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Lauren Akins

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2021 PUBLISHER

Athena West | athena.west@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

In Like a Lion Out Like A Lamb

Maria Dinoia | maria.dinoia@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

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IT'S MARCH! I look forward to the this issue every year. And isn't that what we

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SHOULD be doing? Looking forward!!!?!? Saying goodbye to cold, grey days

Megan Zinger

and looking forward to sunshine and warm weather? If you're superstitious, you might be worried about the pesky "ides of March," but I'm not giving credence to anything pesky. I'm looking forward. And so does this issue! March is our home issue and we begin it by looking forward to cover star Lauren Akins. Akins released her book in late 2020, Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes and took some time to chat with me about it and about what home represents to her. We also feature quite the portfolio of articles about all things home - organizing, easy updates, antiquing, kitchens, framing, smart homes, etc. Phew! We all spent a

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lot of time at home this year, so it's only natural we're offering expert advice on how to get things done around your house. We also talk to lifestyle influencer Mallory Ervin and bestselling author Annie F. Downs about how to actually have fun at home!

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to your home. And I look forward to seeing you around Franklin!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2021 FEATURES 22 Living Fully with Mallory Ervin The Lifestyle Influencer Shares How To Live Intentionally

26 Lauren Akins Lives A Life Full of Purpose An Inspiring Mom, Wife and Humanitarian

32 Franklin Road’s Cattle Ranch Gem The Unique Buck and Bull

60 5 Ways to Still Find Fun at Home Annie F. Downs Tells Us How

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Good Times

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22 Trend Setter 26 Inspired By 32 Locally Owned 40 DIY 46 Open House

52 Locals Only 58 Renovate & Refine 72 Tech Savvy 76 Local Limelight 80 Our Town 86 Our Contributors 90 Local’s Choice 92 Artist’s Palette 94 Back Stage 98 Lifestyle Calendar 102 Culinary Creations

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LAUREN WARD TO SERVE AS VISIT FRANKLIN INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO The Convention

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(Visit Franklin) board of directors personnel committee has named current Vice President of Marketing & Communications Lauren Ward as Interim President & CEO, following the departure of President & CEO Ellie Westman Chin. 14

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Ward has been with Visit Franklin since May 2017, where she has overseen the bureau’s marketing and communications efforts, as well as the Visitor Center and its employees. Additionally, Ward has worked closely with the President & CEO on goal and vision setting for the bureau as a whole, as well as directly with hospitality industry partners across the county to promote the area to potential visitors. VisitFranklin.com

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VISIT FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES 2021 AMBASSADOR PROGRAM DATES The Visit Franklin Ambassador Program will return in 2021 with eight dates for in-person attendance, each of which falls on the second Tuesday of

the

month,

April-December.

The half-day training program, which educates people about the various tourism offerings available to visitors to Williamson County, is provided as a complimentary service to all hospitality partners who interact with visitors and to the general public for a nominal $25 fee. A virtual on-demand version of the ambassador program will also be created and will debut later in the year. The monthly in-person ambassador program will run from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., with new ambassadors taking part in a short, interactive classroom experience, in addition to a downtown Franklin walking tour and driving tour to many of the top tourism spots across Williamson County. Classes are capped at 15 participants

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THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION EXPANDS PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION TEAM The

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Williamson County, TN continues to enhance its preservation and education efforts by adding two new fulltime roles to the preservation team as well as establishing a volunteer advisory committee, announced Bari Beasley, Heritage Foundation CEO. The new volunteer advisory committee was formed to help provide insight, guidance, information and recommendations directly related to historic preservation needs in Williamson County. Rachael Harrell Finch, former executive director for the Historic Franklin Masonic Hall Foundation, joins the Heritage Foundation in the newly formed role of senior CONTINUED >

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After getting married, Tennessee native Edie Martin moved to Northern California where she resided for over 40 years. She always hoped to return to her beloved home state. After her husband passed away, she decided that the time had come for a return to Franklin to be closer to her sister and other family members. This past summer, Edie and her daughter took all possible precautions as they drove across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, making her journey back home. Finding the right living accommodations in Franklin was very important to Edie. After downsizing and selling her home in California, she decided that she no longer wanted to be a homeowner. While she did consider options such as living with family or renting a single-family home, she recalled watching Avenida Cool Springs being built during one of her trips back to Franklin and decided to do some research.

