Summer Decadence – Lomelino Desserts

It’s summer and all I can think about is throwing lots of parties with my dear friends. And when there is a party, there should always be dessert. The wonderful homemade, melt in your mouth, making memories kind of desserts. All week I have been dreaming about fluffy cakes with fresh cream and fruit, ice cream swirling with berries, sorbets that …

Summer Luxe – Top Southern Hotel Pools

Summer has officially arrived and it is HOT! If you live in Nashville or anywhere in the South, you know that come mid-June the weather is going to suck the life out of you. With temps rising above 90 degrees and 100% humidity, many of us will be shutting-in like it’s the dead of winter. But instead of heavy snowfall, …

Pennyweight Pop-Up Event at Wilder

If you missed my 12th & Broad piece last week on Wilder and Pennyweight, this is a must-read! Josh and Ivy Elrod of Wilder continue to break the mold in the Nashville retail scene. Less than a year old, the contemporary design boutique in Germantown has already been featured in W Magazine and the New York Post. Progressively innovative, always …

All Seasons Gardening & Brewing Supply

All Seasons Garden & Brewing Supply Co is one of my favorite Nashville stores for gifts, gardening and home goods. A family-run enterprise, All Seasons is the quintessential mom and pop shop. Chock-full of eclectic handpicked treasures, creative displays, and the most incredible customer service. When I owned my home décor store many years ago, I rarely had time to …

Electra Eggleston + Otis James

In April, I conducted an interview with the enchanting Andra Eggleston and her new textile line, Electra Eggleston. In her interview, she mentioned the collaboration with Otis James and the bow-ties she would be debuting for Fathers Day. Well, the dynamic fashion accessory line has finally arrived and no surprise, they are gorgeous! With bold colors and vivid patterns paired with beautiful …