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By Cindy Laverty
The last time I sat down to write was July 11, 2016 and it was a very sad day, because I was having the hardest time telling you that… Read More
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Finding Joy in a Simpler Life
2016-07-12 03:00
It’s true…sometimes you have to do hard things and this is one of those times. You might have noticed that I haven’t shown up in your inbox recently and it’s not bec… Read More
2016-07-04 03:00
When you think about the 4th of July what comes to mind?
Is it a cookout…a day spent with friends…fireworks…a day at the beach…time spent at a lake…a… Read More
2016-07-01 03:00
One of the best parts about living here is that Franklin does the 4th of July RIGHT! Like Let’s Celebrate America Right!
Our patriotic town!It’s like a Norman Rockwell pai… Read More
2016-06-29 03:00
Do you ever have a desire to head to Nashville and spend the day acting like a tourist, only exploring places that only locals know about?
The truth is…I live here but I’… Read More
2016-06-27 03:00
I have to say that this California girl is NOT used to this heat or maybe it’s the humidity! I love summer storms, but can definitely do with a little less humidity. And when it&r&hell…Read More
2016-06-24 03:00
What are you doing on Monday afternoon at 4pm? You’re invited to an Historic Groundbreaking at 231 Public Square in Downtown Franklin.
THIS is the building we all saw blueprints… Read More
2016-06-22 03:00
Do you know about the wonders of Kentuckyaki marinade? If not…you should because it takes pork and chicken to a whole new place of importance. You know how soy sauce gets a bad r… Read More
2016-06-20 03:00
I’ve said it before that Discovering Franklin is not just about my magical town of Franklin, TN. It’s often about Discovering Me and today, I was reflecting on what was happening… Read More
2016-06-17 03:00
Are you ready for some Memphis-style BBQ?
I just came home from one of my very favorite shops in Downtown Franklin – Savory Spice Shop and I can tell you for sure that they’re r… Read More
2016-06-15 03:00
Y’all one of my favorite summer events is about to begin – the Carnton Sunset Concert Series. Have you been? If not, I really think you should consider adding this to your summer… Read More
2016-06-13 03:16
Summer has definitely arrived here in Franklin and it’s HOT and HUMID, but my brain still works so I have some random Monday Musings to share with you.
I did not attend CMA Fest or B… Read More
2016-06-10 03:00
I am a huge fan of all different types of ethnic food, but one of my absolute favorites is Vietnamese and a new Vietnamese Restaurant just recently opened in Berry Hill. Come on Franklin tha… Read More
2016-06-08 03:00
Summer is in full swing and if you love action, then make a plan to attend one of the twilight Polo Matches in Franklin. This is a great family-friendly event but also a perfect way to… Read More
2016-06-06 03:00
Vintage campers will change the way you view camping forever!
Have you ever thought it would be fun to go camping in one of those cool vintage campers from the ’60’s? Nashville… Read More
2016-06-03 03:00
Well this is a short week isn’t it? I don’t know how I feel about 4-day work weeks. I love that the weekend comes faster, but I feel like a crazy woman trying to get everything c… Read More
2016-06-01 03:00
Okay…I’m a little embarrassed to admit this, but I’m a bit of a Mexican food snob. I’m sorry. It’s a thing when you grow up in Southern California, because cle… Read More
2016-05-27 03:00
I am the daughter of a proud World War II Navy man. I grew up hearing stories about Dad’s navy escapades. He made it sound like being in the military was actually fun.
He told u… Read More
2016-05-25 03:00
Three years doesn’t seem like a very long time, and yet, it was three years today that Mr. Dominic and I landed in Nashville to see about this little place known as Franklin… Read More
2016-05-23 03:00
In less than one month City Farmhouse Pop0up Fair is happening right here at The Factory in Franklin, and if you’ve never attended one of these events, you absolutely must go. Mar… Read More
2016-05-18 03:00
I have a beautiful garden, but not because I spend a lot of time gardening. In fact, I spend very little time tending to my garden. I inherited a lovely garden…a cottage style country… Read More
2016-05-16 03:00
I’m a girl who loves pretty things, which is one of many reasons why I was in Heaven when I toured the O’More Show House in Downtown Franklin and you’re going to want to go… Read More
2016-05-13 03:00
Okay Y’all…this weekend is over-the-top busy. Seriously, you can’t do everything unless you want to lose your mind. So pick carefully because the great news is that whatev… Read More
2016-05-11 03:00
I really love when friends come to visit, but I especially love an almost surprise visit on Mother’s Day from my daughter! I had no idea she was planning on being here until about a we… Read More
2016-05-09 03:00
A long time ago before I moved to Franklin, I took care of my ex-husband’s parents for almost six years. Before you jump to any conclusions…I am not crazy, nor am I an ange… Read More
2016-05-06 03:00
Tomorrow my daughter arrives and my heart is bursting. She thinks I’m a bit of a dork because of my over-the-top excitement, but do I care? Not in the least. This is going to be one Mo… Read More
2016-05-03 03:00
My inbox is flooded with Mother’s Day messages…how about yours?
