Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2017 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

The Midnight Cool by Lydia Peelle (Harper) When Billy and Charles, two conartists in the business of trading horses, find themselves conned by Leland Hatcher, the wealthiest man in the fictional town of Richfield, Tennessee, they end up with a murderous mare impossible to sell. It’s 1916, and the United States is on the verge of entering World War I in this debut novel by Nashville resident Lydia Peelle. Following a terrible accident with the horse, the history that binds Billy and Charles starts to unfold in the face of an uncertain future. As Charles falls in love with Catherine, Hatcher’s daughter, the two horse traders turn their business dealings into supplying the government with mules, an unlikely but valuable commodity, to support the war effort. Charles begins to pull…

 Working with feathers, pearls, and a variety of metals, jewelry designer Blaque Reily, of Portmanteau, creates unique adornments, many of which are interchangeable. The organically shaped, bohemian-influenced line offers heirloom-quality appeal. “I really enjoy my customers. And I think that they enjoy my brand, because it lets them push their boundaries and experiment.” Reily is a designer with an MBA—a maker who taps into both her right and left brain when it comes to her work. She grew up in Alaska, the daughter of a commercial fisherman and a photographer, and moved to Nashville to get her business degree, focusing on social-impact brands. While in school, Reily worked with Nisolo and Stony Creek Colors, and she made jewelry on the side. “I had an idea for something that wasn’t out…

In today’s retail environment, it’s more about the stories you tell and less about the products you sell, right? For Newly, a Nashville-based eCommerce venture by five local entrepreneurs, it’s wholeheartedly about both. Newly is a home-goods company, with products in the vein of West Elm or other design-within-reach furnishing brands, in terms of price and contemporary aesthetic, but its mission separates it deeply—each product sold is made entirely of recycled or repurposed materials. But, unlike much of the marketplace, the 100-percent-recycled aspect doesn’t drive the design. Instead, you’ll find glassware and acrylic trays, among other pieces, contemporary in form. “We have this great wealth of untapped resource that we’re just throwing away,” co-founder Michael Graziano, a Nashville filmmaker who moonlights as Newly’s mission director, says. The other co-founders include…

Tucked into a strip-mall off of Cool Springs Boulevard is Middle Tennessee’s newest mattress retailer, offering sleeping abodes that are mostly organic and eco-friendly. Mattress Bliss opened in May of last year but held a kick-off last month. With a new year often come health improvements, and a big part of that is sleep health, store manager Lisa Nolan says. Owner Lloyd Freeman seeks out mattress brands that are a step above, and the majority in stock are naturally made (some, even handmade in London), free of chemicals, and organic. A bed made with unnatural or synthetic materials can release chemicals harmful to the sleeper. “Your bed should be made for optimum sleep, health, and comfort,” Nolan says, adding that they offer a range of pricing options. Among the brands…

LUKE PELL, 32 ENTREPRENEUR; SONGWRITER NEIGHBORHOOD: Green Hills HOMETOWN: Burnet, Texas PEOPLE COMPLIMENT YOU MOST OFTEN FOR: My personality; my confidence. I’m a people person. People feel comfortable around me quickly. FAVORITE KARAOKE SONG: It almost always goes back to Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places.” MOST EMBARRASSING THING YOU’VE EVER DONE ON A DATE: I forgot my credit card once—yikes. I had to go to my car, get my checkbook, and write a check. COLTON SISSONS, 23 PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY PLAYER, NASHVILLE PREDATORS HOMETOWN: North Vancouver, British Columbia DEAL BREAKERS: Someone who doesn’t laugh at my jokes. PROUDEST PROFESSIONAL MOMENT: Playing in my first NHL game. PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED TO LEARN: I love cooking. There’s a dill salmon recipe that I really like to make. CELEBRITY CRUSH: Olivia Wilde. RACHEL…

Photographer Bree Marie Fish, who shot our cover feature, “The Singles Club” (page 58), is originally from Southern California, but has been a Nashville local since 2009. She is a documentary and portrait photographer whose work has been featured in Glamour and Nylon, and though she herself isn’t single (“I married a music man in 2012,” she says), she appreciated the beauty each of the subjects brought with them to the photo shoot. “Photography is a dance, and everyone came ready to do their part. Everyone was so confident in their own skin, which is such an attractive quality,” she says. “This lively bunch will have a hard time staying single for long.” (breemariefish.com) A special shout-out and huge thanks to the team at Pinewood Social, who let us invade…

