Miraclebody Jeans * One of Oprah's 2010 Picks * Now at Willow Tree

New Styles & Patterns From Donna Sharp!

What makes Donna Sharp, Inc. so special? Beautiful designs, quality handcrafting and attention to detail are our trademarks.

A Kentucky native and 5th generation quilter, Donna Sharp selects her own fabrics and applies her unique gift for color and design to this traditional American art form making each handbag and accessory a stunning success.

Donna Sharp features twice the normal stitch rate, adding strength, beauty and value to each item. Superior quality fabrics showcase unique colors and textures blending traditional favorites with innovative styles.

From small piecing to intricately detailed borders and reversible backing, Donna’s gift for design is evident every step of the way. Donna Sharp quilted bags are true heirloom quality from start to finish.

Come in and see the new messenger bag, the great duffle and handbags. The attention to detail is incredible. The colors are so vibrant and different. You'll love them!

Dansko

Every day, our feet make hard contact with unforgiving surfaces. Many Dansko devotees work in professions that require long hours on their feet such as food service, healthcare, retail, teaching and the airline industry, to name just a few. And, Dansko shoes are designed not only to help you survive your day, but help you love your day!

Dansko shoes are known and loved for their suitability to demanding work environments and each season they expand their extensive collection by adding new styles, collections and interesting upper materials. These change each season and some are only available as limited editions.

Come check out what’s new at Willow Tree. We've got two new styles in already - and are expecting many more! They're great looking and as comfortable as you expect a Dansko to be!

Thymes is Rooted in Botanical Tradition

The Thymes story starts with fragrance. Impossible to capture and hold in your hand, fragrance is real, powerful and evocative. It captivates and inspires.

What makes a Thymes fragrance? Start with a scent that’s fresh and clean; instantly familiar yet remarkably engaging; complex yet never overpowering; blended in a unique way for how we live our lives today.

It’s a fragrance used or worn every day. You wake up to it, wash with it and wear it on your skin. You wear it for yourself, not for others.

Come in and be transformed by Lavender, Goldleaf, Azur or Eucalyptus. Try the hand and body lotion, hand creme, bath salts, body wash, hand wash - and more!

You'll be hooked!

How Do I Care For My Brighton Eyewear?

To clean the lenses use an optical microfiber cloth to remove any build-up.

To keep your glasses in the best condition possible store them away in a protective case when not wearing. Also during those hot summer months try not to store your glasses in the car.

What Metals Are Used to Create Brighton Jewelry?

Brighton jewelry is created through a multi-step process that begins with a designer's hand sketch. Each piece is cast in solid brass or zinc alloy and is lavishly dipped in pure silver. Since silver has a natural tendency to tarnish (oxidize) and scratch, we add a protective layer of lacquer to assist in retarding this typical occurrence.

Brighton earring posts, French wires, and lever backs are composed of sterling silver (925). Clip on earrings are not sterling silver, they are stamped brass with a plating finish.

Brighton does manufacture certain ring styles with sterling silver. These rings will have the stamp of 925 on the inside.

How Do You Clean Brighton Jewelry?

What is great about Brighton jewelry is the protective lacquer finish that can keep tarnishing at bay. All you need to do is wipe down your piece with a dry, 100% cotton cloth to remove any impurities that may have gathered when wearing.

Just a few tips to ensure the lacquer finish remains intact. Please keep your piece away from water, jewelry cleaners, silver cleaners, treated polishing cloths, perfumes, hairspray, lotions, hand-sanitizers and make-up. Any of these items can damage the protective lacquer and cause tarnishing to occur. Have your Brighton piece be the last item you put on in the morning. It is also best to tuck your cherished item away when not wearing.

Spring Color Palette

Emphasize your beauty through the color you wear.

Find inspiration in the world of flowers....gold, bronze and all warm metallics.

Pantone's forecast for Spring/Summer 2011 offers seasonal inspiration for women's fashions. Their current palette includes coral, pea pod, beeswax, silver peony, russet, regatta, blue curacao, lavender and silver cloud!

Keep your eyes on the Willow Tree and you'll see all of the above arriving each day!

We're excited to welcome SPRING 2011 to the store and look forward to welcoming our great customers in after a very snowy winter!

Dresses, Dresses! Gotta LOVE Our Dresses!

Do you have a wedding, shower, graduation or other special event coming up this season? Well, Willow Tree has a great selection of cocktail and after five dresses - with new styles arriving regularly throughout the season! Here you see just two of the dresses we received this week! Gotta love the sassy little black dress with the "lacy-v" and the neutral tone of this amazing Suzi Chin dress with the satin rosettes! Lovely!

Cartise Does it Again!

The little black dress is a symbol of chic and sophisticted simplicity.

