Made Relocating to Riverside Village

Nashville’s favorite local artist store, Made, is moving. According to a Facebook update, Made has outgrown their current location on Porter Street and will be relocating to Riverside Village “in the big blue house”. The store will remain open through the end of the month.

Congratulations to Made on their recent successes!

Feather Earrings at Made

photo credit - Made Facebook

Store Closings and Openings at Green Hills Mall

This past Saturday I made a visit to Green Hills Mall to return some ill-fitting Christmas items and in the hopes of finding a pair of open-toed booties. Of course, I did not find my desired shoes, as you can never find what you want when you actually have disposable income. If I would have had no mission, I’m sure I would have racked up additions to my over stuffed closet.

While walking around the mall I noticed a few changes taking place. Of course, there has been the recent addition of both Judith Bright jewelry and Free People (coincidently located next to each other). Green Hills Mall has also been promising me a third anchor store, Nordstrom, since I moved to Nashville. And although there have been retail store openings in the recent months, in the upcoming weeks expect three store closings.

Pottery Barn, which has made the mall its home since 1998, will be shutting its doors. Their location at Cool Springs will remain open, but the home specialty store will be liquidating their Green Hills Mall merchandise this month. Inside sources tell me that we will not be disappointed with Pottery Barn’s replacement. (Read the full article on the Tennessean here.)

The Hallmark store is closing. Yeah, I know. What Hallmark store? Tucked behind the elevator and Auntie Anne’s pretzels, specialty card stores have hit it hard in the digital age. Many Hallmark’s nationwide are closing. No word yet as to the store’s replacement.

Lastly, Brookstone is closing. And I cannot wait for the replacement store to open. Ladies and ladies, get ready for Anthropologie Shoes and Accessories. While I’ve heard of many retailers opening accessories only stores, I didn’t know Anthropologie had before. I am an avid Anthropologie lover and shopper and look forward to the arrival of a store just dedicated to their unique and trendy shoes and accessories.

Owl Coin Purse

Love these Via Cardorna Wedges from Anthropologie - $198

Malls are constantly undergoing changes. I had previously blogged about the state of Hickory Hollow Mall and subsequently nerded out by delving into my Master’s thesis topic. (Read the full story here.) I wonder in the upcoming years how today’s economic climate will affect the Green Hills Mall. Certainly, we will see many more store openings and closings, as is typical in any mall setting. What stores would you like to see in Green Hills Mall?

Anthropologie Window Display

photo credit
photo 1 - http://www.blavish.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/nordstrom.jpg
photo 2 - http://brentwood.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/free-decorating-class-pottery-barn.jpg
photo 3 - http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/2008/12/23-End%20of%20Month/hallmark.jpg

New Work by Shannon Crees

I've posted some of Shannon's work before, but she keeps coming up with new work. My husband photographs the work, so she can create limited edition art prints, which are available through her gallery, or you can buy the originals. I have one of her painting and they are just exquisite "in person". 

Shannon's background training and life experience is in fashion, painting, illustration and grafitti and she blends them to create something magical. Currently Shannon is also working as an illustrator is collaboration with Blossom to create a digital charactor illustration for one of my clients. She is creating the character in pencil and I am creating the digital version of the lady once she is visualised. A bit like colouring in, but an art in itself. It's an exciting project and quite different for Blossom.

 

Above - The lovely Shannon Crees in her studio.

All work above ©2011 Shannon Crees.

To purchase Shannon's work or view the others, go to her site at shannoncrees.com

Juicy Couture Seeks a Store Manager

Do you love all things Juicy? Well, now is your chance to work for the ultra-girly retailer. Juicy Couture is seeking a fashion-forward and business-savvy Store Manager for their Green Hills Mall location.

Apply for the position here.

 

Tano handbags 40% off at Fire Finch today only

Hipster retailer Fire Finch is having a sale. And it’s big. They’ve been promoting it for a while, but today only all Tano handbags will be 40% off. I’m sure they have limited quantities, so be sure to head down today to snag your bag.

photo 1 - http://www.tanobag.net/uploaded_images/JadeTanoWhite-766887.jpg
photo 2 - http://www.efashionhouse.com/images/tano.jpg

A Fashion Affair: January 29, 2011

On January 29, 2011, A Vintage Affair will be hosting its fourth annual runway and wine event, raising funds for both women’s and children’s charities. Here is the information regarding the event pulled from A Vintage Affair’s website:

Fourth Annual Runway and Wine Event Raising Funds for Women’s and Children’s Charities

WHAT: A Vintage Affair hosts its fourth annual “A Fashion Affair” – with this year’s theme “Vintage Fashion of Legendary Stars.”  AFA is a runway and wine event raising funds for women’s and children’s charities in Williamson County.  Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided by local restaurants and there will be a special musical performance.  The runway show, featuring DAN Agency models, will showcase vintage clothing worn by celebrities – Including June Carter Cash’s hat collection.
Radio and talk show diva Jane Ellen will host the event.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 29th
6 p.m. – cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and Informal Trunk show
8 p.m. – runway show

WHERE: The Factory at Franklin, Jamison Hall | 230 Franklin Road Franklin, TN 37064

ADDITIONAL INFO: Ticket Information:
VIP Runway Tables of eight and individual seats – $800 per table or $100 per seat (VIP seats and table hosts will receive goody bags)
General Admission – $75 per seat or $600 per table of 8
All tickets can be purchased either online at www.avintageaffair.org/events or by calling 615-351-8165.

A Vintage Affair is an organization whose mission is to provide significant financial contributions to various nonprofit organizations in Williamson County whose services benefit the community at large.  All funds contributed to the nonprofit organizations are designated for programs to support the well-being of women and children of need.  To date, A Vintage Affair has contributed nearly a million dollars. 

The 2011 beneficiaries include: the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Williamson Medical Center, My Friend’s House, the Williamson County Library Foundation and the A Vintage Affair Fellowship at O’More College of Design.


How ridiculously amazing does this look? Fashion, wine, and charity?! I need some ladies to pool in for a table!

Touch of Blush Casting Call: January 10, 2011

I had previously blogged about the Touch of Blush fashion show, which will be taking place January 21, 2011. If you’ve ever wanted to be a Blush babe now is your chance; the boutique will be hosting a casting call for show models at their Belle Meade location January 10^th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Blush asks that you not contact them regarding the call, just show up! Models must be 21 and up.

Find out more on the event here.