Tony Martell made it his life’s work to make an impact and find a cure for diseases such as leukemia, cancer, and AIDS. With Martell’s recent passing last year, his team is working harder than ever to honor his memory, especially with the 9th Annual T.J. Martell Honors Gala on February 27, taking place at the Omni Nashville Hotel. The event will recognize esteemed community leaders Janet Miller, Louis Messina, Rod Essig, Dr. Joseph Smith, and Scott Hamilton. The Gala is being co-chaired by Ali Harnell and Daniell Bouharoun, and it has raised more than three million dollars since it began in 2009. The T.J. Martell Foundation is a national organization supporting flagship hospitals in the United States and has raised $270 million for leukemia, cancer, and AIDS in honor…

LITTLE BIG TOWN The Breaker Little Big Town returns to its country spirit with an eighth studio album. After the vocal quartet explored a pop side project, producer Jay Joyce—the studio boss behind “Girl Crush”—is back. Lead single “Better Man,” featuring stunning harmony and a near-lethal dose of romantic disappointment, was written by Taylor Swift. NIKKI LANE Highway Queen On her third album, stylish country outlaw Nikki Lane repurposes vintage rock, pop, and honkytonk into tales of road life, earning the tarnished tiara of a Highway Queen. “700,000 Rednecks” toasts her Greenville, South Carolina, roots; she goes all in for love on “Jackpot;” and “Big Mouth” features a declaration to stand her ground. ELLIE HOLCOMB Red Sea Road Dove Award-winner Ellie Holcomb’s sophomore album is all about trusting God in…

If your belief in modernism represents more than a style, but a perspective on life, then you might find RH Modern calling. Restoration Hardware has launched its new retail concept, RH Modern, within its second-floor space of The Mall at Green Hills. Developed by designers from around the world (including reissues of iconic Mid-Century design by Milo Baughman, for example), the new brand taps into modern architecture, furnishings, lighting, and décor for a refined look replete with neutral colors, contemporary lines, pops of brass, rich finishes, and especially fine materials. The options are not scarce either: RH Modern has a 540-page source book to tap in to for design inspiration. But the new brand is more than such; it’s an interior design company, as well. Within the front space of…

Whether it’s your rise-and-shine meal as you go out to brave the day, or your saving grace in the wee hours after a night of honkytonkin’, Sun Diner is there to fortify, serving breakfast fare around the clock. Taking its inspiration from the legendary Sun Records, which launched the careers of The King and The Man in Black, the music-themed diner is fittingly housed next door to the Johnny Cash Museum. Fate or fortune—it’s the ideal spot for a 24-hour joint in the heart of Music City. In creating Sun Diner, TC Restaurant Group partnered with Sun Records to assemble memorabilia. The sunny walls are adorned with all manner of cool photographs of Sun stars, including the Million Dollar Quartet: Presley, Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis. (Naturally, they…

When Dom Pérignon, the 17th century French Benedictine monk, who is attributed with major contributions to the development of champagne, first sampled a sip of his sparkling wine, the story goes that he legendarily exclaimed, “Come quickly! I am tasting the stars!” Though, that’s not exactly how it went down, Perignon was instrumental in the advancement of the méthode champenoise, which creates the lovely bubbles of carbon dioxide. He was also one of the first winemakers to blend the juice of multiple grapes before undertaking the secondary fermentation that carbonates the wine in the bottle. If it was possible to award the good monk with a posthumous Nobel Prize, he would be a fine candidate, because thanks to him, special occasions are more special, romantic evenings are more romantic, and…

WOODFORD RESERVE MANHATTAN EXPERIENCE Last Call for All Call Do you know a local bartender who makes a mean Manhattan? Time is quickly running out for Nashville bartenders to enter the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience Competition, so you many want to hit the bar with your favorite cocktail craftsman and experiment so he/she doesn’t miss out. Woodford Reserve, in conjunction with Liquor.com and the USBG (United States Bartenders’ Guild), is looking for the best Woodford Reserve Manhattan in 37 regions across the United States and Canada. And the prizes are stellar: Six finalists will be selected to compete in NYC, the winner will receive a trip for two to the Kentucky Derby – including travel accommodations and more! For all the details, check out woodfordmanhattan.liquor.com. Entries must be received by…

KING JEWELERS EVERYDAY GLAMOUR In 2017, expect to see a big push towards jewelry and accessories reflecting the simple and pure beauty found in nature. The hottest LA pieces are inspired by Bohemian chic styles. These whimsical 18K yellow gold diamond feather earrings will be the perfect statement piece. Visit Kings1912.com . HOMESTEAD MANOR GRAND DANCE The best Valentine’s dance party is happening at Homestead Manor on February 11 from 8 to 11 p.m.! Come enjoy two free drinks, appetizers, dessert bites, and music from the Downtown Band! Visit HomesteadManor.com  for more information. SWIG FREE COPY! Receive a free copy of our new issue of SWIG: 43 Best Bars and Places to Swig in Music City! Visit shop.nashvillelifestyles.com for more information and to shop all…