Add a bold chain print (inspired by Coco Chanel) and a great pair of boots and you've got an updated, fabulous look for daytime...then slip on a pair of sexy heels and great accessories for a perfect after-five look.

For any event, this dress is a must have!

Trollbeads * What's YOUR Story?

The handcrafted German foxtail chains provide the perfect opportunity to create personalized jewelry that tells your unique story. Here you see three examples of bracelets created by Trollbeads customers! Look at how unique and fabulous they each are!

We're having a trunkshow February 10, 11, 12 and 13th. Why don't you visit trollbeadsus.com to create your wish list! Start designing your own unique story today.

Great Valentine's Day Gift Idea!

Mark Your Calendars! The Trollbeads Trunk Show is scheduled for February 10, 11, 12 and 13th. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

We'll have great specials including a FREE bracelet with the purchase of a clasp and FREE beads with bead purchase.

Log on to www.trollbeadsus.com to start putting together your "wish list"!

Trollbead's motto is "Every Story Has a Bead." Come on in and start your story at Willow Tree!

What "Season" are You?

An important part of choosing the right colors for your wardrobe is to pick the ones that flatter your skin tone. First, you need to decide which season most accurately describes your complexion.

"Winter" complexions have blue or pink undertones. Skin can be pale white, yellowish-olive, or dark. Winter people are generally brunettes, with deeply colored eyes. Many Asians and African Americans fall into this category.

"Summer" complexions, like winter complexions, have blue or pink undertones. Skin is pale and pink. Summers are often natural blondes or brunettes with pale eyes.

"Autumn" complexions have golden undertones. Many redheads and brunettes with golden brown eyes fall into this category.

"Spring" complexions have golden undertones and are usually creamy white or peach. Spring people generally have straw-colored or strawberry red hair, freckles, rosy cheeks, and blue or green eyes.

Now that you know your "season" - let's talk about choosing colors to flatter your skin tone!

"Winters" should wear colors that are sharp and clear. White, black, navy blue, red and shocking pink are good choices. For lighter colors, wear icy tones rather than pastels. Avoid subdued tones like beige, orange and gold.

"Summers" should choose pastels and soft neutrals with rose and blue undertones. Lavender, plum, rose-brown and soft blue are great, but black and orange are not.

"Autumns" should select colors with golden undertones including camel, beige, orange, gold and dark brown. Avoid items with blue tones, like navy.

"Springs" can wear warm colors like camel, peach, golden yellow and golden brown. Avoid dark, dull colors.

Let's Talk Trends!

You've seen fashions reminiscent of the '50s and '60s for a bit, so it can't be a surprise that particular elements of the '70s are making an appearance, too! Watch for '70s bohemian and '70s sophisticated glamour looks this season. Think pants with elegant blouses by day and shimmering "bling-y" dresses by night.

The silhouettes of the 1950s and 1960s are still so popular with shapes that accentuate curves and foster femininity. A hip-hugging sheath dress with a below-the-knee hem is the ultimate in hourglass dressing, while the circle skirt remains at the core of the trend.

Willow Tree is your TREND HEADQUARTERS! Stop in and take a look around.

We Have MANY Little Black Dresses

This great "little black dress" by Joseph Ribkoff is perfect for the office, Sunday brunch, the symphony or a wedding!

The great "silky knit" has an interesting neck line that includes a mock-turtle neck AND a drape cowl. It comes with a very understated elastic belt -- that's PERFECT paired with simple pumps for the office or daytime wear.

It also looks fabulous with a more glamorous bling belt, that when paired with some dressy platforms and jewelry is ideal for a night on the town!

It's a simple and versatile little black dress that works for just about any occasion you can imagine!

LOVE IT!

New Year's Resolution

New Year's Day has always been a time for looking back on the past, and more importantly, looking forward to the coming year.

It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Well, this year, Willow Tree has a couple of resolutions that we hope you'll support!

We are going to continue to spread the word about our own LOCAL FIRST CAMPAIGN and also the 3/50 project which is trying to save the independent brick and mortar businesses that our nation is built on.

Supporting the 3/50 project is easy! Simply think of three businesses you would miss if they closed. Stop in and patronize them! Say hello. Support them! Your purchases are what keep them open! Log on to their site at www.the350project.net to learn more about this important initiative.

Also watch for the new THINK LOCAL FIRST city directory that the WBA is scheduled to release and distribute soon. The first edition was published in 2008 -- and they've been working to update it for the past couple of year -- and promise to have it out soon!

Let's all work to THINK LOCAL FIRST! Become educated. Spread the word!

