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How to Make Your Home “Shabby Chic”

Monday, November 14th, 2016 at 6:42am.

The home décor style known as ‘shabby chic’ has been embraced by homeowners and renters alike all around the world. Because of its focus on imperfection, shabby chic design appeals to those who prefer a home that feels and looks lived-in and comfortable rather than perfect and austere.
  If you’re interested in incorporating the shabby chic design style into either your home’s interior, exterior (or both), you’ll want to try to find the right balance of rustic, weathered pieces combined with new décor items so that your home feels eclectic and welcoming.
  Try adding some of the below listed components and elements to your existing home design to give your living space a simple, elegant shabby chic makeover:

 
• Texture variety: By…

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Antiquing Hot Spots in Middle Tennessee

Friday, November 11th, 2016 at 5:25am.

Now that new vintage revival has become one of the more popular home decor styles, antiquing is hitting a new progression. And finding hidden treasures in Middle Tennessee can be easier than you think, if you are looking in the right places.

 

Nashville

• Tennessee Antique Mall
• Music Valley Antiques & Marketplace
• Vintage Market Nashville
• Gas Lamp Antique & Decorating Mall

 

Franklin

• West Main Antiques
• Winchester Antique Mall
• Antiques at the Factory
• CR-71
• Franklin Antique Mall

 

Hendersonville

• No. 38 Vintage Marketplace
• Then & Again

 

Goodlettsville

• Goodlettesville Antique Mall
• Tara’s Antique Mall

 

Murfreesboro

• Hylabrook Antique Mall
• Pick-it Fence Junktique
• Simply Southern Marketplace
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Listing of the Week

Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 at 2:25am.

This fabulous Twelve | Twelve condo in the Gulch is on the 15th floor and offers an amazing view along with stylish decor. It come complete with outstanding upgrades like floor-to-ceiling windows, custom draperies, electric shades with remote, and two Sono sound systems. This condo gives you the accessibility to walk to Predators and Titans games as well as the new pedestrian walk coming soon. The perfect place for an urban, city lifestyle. Listed for $729,000 by Luanne Story from PARKS in Cool Springs. Find out more about this condo here. 

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How to Make Your Home Feel More Welcoming

Monday, November 7th, 2016 at 3:02am.

Have you ever walked into a friend’s home and felt an immediate sense of comfort? It might not be immediately obvious why a particular abode feels so cozy and comforting, but there are a multitude of little things you can do to make your home feel just as welcoming.

 

Take a look around the rooms in your home where you most often welcome guests. If these areas feel like “something’s missing,” you can try adding a few items to turn up the ambience-meter. Some homes have more of a welcoming ambience than others just on their own, but if your house or apartment lacks built-in charm, don’t despair! By answering the following questions, you’ll know better how to make your home more inviting.

 

Is your own personal style evident?

In…

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Popular Holiday Expos in Middle Tennessee

Friday, November 4th, 2016 at 8:06am.

There are an abundance of holiday expos in Middle Tennessee this season and they start early! Get ahead on your holiday shopping list for friends and family by browsing local vendors, artisans and shops for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts at a holiday expo. But if some expos require tickets, get them quick because these events are very popular and tend to sell out fast!

 

Brentwood Christmas Crawl

Shopping local this holiday season is a great way to find unique gifts to put under the tree or to give to someone who has it all and the Brentwood Christmas Crawl is the perfect way to do so. Come visit the 16 retailers who will be offering special discounts, extended hours, food, drinks and prizes! Some participating stores include Copper Penny, Southern…

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Listing of the Week

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 at 9:21am.

Beautifully restored Greek Revival Home situated on approximately 4.39 acres of gentle rolling hills. This impeccable home features a log room with gas fireplace, hardwood floors, kitchen with commercial gas stove, custom cabinets, marble counter tops, “New Orleans” courtyard, studio, barn, potting shed, and many more amenities. Conveniently located minutes from I-65 and about 50 minutes south of Franklin and 30 minutes north of Huntsville. Offered at $499,000 and listed by Teresa Chiles from Parks in Cool Springs. Find out more about this listing here.

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Look Ahead to November

Monday, October 31st, 2016 at 2:30am.

Taste of Nashville

A night to celebrate Nashville’s premier culinary destinations will be on November 4th from 7pm-12am. This food festival will feature Nashville’s best restaurants, bars, desert-makers, distillers, brewers, and more. The Taste of Nashville is the longest running food festival in the area and benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee, Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee, W.O Smith Music School, and more. Support Nashville’s youth by coming out to eat and drink. You can purchase tickets here.

 

Brunch & Bid

Gather for the 16th Annual Brunch and Bid for an afternoon of delicious food, silent and live auctions and special appearances from Tennessee’s School for the Blind’s choir and santa! 100% of the proceeds go…

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Listing of the Week

Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 at 8:50am.

This listing of the week comes from Brentwood in an unbeatable location near a library, park, & YMCA, which makes it the perfect family home. Everything is new in this home like new paint and carpet, new kitchen with Wolf range and stainless steel appliances, Cambria Counters, and a new luxury master bath. The master bath is one of the best features of this home with a free standing tub, chandelier and 2 separate full-sized “his and her” closets. Outdoor space is no concern with a large lot with enough space for a pool and a considerable sized screened-in porch which is perfect for outdoor entertaining or relaxing evenings. The final touch is the spacious finished basement. Listed for $1,080,000 by Rachel Brooks from Parks in Green Hills. Find out more…

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5 Steps to Pumpkin Carving Success

Monday, October 24th, 2016 at 2:41am.

Fall weather has arrived in much of the country, and with it comes a desire to partake in autumn-inspired activities. Apple-picking, haunted hay rides and pumpkin carving are among some of the most popular things to do at this time of the year.
  Whether you’re carving your pumpkin with or without kids this year, it can be a blast! Most people have experienced at least one jack-o-lantern “fail”, but if you follow some basic guidelines, you’ll be more likely to end up with a handsome looking result.
  For pumpkin carving success, be sure to follow these 5 basic steps:
  1. Select the right kind of pumpkin and tools for carving – The smaller the pumpkin, the more difficult it will be to work with, so choose one that’s large enough to…

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Best Neighborhoods in Middle Tennessee to go Trick-or-Treating

Friday, October 21st, 2016 at 2:00am.

Trick-or-treating is all about family fun, halloween decorations, costumes and of course…..CANDY! Going door-to-door screaming “TRICK-OR-TREAT”, collecting candy, and showing off your best costume is a halloween tradition. And Nashville has landed in Zillow’s Top 20 Best Places to Trick-or-Treat. Middle Tennessee has some of the best streets to take your children to, complete with out of this world decorations, spooky haunted houses, spider webs, zombie graveyards and so much more. Here are some of the best neighborhoods to go trick-or-treating this halloween:

• River Plantation in Bellevue
• The Richland Neighborhood off West End
• Fatherland Street in East Nashville
• Belmont Boulevard in Nashville
• Essex Street in Hillsboro/West End
• Westhaven…

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