Its warm undertones are very complimentary for most skin tones and when used in decor, it can add warmth to any spot. Since it looks like rose gold is here to stay for spring, summer and beyond, here are some ways you can add a hint to your wardrobe and home decor. 

Votives cast a warm glow

Tuleste ribbon necklace found on Shopbop

Rebecca Minkoff Stunned Jess Bag with rose gold hardware

One day...Cartier's LOVE Bracelet in Rose Gold

Marc Jacob's turnlock bracelet

Made Her Think gold and crystal posts found on Shopbop

Tory Burch Flats

Sparkling Rose

Rose colored Rayban glasses found on Shopbop

Rage by Orly

Nicholas Rose Gold Plate Belt from Shopbop

KORS Sandals found on Shopbop

Estee Lauder's Rose Gold compact

Marc Jacob's flip flops found on Shopbop

Marc Jacob's Chunky Watch found on Shopbop

Jules Smith classic hoops found on Shopbop

Ivanka Trump's Pumps from Zappos

Halston Heritage Clutch from Shopbop

Brian Atwood's version

Alexis Bittar's Crystal bracelet available at Shopbop and Bloomingdales...

When incorporated thoughtfully, rose gold plays well with both white and yellow gold. Gone are the days of matchy-match accessories, so by all means mix your metals, ladies! A white gold earring with a yellow gold necklace and rose gold hardware on a handbag work great together and give your look a more collected and interesting feel.

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To enter for your chance to win the 8×10 handmade Delta Girl Frame pictured below,

with a $120 value, click here!

© 2012, StyleBlueprint. All rights reserved.

The New York Giants play the New England Patriots in the “Big Game” on Sunday, February 5 at 5:30 pm CST. While Tom Brady is already a shoe-in for the NFL Hall of Fame, a win for the Giants would most likely secure Eli Manning’s spot as well.

Instead of the standby chili for Sunday’s game, try our spin on clam chowder. In honor of the Patriot fans out there, New England clam chowder is a cream based recipe, traditionally made with clams, potatoes and onions. For a little southern flair we are using a recipe that has bacon! And, for all of the Giants fans, Manhattan clam chowder is more of a broth base with tomatoes added. Whether you are a Brady or Manning fan, your guests will be impressed with your knowledge of the differences in “chow-dah” with the following recipes:

New England Clam Chowder, about.com
Ingredients:

• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cups diced potatoes
• 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cans (approximately 7 ounces each) minced clams
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup milk

Directions:
Cook bacon until crisp in a large, heavy saucepan. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Add onion to bacon drippings; sauté until softened. Add potatoes and clam juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.  Remove from heat. Add minced clams with their liquid. Whisk flour into milk; add to chowder with half-and-half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until clam chowder thickens and bubbles, or about 3 minutes.  Serves 4. 

Slow Cooker Manhattan Clam Chowder, about.com
Ingredients:

• 1/4 pound bacon, diced, about 5 to 6 slices, or use a meaty salt pork
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 ribs celery, thinly sliced
• 2 small to medium carrots, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cans clams (approx. 7 ounces each) minced clams with liquid
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried leaf thyme, crumbled
• 1 small bay leaf, optional
• 2 1/2 cups diced potatoes, about 3 medium peeled potatoes

Directions:
Brown bacon in a large skillet; add onions and celery; cook just until onions are tender. Transfer to slow cooker and add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours, or until vegetables are tender. Serves 8 to 10.

Sunday will prove the time to pick your winner: New England or New York, the team and the chowder!  Have fun!

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Today, our topic is succulents. I gush over succulents and have for years. However, I had no idea that succulents were being used by many brides in their floral displays — did you? Enjoy these pictures and if you are not a bride, or mother of a bride, try incorporating this look into your next party.  It’s gorgeous!

For more information, simply click the photo.

Linda Chaja Photography

From theknot.com

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theknot.com

wedding favors: oncewed.com

designlovely.com

thismodernromance.com

Stylemepretty.com

rebeccasilverrose.com

onewed.com

roses and succulents: heartsandflowersaweddingblog.blogspot.com

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jessicaclaire.com

ericaobrien.com

saipua.com

Did you notice that they are standing in a circle of succulents? How pretty! oncewed.com

onewed.com

succulent centerpeices are ready to be transported to the wedding... casasugar.com

pleasureandbusiness.blogspot.com

Succulents can be found at most local nurseries. They make beautiful wedding flowers, don’t they?!

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To enter for your chance to win the 8×10 handmade Delta Girl Frame pictured below,

with a $120 value, click here!

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Eddie Ross

If you don’t think you can find uses for flea market finds, today’s post will change your mind.

Eddie Ross is famous for his design abilities, and of particular interest are his famous trips into flea markets with the vision to give new life to old items. His ability to create designs for rooms on any budget has earned him a large fan following and regular columns in two of the country’s most widely circulated magazines: Woman’s Day and Southern Living. We are so exited that he is a featured lecturer at Nashville’s upcoming Antiques and Garden Show (A&GS) — click here. Eddie’s energy is contagious and his ability to create a beautiful, unique table setting is unmatched.

I was pinch-me thrilled to have the chance to pick his design brain about entertaining and tablescapes today. A special thank you to both Eddie and his partner, Jaithan Kochar, as well as Sarah Bartholomew, co-chair of the A&GS, for making this happen.

For anyone not familiar with Eddie Ross, read his bio, click here, and be blown away!

A column from House Beautiful in 2010

Could this table be any prettier? A gorgeous table makes you want to linger longer. EddieRoss.com

Were your parents entertainers?  If so, is this where your sense for tablescapes came from?  If not, where do you think your passion for tablescapes started?

My parents rarely entertained formally, so it wasn’t until my first job at a catering company in Greenwich, Connecticut, that I discovered a world I loved. Every weekend, I’d go into lavish, old money homes to set extravagant tables with family heirlooms. I wanted to entertain like that, so I began to educate myself at antique stores on fine china, silver, and linens, then scoured flea markets and thrift stores to find similar items at prices I could afford.

From a 2009 blog post on EddieRoss.com

This is one of my all-time favorite Eddie tablescapes. He suggests renting bright chairs for a quick update and fresh feel for your next dinner party. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this - and I'm such a neutral girl. I need to branch out...

One more look at this amazing colorburst of a table. Since all my candles are white, I'm thinking about having a dinner party just to buy some turquoise ones!

Do you feel the South, in general, takes their tablescaping more seriously than other regions?

Yes, absolutely! Southerners take pride in tradition, family heirlooms, fine silver and monogramming–all the things I’m passionate about. I truly am a Southerner at heart!

Amber-hued Thanksgiving from 2009 EddieRoss.com

Thanksgiving table 2010. Eddie and his partner, Jaithan Kochar, created this tablescape for online magazine LONNY.

If someone were to stock their pantry with supplies to have on hand for any dinner party table, what would be the top 5-7 items they should have?

1. Good silver polish, like Maas.
2. Beautiful tapers in colors that coordinate with your china. My favorite are the 12″ and 18″ tapers from Creative Candles (www.creativecandles.com).
3. Linen napkins in colors that coordinate with your china. There’s more to napkins than white!
4. Chargers in a mix of materials: brass, silver and porcelain with bands that coordinate with the colors of your china.
5. Place cards, definitely.
6. And don’t forget plenty of good wine!

Halloween 2010 Tablescape - EddieRoss.com

Who says Halloween can't include some traditional monogramming?! It helps that at first look this monogram looks like RIP!

What items do you splurge on for a tablescape and where can/should you go cheap?

Scouring flea markets and consignment stores, I’m always finding sets of salad/dessert plates or great soup bowls at discount prices that I can mix in with what I already have. Then I splurge on fabric for tablecloths. It’s the surefire way to update antique china with a wow! Spend, too, on beautiful, unusual varieties of flowers that work with the colors of your china. It’s not as though you’re entertaining everyday, so make it special.

"...beautiful, unusual varieties of flowers that work with the colors of your china." From Auguest 2011, EddieRoss.com

Eddie setting the table at a SACD Style event in Savannah.

A close up from the same SACD event listed above. The flowers are bold and beautiful; the candles are bright and perfect; and, it is still easy to talk to the person across from you!

When having a dinner party, what is your ideal number of guests and why?

10 to 12 guests always feel like a party to me, so if you have the room, do it! Plus, if I’m going to cook, I like to bring together as many people as I comfortably can.

Another green tablescape, this time paired with yellows. It just screams SPRING doesn't it?

Do you have a favorite theme to throw a party around?

Instead of themes, I like to interpret vintage inspiration in fresh, new ways. For my partner Jaithan’s birthday last summer, I threw a princely feast on the lawn, inspired by a maharaja’s banquet in Mumbai!

Jaithan's princely feast when he turned 35! Lonny captured the party, and all the tips necessary to throw an amazing feast yourself! Click for details.

See?  I told you that you’d be inspired to shake it up, hit a flea market and add some color to your table!  Be sure to check out Eddie Ross at the Antiques and Garden Show next week.  The entire show promises to be simply amazing with all the antique dealers, lecturers, parties and more.  Click here to see why this is a must-attend event each year.

Eddie and Jaithan. A dynamic duo, indeed.

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Sarah Ella Cole of Delta Girl Frames

Written by Memphis contributor, Lauren Patterson. 

There is a giveaway listed at the bottom of this post, so read the whole way through!

