For co-owner Sarah Smithers, Wills & Prior – Stratford, Ontario’s newest style destination — was a journey decades in the making. Sarah, a former Toronto pr pro, had always dreamed of having her own shop. “And when I imagined it, it always existed in my hometown of Stratford,” she says. however plans didn’t truly get underway up until she moved back to Stratford with her husband, David Gilhooly, in November 2016. The duo purchased their very first house, unpacked, as well as instantly got to work on a company plan. By April, the store was open.
Set in Stratford’s lovely downtown area, Wills & Prior is traditional as well as welcoming. David, a carpenter, fixed up the interior, replacing a stuccoed section of the ceiling with tongue-and-groove panelling as well as installing a chair rail. Locally made, turned maple candleholders as well as walnut wall hooks share area with linen bath as well as kitchen area towels, in addition to new as well as vintage mirrors as well as lighting. Moroccan leather poufs as well as Sabra silk, mudcloth as well as Beni Ouarain pillows have worldwide appeal. “The magic is in the mix,” states Sarah. though the store feels sophisticated, it’s still approachable. “To us, the most essential thing is producing an inspiring as well as friendly experience.”
Located at 22 Wellington St., Stratford, Ontario