One of her favorite things about living in an active adult community is Avenida Cool Springs’ resident enrichment program, 5 to Thrive™, built around daily programming centered on mental, spiritual, and physical wellness. She recently discovered the acrylic painting class and fell in love. “I had no idea that I would love it so much. I find it therapeutic.” In addition to art classes, Edie also loves to engage in fitness classes offered at the community and attends online courses from the comfort of her apartment home. It was also important to Edie to be around other people and be part of a community. Unlike many conventional apartment communities, Avenida Cool Springs “feels more like a village of like-minded people.” And even in this environment, there are activities which help residents stay connected while following CDC, state, and local guidelines. Having that social connection and access to resources is important for a lot of the residents. The location of the community, in the heart of Franklin, also makes it easy for residents to visit family nearby.

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who “I grew up in a pretty ideal way, on a farm with 23 first cousins, in modest small town Kentucky. I was the oldest of all of them and always a leader.”

brushes with fame Miss Kentucky 2009, Miss America 4th runner up 2010, Amazing Race 2010

creative outlets Living Fully Podcast, YouTube, Blog, Instagram, Merchandise brand and later this year, a book

advice “My grandma and grandpa have the best sayings and advice...I could go on for days. But my grandpa always said, “Don’t step on anyone when you’re climbing the ladder because you might see them again when you’re climbing back down.”

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ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA

Living Fully with

M A LLO RY E RV I N

YOU MAY KNOW MALLORY ERVIN FROM ONE OF THE

it all to me includes doing it all, but then I run out of batteries and I

MANY MEDIUMS SHE USES TO TELL HER LIVING FULLY

am forced to pivot. Running a business of this size cannot be done

STORY. The lifestyle influencer held pretty high standards for

solo anymore, as much as I want to do it all. And I do love bringing

herself growing up and says, "As I continued to achieve and

the right people into our small circle to help us live and work better."

reach for more and more it became a spiral for me that led me to

But Ervin always circles back to her small town roots. "It really

a dark place that I almost didn't make it out of. However, it was

mattered how you treated people because everyone knew everyone.

the catalyst to Living Fully and my entire platform today." That

I have always treated everyone kindly and watched my grandparents

platform has evolved in to a multimedia business.

and family do this for years. The way I apply it in everyday life now is

Ervin says, "I started the podcast a year and a half ago to really

also on my platform of social media where you don't see someone's

spread the message of 'living fully.' Of living bigger lives, and a much

face but you're still responding to a human being. Remembering that

more elevated version of 'fine' or just keeping our heads above water,

always, and knowing that we're all equal despite the outside things

and it turned into an incredible thing. It debuted as the #2 podcast

the world sees."

literally in the world that day and since then has had millions of listens. I'm still floored over this."

MalloryErvin.com

As Ervin's star rises, the hardest part is letting go. "I'm one that likes to do everything on my own in my business and personal life. Having

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INSPIRED BY

lauren akins lives a life full of purpose ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA

YOU DON'T HAVE TO GET VERY FAR IN TO LAUREN

When asked how difficult it was to share her life story in

AKINS' BOOK TO FIGURE OUT PRETTY QUICKLY

a book, Akins tells Franklin Lifestyle, "The process was not

THAT SHE'S A PRIVATE PERSON. And simply by nature

hard. My cowriter Mark is an amazing writer and became

of her husband, country music superstar Thomas Rhett's

a really good friend of ours over the course of this project

career, she has become a very public persona. With 2.4

so talking about my life with him was just like I was sharing

million followers on Instagram and a NY Times best-sell-

it with a friend. Our hearts connected from the beginning

ing book, Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's

and I knew it was something he would be great at. So that

Changes, the public has fallen in love with the sweet and

was easy. But the day that it was released to the world,

charming Lauren Akins.

that was harder. It was something I really believed was

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supposed to happen. I really felt the Lord opened that door in front

She continues, "This year has been challenging. We've had to

of me and asked me to walk through it. I wasn't sure what was going

put the brakes on making major decisions since we can't really

to happen on the other side of that door. Thankfully, it's been a really

be over there {due to Covid} to make sure things are working the

sweet experience. I really am glad that I did it."

way we want them to and using donor's money well. But hope-

Akins does not hold back, sharing very intimate details of her

fully, we'll get back over there in the next few months and get

life from her childhood, her marriage, her husband's fame and her

that ball rolling again. The future of Love One looks really, really

beautiful family. She opens up about her life-changing experiences

bright. We're so thankful to all the people that have invested

doing mission work in both Haiti and Uganda, working with Love

their time, energy and money to Love One."