Our first Faces of Memphis profiles a ”Delta Girl,” Sarah Ella Cole. She knows no strangers — making you feel like you have been friends for years even if you’ve just met. There is a comfort about her that is so refreshing and you just cannot help but smile whenever she is around. Born and raised in Indianola, a tiny little town in the Delta (Mississippi), Sarah Ella moved to Memphis for a job and established her roots quickly. She is married to Roger Cole Jr. and has 2 of the cutest little boys you have ever seen. After a hunt for unique frames left her empty handed, Sarah Ella decided to solve that problem and started her own frame business, Delta Girl Frames. As they say, the rest is history.
 
Sarah Ella is taking the frame world by storm with her eclectic taste and unique spin on design that shines through each frame she paints. Custom frames are handmade by Sarah Ella and can be as simple or detailed as the customer wants them to be. If you can dream it, she is going to try and paint it. She is a one woman show going full steam ahead with no plans of slowing down — all the while being a momma and a wife, and a good one at that!  With Facebook and Etsy fueling her fire, she is definitely a force to be reckoned with and we could not be more proud to feature her as our first Face of Memphis!
 
 
 
What led you to move to Memphis?

I  went straight into pharmaceutical sales out of college and had a territory opportunity in 2001 to move to Memphis and jumped at the chance!
 
You obviously have a serious creativity gene.  Was this always apparent?
 
Pretty much. From an early age, I have always loved DIY projects. I can remember striping my own walls when I was 11 and my favorite part of camp was always arts and crafts.
 
When was Delta Girl Frames born?
 
Delta Girl Frames was born in November of 2009. We had just had family photographs taken by Will Jacks, an amazing artist out of Cleveland, MS. He took my family back to my roots, taking pictures of us in the rice fields and back roads of the Mississippi Delta. On my hunt for frames, I could not find anything that worked with these pictures. I wanted custom-sized frames that were rustic, distressed and made out of real hardwood. I did not have any luck on my search so I decided to make my own frames. Delta Girl Frames was brought to life.

Delta Girl Frames

More Delta Girl Frames

What or who gave you the courage to take the plunge and start Delta Girl Frames?
 
It is actually kind of strange. I had not really thought about it until some of my friends and family started suggesting that maybe a business was in my future. I knew the market lacked an outlet for custom distressed frames, so I thought, “Why not? What a great way to stay at home with my kids and put my creativity to use!”
 
What was your first frame making experience like?
 
Heart pounding. Wondering if I was going to cut my hand or finger off in the saw was my biggest fear! I made the first few cuts and thought, “OK I’m safe, all my limbs are still intact, so lets try another one.”
 
Who taught you how to cut the frames and assemble them?

I’m self-taught, and that is my proudest accomplishment. My grandfather was in the lumber business and was an avid craftsman. He passed away when I was just 8 years old, but I know he was leading me through this on my first few tries. I also had to convince my husband that I would talk to every employee at Lowe’s about safety and learn all the do’s and dont’s of carpentry.

Tools of the trade

Where do your design inspirations come from?

Really anywhere, but mainly wallpaper and fabric. I am someone who loves a fabulous print, but I do not know if I could have an entire room in Ikat! I look to those fun patterns to incorporate into my frames. I equate my frames to a great throw pillow–they are a perfect way to bring color, pattern and personality to any room!

What do you love most about your job?

The painting and distressing–it’s very therapeutic. I love taking a new piece of wood and giving it life and character.

What is the most challenging aspect of your job?

I am a perfectionist and classic “over-commiter.” I am always thinking that I can get more done in a day than is physically possible. So, I find myself in the 11th hour quite a bit!

Is there a secret to juggling 2 boys and a thriving business on your own while still maintaining your sanity?

Ha ha! I get asked this question at least twice a week, and to be completely honest, I am STILL trying to figure it all out. Life is full of surprises and this was a blessed one. But, it is a tricky balance when you work from home to define the lines [of work and family]. When your business is in your home, you always think, ”Oh, I can get one more email out or one more frame done.” But, at the end of the day, I really try and make myself stick to reasonable office hours that I have set for myself. I also have a  poster by my workbench that constantly reminds me to “Keep Calm and Carry On.” I have to take it one frame at a time and try not to overwhelm myself and remember that in my book, family always comes first. Bottom line: it is a balancing act and I am still trying to figure out how to juggle it all.

At work

Advice for anyone trying to start their own business?

Make sure it is something you L O V E and that you are passionate about! I also think social media is amazing. Launching a Facebook page and doing giveaways really boosted my sales. Pick blogs that target your audience and take a risk– it’s a true statement that it takes money to make money, so if you’re going to bite the proverbial bullet, then do it right.

What do you see as an unique and defining characteristic of Memphis?
 
I love Memphis because it is a big city but has the feel of a small town, making it so charming. When meeting someone for the first time, within 5 minutes, you probably will learn you have a friend in common or have crossed paths before.
 
When you have people visit from out of town, where is the first place you think to bring them to dinner?

Oh, my yummy go-to favorite for years has always been Ronnie Grisanti’s.
 
What is your favorite thing to do on a Saturday night?

I am literally covered in paint 5 days a week, so it feels nice to get dressed up and go out. I love a date night with my hubby, and together we love going to dinner at Elfo’s and catching up at the bar afterwards. However, If you ask me the same question during football season, I would say cooking out with my hubby and two boys and watching SEC football!

Sarah Ella with her Delta Girl Frames lining her walls.

What word, or two or three, best describes you?

Type A.

What is currently on your bedside table, or iPad/Kindle, that you are reading?

I wish I could say War and Peace, but let’s be honest, my guilty pleasure in life is a good gossip magazine–so currently, US Weekly.

 
Name three things you can’t live without (excluding family, friends and God.)

• Sunglasses: they are my favorite vice in the world and I change them up every season.
• My iPhone: mainly because 1. my whole world is in it and  2. it occupies my kids in a pinch.
• Diet Cokes: I think I would shrivel up and die if they ever take them off the market!

 
Would you share the ultimate Sarah Ella Cole dinner party playlist with us?

Oh playlist…what’s great is Pandora.  They make the playlist for you. I would probably have the Adele station playing for a  dinner party and George Strait for a cookout.

What are your dreams, plans, wishes for 2012?

I think I’m most excited about where the business is going. I hope for more balance, a well-rounded schedule and a thriving business. I also hope to hire some help. I love making people’s homes a little cozier with my frames. I wish personally for happy and healthy boys and more time traveling as a family and making new memories.
 
What are you thankful for?

I pinch myself everyday. I have a job from home that I love and can actually make a little money doing. I am thankful for my happy, healthy marriage and my two silly boys. I am thankful for the love and time we have with each other and the many years to come!

To enter for your chance to win the 8×10 handmade Delta Girl Frame pictured below, with a $120 value, click here!

 
Purchase Sarah Ella’s Frames here: www.etsy.com/shop/ellachamp

Thanks to Christen (Jones) Morrison for the wonderful photography showcased today.

Visit Christen’s website here:  www.christenjones.com

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Home Decor:

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I believe this image is from LONNY, but the link is broken so I can't be sure.

Southern Living Texas Show House

Fashion:

Okay, here’s the thing, if you think finding the right shade of yellow is hard for your walls or your sofa, try finding one to match your skin tone!  Dreadful.  It is near impossible.  But, that said, yellow is super hip right now.

From Vintage Traffic website; 2012 Runway shows.

From Vintage Traffic website; 2012 Runway shows.

Blake Lively, always ahead of the trends, dressed in yellow with a grey belt and jewelry last year.

Most women would look better in the reverse of Blake Lively’s outfit: a grey dress, with a yellow skinny belt. It’s a cautionary truth that most of us simply can’t pull off yellow. I mean, look at those models. Even they don’t look fabulous in those shades of yellow they were asked to wear.

Grey dresses with yellow bouquet accents - much better.

Consider this outfit by J Crew:

Now, with ONE of the following accessories, you have instant yellow appeal, no jaundice coloring required: (all accessories found at Nordstrom)

OR

OR

Or, maybe just add this watch.  Watches as a fashion accessory are bold and back with a vengeance!

ICE watch, $50

No wonder yellow has always been popular in rain wear: it looks perfect against the grey sky backdrop!

So pretty

Flowers:

I love these images:

These flowers from Scoot's Lovely's Pinterest board. You should click to check out this flowers board.

Pretty yellow and grey flowers used at a wedding.

Time to add some yellow to your life!

For more yellow inspirations, see: http://pinterest.com/liza_graves/the-magic-of-yellow/

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Annie and her mom, Suzanne, arrive at the party

White pumpkins, thumb tacks and some expert carving make for interesting party decor.

OK, I am dating myself, but my memories of the quintessential baby shower went something like this:  Saturday afternoon, fruit tea, petit fours, sooooo many presents to open and frankly, not much fun.  Just as maternity clothes (sans the the puffy sleeves and bows) have seen a remarkable transformation, so, it appears, have baby showers.  It’s OK to serve a little sangria and festive appetizers.  And if you think about it, what a fun party to plan for a buddy.

For an October party, flowers and pumpkins together create a great tablescape.

One bite wonders--Oreo cake pops.

Who cares if we can’t get away from those darling onesies and booties.  This is a good thing, don’t ya’ think?

Annie Barnes, by her own admission, has lots of Type “A”  friends, many of whom have strong creative bents.  If she said to me once on the phone, she said a million times, “I just want you to see how much work my friends put into my baby shower.” 

