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Her Q’s: Visiting Teenage Nieces. What to do?

Her Q’s: Visiting Teenage Nieces.  What to do?

Dear StyleBlueprint, My Mom, sister and three nieces are coming to visit in a couple of weeks and I have no idea what would be fun for them to do. I know what younger kids would enjoy but 2 of my nieces are teenagers (16 and 19) and besides taking them shopping I’m clueless. Any suggestions? Thanks, Sandra – Nashville Each Thursday we answer one question from a reader for both ...

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Music City is Alive with Art This Friday Night

Music City is Alive with Art This Friday Night

There are a few things you need to know about for Friday night.  Go ahead: book your sitters, grab your friends or make a date.  Friday is art night.  Here’s what’s up: Chilhuly at Cheekwood You live under a rock if you have not seen the advertising blitz for Chihuly at Cheekwood.  For Thursday and Friday nights through August, you can visit Cheekwood until 10:00 PM to experience...

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Are Travel Agents Needed in this Virtual World?

Are Travel Agents Needed in this Virtual World?

With the 2nd Annual Belle Meade Vacations Travel Show slated for this Thursday evening at Cheekwood, I knew I had to find out how the travel agent business was doing in this day of endless online travel sites and discount bookings. I wondered, “How are Travel Agents surviving?” For over five years I have hiked with two of the most experienced travel agents in town, Ann West and...

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Nashville’s Museum Gift Shops are Filled with Cultural & Good Values

Nashville’s Museum Gift Shops are Filled with Cultural & Good Values

These gift shops we are posting about don’t blast you with emails, shoot coupons to you in the mail, or solicit your business in any well-oiled marketing way.  They just are.  But, in their quiet and sedate manner, the museum gift shops in Nashville are quality treasures.   In our search for great under-the-radar gift delights, these are the gift shops we thought of first.  I know we...

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