One International. "Love One operates in Uganda, taking care of

Akins has learned a lot in this Covid year. And most especially,

malnourished and vulnerable children. We are currently in the

she's learned from her girls. "I have learned lots of patience. To give

stages of growing quite a bit. The need is so great in Uganda. Our

up control. I fought so hard in the beginning of being a mom to try

dream is to have a bigger center where we are able to care for

to make things look like they are supposed to look. Like have Willa

more children. Right now, we can care for 12-16 kids at a time, but

Gray's hair done perfectly every day. Or have Ada James eat all the

we want to take care of a whole lot more and resettle them back in

vegetables on her plate. Or clean up the playroom after every ses-

their communities with their families, or find one to care for them.

sion we played in there. It's exhausting. I look back and was like, 'Did

It's been an incredible journey just to get to be a part of taking care

I even play with them today?' I was so busy doing damage control

of children. It's a huge part of my heart. Willa Gray is from there."

and trying to keep everything in order. Ya know what? Let them

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“Over the last year I’ve really learned that my most important job on earth is just parenting these three little girls the best way I know how.” leave the lids off the markers, let the play-doh dry out. They're happy

me now, that means turning down a lot of things. My priorities

and I'm happier, and I'm a better mom when I let that go. Let them

right now are my kids and Thomas Rhett and Love One. We're

run the day. Chose their clothes and how they wear their hair. And

taking this year to spend time with our kids before Willa Gray

maybe you'll get some judgment about how they look out in public,

starts Kindergarten and Thomas Rhett gets back on the road. I'm

but they're happy kids. And they only get to be this little for so long. A

not planning and I'm not predicting."

lot of what they've taught me is just to let some things go."

But she says, they can't wait to have a day in Franklin. "We love to

So what's next for the mother of three? "Over the last year I've

be in Franklin. Walking around the square and eating at restaurants.

really learned that my most important job on earth is just par-

I love the beauty of Franklin. It feels like southern and home. I just

enting these three little girls the best way I know how. And for

want to walk around and be."

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formed it with an amount of hard work that is nothing short of

THE SAME REACTION AND QUESTION PASSING THE

super- human. Its name, Buck and Bull Cattle Ranch, sounded

THREE-ACRE BUCK AND BULL CATTLE RANCH; HOW DO

strong and with the house, barn, soon-to-be man cave and shed,

THEY HAVE SUCH A FANTASTIC HOUSE AND CATTLE THIS

adding “ranch” which means multiple buildings on one piece of

CLOSE TO THE CITY AND CAN I STOP AND PET THEM? The

land, was obvious. The original house was built in 1956 and was

house is zoned for the county, so large animals are allowed and

partially demolished when they purchased the property. John

the second answer is a simple yes!

completed the demolition himself with a skid steer and seven

In 1995, owners John and Teresa Ginn moved to Franklin after

40-yard dumpsters. Their new house had to remain on the exact

John, project engineer for Fed Ex, was transferred from Memphis.

same footprint but beyond that the Ginn’s designed an open con-

One of the main reasons they chose Williamson County was for its

cept, allowing sunlight to flood in, bringing the outdoors inside.

terrific schools. Their son, Jason, a mechanical engineer, attended

They selected builder Trey Vaughn to bring their vision to life.

Williamson County schools K-12. He is now working on the MARS mission with the Jet Propulsion Lab and contracted to NASA.

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“ T he fenci ng a rou nd the Gi n n’s house is noth i ng shor t of jaw- d roppi ng

when you rea l ize that Joh n a nd h is father dug a nd set ever y post hole for the

ma ny fences. T hey got so

ef f icient that Joh n’s father once t i med h i m; he cou ld

d ig a hole i n a m i nute a nd a ha l f usi ng a sk id steer

w ith a n auger at tach ment.”

thought put into the space to make it not only beautiful

Biscuit, the Ginn’s Miniature Herefords, could easily

but functional and easy. The open shelf concept on the

mosey up to the porch for a visit.

kitchen not only helped save money, but is a nod to

The décor is as much a part of the house’s character

past farmhouse trends showing themselves in modern

as the ten-foot ceilings and space saving barn doors

homes. Not a boring cookie-cutter kitchen, the white

have become. John enjoys going to auctions and its visible

marble countertops are a standout; until you see the

by the conversation-evoking pieces placed throughout the

apron sink, unlike most, this one has beautiful texture on

house. There are vintage radios, phones and sentimental

the front and holds its own. The living room is warm and

touches incorporated throughout; old horse shoes found

open with a detailed trey ceiling. The stone used on the

on the property hang in the kitchen. Upstairs is beautiful

fireplace hearth was excavated from the property. To

master suite full of natural light, with the large four poster

the left of the fireplace there is a doorway to a covered

bed, luxurious textured carpet, gorgeous chandelier light-

porch set in the side pasture; meaning Chet, Prissy or

ing and media area with a couch. A large walk-in closet

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is adjoined to the master by an interior sitting room.