Catch a glimpse of the cake with the fondant monkey on top of the blocks.

Their hard work is obvious in these photographs of the small details at work throughout the party. 

A replica of a sock monkey adorns the cake created by Crumb de la Crumb.

Most of the guests guessed the arrival of a girl baby. Read to the end of the post to find out the correct guess.

Her sister-in-law, Beth Winterburn, is a photographer from Memphis and captured the special party moments so beautifully.  Her buddy, Amber Lehman, worked hard to create the overall look of the party.  She’s a stylist in town with a resume a mile long, having styled celebrities like Amy Grant, Stephen Curtis Chapman and Julianne Hough.

Banana pudding cups were part of the delicious buffet lunch.

The flowers were arranged by Libby Johnson, an independent florist and friend of Annie's.

But details aside, what Annie also wanted me to know was how much fun everyone had at her party, too. What a lovely way to anticipate the arrival of a little one!

Annie and her friends gather for a photo at Cassie Kelley's house.

We’re happy to report, Baby B was born on November 21st!  He is just precious and so glad to be a part of the Barnes family.

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The Asia, a wok-style fire pit, comes in 36", 48", 60" and 72".

Barefoot Beach. $1,179.00

Saturn, $1,179

Rick Wittrig lives outside of Nashville and started creating these steel fire pits several years ago. I asked him how he came to choose this career and had to laugh at his answer:

A few years ago we purchased a fire pit for our family. It promptly fell apart and caught the yard on fire. I told my wife Donna “This will not happen again; I will build a better fire pit,” and so I did. When our friends came over they would say, “ Wow, where did you get that?”  So I made some for friends and soon started marketing locally. Today we sell in all fifty states including Alaska and Hawaii, across most of Canada (we had one commissioned by the Olympics!), the Bahamas and as far away as Australia.

You’ve got to love and admire this can-do attitude.  Rick grew up in a tiny Mennonite farming village in Illinois where he learned many skills, including welding and metal fabrication for farm machinery.  These skills, obviously, have come in handy. 

As Rick mentioned, his Third Rock-designed fire pit was commissioned by the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, Canada.

2010 Olympics, Athletes Village in Whistler, BC, Canada

Working on Third Rock

Third Rock

Prices start at $979 — and your fire pit will last a lifetime. These fire pits find their way into backyards, porches and docks for private and commercial use. 

Crater - a pure and classic minimalist design. $979

Wings of Flight - Artisan Log Rack, $300

I’m all inspired to re-do my backyard. Aren’t you? With a fire pit this pretty, we may just need to roast marshmallows year round!

www.firepitart.com/

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Laura Lynn Donahue of MomsOnMacs

We love the fabulous people who cross our path at StyleBlueprint! Case in point? Our guest writer today, Laura Lyn Donahue, owner of MomsOnMacs, a business that teaches you how to get the most out of your iPhone or iPad.

Macs clicked with me in 1986 when I was co-editor of my high school newspaper. We had to learn how to use an Apple computer for the newspaper layout and had only a manual for guidance.  From the get-go, Apple’s “tech style” just made sense to me and has made my life more manageable and even more fun.

For many of us, computers, cell phones and tablets have only been available for a portion of our lives; however, kids today haven’t known life without technology. While we don’t have to be as tech-savvy as our teenager, we should at least know how to put our devices to good use.

The iPhone is one of the greatest technological inventions EVER. Think about it: it’s a phone, a camera, a computer, a reader, a calculator, a gaming device, a Rolodex (if you don’t know what a Rolodex is, Google it!) and so much more…all wrapped up in an incredibly small package.

There are a myriad of uses for our iPhones, iPads and Macs just waiting to be discovered. Below I’ve put together a list of a few “didya knows?” Hopefully, you’ll discover a new use today.

1. Quick Camera: Did you know that when your iPhone screen is dark, you can double-click the home button and immediately get the camera? This feature makes for quick access when you want to take a picture right away. It’s one of my favorite features of the new 5.0.1 software upgrade (you have upgraded your software, right?!)
2. Instant iTunes: Did you know that if you double-click the home button on your Phone when it’s dark or in the lock screen mode, you get immediate access to your iTunes library, and you can play songs and adjust the volume? You can do the same on your iPad.
3. Ready Remote: Did you know that your iPhone and iPad can be a remote control for your stereo, AppleTV and more? At home, we have the Sonos wireless sound system, and with the Sonos app on our iPhones and iPads, any of us can operate the stereo from anywhere in the house. The kids LOVE this, and so do I! Makes playing music fun, and if you subscribe to a music service like Spotify or others, you have access to hundreds of thousands of songs right at your fingertips!
4. Prompt Printing: Did you know that you can print a document directly from your iPad? I use a great, free application called PrintCentral, and I can print wirelessly with the iPad. This feature comes in handy when I get an email or document on my iPad and don’t want to go fire up the computer to print. With just a few taps, I’m printing right away.
5. Easy Edit: Did you know that with the latest software update, you can edit your photos right on your iPad or iPhone? You can get rid of red eye right away with just a tap. You can also rotate, crop and enhance your photo on the spot. Pictures are quickly ready for sharing with friends on email, Facebook, Twitter and in text messages.

Those are just some of the gazillion things you can do iPhone and iPad. If you would like to learn more, or even get help with these tips, you’re in luck. I recently launched MomsOnMacs to help women (I’ve helped some men too!) just like you. For more information, visit www.MomsOnMacs.net.

I have always enjoyed helping friends figure out how to use Apple products and would love to help you too. I make house calls (less intimidating than visiting a “genius” — aka someone at the Apple Store — and much more convenient!) and have a personal, hands-on approach tailored to your needs. 

For readers outside of Nashville, I am available to help via Skype or GoTo Meeting!

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Thanks Laura Lyn!

It’s amazing how an hour or two of simple fun learning will save you buckets of time and frustration down the road. The MomsOnMacs rate is $40/per hour with a one hour minimum.  Most appointments take about 2 hours. Contact Laura Lyn through her website MomsOnMacs.net or email her at lauralyn@MomsOnMacs.net

We use Macs each day and Laura Lyn has taught us just through this article! We are excited to share her expertise and passion for making iPads and iPhones easier to use, and used more fully, by all of us. No, you don’t have to be a MOM to use MomsOnMacs! But, as a mother of four, Laura Lyn’s does have particular expertise using the iPhone and iPad to make the daily requests of a mom easier.

MomsOnMacs

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The JB Zen Collection features sandalwood beads on bracelets, earrings and necklaces.

These cuffs are always on the top of our want list.

Jewelry is made in the store, by hand.

Judith and her four-legged family members!!

Ashley is available for your photography needs. Click for details.

 

 

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We are just starting to take consignors. Keep reading for more details.

Back to the sale.  It will be held at this beautiful, historic home located at 3821 Whitland Ave.

3821 Whitland Avenue

Here are some examples of what to expect at our sale:

It was over $3K new and sold here for $200!

Kick off the sale with early bird shopping on Thursday night, February 23rd from 6 – 9 PM.  An invitation to this much anticipated night will be sent out to our email subscribers in a couple weeks – go ahead and mark your calendars!

Thursday night’s party tickets are $75 a piece, with proceeds directly benefiting The Women’s Fund. With this ticket, you’ll have early bird access to shop from an incredible array of like-new, heavily discounted high-end clothing, shoes, jewelry, handbags and more! 100 consignees will participate in this year’s sale. Wine and desserts will be on hand to make the evening festive and fun!

If you missed last year’s party, let’s just say it all boiled down to one word – FUN! I’m not sure we’ve ever been around so many giddy women thrilled with their incredible purchases, charitable giving, and tremendous savings. A good time was had by all. And, with a 6:00 start time, women start lining up for first dibs as early as 5:30PM.

Be prepared for spontaneous group-changing rooms as women seem to try on clothes EVERYWHERE! For this reason, this event is WOMEN ONLY.

February 24th & 25th will be open to the public with a suggested $5 donation at the door for The Women’s Fund.

Hours are Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM and Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM.  Cash or Check ONLY.

So pretty

Any rules for the attendees? YES! Be kind to our volunteers, the clothes and each other. Not that we think you’d behave any other way…. but just by putting that into words, mean ol’ so-and-so (we all know one) will decide this is not her gig!

Would you like to consign? Great! Email our sale coordinator, Libby Page, and let her know that you need a number. She will reply later NEXT WEEK with your number, as well as the rules for consigning with us. libbypage@comcast.net

Clothes from all seasons are sold here. Pictured are clothes from designers Milly, DVF, Etcetera, Worth, Nanette Lepore, Theory, and Marni.

We will only be accepting clothing in like-new condition and from higher-end labels. Not to sounds snotty or haughty, but you know what we mean. This event raises much-needed funds for Nashville-based charities that help women and children, so we need this to be successful, and we do that by only accepting great things. Look over your items with a critical eye: like new condition, current fashions, boutique-brand clothing. Some things slipped by last year, but this year we won’t hesitate to pull something from the sale if it doesn’t meet our standards!

Spread the word and come shop! Many of the items will still have tags on them! Lucky you!

Shoes galore! 2010 Sale.

We love getting local designer Suzanne Sevier skirts, as they sell really well and we're all for supporting local business!

We love the jewelry we get. This piece was a Margaret Ellis necklace. This is the perfect place to re-sell your jewelry from local jewelers, as the audience all understands the quality and will LOVE it!

