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The Green Pear
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ConcordCottage.com with Lisa Walsh Huff Kroll
(IC: blogger)
My best friend has been raving about this darling boutique store in Villa Park called The Green Pear for months. She has urged me to come out and see it and swore I would love it. I finally got out to “The O.c.” today to visit and had to share. From the minute I walked in I could smell the beautiful candles burning and enjoyed the lovely music playing in the background. There was so much to look at and eye candy everywhere. I took so many pictures to share just a few pieces of the wonderful home décor, decorating inspiration and great gift items you can find here. This store is loaded with so many beautiful things and the merchandising is so pleasing to the eye. This table which is right towards the front was full of Lobster themed items and anything you would need for a barbecue or picnic with friends. This vignette included some wonderful Brie Cheese bakers and many tasty spreads to put on top of your brie cheese while it baked and then when it’s done dip away with your crackers. They sell a lot of these darling architectural pieces with great sayings like this one “Girls Just Wanna Have Wine.” There are so many beautiful furniture pieces for your home and great pillows too. Since Spring and Easter are around the corner there are some darling displays of Spring goodies and I got lots of great ideas for my home too. They carry a beautiful line of flameless candles where the flames actually flicker and look very real. On top of the fireplace I spotted this beautiful animal print lamp and loved the flower accent on it. This Spring display has the prettiest little mini candles that are individually wrapped and have pretty accents of butterflies and dragonflies on them. Another wonderful gift idea for a hostess or a lunch with a friend. There are beautiful gardening items and great books like this one “Perfect day for a Picnic.” They carry a huge display of Stonewall kitchen and if you haven’t tried it yet you have too. Over the holidays we were at a party and my friend had used the Raspberry Jalapeno Jam over cream cheese and served it with wheat crackers and we devoured it. It’s delicious, but not only that they have recipe cards right there and you can grab a few with a spreader and pretty napkins and they gift wrap everything beautifully here for you. I was going to buy a few and they were sold out, so I’ll get some next time. I LOVE love LOVED this Easter Display with pretty moss and burlap bunny rabbits, lots of greenery and sweet little eggs. Look at these darling burlap chicks. You had me at Peep Peep!!! There are so many different candle choices and they are boxed beautifully so again they make such wonderful gifts too. This armoire is too die for. It is lined with black and cream toile and is a closet too. It houses all there French linens, tablecloths and pretty placemats too. This cabinet has so many wonderful teas, tea towels and little books about tea parties. I loved this display and want to go back and buy several pieces. I of course, LOVE the bling and rhinestones on the candles and the bath accessories. I think I need to have the soap dispenser and candle for my animal print bathroom for sure. Another one of those great pieces of art. If only we could all be an Heiress, right??? From the back of the store looking out. Sorry my picture wasn’t clear but I wanted you to see it. Even their register area is beautiful and I didn’t make it past here as I bought a pair of beautiful earrings to remember my trip here. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner Christi Filer and talking to her for few minutes and I could instantly see why she is successful here. She is as warm and inviting as her store is. There are just four sweet ladies that help run this store and they are all very humble and incredible with customers. They have a darling display of baby items and goodies for any little one. They have a bear that sings Happy Birthday and blows out the candle too. I loved all the pretty candles and can totally see them out on my patio. Beatriz Ball is another line they carry, which is so incredible. What is wonderful about this is you can heat it in your oven up to 350 degrees and then put your meal or dish on it and it will keep it warm for hours as well as putting it in your freezer and will keep your items cold too….Amazing huh?? Don’t even get me started on this red tufted couch. Doing cartwheels king of LOVE. There is a book of swatches so you can order it in any fabric you like. They have so many beautiful chandeliers too that are dripping with crystals and had my name all over them. If you ever get to Villa Park Ca you must stop by and check it out. I got so much decorating inspiration too. Have a great day, Lisa
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Published February 24th, 2014 10:33 AM
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