A past post we love is this one from July 7, 2009 featuring Claridge + King.  We will have 2 more re-posts and 3 new posts for next week as so many people roll out of town.  But, our re-posts and new posts will be good:-)

I had dinner with one of my BFFs a few weeks ago.  As we drank mojitos and watched the lightening roll in, we lamented nightwear. Her husband hates her Roberta Freymann pj pants with long-sleeved tee that she is forever pairing at bedtime.  He claims it sends a certain vibe which screams, “This is MY side of the bed which I will only share with my CATS.“  meeoooooow! For the record, they have no cats.

But, let’s be honest, don’t we all have this same outfit that we reach for most nights? Mine is a pair of long and comfy yoga pants, a cotton cami, and sometimes my husband’s long sleeved tee on top of that.  I do have a “His is Hers” nightshirt from Claridge + King and it is honestly the first PJ thing that has gotten an equal thumbs up from both my husband and myself.  So, the point I’m getting to is that what HE wants and what SHE wants is well divided in the nighttime wardrobe dept.  I’m not about to don anything with lace, ruffles, garters or bows.  And, I want to be able to pop out of bed in the morning with my kids in the room and cook breakfast in what I slept in.  Novel, I know.

These come in 3 lengths. Each is made out of 65% bamboo, 27% cotton and 8% spandex. Super soft. The shortest is basically a long tank for $42; The mid-length is $72; This long length (my favorite, but I'm really tall) is $92

Since my only luck has been Claridge + King, I decided see what else they had to offer.  Jamie, one our favorite shops in Nashville, is now carrying the line and it’s apparently doing quite well there. From the new additions to their collection, I have found my new favorite PJ’s that once again gets an equal thumbs up from my hubby.  Here is a picture of my newest find.  Do you think with a wind machine I could look as good in mine?  Inside scoop: they run a little small.  I ordered a size medium and I’m a 6/8 -  but it is a teeny bit snug.  Mine is black and I promise with a pair of spanx I might be tempted to wear it to dinner!  It is super soft and runs long.  It may be too long on someone under 5′4″.  In that case, order the mid-length.

So, now you, too, can send a good vibe that is neither “come hither” nor “go-away”.  It’s just a strong woman vibe…and that’s always a good thing.  For the record, I have a cat and he sleeps in the bed with us:-)

Head to Jamie or Rebekka Vaughn and check out the new collection.  OR, order online here.

Liz King, half of the designing duo Claridge & King, lives in Nashville, so you are supporting all sorts of local when you buy this brand at one of these stores!  To read our interview with Liz, click here.

I had dinner with one of my BFFs a few weeks ago.  As we drank mojitos and watched the lightening roll in, we lamented nightwear. Her husband hates her Roberta Freymann pj pants with long- sleeved tee that she is forever pairing at bedtime.  He claims it sends a certain vibe which screams, “This is MY side of the bed which I will only share with my CATS.“  meeoooooow! For the record, they have no cats.

But, let’s be honest, don’t we all have this same outfit that we reach for most nights? Mine is a pair of long and comfy yoga pants, an ETC cami, and sometimes my husband’s long sleeved tee on top of that.  I do have a “His is Hers” nightshirt from Claridge and King and it is honestly the first PJ thing that has gotten an equal thumbs up from both my husband and myself.  So, the point I’m getting to is that what HE wants and what SHE wants is well divided in the nighttime wardrobe dept.  I’m not about to don anything with lace, ruffles, garters or bows.  And, I want to be able to pop out of bed in the morning with my kids in the room.

Since my only luck has been Claridge and King, I decided to go back to that brand to find something else.  Jamie is now carrying the line and it’s apparently doing quite well there. And, with the newest additions to their collection, I have found my new favorite PJ’s that once again gets an equal thumbs up from my hubby.  Here is a picture of my newest find.  Do you think with a wind machine I could look as good in mine?  Inside scoop: they run small.  I ordered a size medium and I’m a solid 8, sometimes a 6.  I like the medium, but it is snug.  Mine is black and I promise with a pair of spanx I might be tempted to wear it to dinner!  It is super soft and runs long.  It may be too long on someone under 5′4″.  In that case, order the mid-length.

These come in 3 lengths. Each is made out of 65% bamboo, 27% cotton and 8% spandex. Super soft. The shortest is basically a long tank for $42; The mid-length is $72; This long length (my favorite, but I'm really tall) is $92

So, now you, too, can send a good vibe that is neither “come hither” nor “go-away”.  It’s just a strong woman vibe…and that’s always a good thing.  For the record, I have a cat and he sleeps in the bed with us:-)

Head to Jamie or Rebekka Vaughn and check out the new collection.  OR, order online here.

Half of the Claridge & King lives in Nashville (Liz King), so you are supporting all sorts of local when you buy this brand at one of these stores!

Mother’s Day is NEXT WEEKEND, May 10th! Have you ordered something for your mom?  How about your MOL? (That’s Mother-In -Law).  Well, if you want to go local, here is my Top Ten List:

1)TONIGHT from 5:30-8:30 or Wednesday, April 29th, from 9-2: head to 99 Westover 37205 for a fabulous trunk show featuring Rowanne McKnight’s jewelry, Hannah Lavey’s by hand by hannah stationary as well as Mary Catherine Healy’s hand-painted stools and Tote bags. We all love something original, unique and local.  You will not be disappointed.  Stop by and you are sure to find that something special!

2) Judith Bright is having a 15% off Mother’s Day sale! Stop by her house on the two Friday’s left before Mother’s Day, during her Salon hours, and pick up a piece from one of Nashville’s biggest jewelry stars.  OR, order online and enter the code:MAMA at checkout.

3)A year membership to Climb Nashville. Go by Saturday May 16th  from 8-12 and buy one for just $400!  This includes all the yoga, climbing, core conditioning and kick-boxing you can take.  Yes, this is AFTER Mother’s Day, but you can bundle the thought up in a card and then go there together on the 16th.  You could even throw in lunch afterward!

4)Caramel Cake from Dessert Designs. Need I explain further?

5)Chocolates from the Cocoa Tree, on 5th Avenue, in Germantown.

6)Fresh Flowers arranged by YOU. You can do this- go pick out some great ones at Import Flowers, place a grid of scotched tape across a clear glass rectangular vase and insert the lovelies.  Who wouldn’t be giddy to receive these? Or, call Ilex (385-2800) to arrange a beautiful arrangement for you.

7) Elizabeth Trabue, owner of Trabeautiful Designs, makes original, custom notepads sure to make any mom sigh with appreciation. Email her at trabeautiful@comcast.net. Order by Tuesday May 5th to ensure your order is ready by Friday May 8th.

8 Claridge and King His is Hers Nightshirt- order online and get the cool Gothic Monogram! We’ve had lots of readers order these and they all rave! Rebekka Vaughn, in Green Hills, also carries this line.

9)Newborn at home?  Ask, beg or demand this: 3 nights of sleep with the help of Mickie Quick.  For $456 for three nights, Mickie will help your little one sleep and give you your much needed sleep! She will have your little one well on his/her way to sleeping through the night. Call #400-3984 for this Nashville Baby whisperer to come to your house!  10 p.m.-6 a.m.

10)The bottom of this list, but the perennial top of all my gift wishes: A night, BY MYSELF, at a hotel… with a spa attached.  I want to stay up late watching sappy girl movies, have room service, sleep late and then get a massage.  Join the family for a late lunch the next day.  Gaylord Opryand has Relache Spa and is local company as well as a fun one night retreat!