We love getting beautiful, stylish, on trend suits. If you need to wear a suit to work, or to church, or are always wishing you had one for that certain luncheon, this is the place to find one!

 We hope you make plans to join us.  It really is an amazing experience!

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Every StyleBlueprint city has listed sliced agate products from Rablabs in our monthly FINDS edition. We’re all obsessed.

http://www.rablabs.com/

This belt from Rablabs is $298

Joie ornaments for Christmas trees or fun uses year-round

Rablabs plates, 8"x9", $128 each

Napkin Rings by Rablabs $68 for a pair

After falling hard for the Rablabs products, we all started looking around our local shops for this trend:

www.theperfectpairnashville.com

Available in Nashville at The Perfect Pair

Available at The Perfect Pair

Available at The Perfect Pair

www.nordstrom.com

Available at Nordstrom. $148

 Scout, in Louisville, KY: http://scoutonmarket.com

Agate necklace by Nugarrd at Scout, in Louisville $48

Agate necklace and earrings by Nugarrd at Scout, $48 and $60

Jenkins Eliason Interiors: http://www.jenkinseliason.com/

Teal agate on copper chain by Summer Eliason at Jenkins Eliason Interiors, $68

Here is an example of agate jewelry that is formed into beads, not slices. Pink agate necklace from W&M

Becca Belz Jewelry: http://beccabelzjewelry.com/

Becca Belz, a Memphis-based jewelry designer, created this ladder agate necklace. $175

Becca Belz, $150

The following three pictures were taken at spruce, in Memphis.

Available at spruce, in Memphis.

Rings available at spruce.

Necklaces at spruce, in Memphis.

The following are examples of Druzy, or Drusy, which according to Wikipedia is a coating of fine crystals on a rock fracture surface, vein or within a vug or geode. We think it looks like moon rocks — very sparkly and nice.  

Druzy copper necklace by Summer Eliason at Jenkins Eliason Interiors, $218

Druzy gold-filled chandelier earrings by Summer Eliason, $385

We knew Etsy would give us tons of options for agate and geode jewelry, and we were right:

Etsy: agate geode druzy sliced earrings! $88.

For details on above, click here.

ETSY: $162.

For details on above, click here.

ETSY: $20. Geode Wine Stopper. Click for details

For details on above, click here.

Pinterest led us to these rings:

http://www.mossiere.com/product/druzy-geode-ring

Mossiere Rings: $38.

We dug around a little more and found these countertops, unlike anything we have seen.  

Countertops Concetto http://www.concettous.com/the_collection.aspx

How cool is this?

These countertops can even be backlit!

So, be on the lookout for new ways to bring agate and geodes into your home and wardrobe.  We think we’ll be seeing them on clutches, shoes, votives and more!

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For months my sister has been raving about the recipes from The Pioneer Women.  I knew she had a huge blog, lived on a ranch, home schooled and called a cowboy her husband.  In my mind, none of that equated to good cooking. 

Finally, after yet another rave review about her recipes, I put my boots on and jumped into her recipes with both feet. 

Right now I am eating cow pie because, yes, her recipes are amazing.  The Pioneer Women understands that women are crazy busy and don’t have time to cook,  so most of her recipes take under 30 minutes to prepare.  But unlike the multitude of  30 minute meals out there, the Pioneer Woman’s recipes have a complexity that separates them from other quick meals.  After preparing three of her recipes, I finally got it–she adds a couple of ingredients to enhance the flavor and texture.   I made the following three recipes:  chicken tortilla soup, chicken stir fry and shrimp scampi.   Not only are these “family friendly” meals, each is worthy of being served at your next casual dinner party.  With the exception of the chicken stir fry, all of these can be made ahead so you can enjoy your guests. 

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Secret Ingredients:  Rotel Tomatoes and Corn Meal

This is all the chopping that is required!

A medley of spices and Rotel tomatoes enhance the flavors

Don't hold back on the garnishes! I add avocado, tortilla chips and sour cream

Once you’ve made that soup, you’ll be hooked and anglin’ for more of The Pioneer Woman’s recipes. And since I know you’ll be hooked after trying the soup, here are two of my other favorites. 

Sixteen Minute Shrimp Scampi

Click here for the recipe.

Secret Ingredients:  hot sauce and white wine ( buying good shrimp doesn’t hurt either, try the Tiger Shrimp from Costco)

Monday Night Stir Fry

Click here for recipe.

Secret Ingredient:  A tad of sugar and arrowroot for thickening

Photo compliments of The Pioneer Women

When it comes to style, you gotta’ love Ina.  And you must admit, Rachel is pretty darn perky. But when it comes to cookin’ up a meal that will make your favorite cowboy melt, the Pioneer Woman wins it in spades.

Enjoy!

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Photographer: John Chiasson

Take note of all the textures featured today.  The sculptures, stone pathways, gorgeous walls, gates, the beauty of winter trees showing off their bark and regal branches interspersed with evergreen and berries are enough to make me look around and think that even January provides a lovely time to embrace our gardens.

These images capture the work of the esteemed PageDuke Landscape Architects. A nationally known entity, their work has been featured in Veranda, Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, Southern Living, Southern Accents and on HGTV.

Note: One of our favorite places for further home and garden inspiration is coming up soon: the Antiques and Garden Show. Be sure to mark the Feb 10-12th event and be inspired with ideas for your own home. For more details on this show, including the lectures and demonstrations, click here. It is going to be fabulous!

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

Snow does enhance everything, doesn’t it?

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

While the next two photographs were not taken in winter, they do show wonderful elements that can be enjoyed in all seasons:

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

Photographer: John Chiasson

See?  A winter garden can be beautiful when planned to be so!  Be sure to check out the PageDuke blog as well, www.pageduke.com/blog/

Photographer:  www.johnchiasson.com

Antiques and Garden Show, www.antiquesandgardenshow.com

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Make some resolutions you can keep!

Here’s a cringe-worthy question: How are those New Year’s resolutions coming? Have you purged, organized, cleansed, meditated, exercised? Or did you (like me) once again skid through the holidays, getting everything done in the “nick” of time? It’s mid-January and my loftiest goal so far is to write “12” instead of “11” on my checks consistently. Can you relate to that?

All I can seem to think about is resolving to catch up on Mad Men episodes before the new season starts. I can’t get too excited about resolving to fit into my skinny jeans. I was reaching for a stale Christmas cookie when it occurred to me that maybe I should make some resolutions to do something completely different and out of the box. Get out of this rut and improve my mind, body and spirit!

Can Mad Men really be the extent of my resolutions?

That’s when I decided to check out the listings for USN Evening Classes, now in its 19th year of offering educational opportunities for life-long learners. I found that Harpeth Hall, MBA and Ensworth are providing some offerings as well. Why not explore some mind-expanding opportunities this year that just might stave off the Alzheimer’s, at least for a few more years?

USN has more than 180 classes in 10 categories. (Are these people overachievers or what?) So check out the full catalog at www.usneveningclasses.org to see which ones will get you out of your sweatpants and Hello Kitty house slippers.

There’s an assortment of cooking classes, including gluten-free, vegetarian and one called “The Street Food of India. Or try a tequila tasting, learn how to do a wedding on a shoestring, or create felted wool bags. Idea: Bottles of good tequila in felted wool bags as a truly appreciated bridesmaid present.

For something completely different and challenging, a certified fly fishing instructor is offering an afternoon workshop for women only at Shelby Park. If you’d rather toss off one-liners than cast a line, veteran comic Rik Roberts will teach the core concepts behind developing strong stand-up comedy material.

Frustrated and confused by the way people tend to draw lines in the sand about certain pieces of art? Join a discussion with Vanderbilt associate professor Steven Tepper, author of Not Here, Not Now, Not That! Protest Over Art and Culture in America. With your new knowledge, you’ll be the hit of the next art crawl.

With passions about the presidential election sure to raise hackles during cocktail party banter, it might help to polish up our abilities to reconcile differences. You can join a salon-style class on moral reasoning and ethical decision-making with Vanderbilt professor Bruce Barry and City Council member Megan Barry, vice president of ethics for a healthcare company.

Have you resolved to start a blog in 2012? StyleBlueprint’s own Liza Graves and her tech-savvy husband, Jay, will teach a class as part of Harpeth Hall’s Adult Winterim class on successful blog writing, including using a blog to enhance a business, the social media aspects of blogging, building an audience and creating topics.

Liza’s blogging class is part of Harpeth Hall’s “An Uncommon Collection for the Wintertime Blues, Cabin Fever and the Curious.” You can try to understand “What’s Happening in Myanmar,” learn how to curb sugar and salt cravings, or start writing those memoirs. Click here for more information or to register.

There is also a really intriguing slate of offerings from the Nashville Community Education Commission. You can learn fencing, make handmade soap, or take up bird watching (my husband’s new obsession) just in time for the spring migration. Here’s a link to their catalog of offerings: click here.

Ensworth is offering six classes, including “Acting for Grownups.” (There are a few people I’d like to sign up for “Act Like a Grownup,” but I haven’t found that class anywhere just yet). To register, click here.

Check out MBA’s website as well. The link wasn’t up when this post was written, but they are offering a few classes this spring as well.

There are so many interesting possibilities all over Nashville, too numerous to mention in one post. I see that the Nashville Library Foundation, for example, is again offering Salon@615, including an appearance on January 26 from Erin Morgenstern, author of the new hot book, The Night Circus. Reading more books and taking advantage of Nashville’s rich offerings of stimulating lectures, concerts and theater are always good resolutions. For more information, click here.

