SEE Yourself with a New Look
Posted by Mandi Coleman
(08.06.08, 8:41 AM)
After my very last contact fell out of my eye at work and I was forced to walk around half blind with only the use of one eye, I knew I would have to be investing in a pair of glasses. Either that, or endanger myself and others as I attempted driving down the interstate in that condition. I've mentioned how much I love Hillsboro Village over and over again. So of course that was the first place I went in search of a solution to my problem. SEE has a great selection of frames that don't look like you copied the person sitting next to you at your office. After selecting a pair that would go with just about everything I own, I put them on and was instantly transformed into a seemingly intellectual individual. I was in love.
Music City?
Posted by Mandi Coleman
(07.24.08, 1:56 PM)
So after discovering that Nashville would in fact be getting an Urban Outfitters, much to my delight, I realized in the same instance that we would be losing one of the better live music venues in the area, much to my horror. Nashville has long been known for music, but is it more for the recording aspect and not the live entertainment portion? City Hall had great bands coming in throughout the year, so why wasn't it getting the attention it deserved? After all, yesterday on the radio I heard someone mention that Manchester, TN does more to earn the title of Music City in one day than Nashville does all year. Sure, we have music festivals, but they can't attract fans from all over the country the way Bonnaroo does. We're growing, and growing pains come along with that. Places like City Hall that aren't making large profits are being moved out of the way to make room for venues that will be a cash cow. Again, this is something I understand. Hopefully Nashville will keep getting creative with live entertainment promotion, and more money will start rolling in for what we're known for.
Movie Madness
Posted by Mandi Coleman
(07.21.08, 1:53 PM)
Saturday night a large group of us went to see the new Batman movie: The Dark Knight. Mayhem ensued inside the theater, and I'm not just talking about what was portrayed on the big screen. The theater was so jam-packed with excited fans that we were all forced to the very front isle, causing migraine worthy neck pains the next day for anyone on that row. Besides that small set back though, the movie is absolutely worthy of the record breaking sales it took in. I'm recommending it to anyone - especially after opening weekend is over and you'll most likely be able to get a better seat than me. Don't forget the Goobers and Popcorn!
Nashville Getting a Little More Urban?
Posted by Mandi Coleman
(07.18.08, 10:51 AM)
I can't tell you how many times I've heard the rumor that we will soon be getting an Urban Outfitters. I have to admit, I would love to see that come to fruition, but I haven't seen any news bulletins for myself, nor have I spotted the telling piece of paper in a shop window announcing the future arrival. Much like Anthropologie, I love the atypical items Urban Outfitters has. Whether it's obscure books I would never buy, or comical t shirts that I would actually purchase, the store has a great sense of humor and is something that would be a hit in Nashville. Of course, when you see every other girl walking around in the same dress that's in the storefront, you realize the downside of having just a few great stores in the area. Even so, it's an exciting thing to hear rumors of!
Closing Down...or Just Revamping?
Posted by Mandi Coleman
(07.16.08, 8:59 AM)
For a few weeks now I've heard that the Green Hills Grille will be closing very shortly. In fact, I believe this was their last week. Even so, I received an invitation to be on a tasting panel tonight for the revamping of their menu. Are they simply updating their look to attract more diners? I'll be honest and admit that this restaurant was not one of the normal places that most of the people I know went. I wasn't heartbroken to see it go, but was a little nervous about what might go in it's place. For the Green Hills area to be so popular, there wasn't an abundance of dining/bar options until Hill Center moved in. Now there are a few great places that I like to frequent, but I'm still excited to see what's around the corner for that strip near the movie theater where closings are becoming the norm.
Good For You Sweets
Posted by Mandi Coleman
(07.14.08, 11:22 AM)
Well, I don't know if you could technically say that they are healthy, or even beneficial for your health, but the cupcakes at Whole Foods are chock-full off all natural ingredients. There's no lard or margarine, and the yellow cake version is even made of wheat flour! Put that all together and you get a surprisingly tasty concoction only Whole Foods could make. Honestly, if I tried to make a wheat flour cupcake it would most likely taste like cornbread. But I've got to hand it to them; whatever organic secret ingredient they have in their kitchens should be sold in a gold container!
Spot on
Posted by Beth Alexander
(07.13.08, 02:53 PM)
What is it with the Tennessean and the Britishism “spot-on?” The social writer uses the term almost weekly (not today or last week, which makes me think someone has pointed out to her its frequency). But in this morning’s paper, there is was again, in a story by staff writer Maureen Patzer about the Icon: “Knabe, an artist management professional, is spot-on the demographic Icon’s developer’s identified when they…”
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