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1 03, 2019

Nashville Lawn and Garden Show celebrates 30 years

2019-03-01T06:14:18-07:00

Changing city inspires this year’s theme This weekend the Nashville Lawn and Garden Show celebrates its 30th anniversary with the theme Changing Times, Changing Gardens, which will focus on the evolving realities of modern cityscapes, suburban and rural gardens, community initiatives, container and waterwise gardens, organic foods and sustainability. Todd Breyer, landscape architect and president of the foundation, has

Nashville Lawn and Garden Show celebrates 30 years2019-03-01T06:14:18-07:00
12 02, 2019

Houseplants Help Beat Winter Blues

2019-02-12T06:20:56-07:00

Feeling blue? It's easy to infuse new life into spaces by decorating with easy-to-care-for houseplants, giving rooms, from bedrooms to bathrooms and even kitchens, a small pick-me-up during winter months. “Give your house a quick style update by incorporating houseplants,” says Justin Hancock, garden expert at Costa Farms. “Just about every room of your home can be home to a

Houseplants Help Beat Winter Blues2019-02-12T06:20:56-07:00
29 01, 2019

Master Collaboration

2019-01-29T08:23:13-07:00

Katie Ridder and Peter Pennoyer share tips for couples building their dream home Story by Hollie Deese Photography by Eric Piasecki Getting through a new build is not typically an easy feat for couples, especially when they each have strong design aesthetic and even stronger opinions. But somehow interior designer and architect power couple Katie Ridder and Peter Pennoyer

Master Collaboration2019-01-29T08:23:13-07:00
22 01, 2019

Screen Time

2019-01-22T03:47:02-07:00

Foldable, functional art is a beautiful solution for open spaces Story by Hollie Deese Photography by Julia Steele When you think of folding screens, you might envision a plain, three- or four-panel divider stuck in a corner to offer some modicum of privacy for changing clothes. And while those surely exist, folding screens have a rich history of being

Screen Time2019-01-22T03:47:02-07:00
28 12, 2018

Discover Hidden Lake Como

2018-12-28T08:59:44-07:00

Zeneba Bowers and Matt Walker are Nashville musicians and, as Little Roads Europe, travel consultants. The following is excerpted from the latest in their award-winning Little Roads Europe Travel Guide series, “Italy’s Alpine Lakes: Small-town Itineraries for the Foodie Traveler”. Lake Como is probably best known as a vacation home for various rich and famous glitterati - Clooney, Versace,

Discover Hidden Lake Como2018-12-28T08:59:44-07:00
23 12, 2018

Christmas trees a special tradition

2018-12-23T03:54:53-07:00

By Zoe Hendrick The weather gets colder, the leaves change colors and tree lots pop up everywhere. Suddenly, you know it’s Christmas time. Family traditions really come alive in the brisk winter air, and whether yours is going to grandma’s house or baking cookies with your dad, everyone has a Christmas tree tradition. Some families pack up and pick

Christmas trees a special tradition2018-12-23T03:54:53-07:00
28 11, 2018

Life Al Fresco

2018-11-28T09:03:32-07:00

Middle Tennesseans make the most of outdoor space Photography by Ruby and Peach Photography and Paige Rumore Photography When fall means mostly mild weather peppered with the occasional 90-degree day, enjoying time outdoors is a big part of how Middle Tennesseans spend their time. And you don’t need that much space to make outdoor magic happen. Seth Argo with

Life Al Fresco2018-11-28T09:03:32-07:00
26 10, 2018

Paddywax Candles Last Beyond the Burn

2018-10-26T06:48:27-07:00

By Emily Griffin Fans of locally-made Paddywax candles keep coming back for the insanely addictive smell and the high-quality containers that look gorgeous in any room - a strategy that is all by design. Paddywax is well known in the Nashville area for their Berry Hill storefront where all the candles are hand-poured for all of their orders. This

Paddywax Candles Last Beyond the Burn2018-10-26T06:48:27-07:00
13 10, 2018

Closets become custom, functional spaces

2018-10-13T07:50:51-07:00

By Emily Griffin Over 10 years ago, Betty Anne Mills, an interior designer, and her husband started a company called Inspired Closets. As an interior designer, Mills saw a need for closet revamping when she was helping her parents move into The Heritage at Brentwood, a retirement community. “I found a small dealership and got started in that way

Closets become custom, functional spaces2018-10-13T07:50:51-07:00

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