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Nashvillest: The Hippest News Source in Town

Posted by Liza on May 19, 2010 in Happenings

Nashvillest is the go-to news source for many in Nashville. With a nod to other “ist” sites (ala DCist, LAist and more) Nashvillest is a twice a day updated blog that gives you a cleverly written synopsis of the days events, with links to all news stories mentioned. Other fun posts are thrown in which highlight an aspect of the city of which the authors are particularly fond. ...

An American Dream is Flooded But Not Drowned

Posted by Liza on May 6, 2010 in Happenings

Last year one of our first posts to generate “buzz” was one entitled, “I did it. I got a bikini wax.” I talked readers through my experience at Cornelia Skin Care. Today, we follow up with owner Cornelia and her husband Marius who house in River Plantation, has been destroyed. A 6:00 AM call woke Cornelia and Marius up on Sunday morning. “GET OUT!” their...

I Love You Nashville

Posted by Liza on May 4, 2010 in Happenings

I just returned from the DC area after leaving Nashville Saturday morning. The first thing I did was head to Harris Teeter for the FREE 3 GALLONS OF WATER that they are offering. I then bought just a wee bit more: I arrived here in Nashville today with some survivor’s guilt upon seeing the devastation. The stories of those who have lost everything are far too pervasive. Nashville,...

Gilchrist & Gilchrist: Berry Hill’s Gem of a Shop

Posted by Elizabeth on Aug 2, 2009 in Home & Decor

Gilchrist & Gilchrist sounds important: a law office perhaps, a name you may find tucked away on a street corner in London or maybe even in the quaint town of Bath, England. In Nashville, the name belongs to a darling shop located in an equally charming cottage in Berry Hill. Once you step inside, I think you’ll be glad you made the trek. You will probably read more about...

In Search of the Great White Plate

Posted by Elizabeth on Jul 10, 2009 in Home & Decor

Last week as I sat happily at the computer pecking away at the keyboard, my thoughts were interrupted by a huge crash. I went screaming through the house like a madwoman, “What happened?” As I rounded the corner to the dining room, I saw an entire shelf had come unhinged falling to the bottom of the cabinet. The good news is my beautiful Italian pottery was saved as it was on a...

Dress on a Dime: Designer Finds

Posted by Elizabeth on Jul 8, 2009 in Fashion

My love affair with consignment stores goes way back. I simply adore them, probably because they make the budget director voice inside of me so happy. The first time I walked in Designer Finds I met Rheem Acra’s Mom (the incredible designer of Jill Biden’s inaugural dress) and I was completely hooked. When you walk in Designer Finds, it has great space. It is neat and orderly,...

The Perfect Bedtime Look & Feel

Posted by Liza on Jul 7, 2009 in Fashion

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...

Whitland Avenue 4th of July

Posted by Elizabeth on Jul 6, 2009 in Fashion, Food & Entertaining

Celebrating a 32 year history, the Whitland Avenue 4th of July over delivered in every way. First of all, the weather was gorgeous with little humidity, a slight breeze and low temperatures. With an 11 AM kick off, the celebration looked like the quintessential Norman Rockwell painting with kids on bikes, babies in strollers, fashionistas dazzling in red, white and blue; I was proud to be...

4th of July in Balsam, NC

Posted by Liza on Jul 1, 2009 in Travel

We spend pretty much every 4th of July in a little NC mountain community called Balsam. Nestled in-between Waynesville (home to The Swag, a Nashville favorite) and Sylva, on HWY 19/23, the 4th always seems to be straight out of Southern Living Magazine. Actually, as under the radar as Balsam is to Nashville, let me amend that to be straight out of Garden and Gun magazine. When the 4th hits,...