Anna

I am the Owner and cheerleader for The Blue Willow! It is my desire to hand-select unique and trendy items that keep you coming back time and time again. If you are new to The Blue Willow and come in as a stranger, we want you to leave as a friend!

Favorite shade of blue?
Blue Willow aqua – of course! Royal blue as a close second

Favorite monogram font?
Blue Willow font - If it isn’t moving, I want it personalized!

Best gift idea?
Out etched cake dome and Moon & Lola jewelry

Favorite sweet treat?
Mama’s German chocolate cake – my favorite! WELL….actually ANYTHING sweet my mama makes!

Interesting fact:
I have worn a coat of many colors! Former cheerleader and dancer, next teacher and coach, then assistant principal. Now I am a business owner and mom…my two loves!

Anise

New To Willow!

A 11-year pro to The Willow, Lynn has never met a stranger! Her infectious personality makes her the perfect Blue Willow “party planner”… coordinating all of our birthdays and celebrations (and also awesome at gift wrapping)!

Favorite shade of blue?
Navy Blue! “Burnt orange and navy team up for my favorite color scheme…that of my Auburn Tigers”

Favorite monogram font?
All time favorite….classic, Circle Script

Best gift idea?
Take cues from the one that you are buying the gift for – their likes and preferences. Be a good listener and remember when they mention “something”

Favorite sweet treat?
Southern Living recipe, Perfect Chocolate Cake. It is divine!

Interesting fact:
Once upon a time, I was the Director of the Southern Living Test Kitchens! What a terrific job!

Karan

Sweet as pie, Karan is wonderful with our customers and is so willing to help in any way possible! She is a perfectionist and tries her best to make everyone happy!

Favorite shade of blue?
Cornflower blue

Favorite monogram font?
Sydney

Best gift idea?
Etched trifle bowl

Favorite sweet treat?
Hot brownie!

Interesting fact:
Toured Europe for six weeks visiting seven countries when I was in high school

Kelly

A five year whiz as a Willowette, Kelly is our “paper junkie” and handles all of our paper good orders! She is a team player and definitely a keeper!

Favorite shade of blue?
Sky blue

Favorite monogram font?
Mono wizard

Best gift idea?
Something to be used for entertaining

Favorite sweet treat?
Butterfinger candy bar

Interesting fact:
I have worked at Disney World and Yellowstone National Park.

Lori

Cool as a cucumber, Lori has been a part-time Willowette for 8 ½ years. She is only “part time” because her full time career is being an exceptional elementary teacher!

Favorite shade of blue?
Periwinkle

Favorite monogram font?
Entwined

Best gift idea?
Our monogrammed acrylic tray

Favorite sweet treat?
Anything chocolate

Interesting fact:
In my college days, I was Homecoming Queen at Samford University!

Lynn

Margaret

A Willowette for almost a year, Margaret fits right in with her Southern style and personality. She brightens The Willow and is delightful to be around!

Favorite shade of blue?
Cobalt blue. I wore it in both of my older children’s weddings.

Favorite monogram font?
Sydney

Best gift idea?
Our Haul Couture bags – particularly the houndstooth!

Favorite sweet treat?
Anything chocolate

Interesting fact:
I share the same hometown of Hartselle with our fabulous owner and I remember when she was born!!!

Mary Spence

A Willowette for 11 years following her 25-year teaching career, Mary Spence is our Assistant Manager and she is always cheerful and happy! The best “pricing queen” around!

Favorite shade of blue?
Wedgewood

Favorite monogram font?
Sydney

Best gift idea?
Alabama and Auburn cookbooks of course! (My son and daughter-in-law are the respective authors.)

Favorite sweet treat?
Chocolate

Interesting fact:
I am a soon-t0-be grandmother of twin girls!

Sharon

The veteran of the Willowettes, Sharon has been “fluffing” and “dressing” The Blue Willow for 13 years! She is always willing to put in the extra hours, morning or night, to make the shop look it’s best!

Favorite shade of blue?
Blue joy

Favorite monogram font?
Sydney

Best gift idea?
A Blue Willow gift certificate to purchase your own desires plus something small – candle, plant or something personalized

Favorite sweet treat?
Cream Puffs

Interesting fact:
I have a one eyed grand dog and a one eyed grand cat.

Stephanie

A new member of the team, Stephanie is easy going and is great at making The Blue Willow look fabulous! She is always willing to go the extra mile!

Favorite shade of blue?
Navy

Favorite monogram font?
Circle Script

Best gift idea?
Our Maple Leaf personalized cutting boards

Favorite sweet treat?
Chocolate...any kind!

Interesting fact:
I used to exercise polo ponies with Spanish speaking Argentines. Horses are the love of my life (except for my family)!