Features

• The Power of the Purse Luncheon

  Monday, March 01, 2010

  April 23, 2010, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Women's Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee hosts the 12th annual Power of the Purse Luncheon, featuring philanthropic visionary and chair of the NoVo Foundation, Jennifer Buffett. Offering an inspiring speaker, a celebration of women's power to make a difference, and posh purses for auction from celebrities and local retailers, this annual event supports The Women's Fund's grantmaking to... More >>
• The Best of 2009

  Who rocked our world?

  Monday, February 01, 2010

  

  Just think about all the songs that use the word "party" in them. From Miley Cyrus and Kool and the Gang to Hank Williams, Jr. and Eddie Murphy, party is the word. Here in Music City, we live what we sing. We party 24/7. Recession? What recession? We didn't know there was a recession going on, 'cause we've been partying so hard! Seriously. Nashville will never be accused of having a dearth of parties. We've got charity balls, music award... More >>
• Capturing beauty

  Ann Street—Nashville's loveliest historian

  By Ellen Nelson

  Monday, February 01, 2010

  

  Heads turn when Ann Street enters a room. Without even speaking, her presence commands attention. It's only appropriate that this whisper of a woman with her slender frame, brilliant white hair, sparkling emerald eyes and cheekbones that won't quit has the gift of capturing beauty. She defines beauty, herself. Throughout her career as a portrait artist, Ann has found the spark in countless Nashvillians and translated it into art. Testimony... More >>
• Spring fever!

  Monday, February 01, 2010

  

  Where does Nashville go in February to escape the winter doldrums and catch a glimpse of spring? The Antiques & Garden Show, of course! The 20th anniversary show promises to be more exciting than ever. Themed The Shape of Things to Come, the events feature international and national experts in antiques, gardening, design and art for three days, providing attendees with excellent shopping, education and ideas. Nashville's Antiques & Garden... More >>
• Leslie Matthews—leading folks to a higher plane

  Om...

  By Saxby Wiles

  Monday, February 01, 2010

  

  Leslie Matthews has the unique job of trying to find an unchanging and eternal peace—every single day. Finding tranquility brings in her paycheck (not a bad day at the office, eh?), and calmness is her teaching. The route to a beautiful life, soul and body, according to Leslie, can be found through the ancient technique of yoga. Harpeth Hall's resident yogi, Leslie is originally from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, but has lived in Mississippi,... More >>
• Jet Set Brides

  Friday, January 01, 2010

  

  Just look at her. Living the high life. The good life. Romance and adventure are just beyond the horizon. One look at these pictures and you just might want to get married all over again. Or, maybe run off. Either way, your Hawker 800SP awaits you at Secure Air Charter. It really is the only way to travel. Here's to the friendly skies.More >>
• Mothers of Invention

  The women behind some of Nashville's most creative weddings

  By Mark Lee Taylor

  Friday, January 01, 2010

  

  Creating a fabulous wedding is a daunting challenge, yet some rare and talented individuals among us have made it their life's work. If you thought that anyone armed with money, the requisite technical skills and an encyclopedic knowledge of resources could create a memorable wedding, you are mistaken. As one of these women confided, "I truly love what I do. There's not enough money in the world that could make me love working this hard."... More >>
• Please R.S.V.P.

  Tradition and technology can wed successfully

  By Mark Lee Taylor

  Friday, January 01, 2010

  

  Does a bride-to-be need stationary or stationery? That personalized paper for thank-you notes is properly referred to as stationery. It is spelled with the letter "e," as in "envelope." Proper word choice and correct spelling might be relatively simple, but some tasks are much more complicated, particularly the creation of one's wedding invitation. Regrettably, there is no simple prompt or short cut such as "e as in envelope" to guide one in... More >>
• Wedding prep

  By Gloria Houghland

  Friday, January 01, 2010

  

  Congratulations! Your daughter became engaged over the holidays and the nuptials are set for early summer. Where does one begin? Why with one's self, of course! And, the time is now as January is the perfect month to prepare your hair and skin for the series of parties and events which will accompany the upcoming vows. Take a look in the mirror: Have you been sporting the same hairstyle since your very own wedding day several decades ago?... More >>
• The triple threat of health and beauty

  NuNu, Irv and Bambi

  Tuesday, December 01, 2009

  

  Imagine three people who have collectively spent 55 years making Nashvillians happier, healthier and more beautiful. Through their separate ventures, they've touched the lives of countless Nashvillians, inspiring us to live better lives and be better people. As we approach the time to make New Year's resolutions, it's only appropriate to salute our triple threat of health and beauty, each of whom has celebrated a significant anniversary in... More >>