use of color... Begin with a neutral palette of chocolate and gray, then introduce deep greens.

Now we go into Natural Habitat. Take your neutral color palette of gray and chocolater in a new direction. Look to nature for cues ~ capture the essence of apples hanging from a tree or bright tomatoes ripening on the vine by pairing warm red pottery with fresh, grass green serving pieces and accents

Natural Habitat [Fall Catalog 26-53]
Our Natural Habitat Style Story takes casual living in a rich new direction for fall. Warm red and brown tones, combined with rustic, natural elements make for a look that exudes comfort and style.

1.COLOR- Spice up your neutral casual palette with warm and rustic brown and rust tones. Add statement pieces for impact, or add color to your existing décor.

Items in the Natural Habitat Color Family:
- Heritage Wall Art (Fall Catalog, 41)
- Terra Vida Bowl and Platter (Fall Catalog, 46, 48)
- Ingleside Luminaries (Fall Catalog, 49)
- Santorini Collection (Fall Catalog, 52)

Neutral items accented with Natural Habitat Colors:
- Italian Stitch Collection paired with orange linens and pumpkins (Fall Catalog, 27).
- Hemingway Hurricane filled with tulips wrapped with rustic jute twine (Fall Catalog, 27)
- French Wire Collection paired with pumpkins, apples and flowers (Fall Catalog, 36, 37)
- Royal Street Urn filled with bright sunflowers and natural branches (Fall Catalog, 40)
- Villa Footed Server and Trilogy Mirrors accented with patterned background (Fall Catalog, 42)

2.TEXTURE- Add playfulness and dimension to your style by introducing texture from unexpected, inexpensive items.

Rustic elements can add a casual touch to more refined items. Take a look:
- Rosedale Plant Holders lined with warm and natural burlap (Fall Catalog, 43)
- Tree slices and cypress trees in our Signature Flower Pots (Fall Catalog, 50)
- Burlap ribbon with our Innsbrook Collection (Fall Catalog, 50)
- Annabelle Iron Votives resting on natural wood slice and mixed with greenery (Fall Catalog, 51)
- Santorini Candle stands with moss sphere and beeswax candle with burlap (Fall Catalog, 53)

3. STYLE - Keep your Natural Habitat look unified by sticking to the color palette while mixing and matching eclectic pieces in coordinating color hues. Because this is a more casual style, you have more flexibility when it comes to combining items.

- The Natural Habitat color palette unifies the tablescape and makes a bold statement with the orange and brown palette (Fall Catalog, 26, 27)

- The neutral Graymont Party Bucket is accented with linens, pumpkins and drinks from color palette (Fall Catalog, 31)

- The Gail Pittman Alfresco Collection, Santorini Candle stands and French Wire Plant Holders ground the color palette for this party with rustic accents (burlap, pumpkins and dried leaves) (Fall Catalog, 38)

- The Heritage Hurricane Trio colors completes the bookcase theme with books, background fabricand flowers (Fall Catalog, 42)

Easy Elegance - Classic Style Decorating

Yesterday I showed how Modern Hues refelect the season's sparkle by choosing colors like green & blue. Keeping the look light with translucent glass pieces and staging it all on creamy stoneware and Natural Wood.

Today, it's Easy Elegance... Bring your party to life with smart use of color. Begin with a neutral palette of chocolate and gray, then introduce deep green with the Terrace Accent Plates and Verde Pottery. Complete your tablescape by choosing linens and flowers in royalpurple, balancing the vibrant green and adding interest and richness.

Easy Elegance [Fall Catalog 18-25, 58-63]
The Easy Elegance Style Story is a trend-forward taking on a classic style for fall 2010.

