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Celebrating Cider
Sometimes it takes a cold snap to keep me in the house all day. The result is finished laundry and lots of experimenting in the kitchen. Healthy meals are the focus… but of course, cocktails come into...
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Thin Through Thanksgiving: Part 2
If you've been following, you know I've been on a bit of a healthy eating kick. Even as the biggest culinary holiday rapidly approaches, I'm sticking with it. Just as others are posting gorgeous...
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TOASTING the Holidays
There aren't many things that bring a smile and sense of celebration like the sound of the cork popping on a cold bottle of great champagne. We associate it with special moments, achievements and good...
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GREAT GIFTING: GIRLFRIENDS
We've all been there: You unwrap a gift and in your mind are thinking 'WHAT?'. And on the other side of the coin, that same thought has likely run through those on the receiving end of something you've...
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WHITES MERCANTILE
What does a successful singer/songwriter, fashion icon and wife of a rock star do in her spare time? According to my friend, Holly Williams...open another store filled with her favorite things....
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Design Destination
I love home design. Always have/will. I'm in a constant state of reworking things. What most may not know is that prior to launching a magazine, I was a licensed contractor (yep..designing/building...
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Holiday Skin Saves
Most of us living in 'winter conditions' are dealing with the same thing: moisture loss, zapping cold, elevated exposure to 'false' heat and outdoor elements. Chaffed cheeks and cracked hands just in...
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GIFTS for the 'Impossible to Buy For'
We all have someone who completely stumps our shopping savvy. It might be a husband, father or individual who 'has everything' and/or very specific tastes. I have a couple of those in my life, and...
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RESOLUTION INSPIRATION; Part 1
I took a bit of a hiatus from postings through the holidays. Hosting multiple events and caring for my husband post foot surgery had me completely occupied. Now, I'm anxious to get back to sharing...
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RESOLUTION INSPIRATION: Part 2
Making a list of everything I would like to change or improve could take all of 2014. There's so much in my always-evolving notebook of thoughts. Some items appear repeatedly. Life goals - volunteer...
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Morning Glory
When it's freezing outside, getting up and out of the house is no picnic; I'm grateful to have a warm house at this point, so no complaining. When thinking about how to spend an ideal morning... it's...
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Southern Fashion House
There are people with great ideas and talent, and those who actually put them in motion. One woman I admire for doing this is Stephanie Carter, founder/owner/driver of award-winning Southern Fashion...
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Nashville Favorites/January
Usually, I am not around much in January. Freezing temps send me to the warmest locale possible. With my husband's foot surgery and loose ends for publication deadlines, I've been in town/at home......
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Small Screen Sensation
It's hard to believe that there is so much attention focused on Nashville via television/cable networks lately. You can't turn on the Food Network without seeing local chefs on screen (ditto with...
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Nashville's New & Notable Dining Options
Over the last couple of weeks, I've taken a hiatus from well, everything. I traveled to Los Angeles with my husband for Grammy celebrations and ended up extending my trip to soak up the sunny...
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Spring Fever: Nashville
To say I've been on 'blog break' is an understatement. I haven't posted since early February, and don't regret a second of taking a moment (well... 2 months) off. Traveling and meeting some of the...
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Designing Women
I am a girls' girl. Not that don't adore many great men, but do treasure inspiration from female forces. I'm fortunate to count truly accomplished women as close friends, and to draw from their...
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My Spring Party Solution
Everyone keeping up with top bloggers has dozens of entertaining idea folders or Pinterest boards. I certainly do, and appreciate easy access to endless inspiration. But, for me hosting parties isn't a...
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Join the Club
We’ve all been approached to join some sort of retail ‘club’. From store accounts to restaurant rewards, offers are endless. Just like album clubs in the 80's, free samples are bait for signing...
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Restaurant Revolution
I’ve spent more time at home than ever this season. Cooking, entertaining, making cocktails and working on the house and garden has been a retreat. I’ve been soaking up every moment.The newly opened...
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Summer Cocktails: Source List
Whether you want to muddle produce and herbs for specialty cocktails, or feel more comfortable picking up a crowd-pleasing wine or craft beer, there’s no reason to put too much time into trying to...
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Step Up Summer Cocktails
The opportunity to chop, cook, infuse, mix and savor produce grown close to home is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. Cooking is an enjoyable chore and hobby elevated by seasonal crops. But, creating...
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Tipping Point
Each day we deal with issues far less severe than many experience on a daily basis. It’s our nature to be curious, worried or to comment about health related items afflicting others in our midst. I’m...
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BEACH.FASHION.FRIENDS
I’ve been grounded for the last couple of months, and while I can’t complain (living in an amazing city like Nashville), my need to get away is approaching overdrive. Missing NYFW festivities was a...
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Pride and Glory
Sometimes, in considering the accomplishments of the women in my life, I'm literally blown away. When your close friends are company founders, community leaders and globally famous musicians and...
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