January/February 2019 Cover

Summer Classics’ outdoor furnishings promise beauty, comfort, and easy living. The company’s Croquet Teak collection—sturdy and timeless—features a handsome, classic look with hand carved detailing. The pieces are available in natural teak and oyster teak finishes. For information call 615/ 783-1889 or visit www.summerclassics.com.

Grammy-winning Superstar Faith Hill at Antiques & Garden Show

Celebrating its 29th year, the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville will take place at the Music City Center February 1 – 3. This year’s headliner will be GRAMMY® award-winning superstar Faith Hill, with her design team, architect Bobby McAlpine and designer Ray Booth. They will share their experience of building an island paradise in a panel discussion moderated by Leslie Newsom Rascoe, MILIEU design director. Hours are from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.  Admission is $20 prior to January 29; after that date, admission is $25. Lecture tickets are priced separately. Every …

I Can Go For That-a peek inside Aimee and John Oates Nashville Home

While John Oates has been busy touring with his longtime collaborating partner, Daryl Hall, and with his own tour with The Good Road Band in support of his 2018 album, Arkansas, Aimee Oates has been bringing color to the Nashville community. It’s in Nashville where John Oates’ solo career really began. After decades of touring and with new projects underway, it was time for John and Aimee Oates to plant roots. Central to their family and to music, their home in West Nashville has become the perfect city getaway. Aimee Oates, a certified floral designer, has taken her keen eye …

Balancing the Trendy with the Timeless When Creating a Perfect Bedroom

For designer Melissa Frederiksen, the idea of interior trends is a slippery slope that can lead to pricey looks and a short shelf life. “A trend generally doesn’t stand the test of time,” says Frederiksen “People don’t usually redecorate often, so it’s easy for décor to look passé if it’s oversaturated with trendy looks.” Through numerous Nashville and Michigan remodels and design consultations with her Atmosphere 360 Studio, Frederiksen has found bedrooms a common place where people are more prone to be drawn to trends. It would make sense that since you spend so much time there, your bedroom should …

Shopping in Dickson 2018

Dickson’s downtown area is home to a variety of antique, vintage, and home decor shops. From one end of Main Street to the other, this is the place to find the unusual and the one-of-a-kind items. Yesterday’s Treasures, a great antique mall with everything from vintage and antique furnishings to mid-century finds. The 20,000 square foot space offers more than 50 booths that include gifts, candles, art, and floral designs. For special deals, check out the store’s Facebook flashsales. On Main Street begin your walking tour at Morgan Farms Gallery where you’ll find products created by family members from reclaimed, recycled, …

Get Creative in the Kitchen for the Holidays

 Holiday gatherings provide perfect opportunities to get creative in the kitchen. Balancing taste and complexity doesn’t need to be stressful. Simplify recipe planning with one versatile ingredient that provides a bold boost and creates real crowd pleasers: cooking wines. Using a wine specially made for cooking provides consistent, momentous flavor, as it withstands high cooking temperatures and has a long shelf life. One option to try this season is Holland House Cooking Wines, with a long and delicious history of adding rich, robust flavor to a wide variety of culinary applications.  Print Asiago and Bacon Orzo Medley Course Side Dish …

Bedroom Trends

Sitting areas, statement headboards, and generally relaxing colors are the trend for bedrooms, according to industry experts. Kristie Barnett of The Decorologist says upholstered headboards in solid or patterned materials are very popular, as are fully upholstered beds and pairs of chests or small dressers in lieu of bedside tables. “We’re also seeing a lot of mixing of new lighting and fabrics with heirloom pieces, statement lamps, painted ceilings, and increasing embellishments in fabrics and casegoods.” Wallpaper is one solution to setting the mood in the bedroom, according to Bohnne Jones of Decorating Den Interiors. “You can select a lively, …

‘Believe’ DIY Tutorial

We are so excited to share this fun project with all of you for the holidays! DIY wood signs are so trendy right now and they can make a big impact in any home’s décor. AR Workshop in Nashville and Franklin specializes in teaching customers to make stylish and custom décor pieces for their homes. At AR Workshop, supplies include large stencils, Sherwin Williams® paint, wood, laughter, and wine. But… you can also accomplish a similar project at home. Materials Needed 1. A piece of wood (any size you desire) 2. Print Out (or trace) of the word(s) you would …

Holiday Decorating Trends

This year’s holiday trends embrace traditional red, white, and green, as well as the natural themes found in previous years. Sophisticated designs might lean toward metallics in natural colors. I’ve seen a lot of colors from rich purple to teal in addition to black and white trees too! Wide ribbon is still very popular in many various textures from velvets to faux fur and suede. Combine natural textures and colors with sparkle to create that special Holiday magic in your home. Use vintage ornaments from your family and add new colors into your tree for an updated look. Blend traditional …

Green Interiors: Bright Ideas

Bright Ideas Getting the lighting right in your home isn’t always easy. A lot of times, people complain that it’s too dark in the mornings, too bright in the afternoon, and too glaring in the evenings. Here’s how to get the perfect fit! Set The Tone Try to focus on creating lighting scenarios, not just lighting solutions. This might mean overhead dimmable recessed can lighting for the morning with under cabinet dimmable LED strip lighting in the kitchen and bathroom, a nice table lamp with adjustable modes in the living room, and sheers on any windows that need help filtering …