Scarlett Scales

Container Gardening with Brooks Mathews

Container Gardening with Brooks Mathews

Last Sunday I had a perfect, wondrous, and beauteous  day.  I started the day out by gathering every container in my garage, and with the help of my friend, Brooks Mathews, created some lovely masterpieces for my patio.  In the Nashville horticulture circles, Brooks is known as the blue ribbon expert when it comes to anything green.  She just took top honors at the Garden Club of...

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Franklin: A Day with Rachel & Amy

Franklin: A Day with Rachel & Amy

I (Liza) miss my friends Rachel and Amy.  When I found out Rachel was helping Amy design a new room, I knew I had to tag along on their trip to Franklin.  Yep, Rachel’s the force behind NestEgg, a blog with which I know many of you are obsessed because you tell me that all the time!  Here’s some things we scouted out in the amazing shops found in Franklin, TN.  There is a reason...

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Naticakes in Franklin: Cupcakes Made from Love

Naticakes in Franklin: Cupcakes Made from Love

When I  opened Nashville Lifestyles magazine this month, I was happy to see an article about Naticakes in Franklin.  A month ago, a couple of buddies and I headed to Franklin after a derailed trip to the movies.  For those of you who think Franklin is too far of a drive, think again.   After we realized our 1PM movie, September Issue, was not showing, we jumped in our car and headed South...

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Scarlett Scales Antiques: SoHo in Franklin.

Last Sunday I had one near perfect afternoon.  My friend Hunt Slonem (extraordinary New York artist) was in town and we decided to explore the antique stores of Columbia and Franklin.  There is nothing better in this world than antiquing with someone that loves the art of the find.  As we wandered the aisles and pondered the china, linens and such, I thought, for me, this is Nirvana; for...

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