The couple behind Peach & Pine Interiors breathe new life into a 100-year-old home By Hollie Deese Photography by Caroline Sharpnack Many stories of complete lifestyle overhauls were birthed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and through the renovation of a historic home on 200 acres in Watertown, two couples experienced life-changing shifts that will inevitably be written into their family
The Art of Hospitality By Janet Kurtz Born of the mission to bring contemporary art to a wider audience, 21c Museum Hotels are working to change the way the public looks at art — and at hotels. Now xenia, the Greek concept of hospitality or “guest-friendship,” is alive at 21c Museum Hotel Nashville for the first time since the
Interior Designer Evan Millard By Hollie Deese Photography by Allison Elefante For years Evan Millard has grown as a designer in Middle Tennessee, first as a student at O’More College of Design — pre-Belmont years — then as one of three designing as a collective out of a showroom in The Nations known as Modern Remains. Now, Millard is
Sean Brock opens innovative dining experience By Janet Kurtz Photography by John Troxel Chef and storyteller Sean Brock brings each of his restaurants to life through subtly conveying of the importance of a dish or of an heirloom ingredient. Brock, known as an innovator and visionary, skyrocketed to success by creating thoughtful and well-curated restaurant concepts. Throughout his career,
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Drusie & Darr is the centerpiece of a property-wide revitalization at The Hermitage Hotel Staff Reports Photography by Daniel Miegs Nashville landmark The Hermitage Hotel opened Drusie & Darr by Jean-Georges Vongerichten earlier this year, marking the first Southern property for the Michelin-star chef. With more than 40 acclaimed restaurants around the globe, Vongerichten envisioned a
A school lesson turns into a life’s work By Hollie Deese Photography by Pam Mognahan It had been 13 years since Jenna had last seen Johnathan Rummel at Lee University, where they both attended, but when he sat down next to her at a dear friend’s funeral in 2005, life was about to totally change for the single mom.
A custom farmhouse is filled with elegance and era-correct touches By Hollie Deese Photography by Brian Bruzewski A woman from Georgia met a man from Oklahoma on a ranch in Colorado, where they fell in love over their mutual passion to become teachers. Eventually Kelli Shipman did become a teacher, but Jason became a doctor instead and was matched
Leverick Homes Works to Create a legacy of longevity By Hollie Deese Photography by Allison Elefante The list of respected builders in Middle Tennessee, the ones who get referrals from former clients who can’t sing their praises enough, is not an easy one to get on. After all it takes years to become a Barlow, a Castle, or a
Gracie Studio installs custom spaces, wallpaper for Antiques & Garden Show By Hollie Deese Mike Gracie, president of Gracie Studio, has only been to Nashville once before on a family vacation, and he is looking forward to returning this year as part of the 32nd annual Antiques & Garden Show at the Music City Center Feb. 11–13, 2022. The event,
