located on Bandywood in Green Hills, this eclectic gift store is place to visit over and over.

Oh, while you are there, check out Jessica’s Ganiey’s dried floral selections.  She just put out her holiday wreathes and garlands and they, too, are 20% off!  Jessica used to work at Maitlands but she can found at Caldwell Collection putting her talents to good use!

Kitchen Towels by BirdKage are sold as a set for $25. With 20% this month, that's just $20!

Birdkage also makes these great aprons. At $42, these aprons come in the cutest bag, pictured below, making gift giving easy. With 20% off = $33.60

This is the cute bag that the apron will come wrapped in...for FREE!!!

L&E jewelry can be built to your specifications and usually falls under $50. With 20% off, you can't go wrong!

These collectible cars from Europe are as equally enjoyed by kids as by their dads! $48. 20% off= $38.40

Glass eggs sell individually for $8 each. With 20% off = $6.40 each.

Regularly priced at $60, these GoodmanSpalding earrings are just $48!!

This tomato shaped clay celadon bowl is made by a family in Northern Thailand using the same techniques passed down for the past 700 years! It takes 6 weeks to finalize each piece and the leaves are hand pressed into each bowl during this process. Most amazing is the price at only $55. With the 20% off discount, it's just $44. Smaller bowls start at just $32.

Pottery by Kirke Martin, a local guy now living in MD. He fires his pieces in an outdoor wood Kiln that takes 3 days to get perfect. These are made with love. Larger pieces are available at Caldwell Collection as well. Mug $24 and bowl is $22.

Small clay bowl with bird is just $38! With promo, Make that $30.40!

Notepads by Trabeautiful Designs are packaged with two pads in each bag. Ready to be gifted without anymore wrapping needed! $!8. 20% off= $14.40

I know that swiftwick socks may not be what you expect at Caldwell Collection, but these socks are just the bee's knees. Really. Buy them this month with your 20% off and be done with so many stocking stuffers. Great for your kids that are into sports, yourself, or your spouse. Everyone in my family LOVES these socks.

And, while these fall a bit more than the $50 mark, at 20% off, they come awfully close to that target… and they do make the perfect wedding present, or parent/in-law gift:

Vellum covered books, with the 20% off discount come in just above $50. These are beautiful and a few of them on a side table would be oh-so-pretty.

Ben Caldwell Pate and Brie serving pieces. With these on a cheese tray, you are sure to draw comments! $85 and $75 before 20% off.

Speaking of Ben Caldwell, did you see our FREE GIVEAWAY this week?  It the piece pictured below valued at $165.  Be sure to sign up for your chance to win.  Winner will be emailed on Saturday!  Click the picture below to sign up!

So many more great gifts are just through the doors at Caldwell Collection.  Enjoy your 20% off.  As an aside, if you are waiting on your Centerstone Card, it’s not happening this year.  So, while we are sad, our sponsors are all thrilled to have you come in and take advantage of their savings!

Find out more about our Sponsor deals AND see all the fun things we just added to the “Do.” section of THIS WEEK!

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So, let’s all make a promise: go ahead and plan for cards NOW.  Plan, plan, plan now and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy December later.

Before we talk cards, let’s talk pictures – because a card needs a picture!   Two photo sessions just opened up with Ashley Hylbert (www.ashleyhylbert.com).  Ashley took our pictures in the “About Us” section and she has helped us out many times on StyleBlueprint.  She has a great eye and is a delight to work with.

Outdoor shot by Ashley Hylbert

Indoor studio shoot by Ashley Hylbert

Here is what she has put together:

“I will being doing a photo day on October 10th and November 7th at Momshell Fitness.  People can schedule an hour shoot either inside at Momshell against a plain background, with studio light, or they can choose outside photos across the street at Sevier Park.

It is $250 for the sitting that includes a disc with all of the high res images.  No additional fees are paid to me — they will own all images and be able to get them printed at various places around town or online.”

- Ashley ashley.hylbert@mac.com

Plain Jane:

Jane has a wonderful website, http://pjcarrot.com, so both Nashville and out of town readers alike can really get a great idea about her design philosophy.  The symbol for her line is a carrot, and as she says it’s  “… a perfect ambassador for my designs: cozy, fresh and pleasantly plain.”  You can pick from her available designs or have Jane custom create your very own card.  It’s up to you.  Here are some examples of note cards and Christmas gift tags.

Gift Cards from Plain Jane

How cute is this Christmas stationary?

Trabeautiful Designs:

Elizabeth Trabue, www.trabeautifuldesigns.com, is known especially well in Nashville, Atlanta and New York City for her beautiful and often vintage inspired stationary.  She picks out wonderful thick stock – many of which are Italian – and custom designs the card of your dreams.  As she is a dear friend, I can attest to her kindness and promise you that you will fully enjoy your Christmas card experience with Elizabeth at the helm.

by hand by hannah:

Hannah Lavey has been hand drawing cards for the past ten years.  Her whimsical designs are in a word: FUN.  She often is the creative force behind the cards that make me smile or laugh when I’m lucky enough to receive one.  Her fun approach has created a huge following and may have you understanding why a “by hand” card may just be exactly what you are looking for.  The raised ink she has the printing company use for her cards is perfect.  Hannah is instantly like-able and you will enjoy getting to know her through your card order!  For more information, contact Hannah directly at hannahlavey@yahoo.com.

by hand by hannah

More examples of by hand by hannah.

Hatch Show Prints:

Hatch is known throughout the entire country for their cool letterpress designs. We had our third child’s birth announcement designed here and I promise you that several people said to us, “That birth announcement was so awesome it almost makes me want to have another child just to copy it!” Strong words, but it’s true: they are just that cool. But, another child you do not need as they also will custom make you a Christmas card. Here is example of the Hatch look:

Hand-blocked, the Hatch look is synonymous with Nashville. Endless possibilities for custom designs.

Now, get on it and mark those cards off your TO DO list!

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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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