“I think it’s everybody’s responsibility to come in and get acclimated into the community. It’s about doing your part in supporting the organization and continuing to grow with the fan base.” Age: 27 Smashville’s new star: News that the Predators had secured Subban’s services from the Montreal Canadiens hit Nashville’s hockey fans in late June, and the excitement hasn’t really ebbed. Music City received an electrifying player in his prime, a two-time all-star who has earned the NHL’s Norris Trophy for best defensive player and an Olympic gold medal, bringing profound fervor with him. The Predators have already surpassed last season’s sponsorship revenue, and the team expects to easily exceed its ticket sales, too. Smashville is now helmed by a multi-million-dollar star with his own suiting collection and a penchant…

1. Linda Richards ribbed knit fur pompom hat in Dove, $116 (Emerson Grace, 2304 12th Ave. S., 615-454-6407; emersongracenashville.com) 2. Fleet Feet parks sweatshirt, $45 (Fleet Feet, 330 Franklin Rd., Ste. 262B, Brentwood, 615-373-1123; fleetfeetnashville.com) 3. Quay Vivienne aviators, $50 (Hemline, 4025 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 504, 615-298-9215; shophemline.com) 4. One by OneTeaspoon Soft Nights bralette, $69 (Hemline) 5. Alo Yoga moto leggings, $114 (Pure Barre Green Hills, 2101 Bandy-wood Dr., 615-904-4585; purebarre.com/tn-nashville) 6. Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Premium jacquard sneakers in Metallic Black, $130 (Nordstrom, The Mall at Green Hills, 2130 Abbott Martin Rd., 615-850-6700; shop.nordstrom.com) 7. Balega Hidden Comfort socks, $12 (Fleet Feet) 9. Knix Wear Fitknix air thong, $20 (Fleet Feet) 8. Not Vodka bullet bottle, $40 (Hemline)…

Loom Decor, an online shop where designers and consumers can completely customize soft-fabric home furnishings, got a makeover. “It’s a little bit more sophisticated, a little bit cleaner, a little more high-end,” co-founder Nichole Ocepek says. She, alongside partner Ashley Gensler, launched Loom in 2012 with the goal of offering interior design looks outside of standardized sizes and styles found at big-box retailers. From duvet covers and window coverings to pillows and poufs, the new website allows customers to handpick everything down to trim—and get a live quote on anything while they’re at it. Gensler says their clientele is about 50-percent designer and 50-percent consumer, so live quotes allow everyone to stick to their budgets with ease. The site is also more streamlined and visually pleasing, which makes the experience…

CLINT NEWMAN, DDS Q: Does bleaching hurt your teeth? A: Bleaching has no long-term detrimental effects on your teeth. It can cause temporary sensitivity due to the enamel being dehydrated. The sensitivity should subside once you stop using the bleach and the teeth rehydrate. CLINT NEWMAN, DDS 3796 BEDFORD AVENUE, SUITE 201 615-385-3507 CLINTNEWMANDDS.COM TIP ACID ON THE TEETH CAN BE VERY DETRIMENTAL FOR THE SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM. AFTER YOU HAVE HAD AN ACIDIC DRINK, LIKE SPARKLING WATER, DIET SODAS, COFFEE, WINE, OR ACIDIC FOODS, TRY THESE STEPS: FIRST, IMMEDIATELY AFTER, RINSE YOUR MOUTH OUT WITH WATER AND SWISH FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS; SECOND, SINCE THE ENAMEL IS SOFTER RIGHT AFTER ACIDIC FOODS, WAIT AT LEAST AN HOUR AND THEN BRUSH YOUR TEETH. ELAN SALON Q:…

When it comes to dessert, chef Matt Bolus tends to riff—and, in the winter, that means playing with the flavors of apple pie. Using varieties of apples and pears that are still lingering in mid-winter, like Gold Rush or Anjou, he creates this tasty finale by melding the flavors of pie and ice cream into a version of the classic charlotte, which is a cake or trifle molded with bread. “It’s not the charlotte you think of with pressed bread,” Bolus stresses. “But, we thought, Let’s marry these two things and do an open-faced charlotte-pie,” he says, noting that this version might be more approachable to home cooks. Don’t get hung up on the type of bread, he says. Challah, or anything dense and sturdy, works just as well as…

From a distance, the clean, white subway tiles that decorate the walls of the bustling kitchen at the new Barcelona Wine Bar in Edgehill Village look smooth and perfectly aligned. However, the grout lines between each tile are imperfect, and the surface of every shingle is uniquely cracked and distressed. This turns out to be an excellent metaphor for the menu, where the simplest of dishes are actually complex expressions of flavor and texture. Spanish tapas are small plates intended to be combined and shared as a meal or to be simple accompaniments to a glass of wine or sherry. Menu descriptions are basic and spare, which chef Andy Hayes learned on a recent trip to Spain while preparing to open the restaurant. He says he was most excited by…