Five senses fully engage upon entering Department of Finishing Touches, the jewel box of a jewelry store in the Courtyard on Bandywood. 

Obviously, the stylish room — designed by Birmingham, Ala.-based Jeremy D. Clark Studio — with its vitrines of new and vintage baubles, is a feast for the eyes. Meanwhile, candles, creams and perfumes infuse the gleaming space with intriguing scents —  memories, even. 

You’ll want to get your hands on tactile temptations, such as jewelry in 18K and 14K gold customized with ethically sourced gems, elegant Devon Woodhill lockets loaded with personal photographs, and custom-carved wooden boxes to hold James Banks’ one-of-a-kind butterfly jewels. 

If you close your eyes and listen to your imagination, you can almost hear the celebratory clink of French and Italian glassware from the dazzling tabletop collection that floats on airy open shelving.

And what about the fifth sense? Well, Department is awash in exquisite taste. 

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Finishing Touches

The stylish entrepreneur behind this concisely edited inventory of jewelry, scents and tabletop treasures is Camille Seven, a mother of three who launched the bridal retail store The Dress Theory in Seattle and San Diego before moving to Nashville. Upon relocating, Camille opened her third The Dress Theory in Germantown and debuted LVD Bridal, a dress consignment store, in East Nashville. After more than a decade of wedding-focused retail, Camille launched Department of Finishing Touches in fall 2024. 

A lifelong learner with an educational background that spans art history, graphic design, French cuisine, perfumery and gemology — and includes diplomas from The University of California, San Diego and Le Cordon Bleu in Paris — Camille has woven her broad interests tightly into this personal retail experience, where shoppers can put the finishing touches on their own lifestyles, long beyond a bride’s big day. 

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Eclectic Treasures

At Department — note, it’s called simply “Department,” without an article — Camille’s style is confidently and graciously on display, as she knowledgeably narrates the contents of the glass cabinets and effortlessly sports pieces from Department’s collection in her own chic wardrobe. 

In the boutique’s thoughtful eclectic array, guitar-pick-inspired earrings by Sorellina accompany percussion-themed jewelry by Jade Ruzzo. Designer Joelle Kharrat’s contemporary totems of wood, diamonds and gold sparkle alongside timeless pieces collected by For Future Reference Vintage, which supplies retailers like Bergdorf Goodman. And a diverse roster of designers rotates through an active calendar of trunk shows. 

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Something Extra

The allure of Department is its comfortable overlap of haute style and local attention. In this bespoke shopping environment, Department provides high-touch services, such as engraving and wrapping — even printing and installing personal photographs in lockets. Fluent in the language of weddings, Camille can comfortably consult on accessories for nuptials and all the associated events. The team can guide shoppers through a library of perfumes to select a signature scent. Department keeps wish lists for shoppers’ birthdays and other occasions and will hand-deliver options for gift-givers with budgets north of $7,000.  

“We’ll do that extra little thing,” says Camille, who, when asked, will call ahead to remind clients about their upcoming celebrations. In her full-service Department, finishing touches refer to more than jewelry, scents and tableware. They are part of the giving experience.