Every year around the end of November, I have this friend who cheerfully asks me, “Are you ready for Christmas?” That’s because she is completely ready, presents wrapped and gorgeous holiday cards in the mail. This year, I’ll probably give my usual answer (“NO, I’m not ready.”) But maybe this year I can add, “However, I’m ready to go fly fishing, do some stand-up comedy and cook the street food of India, and then blog about it. And I’m caught up on Mad Men. What about you?”

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My knees have hurt since age 1o, but I ran cross country in middle school and enjoyed running off and on until a few years ago. My problem is that my knees always kill me, to the point of tears. And one day my physical therapist just said, “I don’t think you should run anymore.” I hated to close that chapter forever, but I did.

I recently read two articles on Born to Run’s author, Christopher McDougall, and I have to say that the running thing is back chomping at me again, at least enough to read the book. It sounds fascinating and McDougall specifically asserts, among other things, that we are more injury prone today in traditional running shoes. He also inspires through stories of personal achievement and the joys of running by writing an apparently page-turning account of a 50 mile race.  Amazon’s interview with McDougall is short and it worth the two minutes it takes to read: click here.

So, how has this whole barefoot running thing effected foot fashion? I mean, it’s barefoot right? Well, not exactly. Of the footwear that is marketed as near-barefoot, one such shoe is really catching on. 

The evolution of the (nearly) barefoot running shoe:

I’m sure you’ve seen this type of ugly-as-sin barefoot running shoe. My husband has some and they are the first kind I noticed on the market.

REI sells these Vibram FiveFingers Bikila lovelies for $99.95.

Then Merrill came out with some that weren’t as aqua-man looking. Out of 431 reviews on Zappos, this version has a full 5 stars.  People are loving these:

The Barefoot Pace Glove by Merrell, $100

But, leave it to Nike to trump the competition with the most fashionable version that might even motivate you to give this trend a try, if only for long walks and trips to the grocery store. Meet the Nike Free Run 2, the newest member of their Free Run collection, designed to mimic the strengths of barefoot running while providing a bit of cushioning. Consider this a hybrid shoe. And, you can customize your colors…

You will love all these options:

Custom build screen

Pick your mesh color.

Pick your swoosh color.

Pick your lace color. You can pick a different color for each foot.

Pick your mid-sole rim color. Here, I chose neon yellow.

Then, choose whether you want the Nike Free 2.0 or 3.0 midsole and then what color you want it.

Pick your ID - Do you see that on the tongue mine say "Liza" "Graves"? Or, you can pick the swoosh.

The soles of these are really flexible:

I had to order a pair and I can’t wait until they arrive. Note: these custom ones do take around 5 weeks to arrive. But, the off the shelf variety ship right away. Reviews like these from the Nike website have me hoping these are the shoes I’ve been longing for:

So, now you know a bit more about barefoot running. Are you game? If you have a pair, we’d love to know what you think.

http://store.nike.com

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Note: StyleBlueprint was not paid in any way for this post. These shoes intrigue us and we are seeing them pop up everywhere, so we wrote about them!

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Koi Sushi and Thai

Liza: I guess this place has been a Franklin secret. Although I hadn’t heard of it, they were successful enough to branch out recently and add a Nashville location. And man-oh-man, is it good. Located right next to Salon nFuse on Franklin Pike in the Melrose area, don’t miss this hidden gem. 

My oldest daughter and I had lunch here last week, and we were so thrilled that we went back a few nights later with another family. I want to plan a girls’ night out here, and my oldest wants her birthday dinner at Koi, as well.  Yes, we are fans.

My oldest was very happy with her Bento Box.

They have a large selection of fried rice and rice noodle dishes, including Pad Thai and Lemongrass Chicken.  The Japanese Bento Boxes offer a nice variety of foods and are my kids’ favorites. But, I have to say, the sushi is divine. They have traditional rolls, but their specialty rolls are plentiful with 24 options, all expertly and beautifully rolled. The first one I ordered was the Atlantic and it’s still my favorite, but I am determined to try them all!

www.koisushithai.com

Atlantic Roll. Yumm-o.

Look at this layer of yummy goodness. The lemon is so thinly sliced that you can eat the rind. The jalapeño adds heat, but not an overwhelming amount. Perfection.

Stone House Q

Elizabeth: Full disclosure: I am from Memphis, and while I am not a complete snob when it comes to BBQ, I know it when I see it. That’s why on my first visit to Stone House Q, I came away impressed. Stone House Q’s owner, Buck Hussang, did a fair amount of research before launching his new venture. He sampled BBQ from every state that borders our own and found a perfect combination of flavors. Just as the litmus test for Mexican food is the guacamole, the litmus test for BBQ is the ribs. I don’t really care if they’re dry-rubbed, wet or in between. What I do care about is their flavor. And as far as Stone House Q’s ribs go, let’s just say I ordered a half stack and could have eaten more—for lunch! 

Doesn't this sandwich make you want to grab it off the page? It is as good as it looks.

The sides are all homemade (and you can taste it) by Raleigh Hussang. I sampled the greens, mac n’ cheese and slaw and give all of them a thumbs up. And, Stone House Q has three secret weapons that could potentially land them a spot on the Food Network: their caramelized onions, cornbread and secret sauce. Of the three, I am begging to know how they make those onions. The flavor is rich, but I am sure there is a secret ingredient. Please, do tell.

Stone House Q's BBQ is darn good, and the sides are incredible.

On several occasions, I’ve gone back to grab take out. It is affordable, easy and makes for a healthy dinner option if you order the pulled chicken with some veggie sides. 

You have to appreciate Stone House Q’s billboard. It says it all: Home of the Rightous Butts! My guess is their back room marketing team, Scott and Cindy Moskovitz, had something to do with the name. 

Stone House Q is located one block due west of Bobby’s Dairy dip on 54^th street, right off of Charlotte Avenue.

www.stonehouseq.com

Sloco

Elizabeth: In April we wrote about our visit to Tayst. During that visit, I had the chance to hang out in the kitchen with Jeremy Barlow, Tayst’s owner and chef, to discuss his passion for local foods and regional purveyors. At Tayst, each and every local purveyor holds a place of honor on his famous blackboard. So with the opening of his new sandwich place, Sloco’s  on 12^th Ave. S, I couldn’t wait to give it a try.      

In-house greens garnish most of Sloco's sandwiches. Catch a whiff as you walk by the counter.

Sloco is located a couple of storefronts down from Las Palattes and Burger Up. Each, in their own way, contributes to the local flavor of Nashville. 

Before you go to Sloco’s, you need to know it’s about takeout. There are a limited number of seats available and the menu is designed to grab n’ go. But, unlike lots of takeout places, Sloco’s is about quality and fresh ingredients, not quick and processed food. At the first bite, you know that someone behind the counter has carefully roasted the veggies, braised the beef and baked the bread. Each offering is unique, flavorful and fresh.

With just the right amount of chicken, pesto and goat cheese, this sandwich rocks!

Hands down, our favorite was the roasted veggie sandwich. It was served on two slices of bread with an aromatic combination of veggies, herbs and toppings. The secret ingredient was the roasted Brussels sprouts. You’ll find Sloco’s sandwiches are interesting and deceptively healthy.

Sloco's roasted veggie sandwich is made on homemade bread with local produce. If you like Brussels sprouts, this is the sandwich for you.

I think the name is just made up, or maybe it’s short for Slow Cooked – clever twist on the whole fast food/takeout idea. Whatever the case, the concept truly comes from the heart. Here is Sloco’s Declaration of Food Independence:

• Make rockin’ sammies quickly and affordably
• Love the community
• Operate with a small foot-print
• Cook responsively and
• If it’s not in season, we don’t have it.

Well, there you go—5 great reasons to give Sloco a try. 

www.slocolocal.com

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The Foot Spa is located in the same strip mall as Radio Shack and Calico Corners.

It’s best to make an appointment, but feel free to walk right in – if someone is free, they will gladly assist you.  I’m not sure what I was expecting, but what I got certainly was not it.  I think I expected this dreamy, lovely experience where someone rubbed my feet and calves – a la pedicure style – for 60 minutes with sweet sounds and scents enveloping me.  You know, the type of thing that leaves a wonderful memory but no real lasting effects. Wipe that image out of your mind.

The Foot Spa specializes in the traditions of reflexology and Chinese medicine. What is reflexology? The Reflexology Association of Canada defines reflexology as “A natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears…which correspond to every part…of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes [primarily feet] without the use of tools, creams or lotions…reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body.” 

Okay, let me state that I in no way think that reflexology can cure a disease. I am not convinced that one area on my foot effects my liver, my heart, my stomach, etc. But, I have friends with chronic ailments who do subscribe to reflexology with rabid earnestness. That said, I really did walk out feeling great – more than great – and slept for the entire week better than I have slept in a long time. So, maybe there is a little something to this.

The Foot Spa, itself, is a large, carpeted room with 10 comfortable lounging chairs. The lights are off, but you can see everyone who is getting their massage. The sweet lady who greeted me walked me through the chart showing the basic premise of reflexology. I asked if everyone was licensed (I had NO IDEA what to expect, but there were questions that needed to be asked!) They are. I was introduced to my practitioner who spoke no English, but was raised with reflexology as a part of her culture and upbringing. (She had also received additional training in California.)

