Hello, you beautiful, amazing people, you! Thank you SO MUCH for all of your sweet, thoughtful comments – I can’t tell you how overwhelming it was to be the recipient of so much love. Just the best. Keith and I both THANK YOU!
I wanted to show you some of the projects I’ve been finishing around the house lately (dining room rug! so good!), and even grabbed my camera from the studio and everything, but it feels exactly like I’m sitting in a cave today. So dumb and dark. GRRR. Winter is the wooorrst. I hate wishing my life away, but I spend all of winter wishing it away. I’m truly starting to believe I feel the cold more than other people – at least according to Keith. I’ll be shivering in agony and he’ll be in a summer jacket, telling me it’s warm. And then he’s always trying to get me to move to Iceland. Have you ever seen the movie Gaslight? [see also "to be Gaslighted"]
I’m onto you, Keith.
Anyway …
No pictures today.
Instead I will talk about our road trip next month. Which I am DYING to begin. We’re driving to Asheville and staying at this awesome place for a few days (antler chandeliers! in the guest rooms!) and then heading to Nashville. And that’s what I want to talk about. Do you live in or have you spent time in Nashville? What’s the best hotel? Don’t say the Hermitage, ’cause that’s a bit too pricey, and I’m very sad I can’t stay there. We’ve booked this Union Station place, but now I’m having second thoughts. Ehhh … they have feather boas on the lampshades in the lounge. Am I overreacting? Something like that can actually influence my stay. I’m a jerk apparently.
But seriously. Why are there feather boas on the lampshades? Is this a Nashville thing? I don’t understand it in relation to everything else in the hotel. I don’t know what kind of hotel it’s going to be now. I wouldn’t care, obviously, if I was staying at the Vanderpumps for the weekend – feather boa lampshades belong there.
I’m also considering the Hutton Hotel. Know anything about it? Is there another cool place that I’m not finding? Why can’t I make up my mind? Who am I??
I find the city guides on designsponge to be tops! They might not help with the hotel issue, but if you’re looking for fun things to do, can’t beat ‘em.
Enjoy your trip! http://www.designsponge.com/2009/10/nashville-guide.html
I’ve lived in Nashville for 6 years and it’s not really the best city hotel wise. Despite the feather boas, Union Station is in a beautiful building and in a great location. I’ve never been in the rooms, but I’ve walked through the lobby and it’s lovely. I don’t know much about the Hutton, but it’s also in a similar location downtown. Make sure to go to Marche for brunch, Crema for coffee and City House (my personal favorite) for dinner!
I’m so glad you posted about Nashville- I’ll be there in June for the first time and would love all the tips I can get! Thanks
Stay at Gaylord Opreyland Hotel..I think a hundred a night this time of year..if you dont stay there at least plan ti go see it! IT HAS BEAUTIFUL WALKING GARDENS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
hello…
cancel union station. go to the hutton! unless you want to rent a little house by owner. don’t go to opryland it’s far away from everything except a mall and the parking is ridiculous.
i have lots of recommendations if you want to email me! food especially and vintage, etc.
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I did book the Hutton, and now I’m EXCITED! And thanks so much for your offer for help! xo