Bull and Buck Cattle Ranch. John and his dad, Ray Ginn,

The cherry in this master suite sits in the bathroom on

built the gray barn and the pole barn on the property,

four, chrome, claw feet. Teresa and John rehabbed the

every stud, joist, and rafter.

clawfoot tub themselves. There are two additional bedrooms in the house along with 2 more full baths.

The outside of the house has just as many meaningful touches. The porch was a must and the Ginn’s used every

The fencing around the Ginn’s house is nothing short

square inch they were approved to build. The flag pole

of jaw-dropping when you realize that John and his father

standing between the house and front pasture has not been

dug and set every post hole for the many fences. They

moved since it was placed in its location in conjunction with

got so efficient that John’s father once timed him; he

the original home. The Ginns line the fence with flags each

could dig a hole in a minute and a half using a skid steer

holiday to honor those who served. At Christmas time, you

with an auger attachment. Most people, and John with

will notice a wreath on each window, however, what most

a fond smile, will agree there is “a lot of sweat equity” at

people notice are the blue snowflakes hanging from the trees. CONTINUED >

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During college, John was a guard at Graceland and the blue

only house one full size cow. The only thing about the

lights are a nod to Elvis.

Miniature Hereford different from a full-size Hereford is its

As much an attraction as the house, you will find the

The Ginn’s will be sending Biscuit to his new middle

ing about. Chet, the Ginn’s bull, was the first of the cattle

Tennessee home in April. He will go to another home

to call Buck and Bull Cattle Ranch home and was sired by

like his home at Buck and Bull, to be cared for as a pet,

a grand champion out of Denver. Weighing in at around

like the Ginn’s previous calves. The calves are born at a

a ton, he’s incredibly friendly and will eat directly out of

higher percentage of their adult weight than other breeds,

your hand. The Ginn’s get all their hay and feed locally at

making them more economical. A newborn weighs in at

the Williamson County Co-Op. All of the Ginn cattle are

35-60 pounds. While there may be a few months without

registered with the American Hereford Association. A

a little one visible, have no fear, come fall Prissy will hope-

naturally docile animal, they are “trainable” and can learn.

fully have another addition to Buck and Bull Cattle Ranch

Much of their knowledge is gathered by smell and their

along with another reason for locals to love driving past.

two methods of gathering odor through their nose and the roof of their mouth by the Jacobson’s Organ.

height. They mostly range from 38-43 inches at the hip.

Ginn’s beef cattle: Chet, Prissy and their calf, Biscuit, graz-

Teresa, who photographed the ranch for this story in conjunction with her photography hobby, is an office man-

John and Teresa chose the Miniature Hereford because

ager with the federal government. John is retired and enjoys

they are more efficient, meaning two or three Miniature

outdoor projects at the ranch. You can learn more about the

Hereford can be kept in a space that would normally

cows and their care at BuckandBullCattleRanch.com

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uses the space, a friend or a

functionality so you can utilize the space

it. Labels on items look

professional, a change in

more efficiently or are you wanting it simply

great but are only

perspective could help.

to look better, or both? For example, can

functional if you want to

you handle bins that make the space appear

and are willing to keep up

clean and clutter-free or do you need

with them as needed.

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white kitchens are becoming a thing of the past, so Diane

Ultimately, her goal is to bring the owner’s vision to life and

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and

Warner

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Diane

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cleans in the spring, but why not take it a step further?

Diane Kazan

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2cm Countertops

Rather than 3cm, but just as durable. The industry is moving to thinner, sleek counters to prep meals. It compliments the minimalist trend we’re seeing with home decor. The porcelain countertops by Dekton are heat, scratch, and stain resistant. The Warners chose two different colors to create contrast. Their existing black island now has a metal looking countertop and there is a concrete infused style on the surround.