While standing in front of this foot chart, I stated that I have plantar fasciitis in my left heel.  I’m not sure what the correct translation of this is, but the term was not understood. I pointed to the area on the chart that hurt. They looked at the chart to see what organ this correlated with….wouldn’t you know, my genitals. Seriously? She says, “This mean you have problem with your… genital. But (tiny smile) perhaps just too tight shoe.” 

They explained that my feet might hurt with the pressure points and I would feel a release of energy as the pressure was applied and removed. But, I needed to speak up if the pressure was too strong.

Next, the treatment began. I was seated in the red lounge chair, and while my feet soaked in a huge bucket of hot water steeped with herbs from a virgin forest in southeast China, my attendant began my 60 minute session by massaging my head, shoulders, neck and ears, paying close attention to pressure points. Then it was time for my feet.

Oh my gosh. As she manipulated the pressure points on my feet, I was shocked at how sensitive I was. No fear of the giggles from any ticklish feeling here. Rather, I was constantly thinking, “If she uses one more ounce of pressure, I will not be able to handle this.” But, she never went further, and handle it I did. She worked up and down my calves and shins, too, and in the end, my feet felt better than good. They felt downright great.

As part of the 60 minute service, you basically get a full-body massage, albeit fully dressed. So, I flipped over face down on the lounge chair (which is also a massage table, so there’s a hole for your head, fyi) and my lady went to work. Although I could not see what she was doing from this vantage point, I’m convinced she crawled up on top of the chair, straddling me to bend my shoulder and press down. I was really glad I had asked if everyone was licensed, as I was being seriously contorted in a way I never had been before. 

While all this was going on, I did have the fleeting thought that I wanted my mommy and wondered exactly what type of massage I was getting. But I’ll say this, contortions or no, I was amazed by the effect of the massage. Seriously, for weeks leading up to my appointment, I had experienced pain in the left side of my neck that hurt down into my back and prevented me from being able to turn my head fully. Whatever my Chinese super lady did worked that painful kink out and allowed me to walk out of The Foot Spa pain-free with full mobility in my neck. I was simply giddy.

As I left, I was very aware that my whole body felt good. I wished, though, I had been given a heads-up on what to expect, as it’s a bit of a different experience than, say, Escape. I encourage you to step outside the box and make an appointment at The Foot Spa for a 30, 45 or 60 minute treatment. This would make a great couples appointment, as well: have dinner, a glass of wine and then a foot massage!

Testimonials:

“Ahhhh…this is the direction our world should be going! (And I think it’s beginning to.) I have studied reflexology for years and was always so happy to find a spa that had it on it’s menu.  Now, an entire place just for that! The feet reach every organ in your body giving you the most beneficial massage ever! These people mean business. You will find yourself so relaxed…I promise you will keep going back!” – Kemp Buntin

“If you are having a bad day, head to The Foot Spa.  You will leave so happy and relaxed.” – Tiffany Fay

The Foot Spa – 615-891-7306

4004 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 120R Nashville, TN 37215

10AM-10PM M-S and on Sundays from 12PM-7PM.

http://foot-spa.net/

• If you want to ensure a good night’s sleep, make a 9PM appointment.
• Wear comfortable clothes and pants that can be pulled up above your knees.
• A 30 minute appointment concentrates only on your feet; a 45 minute appointment concentrates on head, ears, neck and feet; a 60 minutes appointment allows for the 15 minute full-body massage. Check for smeared makeup after the 45 and 60 minute massages.
• A 30 minute massage is $38. A 45 minute massage is $48.  A 60 minute massage is $60.
• I was surprised at how effective this massage was in making my whole body feel really great. 

© 2012, StyleBlueprint. All rights reserved.

And, if you want some FINDS more in line with our traditional monthly lists, check out Louisville and Memphis’s StyleBlueprint Finds.  Heidi and Lindsey came up with some great ones:

• Louisville Finds (click here) 
• Memphis Finds (click here)

Get Organized:

With The Container Store’s annual 30% off elfa storage system sale, this is a great place to start. A specialist at the store will help you with any room, just have measurements handy. They will help you via phone as well.

If the thought of a complete overhaul sounds too intense, professional organizer Mridu Parikh suggests this easy to install adjustable rod for those small spaces in your home. It will literally double your hanging space! (You can find out more tips at Mridu’s blog, click here.) Or, you could hire Mridu and really make yourself accountable to your organizational goals!

Available at The Container Store for just $19.99

The blog, Unclutterer, speaks volumes on ways to break bad habits and create new ones on the quest to become more organized. For example, click here for a post offering 7 simple routines to incorporate that will begin to organize your life right away. 

Here’s to ridding yourself of unwanted clutter in 2012. 

Eat Healthy:

Pledge to start eating more raw vegetables and fruits. Get off the processed foods train. Buy a new cookbook or health book to inspire you. 

This book subscribes such "radical" thinking as eating huge salads. But, we're not just talking one salad a day. Dr. Fuhrman teaches you the importance of including raw vegetables with each meal and will inspire you to better your health.

The blog Family Fresh Cooking offers up nutritious whole food recipes with ideas that might inspire you to cook a little more often. This recipe for Spaghetti Squash Sesame Noodles with Edamame, featured on Kayce’s Blog, got us hooked.  

Courtesy of Family Fresh Cooking. Click picture for more details.

If you’re old enough to remember the Moosewood Cookbook, then you’ll appreciate how far vegetarian cooking has come since it was first published in 1977.  Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone is the bible for vegetarians when if comes to creative and delicious meals.  It gives you a huge number of choices with many options to jazz things up.  This fabulous cookbook is a great purchase to make if you are committed to eating less meat and more green. 

If I can look as healthy as Deborah, then I'll eat more veggies--promise.

Get Fit:

Get out of your rut and try a new exercise class.  Your body and muscles will thank you. 

Kettlebell class at Nashville Kettleball. Click photo for more details.

This month lululemon is hosting FREE Bar Method classes. Join them at the studio, located at 4301 Harding Road, Suite D. Keep track of lululemon’s free classes, offered each month on their Community Events page: click here.

Bar Method classes

These cool sneaks look as good running errands around town as they do working out.  Nike Free Run 2′s come in tons of colors.  They are quickly becoming the rage on Nashville’s greenways. 

Light weight and versatile, these running shoes look great anytime.

Save Money:

We all complain about the cost of gas. Here is a way to lessen the burden: The SmartFuel App.

SmartFuel was developed by Nashville's own Michael Sohr.

SmartFuel can save you serious money on gas. This app gathers real time data from Oil Price Information Service – so no human error is involved – and has 1,000,000 price updates daily! Many times you can find gas 10-15 cents a gallon cheaper within a 1/4 mile of a higher priced station. The app also grades gas stations on cleanliness and safety. Perfect for around town driving and road trips.

This app is one to buy at just $8.99/year. Even better, your first 30 days are free to test drive this app.  

www.smartfuel.com/

Be Green:

For us, when we find little ways to be green each day, we feel more connected to our community and planet. 

These reusable bags replace ziplock bags for snacks and sandwiches and can be washed 1000 times! Available at both Woo Skincare + Cosmetics and The Container Store.

With several designs and two sizes available, these bags are a great way to cut down our dependence on plastic sandwich bags. $6.99-8.99

Invest in a water bottle and pledge to not buy another disposable one bottle this year. Not easy to do, but a cute water bottle like the one below makes this resolution a bit easier to keep:

Made in the USA from recycled aluminum. $16 at REI. Click for details.

Get Sleep:

We found this article on 10 iPhone apps that encourage a better night’s sleep. And, since we all seem – at one point or another – to have issues here, it’s best to have an arsenal of help on hand: http://mashable.com/2010/06/25/iphone-better-sleep/

Here’s a low tech way to encourage good sleep: a lavender-filled eye pillow. We like this one by Jane, Inc. – the silk fabric’s cooling effect on your eyes is blissful.

$20 by Jane, Inc. Click for details.

Enjoy Life:

Pledge to do something new every month. Invite some friends and you are off to a great start. Eat at a new restaurant, climb a rock climbing wall, slide down a zip-line or go to a new music venue. By the end of this year, these new things will be highlights for your entire year!

If you have not seen this show at the Station Inn, add it to your Enjoy Life list this year. Click photo for details.

Here’s to a fabulous 2012. Thank for spending some of it with us, at StyleBlueprint.

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Where did you grow up?

Murfreesboro, TN

When and why did you move to Nashville?

March 2009 to open my first Pure Barre studio in Green Hills.

What is the greatest piece of advice you have been given in business?

“Once you lose someone’s respect it’s nearly impossible to get it back.”

Greatest piece of advice for someone on a New Year’s mission to either lose weight or get healthier?

Don’t have an ‘all or nothing’ mindset; you’re setting yourself up to fail. You should have a clear plan for your goals and the results that you want to achieve, but you should also know that of course you’re going to miss an occasional workout and undoubtedly you’re going to have sweets at some point. Just remember that it’s okay. The most important thing is to get up the next day and start again with your plan rather than feeling like you failed and give up.

How is Pure Barre different from standard workouts?

We work every muscle in the body all the way to fatigue, and then we stretch everything out to lengthen the muscles, all utilizing a ballet barre. You hold the positions until muscle fatigue sets in and then stretch to elongate the muscle, which is why the technique works so quickly and clients start to see results within the first few classes. The class is intense and it’s high energy, but everyone can do it. You do not need to have any prior dance or ballet training.

