Rosanna: Back at Molbak's

Last fall Rosanna Bowles, from Rosanna Inc. made an appearance at Molbak's in Woodinville, WA that drew 400 customers to hear what the table top doyenne had to say. On April 11, 2010, Rosanna went back to to Molbak's to promote her new book, Coming Home. In addition to book sales, the hot item of the day was the green pitcher from the Comfort Food series....these blew out of Molbak's! Rosanna also brought the owl-shaped cookies; her grandmother's recipe that can be found in her book.

Above, left to right: Rosanna Bowles and Laurie Krehbiel, Sales Manager.
Below: Molbak's abundant display of Rosanna Inc. popular collections.

The First Lady of Fashion

Stick Michelle Obama on your fridge and dress her for state dinners, PTA meetings and everything in between. Brought to you by one of our favorite companies, Unemployed Philosophers Guild.

Deen's List

We’re excited to share the latest placements of Hen House Linens in the Paula Deen Best Desserts issue.

Sweet!

Who's on Third?

Founded in 2008, West Third candles have quickly become well known for being the longest, cleanest-burning on the market today and for signature fragrances that are crafted with endless layers of simple and elegant notes. Their distinctive Old-World packaging also sets them apart from the crowded field of fragranced pillars.

West Third is the brain child of fragrance master, Michael Loring-Probst. Formerly Creative Director of Illume Candles, his designs and products have graced the pages of magazines including WWD, In-Style, Domino, W, Metropolitan Home, and Elle Décor and have been featured on the shelves of some of the hippest retailers including Bergdorf-Goodman, Williams-Sonoma Home, Nina Campbell, Urban Outfitters, Neiman Marcus, Z Gallerie, Target, Tommy Bahama, Anthropologie, Fred Segal and many more.

West Third candles live up to their motto: Live, Love et Luxe!

The Dos and Don'ts of "I Do"

With June just around the corner, Weddings, by premier event designer Tara Guérard, is a must have for the bride to be. Guérard takes the reader on a guided tour through twelve dream weddings while covering topics from choosing a venue to choosing colors; deciding on hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, or a formal sit-down meal; and decorating the altar, the table, and even the bride’s shoes! Guérard shares the tools and tricks of the trade from over a decade in the industry. The book is filled with ideas and inspiration, and each chapter overflows with beautiful photography.

Guérard is the Southeast’s premier event designer. Her company, Soiree, Inc., has been featured in InStyle Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, Elegant Bride, and Southern Living Weddings. She was picked by Modern Bride magazine as a Top 25 Trendsetter.

Dream weddings with ideas and inspiration for life’s most memorable celebration.

Here's MUD in Your Eye

Our customers’ fondness for quirkiness is apparent from the enthusiastic response that MUD Statuary has received. Established in 1999 and located in Seattle, MUD began as a wholesale component of owner, Johnny Ward’s, personal art studio. A recent visit to MUD’s studio showed us how labor intensive it is to create each piece. Cast from a model, each piece is then hand finished and washed in an acid bath to achieve the weathered patina to bring out the detail of each piece. Created to stand up to the outdoor elements, many pieces find themselves indoors as curiosity pieces and object d’ arte.

Shown: Best selling eggs.

All Heart

The Lavender Heart, was founded 11 years ago by Holly Henderson after a successful career as a botanical artist. Using holly and lavender from her family's Whidbey Island farm, Henderson fashioned wreaths and topiaries for national retailers such as Smith & Hawken, Williams Sonoma and Eddie Bauer. Her line of botanical creations was also represented by The Barron Collection Ltd.

Here's what this savvy retailer reports:

Whats Hot: Candles, soaps and lotions are always top sellers. Sale of fancy foods such as chocolate and olive oil are up (she frequently adds new products to keep her selection fresh).

Whats Not: Fortunately, there are not any slow selling categories for Henderson. If something doesn't fly out the door she does not hesitate to try something new.

Beyond well-chosen products, Henderson's success rests on her ever-changing displays. She admits that it's a bit more work but it keeps the customers coming back to see what new. Her customers are always greeted warmly as she gets out from behind the counter to help them find the perfect gift. It's clear that Henderson's passions comes straight from the heart.

Above: Holly Henderson next to Compagnie de Provence products. Lavender Heart is located at 2812 Madison Avenue, Seattle, WA 98112.