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STONEBRIDGE HOMES: NEW HOMES, CLASSIC CHARMS ARTICLE JESSICA WAYMAN

ALL

ADORE

THE

CHARM

to pursue it. I love building homes and love

DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN’S BUILDINGS

the artistic ability of it. I’m able to put my own

AND BUSINESSES, AND OF COURSE,

stamp on the homes,” said Steven.

THE HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS

Steven explained that, as we all know,

SURROUNDING THEM. Just a few turns

downtown Franklin is a very sought-after part

off the square, you’ll find some of the beau-

of town. The opportunities to even find home

tiful work done by Steven Shalibo and

sites are few, so StoneBridge jumped on

StoneBridge Homes. The homes in Fair

them. Having lived in the Franklin area for over

Park and Benelli Park that are recently built

twenty-five years now, Steven knew exactly

but look and feel like they belong right there

what the homes needed to keep the integrity

in downtown Franklin.

of the area intact. “I’ve watched it grow and

Steven

Shalibo

the

man

behind

change,” he said, “I’m solely a Franklinite from

StoneBridge. A native of middle Tennessee,

all aspects of building – from the real estate

he started out as a new home sales agent in

side to the home building side – I don’t bleed

1995, but he fell in love with building homes

any color other than Franklin!” He knew

more so than selling them after building

just the style and aesthetics that the homes

his own home. By 2015, he had worked his

needed to maintain a historic appeal and

way up to founding StoneBridge Homes

keep within the building guidelines of the city,

and began building under that name. “I

resulting in beautiful homes in downtown

finally found what I loved to do and was able

Franklin that are second to none. CONTINUED >

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Art Gallery to get the

with the frame selection depending on what’s needed for the space.

answers to your frequently

with

Don

Stonebridge

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ARTICLE DAWN BURNS

ANNIE 60

Credit: Micah Kandros

ANNIE F. DOWNS IS A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, NATIONALLY KNOWN SPEAKER PODCAST

HOST

BASED

NASHVILLE. After listening to her at speaking events and reading her books for years, she can be described as “the girl everyone wants to be best friends with.” Downs recently released her latest book, That Sounds Fun with an invitation to readers to understand the meaning of fun,

us are feeling the same way, wanting to ren-

to embrace it and chase it, to figure out what,

ovate or update our spaces. A friend’s mother

exactly sounds like fun to you!

mentioned to Annie that everything feels dif-

After spending the last year facing many

ferently after making memories, having expe-

unknowns and uncertainties, That Sounds Fun

riences, laughing, and having people over. She

comes at a perfect time as we still face remote

offers that after making memories, your house

school, social distancing and may restrictions.

will feel more like home.

After a year of lots of time at home, we can all

Finding “fun” isn’t always jovial or light-hearted,

use some new ideas while we are still spend-

finding true joy is often deeper and requires

ing most of our days at home. Downs shares

some self-reflection. Downs takes the reader on

in That Sounds Fun that she didn’t necessarily

a journey of discovering the fun we need in our

love her home when she purchased it. Many of

lives. From playing soccer with Nashville Soccer Club, in-depth counseling, Dollywood and sharing about her family home, Downs covers a wide array of ways to truly find fun in life.

f ive ways to f i nd fun at home THROUGH A CHILD’S EYES: Downs encourages us to think backwards to what was fun to use as kids and start there! Children are the best examples of always being able to live carefree days. They prioritize fun and can find simple ways of finding joy. CONTINUED >

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F. D OWN S

AND

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Credit: Craig Thompson

KITCHEN

ALL IN THE

COMPETITIONS:

NEIGHBORHOOD:

“Lots of people say food is medicine, but I would say

Annie and her neighbors created a “Swap

cooking is medicine.” Annie references Chef Cory from

Spreadsheet” where they set up an exchange system

Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship in That

of puzzles, board games, sports equipment, movies

Sounds Fun. She suggests bringing the fun to the

and other household items. This is a great way to

kitchen by trying new recipes, using new ingredients,

share ideas and fun amongst neighbors without

learning another culture’s favorite meals. Another idea

having to spend money.

she encourages is to bring the family together is by hosting family cooking competitions. Downs recom-

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Annie believes that “something really good for us happens when we make things.” Get back to

While Annie has found rhythms of fun at home, she is

simplicity of things we used to know like creating

also looking forward to visiting local establishments

art, learning a new skill like knitting, cross-stitching,

like seeing a live show at The Ryman, strolling

gardening or pursuing an interest you’ve always

through Downtown Franklin’s busy sidewalks, eating

wanted to try.

