Pillows are a great accessory — they can dress a room up or dress it down.  They add color, texture, harmony and structure and can be changed without breaking the budget.

No matter how charming your pillows are, don’t forget about the fill.  Nothing looks worse than a flat or limp pillow.  Add a size or two larger fill to your pillow cover for a look that is both cozy and inviting.

Our friend and neighbor, John Gunderson, has started a new business.  We know him fondly as “Jack Tractor” as he owns Jack’s Tractors on the property next to Apple Farm Village.  Well, now it’s Jack’s Tractors and Fabulous and Interesting Items made from Wine Barrels.

Jack makes tables, sign holders, benches, candleholders and lots of other neat stuff.  His website is bottomofthebarrel.com.  We have one of his sign holders out front and a table and candleholder in the shop.  So, stop and take a look!

A black lamp is a great addition to a room.  It’s neutral, yet stately and goes with everything.  This beauty arrived today with a new shipment of lamps.  On these dark and dreary days, it seems we never have enough light.  So if you need some more light in your room, check this one out.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day — our heart shaped rose soaps.  You can enjoy the full size for $3 each or our mini ones for $.79 each.  Perfect for your powder room or as little gifts to those you love, but forget to tell.  And, the fragrance is divine and long-lasting.

Charming pink roses grace this dessert set.  Serve eight of your guests on these and you’ll think Spring has arrived early.  $295

We just received these beautiful, soft and comfy throws…perfect for this chilly, wet weather.  Our selection features cream, chocolate, willow and cherry for $79.99 each.

Just a few class participants waiting for everyone to arrive and class to begin.  We had a very lively discussion about the art of accessorizing, and the group had some great questions and insights.  It was a fun class!

Thanks to Gail for the nice feedback:  ”Thank you so much for the class.  It was really great and valuable.  Thanks for sharing your knowledge — $20 was a real bargain.”

Two new friends, Constance and Dorothy, having fun!  We had a great class — thanks to all of you who attended — everyone had great insights into style!  Paula, not pictured, said, “What a wonderful class.  It gave me a lot to think about.”

I went to the New York Gift Show this year, and this is what I found!  I was so lucky that I was able to get home and not have to sleep in the airport.  In addition to the snow, though, I found some great treasures for the store.

This customer’s photo shows how just the right small touches can make a big difference.  She loves the towel from us (and the lampshade looks pretty cute, too!)