How many of your instructors have left to open their own studios across the country?

8 of my best teachers have spread out all over the country from Seattle, WA, to Charlotte, NC, to open multiple pure barres. Between the 8 of them, they have 16 studios.

Do you have an irrational fears?

I’m completely afraid of the dark.

What books can be found on your bedside table?

My Bible and light-hearted, quick reads like the Something Borrowed series by Emily Giffin.

Favorite thing to do on a Saturday night?

Dinner and drinks at Tavern with my boyfriend and close friends, then home to crash.

Favorite local musician?

Joshua Maddox.

What is your “must-have” purchase for spring 2012?

High-waist, wide-leg pants. I’ll take any chance I get to channel my inner hippie.

Any new workout wear that has your eye?

Of course lululemon is always an amazing staple. But new on the market is Splits59, women’s activewear company based in Los Angeles. I sell their pieces at pure barre and they’re amazing. They have functional pieces for all types of work outs, but what’s even better are their “to-and-from” layering pieces that you never want to take off.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Nashville?

Anything MStreet: Tavern and Kayne Prime are my favorites. For quick lunches, Tazikis on West End is SO yum.

Favorite vacation spot?

Cabo.

Do you have a playlist for a dinner party that you can share with our readers? (to see this playlist in iTunes, click here.)
 

1. Avett Brothers, ‘Head Full Of Doubt/Road Full Of Promise’
2. Joshua Maddox, ‘Come Away’
3. Patty Griffin, ‘Up To The Mountain’
4. Ray Lamontagne, ‘Jolene’
5. Joshua Maddox, ‘Fighting Chance’
6. Mumford & Sons, ‘The Cave’
7. Adele, ‘Make You Feel My Love’
8. James Morrison, ‘One Life’
9. Mumford & Sons, ‘Awake My Soul’
10. Joshua Maddox, ‘Waiting Patiently’
11. Ray Lamontagne, ‘You Are The Best Thing’
12. John Hiatt, ‘Have A Little Faith In Me’
13. The Beatles, ‘Come Together’
14. Patty Griffin, ‘Heavenly Day’
15. Zac Brown Band, ‘Free’

Name three things you can’t live without (excluding friends, family and God):

• Pure Barre
• SmartWater
• Bobbi Brown Eye Corrector

Thanks Kady!  And special thanks to Ashley Hylbert for her amazing photos. For more behind-the-scenes photos, see Ashley’s blog here.

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Lots of shoes are on sale right now and many more are on their way into stores. Before you buy another bright, shiny pair, though, do you have your basics covered? Believe me, I have my eye on lots of other shoes than the ones listed here, but today, I’m asking you to make sure your go-to basics are there, ready to go. Here is our Basic Shoe Wardrobe blueprint, filled mostly with a neutral palette, which you can individualize to your own taste. And, be sensible: if you simply won’t ever wear a flat or a heel, then skip that part.  If you are ALWAYS super casual or dressy, put your money into that category. This blueprint will work for most to give you a guideline and help you take inventory of what you have.

And, lots of shoes are on sale at area stores right now.  Treat yourself to some shopping hours and check out the local boutiques and their offerings!

For more information on any shoe listed below, simply click the picture.

Boots:

I’m a boot girl.  I could own 20 pairs and wear them all.  So, it surprises me when someone says they don’t own any.  Really, you need ten pairs a pair of boots!  A pair of knee high boots is both practical (for warmth) and stylish.  Right now, you can find many on sale.  I find I wear my light brown boots more often than any others, as they look great with skirts, dresses and jeans. But, the “standard” to start with is black.  Go with your gut though; you may be like me, and be more of a brown girl.  And consider having one pair of dressy and one pair of casual.  From there, keep adding….

*To note: if you have larger calves, J Crew carries many styles that come in extended calf sizes.

Considered by many the "ultimate" boot and a must-have. Known for its ability to fit teeny calves, as well as regular sized calves. Stuart Wietzman; $675

DVF; On sale $360

Cole Haan; On sale $270

Type Z; $125. These are available in Black, Brown and Camel.

Frye "Jackie Button"; $348

Ugg $275 -- Super warm

Gianni Bini (Dillards); On sale $90. Check store for more sizes than are listed online.

Lucchese; $435. For warmer climates, and warmer months, a perfect casual boot.

Weather Boots:

You need rain boots, really.  And it’s good to have one pair of snow boots — even if you bring them out once a year.  This is more about function over fashion, but ones that make you smile are a must.

Rain (you could also do a rain shoe here, but boots are more protective):

J Crew; $79

Yep... they are waterproof. Timberland; $200

Cole Haan; $228

The original... Hunter; $125

Snow:

Ugg; $275

Timberland; $165

Dansko Stormy Boots; $160

Black and Nude Heels:

The height of your heel is up to you, but buy some.  They really do make your legs look better!  I fall in love with 5″ heels, but I can’t wear them.  My max is about 3 1/2 inches.  Unlike a couple years ago, shoes are being offered in many heights, so take advantage.

You need a black and a nude heel.  If you can only have one, do the opposite of what you think: go nude.  And, you need one open toed/sandal and one closed toe of each.

Nude:

Jimmy Choo; $495

Cole Haan; On sale $152

Sam Edelman; On sale $75

Kate Spade; On sale $157

Nine West; On sale $62.30

 Black:

Jimmy Choo; $665

Christian Louboutin; $625. Comes in camel, brown and black.

Stuart Weitzman; $365

Stuart Weitzman; $345. With just a 2 1/2 inch heel, these Stuart Weitzmans are many a gal's favorite.

Cole Haan; $198. Comes in two heel heights: 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 inches.

Sam Edelman; $96

Flats:

You need a good pair of stylish walking flats. Put the sneakers away and still have your feet thank you. Do not skimp here buying a cheap pair – you need a good, supportive shoe that will allow you to run all over town. If you have two pairs, make sure one is a fun color.

Cole Haan; $158

Goex makes breathable, comfortable shoes; $130

Attilio Giusti Leombruni; $300

Stuart Weitzman; $325

Born; $95

Animal or Snakeskin Patterned:

Before you buy any other pattern, consider a leopard or snakeskin print. Both can be mixed with most any patterns giving them unparalleled versatility in your wardrobe.  If you can swing it, buy a pair of flats and heels.

Jimmy Choo; $695

Kate Spade; On sale $245

Stuart Weitzman; On sale $149

Johnston & Murphy; On sale $90

Sam Edelman; On sale $110

Christian Louboutin; $895

Cole Haan; On sale $150

Stylish Sandals:

Buy a pair of espadrilles, cork or wooden-heeled wedge sandals as the look is very now, yet has staying power. You can walk on grass with these and not sink. The heel heights are all over the place, so have fun with this one and buy one that you simply love.

Stuart Weitzman; $298

Stuart Weitzman; On sale $120

Lanvin; $648. Pricey, but divine and not a sandal, but definitely a SUMMER shoe!

K Jacques St. Tropez cork heel; $285

Kork-Ease; $135. Everyone just seems to love these (comes in a 4" heel as well).

Nine Westl; On sale $49.50. If you wear a 4.5 inch heel, this one will go with most skirts, dresses and pants in your closet!

Jack Rogers Wedge; $218. Combine a wooden heel with a cork top!

Throw on sandals:

You know, the kind that can get wet and you can walk in for days.  Make sure you have a bit of height – even half an inch – as it’s better for your feet. These are the shoes that you live in on vacations and weekends and sometimes everyday.

Rocketdog; $25

Reef; $30

You’ll of course need your workout shoes as well.

Okay, now that you have your basics covered, go buy yourself that shoe you are drooling over!

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Be sure to check out both our deals today: Zumi: $15 for $30 AND the Bridal Brunch $10 for $20.

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I am constantly trying to figure out how to add more raw vegetables and fruits to my diet. Juice is a good way to accomplish this, but I firmly believe that the juice sitting on the shelf at the grocery store is simply not the same as fresh squeezed. It can not, and does not, contain the same amount of good stuff as the fresh squeezed variety because the pasteurization process mandated for bottled juices heats the juice, killing nutrients and enzymes, which chemically alters the primary substance, the juice. If you want to read more on this click here or here or here.

But, we need the pasteurization to protect us, as surely we will die without it, right? Well, pasteurization does help prolong shelf life, but it is actually controversial. (To read about what really happens to that “fresh” oj we all love, click here. It’s quite shocking.)

Without pasteurization, you do need to know the source of your fresh juices and that the facility is inspected and meets health codes.

All fresh squeezed juices are not the same. Ideally, I prefer a cold pressed juice, because the quality of the juice lasts longer and the nutrient output is supposedly the best. “Cold pressed” simply means that the juice has been pressed and squeezed, not chopped and spun around. Therefore, no heat is created and no air is added (which causes faster breakdown – think of an apple once it hits the air: fast decomposition). Cold pressing juice preserves the enzymes and nutrients, so nothing is left behind after pressing except the fiber. Pure juicing is about easy digestion and lots of nutrients, not fiber intake, by the way. This type of juice keeps its nutrition for three days, whereas juices that have been centrifuged (the most common way to juice) start losing their nutrients immediately and need to be consumed within hours of preparation.