lunch at Puckett’s in Leiper’s Fork and enjoying our bustling town. Williamson County is full of so many “fun” experiences. You can find Annie’s new book, That Sounds Fun, everywhere books are sold. AnnieFDowns.com

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Update switch plates & outlet covers. This is a super-easy way to update a room, and there are so many choices for every decorating style. If you like the look of metal switch plates but don't want the expense, buy some metallic spray paint in bronze, brushed nickel, or silver. Just remove the covers, spray them, and in an hour, they'll be ready to put back on. Replace ceiling fan blades. Do your ceiling fans look decrepit? The blades often deteriorate faster than the fixtures. So buy new blades to make your fans look new again. Liven it up with paint. Fresh paint goes a long way toward updating and freshening a room. With hundreds of shades to choose from, there's lots of room for creativity to achieve the designer look you want. Pick up paint brochures at your hardware store for color scheme ideas, and notice how unexpected colors are paired together to create fabulous designer looks. Then play around with different colors against the color of your room's flooring and furnishings. You might be pleasantly surprised to discover an unexpected color pairing creates a beautiful new look. Freshen trim & doors. Paint the trim and doors throughout your home in a single color. Not only will this freshen your home, but it'll also give your home a cohesive look. If your home is small, then white or light grey paint will keep your home bright and make it feel more spacious.If you have a larger home, you can go bold with a medium or dark color. This will add richness to your living space. Medium grays and tans or dark charcoal and coffee colors are good choices. But before you get your paint mixed, pick up plenty of sample cards with various undertones. Hold them against the walls (or new paint colors) in each room to find a color that blends well with every color scheme in your home. Wallpaper a small room. Wallpaper is in again and can transform a small space, such as your bathroom or foyer. Choose from the latest patterns, textures, and colors for a great new look.

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Replace vent covers. Over time, banged up and painted-over vent covers become an eyesore. So new vent covers will go a long way toward making your home feel like new. Freshen bathroom caulk. Old stained and deteriorating caulk can make a bathroom unsightly. It can be removed and replaced relatively easily with a little patience. Visit HouseLogic. com to find simple removal instructions and the correct way to apply fresh caulk. Clean hard water stains off of your toilet & tub. If you have hard water, your toilet bowl and bathtub may be hideous. Luckily, there are several options to remove hard water stains. CLR calcium, lime, and rust remover does wonders on porcelain. If your bathtub is vinyl or acrylic, CLR must be diluted and can remain on the fixture for only a couple of minutes. So read instructions carefully. For more hardened buildup on porcelain, buy a handled pumice stone and sand off the accumulation. But don't use pumice stones on vinyl and acrylic because pumice is too abrasive and will leave scratches. Update cabinet hardware. New cabinet knobs and pulls can give your bathroom or kitchen a facelift, and there are tons of styles from which to choose. Revitalize or paint cabinets. If your solid-wood bathroom or kitchen cabinets look worn, you can revitalize them by rubbing them down with Old English. Painting them is a good alternative since white or gray cabinets are the trend. You can also get creative and choose a bold color to liven up your kitchen or bathroom. Install a kitchen backsplash. A tile backsplash will add richness to your kitchen. Find do-it-yourself instructions at DIYNetwork.com. If that's more work than you want to invest, choose from a wide selection of faux tile backsplash panels to add dimension and character to your kitchen. Update doorknobs. Do your doorknobs look shabby or dated? This is another easy fix. Brushed nickel is the latest trend in hardware. Doorknobs come complete with instructions and are easy to change with just a screwdriver. Also, consider replacing the hinges to match the doorknobs.

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Before

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1. LANDSCAPE DESIGN IS AN ART AND CAN BE OVERWHELMING FOR A HOMEOWNER. HOW CAN A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNER HELP MAKE

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4. WHERE DO YOU SEE THE FUTURE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE? At Opportunity Landscapes we have evolved from a pencil and paper design technique for landscapes and hardscapes. Implementation of 3D renderings or 3D walk through illustrations are used when possible. This technology can save time and money while providing that crystal ball glimpse of how the final outdoor space will look at installation and how it changes as plant material matures. It is truly an exciting method for homeowners to feel comfortable and excited about making the investment in their property. 82

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where she is a mother of two and wife to husband, Seth. Dawn has always had a growing love for community and an even stronger passion for families traveling to her beloved city. Striving to connect others with the happenings in Music City and all it has to offer, Dawn is the face behind The Nashville Mom, a resource for families to discover the best restaurants, shops, kid-friendly activities and events in town. Dawn also loves sharing about travel, home, books and favorite brands from across the south.