Have you noticed that Mother’s Day has been on a trajectory course and now it’s right up there… Read More
2016-04-29 03:00
Where or where does the time go? Can you even believe that in a few short days May is upon us which means Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day in the first week. I don’t really celebra… Read More
2016-04-27 03:00
When I moved to Franklin, TN, I knew there would be things that I took for granted in Los Angeles. I knew food might be an issue and in the beginning, it was. Now I venture out and go Discov… Read More
2016-04-25 03:00
Y’all…it’s been 32 months since I arrived in Franklin, Tennessee to start a whole new chapter – well maybe chapters in my life, and may I just say that today, I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-04-22 03:00
By now y’all know that spring and fall are BUSY here in Franklin and Middle Tennessee. There is truly something to do ever second of the weekend. There’s music…outdoor din… Read More
2016-04-20 03:00
I LOVE going to the nursery and buying plants, vegetables, decorative items and even fertilizer for my garden. I especially like figuring out exactly where the plants will go and I eve… Read More
2016-04-18 03:00
Can we all agree that moving across the country is kind of a big deal? Yes? Good, because it is.
Uprooting your entire life and heading out like a band of gypsies is not the norm. I ge… Read More
2016-04-15 03:00
This is my third spring in Franklin, Tennessee, and the first time I’ve really experienced the fullness of springtime in the South. Yes…there most definitely was spring on the c… Read More
2016-04-13 03:00
I wish I had 100 VIP tickets to giveaway to the Country Living Fair, because I would give everyone who left such heartfelt comments tickets and we’d all go to the fair and drink sweet… Read More
2016-04-11 01:00
May I be honest with you? I really, really love when a miracle happens and especially when I’m not expecting it and it just shows up? I think it’s the coolest thing EVER! … Read More
2016-04-08 03:00
There is something splendidly magical about springtime in Franklin, TN. Would you agree? I mean just this past week, like magic blue irises have shown up in my backyard. I’m sorry, I d… Read More
2016-04-06 13:00
One thing I can always count on in Franklin and Nashville is incredible music and on Tuesday, April 12, award winning singer-songwriter, Brad Cole, premiers his new record Lay It Down… Read More
2016-04-05 03:00
Oh Franklin, TN…how I love you and all your breathtaking beauty! But…
You knew there was a but, right?
Can we talk about the abundance and variety of weeds you so lavishly best… Read More
2016-04-02 03:00
What if I told you that you could shop online from the comfort of your bed, while supporting artists, artisans, makers and small businesses located in Middle Tennessee?
And what if I t… Read More
2016-03-31 03:00
Two and a half years ago I moved to Franklin, TN and in retrospect, I knew nothing about our booming community and real estate market. I mean, I had no clue that so many people were flocking… Read More
2016-03-29 03:00
Don’t you just love a fair? Me too, and I’m wondering if you wanna go to the Country Living Fair because I’m giving away some tickets!
Last year was the first time Co… Read More
2016-03-25 04:00
I sigh heavily in anticipation of writing this post because it’s incredibly personal, but it’s also about Easter and truthfully, I feel wholly unqualified to write about this wor… Read More
2016-03-23 03:00
So much about my move to Franklin, TN from Los Angeles, CA has been about personal growth and self discovery. I knew there would be change, but in truth, I had no idea that there would actua… Read More
2016-03-21 03:00
I promise I don’t go out to eat all the time. I really don’t. In fact, most nights you’ll find me cooking dinner. It’s pure coincidence that you’re getting two… Read More
2016-03-19 03:00
I am bad at going out for breakfast and I really don’t do well at brunch either. It’s not because I don’t like breakfast or brunch, it’s because there’s usually… Read More
2016-03-16 03:00
Break out the picnic basket because it’s time to get ready for some day tripping! I love a day trip when we explore new places.
