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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

21 Of The Best, Most Unique Places To Shop

Our favorite shops for gift-giving in Nashville Tn, and across the nation!


21 Of The Best Places To Shop

Searching for extraordinary finds, unforgettable places and unexpected treasures, that have been owned once before, is both invigorating and fun. It’s not only the thrill of the hunt, but it’s also finding a rare and unique item and experience, and giving it to someone you love. Sure, a department store during the holidays has it’s own buzz, but their is no “vibe” like that of an old antique store, or vintage shop filled with oddities and objects galore. Whether it’s rare, unique, different or junk, creating an experience of sentiment, is a gift that sticks. When it matters most, give from the heart, not the pocket book.
21 best places to shop in nashville TN
You can find incredibly cool gifts for your loved ones this year by avoiding places like the mall. Here, my team and I comprised a comprehensive list of our top 21 places we love to shop for gifts. This list consists of local nashville stores, national brands who are worth spending your money with, and a few other unique dives we love. Not only do they sell awesome product but they reuse, repurpose and recycle – our gift to mother Earth.
Blessings,
Amanda
1. Acme Feed & Seed
Coolest place to go for unique Nashville finds!
Acme Feed & Seed created a uniquely ‘Nashville’ atmosphere that honors the unparalleled character of the city’s past, present and future.” This store offers the true ‘Nashville’ experience with a range of locally made products. You can find a gift for anyone, like the “Tennessee Man Gift Pack”.
Acme Feed & Seed
2. Flip Nashville 
Find great, gently used, designer product for him and her. One of the best consignment shops in town!
FLIP was founded on the principle that actions speak louder than words.  Since June of 2005 they have been working tirelessly to deliver two things great designer products and accessories at a great value and incredible integrity to their customers.

Flip Nashville 
3. Flair Vintage Decor. 
Flair Vintage Decor is all about putting forth a fantastic mix of refreshed vintage finds fused with new items to create a home of mixed flair. Limited hours, so check there website for details!
Flair Vintage Decor
4. Old Made Good
Located off Gallatin Pike in Nashville, this place is hip, quirky and fun. Think Zooey Deschanel meets anthropologie. A handpicked collection of vintage and locally made goods.
Old Made Good 
5. Rich Hippies
Started locally here in Nashville, they make intentional, organic clothes for “littles.” All of their clothes are made to order, so when they’re gone, they’re gone, but contain no bands or elastics – because “littles” need to be comfy when they are learning and playing.
Rich Hippies
6. Pony Show 
Handpicked, handmade, and vintage items right here in Nashville. You can find them off of Porter Road or online at Etsy. Coolest shop, with the coolest vibe for those cool people in your life.
Pony Show


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Thursday, November 27, 2014

How To Feng Shui Your Black Friday

How to Feng Shui your Black Friday


Every year people fall into Black Friday fever trying to catch, snatch or steal the best deal as if it’s a prize-winning game. It never ceases to amaze how many people give up their free time camping out for hours on end, just to save a few dollars. And don’t get me wrong, I am all about being frugal to save for important things like retirement, but the average person is simply adding more financial burden to their surmounting debt in an effort to buy a “want” rather than a “need.” We are a culture built on instant gratification.  One of my favorite quotes from Thomas Stanley’s book, The Millionaire Next Door is, “The average American goes into debt buying things they don’t need, with money they don’t have, to impress people they don’t like.”  Let that sink in a bit.

In an effort to help my clients find ease in their home and lives, I always approach each consultation with a curious mind. No home or person can truly achieve balance and harmony if subconsciously they are worried, and fearful about lingering debt. I know this from experience. You can physically feng shui your home until the cows come home, but mentally your nagging worry is sabotaging your results. So rather than running around scooping up what you think are deals, because that is what you have been told your whole life, let’s ditch the fever, grab our sneakers, the family and get close to God. That fever will fade but when we feed our souls, true healing occurs – can’t get that waiting outside of Best Buy!

Today, Friday, November 28, all 55 Tennessee State Parks are offering FREE guided hikes for the entire day. So grab the family, friends, the dog and an attitude of gratitude, and get back to basics this Thanksgiving Holiday. Ditch the fever, ditch the debt and instead gain peace of mind.
Blessings,
Amanda Gates 
Interior Designer and Feng Shui Practitioner 


If you’d like help achieving balance and harmony within your home, contact me today.