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Five Things I’m Luvin’ Right Now

Five Things I’m Luvin’ Right Now

One of the most rewarding aspects about writing StyleBlueprint is keeping my eye on what is going on around town. If I had a dollar for every time Liza and I said, "We should write about that on the blog," I'd be a very rich woman. Here are some products and shops I truly think are worth a nod. Our local businesses are what make Nashville so special. Here are some of my favorites--some are established and some brand new. The bottom line is, we're lucky to have so many fabulous options to chose from.

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Top Ten List for Mother’s Day

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: Trunk Show Tonight from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. or Wednesday, April 29th, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. head to 99 Westover 37205 for a fabulous trunk show featuring Rowanne McKnight’s jewelry,...

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Joe Smith of Ilex for Flowers

Occupation / Type of Work: Floral Designer, Event Planner, and Visionary Extraordinaire Please give a brief description of your background as it relates to your career. I’m from the small town of  Sheffiield, AL and always wanted to be a floral designer.  My father was horrified and promptly sent me to military school.  My parents did not agree on this tactic at all.  I wanted to go...

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