Belle Meade, TN March 2023

The Home Issue

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

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March Home and Design

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Home. It is meant to be a place of retreat, rest, love, and a shelter from the outside world—a place where you can let your guard down and just be. Some homes feel just like that, and some can be filled with conflict and strife. It is never too late to change the climate of our homes.

In a world that can be cruel, let the home be a place where we build each other up. Make a continual effort to teach with love, correct with love and express love everyday. Take time to enjoy all the small moments with family instead of getting caught up in all the daily tasks that can steal our attention away—to be truly present when spending time with our family instead of dividing our attention with our technology or to-do list. Although we usually aren’t perfect at accomplishing these things, it is worthwhile to strive for it everyday.

March is our Home and Design issue. Creating a home that you want to spend all of your time in isn’t easy. The memories that are made within the walls of our home are what lasts regardless if our home has the latest trends or if it hasn’t been updated in years. While it is fun to look at beautiful homes and dream about renovations, we all know that the love we share in our homes is truly what matters most. In this year’s Home issue, we take a peek inside some local homes that boast beautiful designs that I hope will leave you inspired. From our homes to yours, we wish you love, peace and happiness.

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Business Monthly

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Open House HO ME + DES I GN

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Culinary Creations FO O D + B EV E R AG E

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Chef ’s Selection ENT ERTA I NMENT

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Must See PR O FES S I O NA L S ERV I C ES

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Road Trip T R AV EL

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Artist’s Palette HO ME S ERV I C ES

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Decor Trends HO ME + DES I GN

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Events

Kate Figler Shares Her Passions

18 Cooking With Purpose

How Chef Laura Lea Helps Her Clients Heal From The Inside Out

24 Pretty Lovely Teas

A British Tradition Served With Southern Style

30 Rocky Top Retreat A Luxurious Wellness Getaway

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Opioid Emergency Response Kits Offered At Nashville Live Music Venues Representatives of Gibson Gives, the charitable arm of iconic, American instrument brand Gibson, now are offering free ONEbox opioid emergency response kits to 70-plus live music venues in metro Nashville.

Kits contain two doses of opioid reversal medication Naloxone. The new life-saving TEMPO (Training and Empowering Musicians to Prevent Overdose) Nashville Live Music Venue Program is being executed in alliance with the Metro Nashville Police Department. TEMPO is a partnership of 12 music-industry related nonprofits.

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Nashville Repertory Theatre Adds First Female Technical Director To Staff Nashville Repertory Theatre welcomes Chelsea Flowers as the new technical director. Chelsea previously was technical director for Lipscomb University’s Department of Theatre and brings six years’ experience to Nashville Rep. She oversees and participates in executing production design elements. “After enjoying Nash Rep productions as an audience member for years, I'm thrilled for the opportunity to contribute my talents and skills to the production team, and continue to create beautiful and impactful shows,” she says.

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Tennessee Triennial Exhibit Now At The Parthenon The Parthenon and Centennial Park Conservancy representatives are holding the Tennessee Triennial exhibition on display in the East and West Galleries of the Parthenon through May 7. The exhibit is a statewide contemporary art event organized by Tri-Star Arts. Admission to the Parthenon is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors 62 and over; and $8 for children 4 to 17. Children under 4 are admitted free. For more information, visit TennesseeTriennial.org.

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K AT E F I G L E R DESIGNS ARTICLE BY MYRA MCENTIRE

Kate Figler Shares Her Passions

Kate Figler of Kate Figler Interiors delights in classic design with fresh twists. Below are the four things she's most passionate about seeing in a home.

1. Traditional purpose. “Nashville has a very unique market with new construction and renovations. Selections should not be trendy. Keep elements difficult to remove or replace as timeless as possible, and then layer in something whimsical or fun. I encourage clients to select things that will still look good 25 years from now. Many clients say, ‘I want this house to look like it has been here forever and like it belongs here.’ I spend a lot of time advising clients on that, a lot of time thinking about it, and a lot of time studying it.”

2. Textiles. "I believe your home should reflect your personality. I try to push people to bring in textiles that are one-of-a-kind and super custom. I love mixing different patterns from different materials and wallpaper patterns as well. A throw pillow is a very easy thing to swap out down the road. I encourage people to take risks in those areas.

