Tuesday, November 5, 2013

The Iron Gate

The Iron Gate located in Franklin, TN. is one of my new favorite stores to go in and browse around. I just love everything in this store and the warm, cozy feeling the atmosphere of the store gives off upon entering. When I first walked in The Iron Gate I honestly felt like I was in candle and lighting heaven, but if you walk further into the store you will discover beautiful linens, furniture, home goods, gift tags, French soap, and some very unique/antiqued items, which I am sure have a fabulous story behind them. This store also had some wonderful coffee table books {which I am always a sucker for} and of course, since this is the South there were a few SEC items in the store as well. If you are ever in around the Nashville/Franklin area I strongly encourage you to take a look around this store, especially if you are a lover of interior design! Below are a few pictures I took while I was shopping around in The Iron Gate! For more on The Iron Gate click here. 
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Monday, November 4, 2013

Madd About Plaid

{Via}
From November to January I instantly think of plaid: plaid table settings, plaid shirts, plaid Christmas décor, and even plaid rooms. The plaid options that are available during the winter months are simply endless! Even as I write I’m wearing a tartan scarf! So here’s to being mad about plaid and to a great winter season ahead! Below is some plaid inspiration to get lost in. If the name of the item located below the image is in bold text click on the bold text for the website. 
Anthropologie Sorcha Plaid Skirt





Burberry Enamel Cuff Links
Hunter Plaid Rain Boots
Brooks Brothers Signature Tartan Bow Tie
Plaid Tablescape
Pearl Earrings With Plaid Bow
L.L. Bean CashTouch Plaid Scarf
Vineyard Vines Plaid Shep Shirt
Williams-Sonoma Classic Tartan Plaid Wine Bottle Tote
Plaid Room by Ralph Lauren
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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Vineyard Vines Holiday

You know the holiday season has arrived when Vineyard Vines starts to feature their new holiday ties, which are as fabulous as ever this year! The two things that always scream Christmas time to me is red and plaid clothing, you just can’t get anymore festive then that…well, except maybe a Christmas tree or snowman tie! Here are some of my favorite items from this years Vineyard Vines Holiday Arrivals! Click on the name of the item located below the image. 
Beaded Neck Tank
Lattice Embroidered Carolyn Dress
Holly Plaid Ruffle Shirt
Tartan Bow Skirt
Black Diamond Nordic ¼ Zip Sweater 
Corduroy Tucker Shirt
Royal Stewart Cashmere Scarf
Vintage Snowman Tie
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Saturday, November 2, 2013

The Dog Walk

So we have all heard of the catwalk…but the dog walk? Like everything Ralph Lauren comes up with this ad campaign is simply fabulous! Ralph Lauren is one of my favorite designers; I love his timeless style and taste. Plus I also love the story of how he became the Ralph Lauren we all know today, he is truly an example that hard work, motivation, and a good idea will take you far in life. I came across Ralph Lauren’s “The Dog Walk” ad earlier today when I was scrolling through my Facebook news fed and simply had to share it with you all! As a side note don’t forget to set your clocks back tonight! Below is “The Dog Walk”. Enjoy!

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Merridee's Breadbasket

A couple of weekends ago I went to Merridee’s to grab lunch...well, mainly to pick up some of their incredibly delicious cookies, but I grabbed lunch while I was their. I love this bakery and restaurant; the atmosphere is so friendly, the food is delicious, and the Southern rustic, country feel it gives off goes perfectly with the dinning experience. Honestly, if I lived closed to Franklin I would go by Merridee’s practically everyday just to get one of their famous teacakes {my personal favorite} or one of the other many delicious bake goods they have to offer! 
For lunch I had the Ham & Cheese Croissant, a Three Cheese Quiche, and of course a Coke to drink. The Ham & Cheese Croissant was delicious, their Monte Cristo Sandwich is amazing is well; I highly recommend the two. I had the Three Cheese Quiche, and I have to be honest, I love quiche and this quiche was good but it wasn’t great. I think from now on I will stay with their sandwiches and soups, which are always amazing! 
I have a weakness for hanging chalkboard menus they just add a little something special. 
Like any good bakery there are desert cases to tempt you. Fudge Pie to go? Ummm…yes, please! After all, who could resist not taking home a pie or cinnamon roll? 
A photo of the namesake of the restaurant, Merridee, as a child
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Friday, November 1, 2013

Lilly Pulitzer Resort

I know…I know earlier today I was saying that November first is the first day you can officially listen to Christmas music and now I am writing about the Lilly Pulitzer Resort Line. I just couldn’t resist {I promise, I’m not trying to rush time} all the items included in this resort line are just so stylish and so fabulously Lilly! Below are a few of my favorite items from the new Resort line by Lilly Pulitzer! Click on the name of the item, located below the image, for the website!
Margurite Caftan
Daylin Dress
Freya Top
Middleton Palazzo Pant
Captiva Tunic
Travel Pant
Maria Boatneck Sweater
Bryn Cardigan
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Happy Hour Time

Happy All Saints Day and Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween with many wonderful memories to look back on. It was so windy where I live, in Nashville, but all in all I had a pretty great Halloween night. I can’t believe October has come and gone, but I love the start of November; everyone starts to get in the holiday spirit, plus November 1 is the first day you may officially listen to Christmas music {or at least it is in my book}. Farwell to October, hello to November, and Cheers to a terrific weekend and holiday season ahead of us!

“People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some trust enemies. Succeed Anyway. What you spend your years building, someone could destroy overnight; build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it my not be enough; give them your best anyway. In the final analysis, it is between you and God; it was never between you and them anyway.”
~ Mother Teresa

Drink Special! 
Fluffy Ruffles
½ ounce Rum
½ ounce Italian Vermouth
Ice cubes
1 lime or lemon peel for garnish
Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with the lemon or lime peel


Around Town!
Nashville, TN: Come As You Aren’t Halloween 2013 at The Rutledge, Friday, November 1, 9:00pm
Franklin, TN: Wine Down Main Street, Saturday, November 2, 7:00pm
Seaside, FL: Seeing Red Wine Festival at the town of Seaside, Friday, November 1 – Sunday, November 3
Austin, TX: Austin Tequila Fest at Casa Chapala, Friday, November 1, 7:00pm
Little Rock, AR: 22nd Annual Boo at the Zoo at Little Rock Zoo, Friday, November 1, 6:00pm
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