Author Archives: Terri

Lilac Daze

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Terri

My lilac craze began at a young age.  It started with the walls of a room Alex and I shared many years ago.  About that time I remember reading the book Under the Lilacs by LouisaMay Alcott.  Eventually, I was … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Terri

Sunday came warm and sunny and was the perfect day to celebrate all the strong women in our lives.  Our morning started with a peaceful church service and a chat with some friends, before heading to the Holiday Inn to … Continue reading →

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100 Years of Learning

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Terri

When working at the shop, I am frequently asked what I know about the old school house that sits on the east end of our property.  Quite honestly, I don’t know much about it.  I do know that it used … Continue reading →

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First Day

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Terri

Even from a young age, the first day of anything has always left me wide awake the night before with excitement. My first day of work this year was no different, especially considering that I overslept last year’s opening debut … Continue reading →

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Crooked Willow Style

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Terri

In a time where the modern style is white walls and geometric shapes, I find it hard to imagine living anywhere but inside the bright and cozy walls of my own home.  As my house is just like the store, … Continue reading →

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Opening Day!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Terri

May I begin this post with an immense apology!  There has been absolutely no time to write lately, let alone sleep, with our absolutely crazy spring schedule.  Within the last week I was at an FCCLA State Conference in the … Continue reading →

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Well, that’s Pinteresting . . .

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Terri

For those of you who don’t procrastinate enough, you are about to have a whole lot more to do during your “computer time.”  Pinterest is an online social networking site where you can organize and manage images of things that are of … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak . . .

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Terri

The FedEx man has become a familiar face over the past few days with all the packages he has been delivering.  Immense boxes from all over the Midwest have arrived and opening them is such a treat.  Mom’s eyes light … Continue reading →

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Easter Traditions

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Terri

While Easter may get overlooked as a “primary” holiday, surpassing Christmas and Thanksgiving, the Andersons love Easter! Like any holiday, it seems more exciting when you’re little, but for me, not much has changed.  We still must hunt for our … Continue reading →

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Egg-Citement!

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Terri

With Easter just around the corner and our shop opening in 27 days, life has certainly been eventful at Crooked Willow.  If your calendar is as margin-filled as ours, you probably haven’t dusted your “Easter Décor” bins off quite yet.  … Continue reading →

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