Your home is a unique reflection of you, what you're drawn to, and your taste. Having products in your home that are made by hand by someone halfway across the world.”

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3. Incorporating history. “In the south, most of my clients come to me with grandmother's breakfront or dining table or dining room chair, with many antiques that have been handed down through generations. I encourage them to work those into their homes if they're in good shape and handsome. Not everything should be new. Old pieces ground a space.”

4. Make sure what you have in your home tells a story.

“Display those inherited items and take all that old china out of the boxes! We can think of a fun way to display antiques in your house. We can make things work for the way you live, whether it’s by using a performance fabric on a piece or a Roman shade instead of drapery. We can ensure that an heirloom chair is in a corner rather than the main sitting area, so it gets less wear and tear.”

“Being a chameleon makes this job interesting,” says Kate. Trying to meet my clients where they are and hoping they walk into their homes and say, ‘Oh my gosh, this is so us!’ That’s my ultimate goal.”

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Cooking With Purpose HOW CHEF LAURA LEA HELPS HER CLIENTS HEAL FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Single-Serving Blueberry Crumble DF option, GF option, vegan option, Q&E Yield: 1 serving

ingredients: • 1 cup frozen blueberries • 3 teaspoons/1 tablespoon granulated sweetener, divided (monkfruit sweetener, white sugar, coconut sugar. Add an extra teaspoon to crumble if using coconut sugar) • ½ teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot starch • 1/8th teaspoon almond extract (sub vanilla) • 3 tablespoons blanched almond flour • 3 tablespoons rolled or instant oats • Pinch salt • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened (sub-refined coconut oil) • Optional garnish: ice cream, vanilla custard, whipped cream, frozen whipped toppings

directions: 1. Grab a microwave-safe bowl. Add blueberries and toss with 1 teaspoon sugar, starch and extract.

2. In another bowl, combine the remaining tablespoon of sugar, almond flour, oats, salt and butter. Stir into a crumble consistency.

3. Add crumble topping to blueberries and microwave on high for 4 minutes. *NOTE: for a more traditional crumble consistency, you can also make this in an ovensafe dish at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

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4. Top with any optional garnish, if using.

5. Cool for 2-3 minutes before enjoying!

Rooted in holistic belief, Chef Laura Lea has built a strong business by teaching her clients how to heal their bodies and minds from the inside out. Known for her effortless approach; Laura Lea pours her past of heartache, stress, and feeling out of balance in her own body into every recipe she creates. Teaching women how to break the noise of societal standards, Laura Lea wants her clients to understand the power of truly knowing their bodies and what it means to nourish them. Laura Lea’s journey began when she decided to take a step outside of the corporate work box. “I remember working in NYC and feeling so anxious all of the time. It was not until I tuned inward that I began to understand my triggers and was able to eliminate them one by one by using food. I want to give women the power of knowing their bodies well enough that no emotional stress can wear them down” says Laura Lea. With diet culture telling women that only eating chicken and rice will leave them satisfied, Chef Laura Lea breaks that narrative by offering hormone and food counseling, both in person and online. “What a lot of people do not understand is that your hormones actually play a huge role in your digestion. Not everyone can digest food the same way. It is so important to me that I teach my clients the difference so that they can start making choices that make them feel their best selves.” Taking heartache and combining it with her love for cooking, Laura Lea is a great example of how even the bad can be used for good. With a newly anticipated cookbook, “Recipes for an Aching Heart” coming soon, we asked her for a sneak peek recipe. Easy, delicious, and sure to be loved by your pickiest eater; we would expect nothing less from Laura Lea. So grab your best friend and head to the kitchen. We can’t wait to hear how much you love this one. Enjoy!

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PRETTY LOVELY TEAS British Tradition Served With Southern Style ARTICLE BY DELIA JO RAMSEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY ALLMAND

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In early 2022, Meagan Benson felt she’d hit a brick wall in her career, feeling underwhelmed and lacking passion. One day at the beach with her husband Graham, when discussing her love of curating tea parties for family and friends, he said "you always make everything so pretty and lovely" for these tea parties — and Pretty Lovely Teas was born. Co-owned by the couple who married in downtown Franklin, Meagan created the Instagram account @prettylovelyteas, and the business snowballed from there. In fact, most of their bookings happen via DM.

