times square

Right around New Year's Eve, I heard a piece on NPR about the 'ball' in Times Square. Apparently as of this year, it has now been modernized with LED lights and is going to be up year-round. It will be illuminated to fit the various occasions (red for Valentine's Day, green for St. Patrick's Day, etc). There were many featured in the story who expressed their disappointment, since it would take away from the 'special-ness' at New Year's Eve. I tend to agree, but apparently it will save them a lot of money- which I suppose everyone is trying to do these days.

I found these vintage images on one of my favorite Nashvillian's blog, Melodie Adams. 

nashville spotlight: dulce desserts

I have been feelings pangs of guilt ever since misleading you on a previous post. When I went to try Gigi's for myself, I thought it was awful...so very awful. Besides the super nice staff; the atmosphere, the packaging, and the cupcakes were so very, very bad.

So I want to make it up to you by recommending Dulce Desserts. I can vouch that their treats are divine! You won't be disappointed, I promise. They even pack their cupcakes up in beautiful pink box tied with twine. Located in the Edgehill district at 1207 Villa Place.

nashville spotlight: libby callaway & flora vintage

Libby Callaway, a former NYC-er and fashion editor of the New York post, is now a Nashville-based clothing stylist and writer, and by far one of the coolest ladies in town. Libby writes two blogs: The Style Arbiter for the City Paper and Flora Vintage, which spotlights current vintage finds that she sells at Gas Lamp Antique Mall. Gen and I stumbled across Libby while setting up our own booth with vintage wares (now a thing of the past), and have adored this lovely lady ever since. Above is my latest favorite thing from Libby's vintage collection. So fun for a party!

nashville spotlight: gigi's cupcakes

What is it with the news today? I think I'm going to have to change my home page from CNN, since I am getting depressed every time I open up my browser. So on to a happier subject...cupcakes!

A friend visiting from NYC made a happy, but dangerous discovery here in Nashville...Gigi's cupcakes. After trying three different kinds, she now claims they are better then Magnolia Bakery's...that the cake itself is more moist, and the buttercream icing, just as good. Could it be true? I can't wait to judge for myself. Near Vanderbilt, at 1816 Broadway, Suite A, 37203.

photo from flickr's becheery

update from Sara: I hate to disagree with my dear friend, but my husband and I pretty much hated Gigi's. Aside from the very friendly and happy staff, the experience was entirely disappointing. Bad lighting, bad atmosphere, bad presentation (a styrofoam cup) and the cupcakes- tasted like strange Kroger ones, to us. I promise, dear readers, I will try something myself before making recommendations from now on!

on the way out the door...

Some pressies on their way out the door: 

1) a baby book shower gift: The Giving Tree wrapped in Target gift wrap. The paper reminded me of the apples on the tree, with ruler ribbon vaguely referencing the story of the boy growing up and the passage of time (yes, I'm reading way too much into the ribbon).

2) A cd I made for some friends who are considering a move to the 'ville with city- inspired tunes.