Women of Vestavia: Anna Barnes - The Blue Willow

Anna Barnes is the owner of The Blue Willow, a boutique that offers unique gifts, including baby and home items, jewelry, candles, frames and seasonal décor. It also offers monogramming, etching, engraving and personalization. Barnes has been owner of The Blue Willow for four years, and the shop has been in business for 16 years.

 The relaxed atmosphere provides a home-like environment for customers. “We want everyone who comes through the door to feel welcome and special,” she said. “I am inspired daily to provide our customers with unique, special gifts for any occasion as well as allowing them to find items for their own homes they love. I am driven to provide excellent customer service to our wonderful customers and want to provide people with a great local shopping experience.”

 She puts customers first. “Our objective is to deliver quality customer service that exceeds the customer’s expectations.”