Originally from the UK, Graham grew up less than 10 miles from Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire, England, where the 7th Duchess of Bedford invented afternoon tea in the 1840s. When he moved to the US for college and met Meagan, trips to his homeland led her to fall in love with all things British, especially the tradition of afternoon tea.

With Pretty Lovely Teas, the Bensons bring the hallmark of beloved British tradition into customers’ homes. Meagan handles everything, curating all elements of a proper afternoon tea including savory bites, sweet treats, scones, plus linens and decor.

All tea party packages are customized to suit the event, whether a bridal shower, birthday, holiday celebration or anything else.

They use Nashville-based Firepot Nomadic Teas for events, which the couple says span all ages. Pretty Lovely Teas isn't stuffy and pretentious, it’s all about the intersection of the best parts of afternoon tea merged with the Southern hospitality Meagan was raised with. "At their core, both customs are about slowing down and sharing moments with family and friends around a table of delicious food," says Meagan.

"Tea is great but it’s all about the method of coming together, very similar to Thanksgiving where you gather and visit. And in a post-COVID world, we all really want and crave that in-person experience. With time at home, people have made their homes more to their liking, comfort level and coziness. The dinner party is coming back in fashion, and more intimate gatherings are trending, so why not tea too?" asks Meagan.

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A GAME PL A N FOR RETIREMENT L IVE W ELL BY BLA KE FORD OFFE RS CALMIN G YET EXCITIN G SE N IOR L IVIN G SOLUTION S

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When Nashville spouses Hannah Paramore Breen and Bill Breen reached their mid-50s, they decided to remake their lives and priorities. "We already had purchased traditional long-term care insurance because we didn't want to put any burdens on our children," Hannah shares.

However, when they learned about the Nashville-based amenities offered through LiveWell By Blakeford and the organization's lifetime memberships for older adults who want to live independently at home as long as possible, she says they bought into the security of knowing they could have personal support and an advocate to coordinate their care.

She says she appreciated the positive vibe of the LiveWell program, which left her knowing she wouldn't be alone in facing life's curveballs.

LiveWell's care coordinators support members, and take a pre-emptive approach toward healthy aging through home safety assessments, nutritional counseling, fitness programming and patient advocacy. Essentially, the program incorporates a myriad of wellness initiatives and holistic approaches to aging while offering a lifelong guarantee of care.

In dealing with her mother's Alzheimer's-related care needs, Hannah says she already knew the value of having a solid financial plan. "But even with my mother's long-term insurance being in place, it took months to activate it. My sister and I had to tag-team the process because it involves coordinating assessments from doctors, neurologists and cardiologists, plus someone reviewing health records and medications, along with our mother going through home assessments more than once. And then, the people we were dealing with claimed some records got lost, and we essentially got delayed again. I felt like we were often at a disadvantage."

She says she ended up moving her mother's living location three times in a year and a half.

"With the LiveWell program, we have one trusted person to coordinate our needs and we won't have to suffer through a 50-day wait policy or lose any health benefits," Hannah says.

She says she and Bill like the idea of having a familiar location as an alternative in case their needs change, which will allow them to work with people with whom they already have relationships. "We're focused on fitness and healthy diets, and work out first thing right after breakfast. So, while we have no current interest in going into a facility, fear of unknown things that might happen can discourage people from planning. Now, we feel more in control of our lives and can enter our next stage of living in a different, reassuring frame of mind."

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In the event a member requires nursing or assisted living care, a LiveWell membership not only ensures priority access to that level of care but also covers it financially, protecting members against potential care costs that could surpass $100,000 per person per year on average. The program incorporates wellness initiatives and holistic approaches to aging while offering lifelong guarantees of care.

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The word wellness can mean so many different things to different people. Many think about physical wellness and may visualize hot tea and healthy foods along with fitness and yoga. For some, it simply means a warm bath away from the world’s noise or spending much-needed time with friends. And what if wellness meant a road trip just a few hours away to a cabin retreat amongst some of the most picturesque views of nature in Tennessee?