1. COLOR
Classic becomes contemporary when neutral grays and browns are accented with jewel tones like rich greens and purples. See how these colors play off each other:

Items in the Easy Elegance Color Family:
- Jewel tones: Terrace Accent Plates (Fall Catalog, 18)
- Jewel tones: Prism Glass Ornaments (Fall Catalog, 58, 59)
- Jewel tones: Verde Collection (Fall Catalog, 24, 25)
- Neutrals: Bradford Lattice Lanterns (Fall Catalog, 61)
- Neutrals: Eclipse Serving Platter (Fall Catalog, 59,63)

Neutral items accented with Easy Elegance Colors:
- Purple flowers “wake up” the Entertaining Bucket and Tray (Fall Catalog, 19)
- Linens and rosemary spring add color to the Eclipse Serving Platter (Fall Catalog, 59)
- Green candles add warmth to Bradford Lattice Lanterns (Fall Catalog, 61)
- Purple posey adds brightness to the Belle Meade Collection (Fall Catalog, 22,23)
- Ribbon adds style to the Dress-Me-Up Glass Platter (Fall Catalog, 63)
- Prism Ornaments add interest to the Vintage Spiral Stand (Fall Catalog, 62)

2. TEXTURE
Neutral backgrounds allow for subtle texture combination to stand out and add interest.

See these examples:
- Patterned linens and bright flowers pop against the Belle Meade Canisters (Fall Catalog, 23)
- Refined flower balls and Prism ornaments contrast rustic branches (Fall Catalog, 58)
- Bradford Lattice Lanterns and Marisol Clock offset Prism Glass Ornaments (Fall Catalog, 61)

3. STYLE
The secret to the standout style of Easy Elegance is incorporating repetition, a design trick that implies luxury by displaying multiples of one or similar items together.

Take a look at these examples:
- Prism Glass Ornaments hanging from branches (Fall Catalog, 58, 59)
- Prism Glass Ornaments in the Eclipse platter (Fall Catalog, 59)
- Tall and Petite Glass Domes grouped together (Fall Catalog, 58, 59)
- Devonshire Lidded Trifle with the Hawthorne Hurricane (Fall Catalog, 59)

Let's get ready for FALL!

Fall is such a beautiful time of year. So here are a few tips to decorate your home! I will be referencing our Fall 2010 Catalog, so be sure you have it on hand. If you would like a copy, please send me over a quick email, I will get one out into the mail for you. You may also look at my online catalog as well!

We can break our catalog down into 3 fantastic color palettes. Modern Hues, Easy Elegance & Natural Habitat. Today we are going to be going over "Modern Hues". Ok, let's get started!!


Modern Hues [Fall Catalog, 6-17]
The Modern Hues Style Story is our fresh trend-forward color palette for fall 2010.

1. COLOR
This fresh color palette features blue and green hues accented by soft neutrals. Watch how we show off these colors by featuring products in the Modern Hues palette and by accenting a few neutral pieces with blue and green hues.

Items in the Modern Hues Color Family:
- Aqua and Apple Lady Jane Bottleneck Vases (Fall Catalog, 6, 7)
- Scrollwork Throw and Pillow (Fall Catalog, 8,9)
- Santorini Urn (Fall Catalog, 10,11)
- Continental Kitchen Collection (Fall Catalog, 12, 13)
- Hyacinth Collection (Fall Catalog, 12,13)

Neutral items accented with Modern Hues:
-Morningside pieces get green and blue styling (Fall Catalog, 8, 12)
-Gramercy Ribbon Plate gets dressed up with green ribbon (Fall Catalog, 7)

2. TEXTURE

Texture plays a big part in Modern Hues. We’ve combined shiny and matte finishes and accents to addplayful interest.

Check out the following examples below:

- Rustic sticks in shiny Bottleneck vases (Fall Catalog, 6)
- Cart: Wrapping paper and ribbon — shiny against matte (Fall Catalog, 6)
- Brilliant Glass Ornaments on natural wood (Fall Catalog, 6,10)
- Mantle: Hawthorne Hurricane (shiny) and Avalon Accent Trees (matte) (Fall Catalog, 9)
- Cordova Accent Tray on galvanized table (Fall Catalog, 11)

3. STYLE

The secret to the style of Modern Hues is the delicate mixing of traditional pieces with modern accents, with attention paid to fun details.

- Stack traditional pieces for a modern twist: Marisol Clock with Medallion Mirror (Fall Catalog, 61)
- Bright green ribbon updates the neutral Gramercy ribbon plate (Fall Catalog, 7)
- Classic neutral chair gets a quick update with the Scrollwork Throw and Pillow (Fall Catalog, 8,9)

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