Happy New Year

When the clock strikes twelve on December 31st, people all over the world cheer and wish each other a Happy New Year and celebrate the beginning of a better tomorrow. Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right. (Oprah Winfrey)

We will close at 5 p.m. on December 31st so our staff can spend some time with their family and friends. We will be closed on January 1st and will reopen on Sunday, January 2, 2011 from NOON to 4 p.m.

A Very Merry Christmas from Our "Willow Tree Family" to Yours

As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped to shape our business in a most significant way.

We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the year to come. We wish you a very happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with peace and prosperity.

Gilbert, Arlene, Peter & Janelle Rose
Julie Dickman, Karen Englund,
Terese Bradley, Amparo Garcia-Bodrie and Lisa Mullaney

Brighton Jewelry

Our selection is amazing! We've got something perfect for every age group and every price range! Come on in and let us show you around our "Brighton Department"!

In addition to the collectible holiday bracelets (Brighton is FAMOUS for them) and their wonderful seletion of charms, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and watches -- our inventory includes shoes, frames, small leather items and sunglasses, too!

The quality is superb! You just can't go wrong with Brighton!

Enter to Win a $500 Shopping Spree at Willow Tree

Spend $95 and use your $25 off Gift Card * Spend $175 and it becomes $50!

Once you've made your purchases and redeemed your card, your name, e-mail address and phone number is entered to win a $500 shopping spree at Willow Tree! Such a deal!

Then you can go 6 doors north to visit Chelsea Menswear and Tuxedos and do the same!

The restrictions will be posted at the stores and include Brighton, Trollbeads, NYDJ, Spanx and in-store specials, shoes, Tommy Bahama and Jack Black. Can't be applied to previous layaways or special orders.

The winners will be notified by e-mail after 4 p.m. on New Year's Eve!

The Wyandotte Christmas Carol

T'was weeks before Christmas
and all through the town,
merchants were praying
with knees on the ground.

Wyandotte was loaded
with goodies galore,
all owners needed
were shoppers in store.

The presents were perfect
all wrapped the right way,
giving reasons aplenty
in our town to stay.

Shopping is easy,
parking's no task,
a long trip to Somerset
just uses your gas!

There's dresses & sportswear
gift certificates and eats.
There's frames, art and candles
and flowers and sweets.

Open on Sundays
after first going to Church.
The merchants are ready
for your holiday search.

Our wish to you
that your Christmas be bright,
that presents be perfect
and local service just right.

That you visit each shop
spend wisely your money,
on serious items
and gifts that are funny.

But this December,
please remember YOUR OWN,
spread cheer in Wyandotte
SHOP HERE AT HOME!!!

Treska Jewelry

Willow Tree carries the Treska Jewelry line - and is happy to introduce their new group called "Leopard Lounge". The colors and mixed metals in this amazing collections are just perfect with the popular animal prints.

Did you know that Treska does the private label items for Chicos? Having this brand right in your own backyard is just one more reason to SHOP LOCAL!

Great Pockets!

Another of the great styles in our Suko Collection.

Come in and try them on! They're AMAZING! Designer look at a great price.

Designer Inspired Jeans - Just $49!!!

Inspired by True Religion, these fantastic jeans are GREAT looking, have a fabulous fit and are so affordable, you'll want one of each!

A Meaningful and Special Christmas Gift

Trollbeads are the original interchangeable bead company - so it's a great fit for Willow Tree, the original Wyandotte boutique to carry them.

Every bead tells a story...and every story has a bead! Christmas is the perfect time to start this tradition for any of the special women in your life. Begin with a beautiful German foxtail weave sterling silver bracelet and the decorative clasp of your choosing. Then, add a bead or two that mean something in that special someone's story, roll on a gorgeous Italian glass bead, and you've created a very meaningful gift!

Then, for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, birthday and anniversary celebrations, milestone occasions like graduation, new job, new baby, etc., add another bead in the "story"!

Come in and allow one of our consultants to help you tell your story!

Need Something for Your Holiday Gatherings?

In addition to being the "GO TO" place for your holiday gift shoppping and your stocking stuffer headquarters - Willow Tree is the perfect place to come for that extra-special outfit to wear to your holiday party! We've got great and tasteful sweaters, dazzling dressy separates, amazing dresses....and so much MORE! Come in and let one of our amazing consultants help you find the perfect look for your special occasion.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Willow Tree Family to Yours

At this time of year, we give thanks for loyal friends like you. We wish you and your family a very special Thanksgiving filled with joy and abundant blessings.

Holiday Sweaters!

Be sure to walk or drive by to check out our great holiday windows!

We're certainly ready to help our customers choose the perfect gift for everyone on their lists or help them choose the perfect outfit for their holiday gathering!

We'll even wrap your gifts for free!

Mary Frances Handbags -- A Great Gift Idea!