According to takeitpersonelly.com, "one of the best ways to escape the dull routine is to go on a road trip with friends or family. A road trip gives you opportunities to explore new places, meet new people, find new perspectives, rejuvenate your energy, relax and enjoy life. More importantly, a trip helps to heal your mind, body, and soul. Getting out of town, meeting new people and discovering new areas can be a boost to your self-esteem and confidence. Capture those memories with creative photos can also bring a sense of peace once you are back to the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Org a n i zed Home s W ith C ompa s sion With Simplify615 what’s important, literally and figuratively. We're here to help you make decisions about what to keep and how to keep it well, so you can focus on what really matters."

The Simplify615 team say they provide personalized home organization services to create functional, enjoyable spaces for their clients. Many people don't know where to start when it comes to home organization, and Simplify615 helps break the process down by helping customers select a starting point and focus for their home organization projects. Then, they divide projects into manageable steps and solutions.

Simplify615 helps edit out items no longer loved or needed, then organize those items into categories and store them in beautiful storage solutions for easy maintenance.

Lauren certainly understands the importance of meeting each client exactly where they are. "We love helping people in this way so much. When people respond to it and feel like they’ve been helped, it truly makes my day."

The two offer a few steps for those looking to start their own home organization projects: 1. Start small. That’s one of our main things. Start small, choose a corner or a specific item like shoes, and go from there.

2. Use all of your vertical space. Using all your closet space up to the ceiling in the form of shoe bins, hanging hats, etc. Using vertical space helps keep clutter off of the floor and maximize small space.

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ARTICLE BY DELIA JO RAMSEY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES WILLIAMS

Simplify615 is a home organization company that helps clients, truly, get it together. Brentwood neighbors and friends, Lauren Thurman and Courtney FraserMason, met a few years back when Courtney moved just across the street. Simplify615 founder Lauren, born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, worked as a licensed clinical social worker, serving grieving children and families through a local nonprofit hospice in Nashville after attending Vanderbilt. Born and raised in western Canada, Courtney has become all too familiar with the moving process over the course of her life.

Courtney says her constant, long-distance moves necessitated a minimalist lifestyle, but settling in for a few years in Brentwood had led to a well-known struggle — the overwhelming accumulation of stuff.

The chaos of 2020 led Lauren to look for what was next professionally, and with that plus a desire to nurture her creative side, plus a lifelong knack for organization — Simplify615 was born. The two women agree that it’s in their DNA to help others.

"Creating order out of the chaos of everyday life grounds me, and the opportunity to share this joy and peace of mind with others sounds like the perfect job for me. I'm passionate about helping others in a way that I can relate to," explains Courtney. "Sorting through clutter can be overwhelming, and this is where a helping hand can move mountains. Whether it’s organizing a closet, a pantry or a junk drawer, eliminating unneeded 'stuff' in our lives helps us to make room for

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5 Hot Trends

ARTICLE BY HALEY WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY J.A. STENGER PHOTOGRAPHY

in Kitchen Design A peek at what’s ahead: bold cabinet colors, statement hardware and swaths of stone.

When designing your dream kitchen, it’s important to balance timeless features with elements that reflect your personality and design aesthetic. You may not plan to remodel your kitchen each year (does anyone do that?), but that doesn’t mean there aren’t creative ways to keep your space feeling modern and fresh.

We spoke with interior designer Brooke Cover about the trends in kitchen design she’s seeing this year, touching on everything from cabinet colors and lighting to tile and countertop combos she’s loving.

TA K I N G T H E C O U N T E R M AT E R I A L U P THE BACKSPLASH Although the iconic subway tile backsplash is timeless in its own right, Brooke says she is seeing a big shift toward marble slab backsplashes — which add drama and depth to the kitchen. Not only is it easier to clean than tile, but a marble backsplash and countertop also sets the tone for the entire space and makes a big statement.

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Brooke’s Pro Tip:

Gone are the days of it being a given to hide the fridge behind custom cabinets. Many brands of appliances are so beautiful and sleek these days, homeowners want to see them rather than hide them behind a cabinet facade. Small appliances, however, are another story. Custom cabinets and “appliance garages” aren’t going away anytime soon. Form and function make them a desirable addition to any kitchen.

