Willow Tree

I don’t know what it is about this kooky, eclectic, gem box of a store other than I fell in love the first time my footfall crossed its threshold.
Every time I go in, I’m greeted with a smile from the friendly owner. I never know what treasure I’ll find in this place and that is exactly why this place holds a special place in my bargainista heart.
Whether it’s finding a vintage cocktail dress for a work event for $ 65!!! after I recommended my coworker take her daughter here. She found the most beautiful Audrey Hepburn-​esque black lace dress with peekaboo back and shoulders.
Or the time I went in just to chat and look over the jewelry case and brought home a rather furious looking Celtic wolf pin that ended up being by a NYC artist and sparked joy for me.
Or the last time, on a tree top Christmas tree display, were old vintage glass blown ornaments just like my grandmother had on her tree. As I reached a finger out to touch them, tears came to my eyes, because this would be the first Xmas without my grandmother. Two of the ornaments found their way home with me gently wrapped in tissue paper and bubble wrap.
Or the time I wrestled with the Xmas lights and plastic cup huge ornament the Owner’s father made her every year. He passed this year, too, and she wanted to put it up in remembrance of him. With the help of five other customers, and a super mom with McGuyver-​esque skills with safety pins, we got the ball to hang and plugged it in.
There is a certain magic in this little town of Chester, and I for one, cannot get enough of it or this little store.

I work in downtown Chester, and during my lunch break I had a chance to check out a great vintage clothing shop I had heard about. I walked into the Willow Tree and was immediately taken back by all the good quality vintage hats, handbags, dresses and other accoutrements that adorned owner Donna’s shop.
What an amazing find! This place is great! As soon as I stepped inside, Donna sized me up and found the perfect dress for me. This is no carnival trick, I couldn’t believe it. The dress she chose me fit like a glove and complemented my navy blue eyes perfectly. To make my shopping experience even better I was informed that all dresses were on sale, and an additional percentage was taken off the already very reasonable price for such a well-​made and well-​kept vintage 1950’s wrap dress with detailed embellishments. I will definitely be back!

My friend and I just happened upon The Willow Tree while on a fierce antique /​tag sale hunt. we hadn’t found much, and were just starting to feel discouraged… Then we stumbled upon this lovely hidden gem. Though at first sight it may seem like a cutesy antique clothing store, we walked out with an amazing cast iron hand sculpture, crocodile skin cuff links (for $ 18!!!) and two really beautiful python stackable bangles… The lovely woman who works in the store is totally helpful, only when you need her– never pushy. I can’t wait to come back again and again. Amazing spot!!! this place is so much better than the the mystic sisters up the road.