Jessica Wayman was born and raised in Nashville, attended David Lipscomb and Lipscomb University, and now has a career in the court system. A lover of music, history, all things Southern, and Franklin, Tennessee, Jessica enjoys exploring and writing about Middle Tennessee, old and new, in her spare time. When she’s not writing (which is her number one passion!), you’ll find Linda teaching, enjoying the great outdoors, and spending time with her family including her three rescue kitties. She lives by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” LINDA DOHSE

LISA KONICKI As a music media executive, Lisa Konicki has helped share the stories, through print and online media, of country music artists from Ashley McBryde to Garth Brooks, over the past two decades. She began her career as photo editor of Country Weekly magazine, working her way up to helm the magazine as Editor-in-Chief. She later created the website nashcountrydaily.com for Cumulus media where she also served as Editor- in-Chief. Lisa is currently Editor-in-Chief at American Songwriter Magazine.

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TH E S E V E N B E S T A NTI Q U E S H O P S I N F R A N K LI N WHEN IT COMES TO ANTIQUE SHOPPING, WILLIAMSON COUNTY HAS A FANTASTIC MIX OF ANTIQUE MALLS AND CURATED VINTAGE BOUTIQUES TO SATISFY ANY ANTIQUE LOVER! Whether you’re a collector or just searching for something special to take home, you’ll love these shops full of finds from industrial vintage to European antiques. While not an exhaustive local antique

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shop list, these seven shops are perfect for a weekend of pickin’. Happy hunting!

FR ANKLIN ANTIQUE M A L L ( F R A N K L I N )

Located in the old Franklin Ice House just a few blocks from Main Street, Franklin Antique Mall features over 12,000 square feet of antiques, vintage, collectibles, home decor, and more. Plan on spending at least an hour browsing 60+ booths in this massive space!

PROPS ANTIQUES (LE IPE R’S FORK)

Props Antiques is in the heart of beautiful Leiper’s Fork and feels like a charming step back in time. Here you’ll find truly unique antique pieces, plus vintage-inspired toys and candy, locally made gifts,

Just outside of downtown Franklin, Mercantile 1858 is a locally-owned vintage and home decor boutique with a knack for sourcing unique, affordable pieces. The store features great seasonal displays, perfect for design inspiration! If you’re near Arrington, stop by their second location to browse.

and much more. A Leiper’s Fork favorite!

B AC K R OA D S R E V I VA L (ARRINGTON)

Backroads Revival is a family-owned vintage industrial shop that grew from a hobby into a business. Their curated shop in Arrington features fantastic pieces like vintage desks, map cabinets, chairs, and more. A great place to find a statement piece for your home or office!

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WINCHESTER A N T I Q U E S (FR ANKLIN)

Known for their European pieces and unusual finds, Winchester Antiques is an antique lover’s dream in the heart of downtown Franklin. Browse nearly 8,000 square feet of antiques from seemingly every era, artwork, furniture, artifacts, and more. A great spot to find something unique!

C I T Y FA R M H O U S E (FR ANKLIN)

City Farmhouse owners Kim and David Leggett have been scouring the country for more than 20 years for vintage finds and antiques. The result is a beautifully curated collection of “story-worthy” antiques, vintage, art, and home decor. City Farmhouse has gained quite a following in the past few years thanks to Kim’s best-selling home decor books, annual

WE ST M AI N ANTIQUE S BY SCAR LETT SCALE S (FR AN KLI N)

Tucked away just outside downtown Franklin, West Main Antiques offers a great selection of unusual antiques, vintage signs, industrial pieces, and home decor. Visit their second location, Scarlett Scales, inside Winchester Antiques!

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A BEAUTIFUL TIME TO BE WRITING MUSIC

NASHVILLE-BASED

MUSICIAN

AND

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Q: YOU ARE ALSO A GIFTED PAINTER. PLEASE SHARE.

SHARES HIS STORY OF PERSEVERANCE,

David: Morgan had always wanted paintings

COURAGE, AND GRATITUDE DURING THE

of our pets, so I took a stab at it and they turned

COVID SHUTDOWN.

out better than I had hoped. I now take custom orders and paint duplications of people’s pets

Q: WHAT HAPPENED WHEN COVID

in between my music and touring schedules.

HALTED YOUR CAREER? David: It was as catastrophic for me as it was for the rest of the world. As the bassist for Brandon

Q: HOW WILL YOU FEEL BEING BACK OUT ON THE ROAD?

