Kilim Never Goes Out of Style

Kilim Never Goes Out Of Style

Photo Credit: Coco + Kelley and Barrington Blue Whether your interior is modern or traditional, there is always room for the rich texture and intricate designs of a Kilim. Kilim, pronounced kee-leem, is one of the oldest woven textiles in history, dating back to 3000 BC. They are a pileless slit-woven rug with bold geometric patterns and colors made mainly from …

Southern Imagery - Xima Lee Hulings

Southern Imagery – Xima Lee Hulings

Recently, I was in Atlanta for the Home Décor Market at Americasmart. When I am at “market”, I rarely give art vendors a second glance. In fact, I don’t give a lot of vendors more than a glance. My job is to find the best of the best, and so much being presented at market is junk. I find myself sounding …

Treasure Hunting in Goodletsville

Treasure Hunting in Goodlettsville

Dusty chairs stacked high, chandeliers of every size hanging from the ceiling, knickknacks crammed in every corner, obscure items long forgotten, a wonderland of polished junk waiting to be someone’s treasure – this is the ubiquitous antique and vintage retail scene. Nashville is chock-full of antique and vintage shops. Many of them, like Gas Lamp Antique Mall I & II …

Marbleized + Ink Manipulation

Photo Credit: Calico Wallpaper Over the last two years we have seen various patterns pop up in fashion and home décor that are reminiscent of marble and watercolor paintings. Trend watchers have forecast numerous times that it will be the biggest trend of the year, and yet it never seems to make a huge splash. Cool patterns pop-up and then …

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 …