Nashville Design District: Milestone Design Center
By Hollie Deese When Milestone opened their showroom in the Design District in December 2015, it was their first time expanding out of Clarksville, and Design Center Manager Camille Elvord-Jacky says they knew it was exactly the area of town to set up shop. “When we first got that building, it was because that area was starting to be
Nashville Design District: The Fabric House
By Oliva McClure Photography by Pamela Monaghan For more than 50 years, the Fabric House has been a fixture in Nashville’s Design District, serving up some of the city’s greatest collections of fine fabrics for a wide variety of design needs. Originally opened in 1967 by Tavy Doty, native Nashvillian Lynda Mosley and her husband, Tim, became the store’s
Traveler’s Rest
Franklin designer helps create luxurious sanctuary for new arrivals from the West Coast By Hollie Deese Photography by Ruby and Peach An executive position with Conversant Media has Lisa Gosselin traveling a lot of the time for work. So creating a sanctuary at home was key when she and her husband, Mike, moved to Franklin in June 2019 after
Designer Spotlight: Kelly Lord Designs
By Hollie Deese Photography by Reeves Smith Kelly Lord has an eye for creating the right combination of space, color and flow — a result of her education, design experience and innate sense of what works for someone’s lifestyle. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, she stayed in Atlanta for a few years working under two
Nashville Design District: Nashville Lamp & Shade
By Olivia McClure Photography by Pamela Monaghan When Brian Courtney decided to leave his corporate job at Nissan North America, he wrapped himself in the throes of a new business venture in the world of interior design. The “self-confessed lamp hoarder” opened Nashville Lamp & Shade last December. Realizing the significance of the Design District and the need for
Nashville Design District: The Iron Gate
By Hollie Deese Photography by Chris Little Interior designer Rozanne Jackson and her shop The Iron Gate have been in downtown Franklin since 1996, but she opened a second location in the Design District in June 2018 out of a need to be closer to the designers she works with and their client base. “And the way Nashville is
Nashville’s Design District a hub for all things interiors
The Style Council By Hollie Deese Photography by Pamela Monaghan In a city of neighborhoods that seem to be carving out new cultures and niches for themselves, one part of town has been unwavering for years as the go-to spot for interior designers and design-savvy homeowners looking for every manner of fabric and fixture. Nashville’s Design District, radiating out
Square Market owner’s ‘Plan B’
Former customer service manager brings expertise to Lebanon’s home decor clients By Mary Bernard A fixture on the historic square in Lebanon, Paula McDonnell’s store (appropriately called Square Market) sells some of Middle Tennessee’s most unique pieces for the home. McDonnell offers one-of-a-kind custom upholstered furniture, lighting, gifts and accessories in a variety of styles. “I sell quality affordable
Myers Flooring makes its mark in Nashville’s Design District
By Hollie Deese Photography by Reeves Smith It’s hard to believe the totally renovated showroom was once an RJ Young distribution center, but an inset scale, a remnant from the past, was preserved in the remodel to commemorate what was once there. And in a city that is changing as fast as Nashville, that’s important. It’s also why it
A Full House in Franklin
Historic downtown home is renovated for a family of 11 By Hollie Deese Photography by Chuck Plante Wayne DeVeydt and Michelle Jackson had a few very specific considerations when they were house hunting in Franklin after his health-care job relocated to the area. Well, nine to be exact – the couple are parents of nine children in a beautiful