Cold? Hot? Warm? Seriously, cold again? Yes, it’s that time of year when the weather won’t make up its mind, and it feels as though spring will never come. It’s called the in-between season, where nothing is consistent and everything feels like it’s in slow-motion. Many of my clients call toward the end of February panic-stricken with an intense desire to completely re-decorate their …
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 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 …
Strolby – The Best Small Shops in the World
Photo and Curation by Ruthie Lindsey Have you heard of Strolby? If you not, you are in for a treat. “Strolby is a curated e-commerce site showcasing remarkable products from the best small shops around the country”. What does that mean? It means the small brick-and-mortar scene finally has friends, really cool online friends. These friends are partnering with them, …
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 …