The December Trunk Show I’ve Been Waiting for all Year…..

Liza — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:02:43 +0000

We all have those things we look forward to with anticipation. One of mine is this trunk show. I just LOVE it. It’s a collaborative effort with a handful of artisans: Rowanne Designs, by hand by hannah, Three Shirts, Wiff Harmer photography, Lauren Ossolinski paintings in oil, and Marguerite Orndorff’s new hair accessory line: pêche. If you live out of town, some of these people do travel. Send me your requests and I’ll pass them along! The show is December 2nd and December 3rd. See times and location at the bottom of the post. The price range is huge and I always find something that becomes a mainstay item. Let me talk you through each artisan for what to expect:

Rowanne Designs

Rowanne McKnight is known throughout Nashville as a great Mom, friend and soccer coach….but also for her jewelry. She keeps evolving and her prices are great. Starting at $13 with most pieces under $100, her jewelry is just as great with jeans as your Sunday finest. Ask around and you will find that she is a Nashville treasure who many depend on for their jewelry needs.

by hand by hannah

Adorable and custom. That pretty much sums up what I love about Hannah Lavey’s stationery. If you want a pad with your family on it, she’ll draw you guys in a style specific to Hannah and which is undoubtedly custom to all who lay eyes upon it. For me she has made gifts tags, writing pads, to do lists, and teacher pads. She makes place mats, Christmas cards and invitations as well. When you want someone to draw something whimsical and meaningful for your stationery, Hannah is your go-to gal.

Three Shirts

Undoubtedly you have seen some little kids and grown women alike wearing these tees around town and wondered where they got them. No store in town carries this line; they are only available at this show. For about $30 you will get a super soft medium weight tee with a felt applique, of you choosing, hand stitched in a thread color, also of your choosing. It may sound a bit juvenile in the written word, but they are darn cute and I can’t wait to get myself another one. These tees are not just for preschool and grown women. I’ve seen 12 year olds and college girls in them. I think they just appeal to all of us with a y chromosome no matter what age we are.

Wiff Harmer Photography

I had the pleasure of Wiff taking some family pictures this Fall. When my husband saw the pictures he simply said, “Those are amazing. Order whatever you want. She almost made me tear up.” Strong words as

1) He is never super impressed unless the photography is GREAT

2)Because of our “almost-move” this past year, much money was spent and we are on a tighter budget than we are used to and

3) He only tears up only when Vanderbilt wins a football game….or possibly a basketball game against Kentucky. Check out her website for details: www.wiffharmer.com

Lauren Ossolinski

This is Lauren’s second year at this trunk show and last year she sold a lot of paintings! She just has that style that is comfortable and alluring. With prices ranging from $250 – $2,000, your art budget won’t be broken. She’s one to watch in the art world. www.laurenossolinski.com

pêche

Named after the French word for peach, this new hair accessory line for girls is perfect for those girls who are too old for a bow, but want something other than just a wrapped hairband. My two girls and my nieces are all receiving these for Christmas as I will be making a b-line to Marguerite on Wednesday. Hair bands are just $12 (perfect b-day party gift) and covered buttons are 3 for $$10, 4 for $12.

This trunk show, one of my favorites each year, is THIS week on December 2nd and December 3rd from 9:30AM-2:30PM each day and on the evening of the 2nd from 5:30-8:30PM. Go and have fun. You might see me there. It’s at Rowanne’s house at 99 Westover, Nashville, 37205. Tell them all you read about it here at StyleBlueprint!!

Top Ten List for Mother’s Day

Liza — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:56:30 +0000

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, Hannah Lavey’s by hand by hannah stationery 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!

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. Judith Bright

Climb Nashville

A year membership. Go by Saturday May 16th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:-00 p.m. 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! Climb Nashville

Caramel Cake

Need I explain further? Dessert Designs.

Chocolates

The Cocoa Tree, on 5th Avenue, in Germantown.

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 (615-385-2800) to arrange a beautiful arrangement for you.

Trabeautiful Designs

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. Trabeautiful Designs

His is Hers Nightshirt

Order online from Claridge & King 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. Claridge and King

Mickie Quick

Newborn at home? Ask, beg or demand this: three 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 615-400-3984 for this Nashville Baby whisperer to come to your house! 10 p.m.-6 a.m.

Queen for a Day

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!

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