It's National Candy Month!

Thursday, June 16, 2011


Okay, we admit it; we are candy junkies! Thankfully for us, June is National Candy Month so we get to excuse our sweet-tooth for an entire 30 days. Here are some of the tidbits we learned about Alice, Nikki, and Ryan:

ALICE 
What is your absolute favorite candy of all time?
I love candy so much that I have to segment this answer:
Chocolate – Reese's
Non-Chocolate – Haribo Gummy Bears
Nuts – Dark chocolate covered almonds
Bar – Hershey’s milk chocolate with almonds

How long has this love gone on?
It all started after I got married. Now let’s not read too much into that!

What is your favorite candy color? 
Red is my favorite color of any candy with colors.

Rate how much you eat it: Treat          Snack           Meal           Love           ADDICTION
I am currently in recovery for an addiction to chocolate covered almonds.

Was there a previous candy that you ate so much or made you sick that you could never eat it again?
I did ban gummy bears for a period of time for moral reasons, but I got over it. Can you say addict?

What is your LEAST favorite candy?
Anything with mint.


NIKKI
What is your absolute-favorite candy of all time? 
Sour Patch Kids.

How long has this love gone on?
I have liked sour candy for as long as I can remember. I would always pick the sour candies over chocolate.

What is your favorite candy color? 
The red ones are for sure my favorite.

Rate how much you eat it: Treat          Snack          Meal        Love        ADDICTION
I will only let myself buy them on occasion, so it is more of a treat. However, if I buy them or if someone else has Sour Patch Kids, I will devour them all like it is an addiction!

Was there a previous candy that you ate so much or made you sick that you could never eat it again?
In middle school, I would buy the berry Skittles everyday for 3 years. I got really burned out on them and probably have not had any since then.

What is your LEAST favorite candy?
I don’t really like Kit Kat bars because of the crispy wafer in the middle.


RYAN
What is your absolute-favorite candy of all time? 
Jelly beans! I like to eat them one by one without looking so I can guess the color.

How long has this love gone on?
Since I was very little.

What is your favorite flavor/color? 
Though peach Jelly Belly’s are my favorite, red is typically my favorite color in most other candies.

Rate how much you eat it: Treat       Snack            Meal           Love           ADDICTION
It’s a pretty ardent love I have for them. Though eating jelly beans is sort of a ritual for me, so I guess that could be a borderline addiction.

Was there a previous candy that you ate so much or made you sick that you could never eat it again? 
I used to love Gummy Savers so much I ate them every day. One day, I just stopped eating them.

What is your LEAST favorite candy? 
Anything with peanuts.

Fish Story

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Our travels around the world always bring back interesting stories and products. On a recent trip to Singapore, Hudson and Serge were walking through a mall to catch a cab, when they spotted something out of the corner of their eye. In big letters, they saw a sign that said "Fish Spa." Immediately, they thought of pampered fish with cucumbers on their little eyes (is a fish's life so stressful that it needs a day at the spa?). Intrigued, Hudson and Serge couldn't resist walking over to see what exactly this place was.
As they walked up, they saw what looked much like an internet bar: simple wooden benches pulled up to a wooden bar where you could place you laptop. The only noticeable difference was the giant fish tank where your feet would dangle. Inside the tank were thousands of doctor fish (can't you just imagine fish with little stethoscopes?), the name given to two different species of fish that actually nibble the patient's feet.

"Well, you only live once!" They decided to go for it. Now, comes to the part you've all been waiting for: What did it feel like? The nibbling felt like little electrical shocks, supposedly an enjoyable sensation for anyone visiting these fish spas. Hudson and Serge–they were just shocked!

National Wig-Out Day!

Friday, May 27, 2011



Today, Wisteria is celebrating National Wig Out Day by wearing wigs that showcase our true colors! Here's a peak at some of our favorite shots!


Happy Mother's Day!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011


Well, Mother's Day is Sunday, so we thought we'd interview one of the moms at the office–Shannon Newsom!

What is your favorite Mother’s Day gift? 
I love it when the kids make their own version of breakfast in bed and pick flowers outside for me.  This is my favorite gift!
 
What do you like to do on Mother’s Day? 
We like to go to church and to Mother's Day brunch somewhere so I don't have to cook and clean!  We love to do things outside if the weather is good -- walk or bike ride.


Favorite Mother’s Day gift to give? 
Antiqued Ceramic Multi-Sprout Vase

Also at the Wisteria Store, we have Fragonard room spray, soap sets, and perfume.


Do any of you moms out there have a favorite gift you've received in the past?

Technology Conference and the Beach!

Friday, April 29, 2011

Asad, Randy, and Edward

Our IT boys recently traveled to an exciting technology conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (It's a tough job, but someone has to do it!)


Being team players, Asad and Edward decided to share a room to save the company money.  Little did Asad know, even after being warned, Edward has a snore that keeps bears awake during winter. Crisis was averted after the first night, when Edward gave Asad some ear plugs he brought just for such an occasion.

Our April Catalog Cover

Friday, April 1, 2011

When we photograph products for our catalog, occasionally we have models. They help show scale of an item, how to use it, or just bring life to the pages of the catalog. Fortunately, we never have to look too far for talent. Here's a couple of funny pictures we took of one of our very own models, Asad.



To learn more about Asad and other talented Wisteria employees, visit our Employee Spotlight page.

The last few days of March

Friday, March 25, 2011

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.  ~Charles Dickens

March is a tricky month weather-wise. One day outside feels like spring has officially arrived. The next day the wind blows in and reminds us winter has not officially left.

For such a season, home calls for . . .

a cozy place to cuddle!


mood lighting!



a scarf (or five)!


reminders of warmer days ahead.




and the perfect side table for holding your warm cup of tea!