I ordered some cold pressed juices last year from Blueprint Cleanse for a 3 day juice fast. They are delicious, but expensive. The shipping alone is $20/per day. (*update, Blueprint Cleanse has reduced their shipping rates to $15 per day) Still, order away if it fits your budget as they sure are tasty.

I was THRILLED to discover Juice Nashville a couple months ago as they make it easy to include fresh juice as a part of your healthy lifestyle. At $6 per bottle this is still pricey, but a price I am willing to pay. Juice Nashville can be found at area farmer’s markets, but deliveries are possible for just $8 if your order is over $30 within a limited area. For a higher delivery fee, they can be talked into delivering a bit further out. If you want juice delivered this coming Tuesday or Thursday (their delivery days), you might want to order today as there is only so much juice to go around and they do fill up!

Juice Nashville has also started a Detox plan, consisting of 6 juices a day for 3 days. Since cold pressed juices last for 3 days, you can order all you need for your detox and have them delivered or pick them up. See site for details.

I know people will say, “That’s not safe! Only drinking juice for 3 days!” Well, fasting has been around for thousands of years and has proven benefits–with just water. I know, it’s hard to understand that anything that makes us uncomfortable might be good for us. I will, however, readily admit that I’m one who embraces three days of not thinking about food as a means of getting back on track. It helps to end (or at least delay) the bad habits. Thinking about WHAT to eat is just hard sometimes. (Spoken like a true first-world country gal, huh?) A three day break is kind of nice.

What do I like best about a 3 day juice fast? It’s not a losing weight thing, it’s that I can feel my body sucking in the nutrients from all this raw juice I am flooding my body with. Simply said, I feel better each time I do this – noticeably better. Day 2 is not a lot of fun. But, Day 3 is full of energy. When it’s over, my body wakes up wanting a grapefruit, a raw kale salad and some apples. Really. It’s as though I’ve changed the compass for what my body craves and set it on the right course, once again.

Helpful note: depending on how much sugar, meat, dairy, caffeine and alcohol you’ve been consuming, your body may actually feel a bit ill on day 2… If this happens, no, you do not have a virus. To prevent this from happening, try to give up these things a few days before the fast – or scale waaaaay back and your body will react better. 

Do I cheat? Yeah, I do. I eat an avocado each day. I know some people who eat a small portion of salmon each day. But, in the end, it’s your journey. Just be sure to drink all 6 juices every day. 

And, if you don’t want to do this 3 day Juice Detox, you could just decide to “juice” all day – maybe 4 juices (I suggest the veggie juices, they are my personal favorite.  Of course, my kids like the fruit juices.) and then eat a great big salad with quinoa and grapefruit for dinner?  Come on, ditch the processed foods, alcohol, sugar, gluten and dairy for a few days, even a week… see how good you, too, can feel!

More facts on juicing: click here.

Juice Nashville: http://thejuicenashville.com

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Southern Accents

HomeMillwork.com

 

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Yarn Ball Winter Wreath

Consider making this wreath with red, pink, lavender and white yarn and hearts for February; red, white and blue yarn with wooden stars for July; black, white and orange for Halloween; green and red for Christmas. This idea was inspired by the blog, Two Junk Chix.

Over Christmas break, my family headed to Childersburg, AL, to my in-law’s farm. The menfolk hunted and I sat around and wrapped foam balls for my wreath. It’s an activity best done in conjunction with another activity: watching TV, chatting with family and friends or even as a passenger in a car.  It’s not a good one to do “on the clock.”

A beautiful day at the farm to make yarn balls!

You’ll need:

• One large round foam wreath. (I covered mine in burlap, but I’ve seen others use a wire coat hanger stretched out and fashioned into a circle. Grapevine wreaths would work, as well.)
• Variety of foam balls, sizes 1 1/2 inch, 2 inch, and 2 1/2 inch. (I used 60 total balls. To make this part cheaper, you can simply wad up some newspaper or foil to wrap with yarn.)
• 5 different colors of yarn of your choosing. (I liked having different widths of yarn. Contrary to what you might think, depending on the size of ball you are covering, the thicker yarn is not always the easiest. A trip to Dollar General might prove fruitful here, as quality yarn is not mandatory.)
• Glue gun
• Some elements of nature to incorporate

Burlap covered foam wreath. Pin, staple or glue gun to secure.

Simply wrap each ball with yarn until all foam is covered. I tucked the final piece of yarn under a tightly wrapped section to secure.

I chose colors for my wreath based on a winter forest.

Once your balls are all wrapped, it’s time to glue gun them to the wreath. I secured the largest balls first and worked down to the smallest.

Hmmm, there are not enough balls for my wreath....

I realized I did not have enough foam balls, so back to Michael’s I went, where I bought 30 more.

At this point, I just started finding places to glue more balls in with no rhyme or reason besides gut instinct for what would look best. This is where perfectionism will destroy the project -  just go for it, but know when to say, “This is good enough!” I added the prickly sweet gum balls as my finishing touch.

I wrapped a piece of yarn around the finished wreath and proudly hung it on my front door. Now, my house doesn’t feel quite so lonely…

My front door

If you want more inspirations for yarn ball wreaths, check out my Pinterest board: http://pinterest.com/liza_graves/yarn-ball-wreaths/

Happy New Year!

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We will see you again in 2012, but for now, we rest and spend much needed quality time with our friends and family.  Thank you to Nashville, and to women everywhere, for providing such inspiration to write about each and every day. StyleBlueprint wouldn’t be nearly as fun to write without each of you reading, commenting and telling your friends, so much gratitude there as well!

We work day and night to bring you the best product we can, and we are forever grateful to our StyleBlueprint Deal partners. Without them, and the revenue their deals generate, there simply would be no StyleBlueprint. Our partnership enables us to feature stores and fabulous people, as well as encourage shopping at the “best of the best” in Nashville. We intentionally design our daily deals (which we like to call enticements) to enhance each brand, ensure they never oversell and are the right match for our audience. We are so happy that the StyleBlueprint Deal has emerged as the trusted source for deals with ONLY respected and great businesses.

Special thanks to our “best of the best” deal partners, as that’s what you are, our partners in bringing fabulous quality, service and goods to Nashville.  This list, our “best of the best”, please support them and shop local:

(and now… we have cards to address!)

Retail:

• The Cotton Mill Collection
• Custom Embroidery
• Habit
• Caldwell Collection 
• Boutique Bella 
• Emmaline 
• Atelier 
• Sevier Skirts 
• Tweed Baby Outfitters 
• Blush Boutique 
• The French Shoppe 
• Snap Kids
• MODA Boutique
• Vineyard Vines
• J. McLaughlin
• JAMIE
• Flavour
• Imogene + Willie 
• Holly’s
• Monkee’s of Nashville
• Woo Skincare + Cosmetics
• Private Edition
• J. Michaels Clothiers
• Stitch-It Custom Shirts
• The Oxford Shop
• I See London
• The Perfect Pair
• H. Audrey
• Anatra Jewel
• Two Old Hippies
• Rebecka Vaughan Lingerie
• Specs Optical
• Kayce Hughes
• WORTH, Lucy Haynes
• Cindi Earl Fine Jewelry

Home:

• The Beveled Edge 
• Creekside Garden Center and Landscaping
• The Paper Place 
• Bennett Gallery 
• Garden & Gun Magazine 
• Spruce
• You’re Invited
• Harpeth Gallery 
• AshBlue
• Absolution
• Beckwith Interiors
• Ibiza Fine Gifts
• Santa’s Trees 
• Digs
• Obelisk
• Popo Cool Kid Stuff
• Bates Nursery & Garden Center
• Nest Interiors
• Fabu

Services:

• Element Salon
• Wardrobe Consultants, LLC.
• Trace Skin Care
• Wax Nashville 
• Julie Sumner Massage 
• Skin MD
• Nails by Martha
• Zap Laser and Aesthetics
• Retief Skin Care Center 
• Tracy Martin at Changes Salon 
• Oakwood Cleaners 
• Green Hills Handyman 
• Paige Simmons Salon 
• Apropos Advanced Skin Care and Day Spa
• Smart Sprouts
• McPherson Wallace Dentistry
• Woo Skincare + Cosmetics
• Private Edition
• Skin MB, Massage and Beauty
• Elan Skin
• SDC Makeup

Travel, Events and Classes:

• Richland West End Home Tour
• Gaylord Palms 
• Nashville Lifestyles Savour Dining Event
• Dorsey McHugh Art Classes
• Dancing Bear Lodge
• Music Valley/Tailgate Early Bird
• Inn at Evins Mill
• AB Home Interiors Design Classes

Fitness:

• Pure Barre
• Willow Pilates Studio 
• Hot Yoga Nashville 
• b.fab.fitness
• Nashville Adventure Boot Camp 
• Align Wellness Studio 
• Crutch Camp
• Bar Method
• Sanctuary for Yoga, Body and Spirit
• David Harvick, Personal Trainer
• Niki G Fitness

Photography:

• White Stone Photography 
• Scott Hughes Photography
• Pete+Zoe Photography

Food:

• The Corner Market 
• Dessert Designs 
• Seattle’s Best Coffee 
• RUMOURS Wine and Art Bar
• F. Scott’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar 
• Crumb de la Crumb 
• Kateelayne
• Tayst Restaurant 
• Provence Breads & Cafe 
• 360 Wine Bar Bistro 
• Tin Angel Restaurant 
• 1808 Grille at the Hutton Hotel
• Table 3
• Sunset Grill
• Burger Up
• Miel

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