I suggest viewing countertop slabs in person vs. a small sample piece because each slab has unique movement and colors. They are all so beautiful and works of art. Taking a trip to the warehouse will really help a client to understand the different types available and see the difference in the look of the material.

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WA R M I N G U P THE WHITE We doubt the classic white kitchen will ever completely go out of style, but trends show people are going away from the white kitchen and gray cabinets. They’re opting for white mixed with warmer wood tones, dark greens and blues. Some homeowners are mixing vintage in with the new and modern through butcher block islands or other unique cabinetry choices. Black is making a bold comeback in some kitchens, while others usher in warmth through painted islands or other darker contrast tiles in the bar area. You don’t have to leave behind the timelessness when you warm up your space if you opt for equally timeless black and wood-stained accents. If you want a quick refresh, consider adding pops of wood through cutting boards or other decor accents on countertops or open shelves.

BOLD H A R D WA R E Mixed metals and sizes are having a moment in kitchens across America. Brooke says not to shy away from a variety of sizes of pulls and handles, depending on the drawer and door size. For instance, you may see a mixture of longer pulls on larger drawers and square knobs on smaller glassware cabinets - and that’s more than just ok - that’s recommended. As the heart of the home, kitchens shouldn’t feel sterile and hyper-coordinated - they should feel inviting and tailored to the space. Since no two kitchens will be exactly alike, feel free to boldly mix the hardware sizes and styles to the needs of your kitchen.

C O N T R A S T, C O N T R A S T, CONTRAST! From painted and stained islands to dark lower cabinetry with bright white uppers and mixed lighting fixtures, contrast is the name of the game this year. You’ll see this juxtaposition between clean white and darker colors or even this year’s favorite - greens and blues - all over newly designed kitchens. You’re not breaking any rules by coordinating sculptural pendants over the kitchen island with more vintage-inspired gooseneck sconces over the standalone bar or a chandelier over the eat-in kitchen.

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Nashville Lawn and Garden Show 2023

FA IR G R OUN DS N AS HVILLE | 9 :0 0 A M March 2 through March 5, The Nashville Lawn and Garden Show will offer more than 250 vendor booths filled with garden decor, plants, flowers, lawn equipment, farmhouse crafts, and more. Lectures and workshops (free with admission) teach topics from attracting bees, butterflies and birds to how to grow specific flowers and plants.

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Lonestar Concert

RYMAN AUDITORIUM | 8 :00 PM Not every musician has the opportunity to revisit and even potentially improve upon their biggest hits, but on their forthcoming record, award-winning band Lonestar—Dean Sams (keyboards, acoustic guitar, background vocals), Michael Britt (lead guitarist, background vocals ), Keech Rainwater (drums) and Drew Womack (lead vocals, guitar)—are taking a fresh look at all 10 of their chart-topping songs.

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Murder Mystery Excursion Train

T EN N ES S EE CEN TR AL R AILWAY MUS E UM | 1 1 :0 0 A M Enjoy an excursion train ride on a restored classic streamlined stainless steel passenger train! During this 90 mile round trip enjoy a short progressive murder mystery play performed right in your car during the trip to and from Watertown. During the layover in Watertown, visit the restaurants and shop around the square.

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Celtic Journey With The Nashville Symphony

SC HER MERHOR N SY MPHON Y C E NT E R | 7 :30 P M Take a trip to the Emerald Isle at this musical extravaganza celebrating all things Irish, with beloved tunes, lively dancing and authentic instruments, plus your Nashville Symphony. Your guide for the evening is legendary Irish raconteur Tomáseen Foley, who will bring Ireland’s rich history vividly to life through story and song. Enjoy a show-stopping dance-off and so much more.

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Lainey Wilson Concert

BROOKLY N BOWL N AS HVILLE | 8 :0 0 P M ACM New Female of the Year 2022 winner, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry, having been named to nearly every “Artist to Watch” list, winning MusicRow Magazine’s Discovery Artist of the Year award and being crowned Billboard’s “Top New Country Artist of 2021,” the Louisiana native is one of Nashville’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists.

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