Looking for the perfect gift for that hard to buy for person? Well, Mary Frances is your answer! Mary Frances created a unique and beautiful line of handbags that are perfect for holiday presents! Who wouldn't feel special receiving such a unique and beautiful bag? They're collectible and worthy of "heirloom status".

Gorgeous Faux Fur Coats

Breathtakingly soft, this coat will make you love winter. The great collar adds an extra dimension of luxury and guarantees that you'll stay warm even through a Michigan winter!

Willow Tree has a wonderful selection of faux mink, beaver and chinchilla coats and jackets. They look absolutely amazing, keep you unbelievably warm -- and some are machine washable!

Come in and try one on!

Back by Popular Demand!

This great Minnetonka boot is a must-have! The soft suede uppers are breathable and mold to your feet with each step. Check out the fun fringe detail. The boot has a convenient side zipper and lighweight rubber outsole that make them easy to wear. It's a style that is great for all ages! They were a HUGE favorite in black last year. Come check them out in this great new color.

How Should You Launder Your New NOT YOUR DAUGHTER'S JEANS?

NYDJ uses a dark rinse in their dark denim. We suggest that you wash them before wearing so that dye doesn't transfer to other clothing (or you)!

We also suggest that you wash them in cold water, adding a quarter cup of white vinegar to the load to help "set the dye" prior to wearing newly purchased jeans.

Let's Talk Fit!

NYDJ should fit "snugly".

They will S T R E T C H as you wear them!

Typically, you should try on a size smaller than you usually wear - and let the "lift tuck technology" work for you.

Come in and try on a variety of sizes and styles - to find the one that works best for you!

Not Your Daughter's Jeans has a Ponte Program, Too!

NYDJ Ponte Pants are made of a soft knit material. It provides the comfort of a pair of leggings but incorporates the patented "Lift Tuck Technology" panel!

There are several styles offered in this wonderful fabric - including two Willow Tree Favorites -- the Sarah and the Marilyn!

Meet Marilyn - from the Not Your Daughter's Jean Family

The Marilyn is a jean for the customer who still wants everything she gets from her classic boot cut style -- BUT also follows trends and wants a slimmer, more modern look.

The Marilyn is a great five-pocket style with a zip fly and button closure. It has the standard rise with a 16 inch leg opening.

Super Cute!

Not Your Daughter's Jeans Introduces Hayden

Hayden is a great straight-leg jean with contrast stitching. We currently have some with very subtle pink stitching - as part of the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.

This is a departure from the NYDJ classic straight leg jean. The Hayden has five-pocket styling with back pocket detailing, double belt loops, straight legs, zip-fly and button closure.

The contour waistband is pitched in front.

The Missy Hayden has a 33" inseam (GREAT for our taller customers!!) and a 16" leg opening.

In Petite sizes, the inseam is 29.5" with a leg opening of 15".

Sarah - a Classic!

The Sarah is another 5-Pocket Jean with a standard rise from Not Your Daughter's Jeans.

Different from the Barbara's 18" leg opening, the Sarah's is 20 inches.

Many Willow Tree customers swear by this "tried and true" classic!

The Barbara - by NYDJ

The "Barbara" is a modern boot cut jean with the standard 11" rise and an updated leg opening of 18". It's a wardrobe basic that you can depend on for an everyday lift! Five-pockets, zip fly and button closure. It's our most popular NYDJ style!

Not Your Daughter's Jeans * Available at Willow Tree

They have "Lift Tuck Technology"....a patented criss-cross panel design that holds your stomach in, while subtly rehsaping your curves so you look and feel a full size smaller.

Not Your Daughter's Jeans makes slimming solutions for women.

NYDJ helps women look and feel beautiful in jeans all over again!

They are made with premium demin that is lightweight, comfortable and has just enough stretch so the move with you!

Blouses Prints, Ruffles, Patterns, Solids...We've Got 'Em!

Talk about blouses! We have the most incredible selection of gorgeous blouses -- perfect for any occasion! Here you see Jami Maniccia (of Salon Mischa on Oak and 1st) and Teresa Castro modeling two great animal prints....with ruffles!

A Night of Black and White!

Check out these fabulous styles from Joseph Ribkoff! They made our runway look fantastic -- and can do the same for you! If you're looking for something for that class reunion, wedding or special event, Willow Tree can help!

Dress Up & Wine Down -- Was Simply FABULOUS!

The gorgeous Kam Carman enjoyed some food and wine after her time on the catwalk. She modeled four outfits from the Willow Tree during our 3rd Dress Up & Wine Down event on October 16th. She did an AMAZING job, too!

Be sure to check her out in the new Hilary Swank movie - Conviction! She's a multi-talented girl! News Anchor. Runway Model. Actress. Willow Tree Customer! She's got it going on!!!