Comments on: Franklin: A Day with Rachel & Amy

By: Leigh Hendry

Leigh Hendry — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:19:20 +0000

Liza–I'm a little late on the reply apparently, but mercury glass in a 365-day adornment! Don't let anyone tell you any different. After all, it's been used for garden gazing globes since the 1800s when they were placed near garden gates so visitors could be seen before they entered; they were also used by servants in Victorian dining rooms to see which guest might need a glass refilled etc., without the servant having to stare. So, in light of those two historical notes, I say we need to know who is coming year-round and certainly our dinner guests have more fun when they have their glasses refilled as if by magic. Mercury glass, one of my all time favorite looks, goes from day into night and night into day, 24/7. Go for it!

By: Debby Mistler

Debby Mistler — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:28:22 +0000

Mercury Glass…both timeless and modern. Love it all year

Debby Mistler

By: Tracy F.

Tracy F. — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:35:55 +0000

I love mercury glass year-round. I don't consider it exclusively "holiday-ish" any more than silver or crystal would be.

By: styleblueprint

styleblueprint — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:06:58 +0000

Thank you! So happy to have you here!
-Liza

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:03:13 +0000

I just found your blog off of Cote de Texas and I am so excited because I also live in Nashville. Your blog is amazing and I love love love it…. Keep it up! Thanks for all the great pics and info.

By: Oonafey

Oonafey — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:41:26 +0000

I think mercury glass is beautiful year-round. In fact, I didn't realize people considered it "seasonal" until I read Genia's article and the ensuing debate.

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:53:38 +0000

Hey from Philadelphia!!!!
I have a good friend from College who lives in Franklin TN….I have been to these shops on the lookout for Siam Silver jewelry!!! Guess what i found some!
Franklin TN is a great place! Loved your blog!

By: Marianne Strong

Marianne Strong — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:14:48 +0000

As a Nashville native (maybe I will be back one day) and a fan of Rachel I love this post. Oh no no no on the clown dress form, give me the chills. Yes, yes, yes on Mercury glass year around, most definitly. I need to go to Franklin ASAP!

By: jen

jen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:10:29 +0000

Love the blog, just came over from Mason Dixon Knitting. I have mercury glass up all year round, on the breakfront in my bedroom. Two footed globes, 2 candlesticks, 2 votives. I also have a shelf of antique mason jars as well, which I am using as vases for my wedding this summer, so I am loving this post. Can't wait to keep reading.

By: MaryLou

MaryLou — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:31:28 +0000

Mercury glass – excellent at any time.

By: styleblueprint

styleblueprint — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:57:53 +0000

good idea…..
-Liza

By: Libby

Libby — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:54:08 +0000

Mercury glass-have definitely seen it displayed all year. Also would mention the estate jewelry at Arbor Antiques can be exquisite and is very well priced. Love the posts. Have you done one on local chocolate shops. Just ordered some as quest gifts for girlfriend BD party-cute two piece boxes with pink straw ribbon from Hillsboro Chocolate Co. Try the black forest dark chocolate truffles with cherries-yum!

By: styleblueprint

styleblueprint — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:29:41 +0000

Thank you!

By: Melinda

Melinda — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:59:32 +0000

Love all those stores! Franklin's a great place to live too….and fabulous idea for the mason and ball jars I have from my grandmother and mom stuck in my cabinet. Thanks……………

By: kayce

kayce — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:35:02 +0000

My little girls remind me every day that we can all use a little more sparkle. I love mercury glass all year round!

By: Melinda

Melinda — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:56:52 +0000

Love all those stores! Franklin’s a great place to live too….and fabulous idea for the mason and ball jars I have from my grandmother and mom stuck in my cabinet. Thanks……………
Oops, should have added good post! Can’t wait on the next post!

By: terri

terri — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:37:12 +0000

Lucky girl! You got to play with Rachel ;-) I say go for the mercury glass year round. I see it in a grouping in a cool blue living room, light trim and lot's of windows. Light and airy dontcha' think?

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:19:10 +0000

Elizabeth,
This site gets better every week. Turning fellow New Englanders on to Style Blueprint. It's a great way to promote Nashville, as most people up here have no idea how funky your city is. xxooxxjulie