Lay and one of his two tour managers, I had to

David: The phrase ‘You don’t know what

completely shift gears. One night, my incredible

you’ve got until it’s gone’ couldn’t hit any

wife Morgan and I were listening to some of my

closer to home. I’ve been very fortunate, along

previously recorded songs, which ultimately led to

with my hard work and stubbornness, to have

the release of my first two singles in 2020.

made it through. Morgan has been a tremendous inspiration and I count my lucky stars. I

Q: TELL US MORE. David: The first song ‘Is It Love’ puts a different spin on a breakup and focuses on the good that

think that anybody who sees me play a show in the future is going to feel pure gratitude beaming from me.

can come when you change your perspective. The

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second song ‘Blind’ really speaks to the pandemic

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and chaos of this past year, and you’ll hear a lot of

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what we all went through together in 2020.

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4 RERUNS ARE FUN CONSIGNMENT SALE

Liberty Hall at The Factory

MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Sale runs through the 6th. High quality, boutique & name brand family consignment sale. RerunsAreFunSale.com

7 RHEA LANA'S CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT 1010 Columbia Avenue

Stretch your budget with us while buying name brand clothes! The past year has brought many changes, but one thing that remains constant is that your children are growing!! Come consign and shop with us and experience the Rhea Lana’s difference! Sale runs through the 13th. Franklin.RheaLana.com

8 JEFFREY STEELE & FRIENDS Franklin Theatre

The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund presents the 14th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends, an intimate evening and one-of-a-kind virtual experience hosted by Storme Warren with special guest performances by Jeffrey Steele, Ira Dean, Alissa Griffith, Blake Griffith, Lit, Michael Ray,

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR in business, small business owners, and those looking to expand their net-

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BOB ROSS CERTIFIED OIL PAINTING CLASS

Franklin Recreation Complex

Experience the “Joy of Painting” with Bob Ross Certified Instructor, Quintin Burlingame as he leads students, ages 13 and up, through the wet-on-wet method of oil painting made famous by this legendary artist. Whether new to painting or an expert,

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23 FRANKLIN WOMEN CONNECT LUNCH The Honeysuckle

Come to enjoy some good food, network and build relationships with women in business and small business owners. Details at @franklinwomenconnect or email Lucy Miller at lucy.miller@zeitlin.com.

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See the Primrose difference. Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise. Primrose Schools is a registered trademark of Primrose School Franchising SPE, LLC. ©2019 Primrose School Franchising SPE, LLC. All rights reserved.

CULINARY CREATIONS

E N J OY A S T. P AT T Y ’ S D AY C E L E B R AT I O N WITH GREEN TEA ( M AT C H A ) C A K E WHAT’S ST. Patty’s Day without a little green in your life? Folklore says wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns who like to pinch. But if you’re not going to wear it, maybe it will work if you eat it? Try this light and delicious matcha cake and see if it will keep those pesky pinching leprechauns at bay!

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE

FOR THE FROSTING

+ Cooking spray

+6 oz. cream cheese, softened

+ 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened

+2/3 c. granulated sugar

+ 1 c. granulated sugar

+Pinch of kosher salt

+ 3 large eggs

+2 c. cold heavy cream

+ 1 c. all-purpose flour + 2 tsp. baking powder + 2 tsp. cornstarch + 2 tbsp. food-grade matcha powder + 2 tbsp. water

FOR THE GARNISH +2 tbsp. powdered sugar +1/2 tsp. food-grade matcha powder

DIRECTIONS 01 Make cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 8” cake

05 Divide mixture between prepared pans and bake until

pans with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. In

a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 17 to 19

a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together butter and

minutes. Let cool completely.

sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. 06 Meanwhile, make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand 02 Separate egg yolks and egg whites. Add egg yolks to

mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and salt until completely

bowl with butter and sugar and beat until combined.

combined. Slowly add heavy cream and beat until medium

ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA

peaks form, 5 minutes. 03 In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and matcha powder. Slowly fold flour mixture

07 To assemble: Place first cake on serving tray and top with

into bowl with butter and sugar until completely combined,

half of the frosting. Place second cake on top and spread

adding 2 tablespoons water too loosen, if necessary.

remaining frosting all over.

04 In another medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat egg

08 In a small bowl, whisk together matcha and powdered

whites until soft peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Fold 1/4 of the egg

sugar. Use a sieve to dust this over top of cake.

whites into batter, then fold remaining egg whites into batter.

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