Chicago - December 14, 2005

The Giving Tree

Willow Home Store

Try as you might, that cozy nook you call home looks more Swiss Family Robinson tree house than urban cabin chic.

If the accessorizing thing has you stumped, turn to Willow, the new West Town home store curated by designer and metalsmith Amy Doehla. Decorative accents, glassware, and tabletop items range from quirky (cast iron deer antler candlesticks) to modern (floating glass bud vases).

Odds and ends like Bluewick candles, porcelain bunny cookie jars, and honey bear salt and pepper shakers are showcased on dark wood walls and tree trunk disks alongside Thomas Paul pillows, handcrafted leather journals, cards by Snow & Graham, and Doehla’s own line of stunning sterling silver jewelry and leather handbags.

But you’ll achieve true tree-hugger status when you discover the soundproof, Zen-like treatment room hidden in back, where aesthetician Karen Brody gives custom aromatherapy facials and honey-based waxing services.

So you can soothe house and home, body and soul in one place.

You’re finally barking up the right tree.

Willow, 908 North Damen Avenue, at Iowa Street (773-772-0140).