Nashville House and Home and Garden
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Decorating with Contemporary Style Q. For a wedding gift, my husband and I are furnishing my daughter and son-in-law’s living room. They have chosen a “row” house near downtown in a trendy area where young people like to live.
Readers Favorites Awards 2016 Readers of Nashville House & Home & Garden™ have cast their votes for their 2016 favorites—their favorite designers, builders, landscapers, and “little known” stores, just to name a few. If you’re looking for a service provider and aren’t sure who to choose, try one of our winners—they’ve received the stamp of approval from readers of the Nashville House & Home & Garden™.
This recipe is courtesy of Mrs. Michael Richardson of Franklin, TN (Jolene.) It is served annually at the Thanksgiving Night in the Hunger Fight annual fundraising supper at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church which has raised thousands of dollars to feed and educate children in Haiti. It’s been served to many groups and families, over the years that it’s become a holiday favorite. Sweet Potato Crisp Potatoes 3 cups sweet potatoes (peeled, cooked and mashed) 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Mash cooked sweet potatoes, add all other ingredients and put into a …
Green Design: Sustainable Textiles Many of us are accustomed to thinking about sustainability when it comes to everyday items we use as part of our busy lifestyles. It’s not actually a thought process, but rather an adaption we have developed while living our lives on auto drive. We recycle our water bottles, inquire about the newest auto models’ MPGs, shop for local produce, and take reusable bags to the market. But what about our fabric choices? How much thought goes into the choices we make regarding fabrics that we use over and over on a daily basis: the fabric on …
Who says you have to wait until the end of the meal for a taste of chocolate? Make this holiday season unforgettable for family and friends by adding a sweet touch to each course of the holiday meal, from appetizer to entrée. According to chocolate expert and historian Beth Kimmerle, using cocoa as an ingredient accentuates the complex flavors of savory foods, amplifying them on the palate. Here are some of her deliciously different recipes. Find more delicious ways to enjoy the holidays at www.ChocolatRougeWine.com. Rouge Milkyway End the meal with a chocolate take on traditional eggnog: Gently heat or …
Pretty mesh burlap weaves through greenery sprinkled with frosted magnolia blooms on the chevron patterned front door of the Southern Living Idea House decorated by ReCreations Furniture and Interiors for the holidays. Open for tour through December 29, the house was built by Castle Homes at Fontanel. The five-building project also features tree ornaments in the guest house from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Photo by Ethan Pugh. For more information about the Southern Living Idea House see our article here. …
Plan More Time for Outdoor Living Daylight-Saving Time not only signals the onset of longer days, but also the beginning of the outdoor living season. Homeowners shopping for new outdoor furnishings this year will find fresh colors, surprising new motion furniture, and maximum value in all categories.
High-end Appliances While style drives interest in the high-end appliance segment, innovation is also a factor, according to Cynthia Crego of Siano Appliances. “The latest trend is eco-friendly appliances that offer intuitive user applications,” she says. “Buyers want green features with measurable benefits. They are looking for a return on investment in the form of energy or water savings. Steam cleaning and auto convection conversion are functions that are eco-friendly and save consumers time.” According to Carla Taylor of Hermitage Lighting Gallery, there are two main factors in high-end appliances. “First is the ‘look’— whether the homeowner wants the pro …
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