This is one of the bonuses when you move is that y… Read More
2016-03-14 03:00
It appears that spring is actually here. Of course we’ll have another freeze or two before it actually kicks in, but by the sounds of the singing birds and the brilliant greens that ha… Read More
2016-03-12 04:00
Rain…rain…and more rain is headed our way. Saturday looks a bit nasty and Sunday not much better, so what can you do especially when you have spring fever and want to get outsi… Read More
2016-03-09 04:00
Over the years I’ve learned some things about being married to an Italian…well, I’ve learned lots of things really, but perhaps the most important thing I’ve learned… Read More
2016-03-07 04:00
You know by now that I love a good story and beautiful things and when they come in a package, it makes me so happy. Come with me to explore The Shabby Bee.
Have you been to Nolensville late… Read More
2016-03-04 04:00
Can someone please tell me where the time is going and how on Earth it can be the weekend already? Sometimes I wish I had an extra day in the week. How about you?
It’s been a fu… Read More
2016-03-02 04:00
Oh the things people say is right!
This is not the first time I’ve felt the urge to write about some of the crazy things people have said to me since moving to Franklin. It… Read More
2016-02-29 04:00
It’s not news that I’m an over-the-top lover of animals…all animals, really. Years ago I sort of got over my fear of snakes. Can’t say I don’t freak out a litt… Read More
2016-02-26 04:00
Day three of gloomy and really cold weather…like damp – get in your bones cold and as I write this, it’s snowing! I’m ready for spring and I don’t know about y… Read More
2016-02-23 04:00
This past weekend I had a BIG revelation that sort of startled my husband. Really, he wasn’t prepared for what was about to transpire on Saturday morning.
I think it was brought… Read More
2016-02-20 04:00
Happy Weekend to YOU! It’s spring-like weather today (high 60’s) and is supposed to stay warm this weekend. How about we get outside and take it all in, because you know it&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-02-18 04:00
I’m counting the days until Sprouts Farmer’s Market opens in Franklin and it’s 14! Fourteen days until this wonderful farmer’s market opens about 5 minutes… Read More
2016-02-16 17:55
Y’all know I’ve been seriously blogging about my journey leaving my lifelong home in Los Angeles and moving to Franklin, Tennessee for about 2 1/2 years. And journey is the perfe… Read More
2016-02-13 04:00
Happy, Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’ve been following me this week, y’all know I adore the idea of having a date on the calendar that’s set aside for LOVE! It’… Read More
2016-02-10 05:00
By now, y’all know that I’m conflicted about Valentine’s Day. I think the idea of one day that is dedicated to LOVE is wonderful, but when you throw in all the commercialis… Read More
2016-02-08 04:00
As a child, I absolutely LOVED Valentine’s Day – especially the Valentines I would make out of doilies and colored paper for my friends. I loved decorating my Valentine’s B… Read More
2016-02-06 04:00
One of my biggest weaknesses when it comes to food is dark chocolate. I mean, seriously, I really love it and I’m told it’s actually good for me. Whether it is or not, I’m… Read More
2016-02-03 04:00
Thank you for your patience. It’s Wednesday and the perfect time to bring you Part Two of Martha Stowe, horses, and Blazer Farm. This is a love story and testament to a highly gif… Read More
2016-02-01 04:00
Do you love seeing individuals working in their magic…when they’re living the gifts that have been bestowed to them…when everything flows and confidence and grace ar… Read More
2016-01-30 05:00
I know…not the normal Saturday headline, but when a new pie shop opens in Franklin and today is the Grand Opening…What’s Happening in Franklin is PIE – Butter… Read More
2016-01-27 05:00
First of all…Thank you for the lovely birthday wishes. I had a wonderful day…not a fancy day…or an exciting, but a wonderful day because truly…I felt loved and wh… Read More
2016-01-25 05:00
Today is my birthday and it’s the third year I’ve celebrated in Franklin. It’s very different having a birthday here than it was in Los Angeles.
I’m finding th… Read More
2016-01-23 05:00
Snow is what’s happening in Franklin! And a lot of it! They’re calling it Snowmageddon and it’s wreaking all kinds of havoc on the roads. We’re getting the Sout… Read More
2016-01-19 16:57
Okay…it’s freezing cold outside and there’s a possible chance of snow – for all you Northerners, that means maybe…maybe 1″ of snow, but it’s also… Read More
2016-01-18 05:00
It’s official. I’ve decided to break up with January because she can’t make up her mind!
I’m down with cold. It means I can wear all my sweaters, coats, boots, g… Read More
2016-01-14 05:00
Did you have a chance to read Monday’s blog post about the closing of the Main Street Toy Shoppe? Apparently I hit a nerve with many of you. If you took the time to leave a commen… Read More
2016-01-11 05:00
Sometimes I have to speak my mind and today is one of those times. So hang on because I’ve got some things to say and it might not be all rosey.
*This post is strictly my opinion.
Y&r&hell…Read More
2016-01-06 04:00
And just like “that” winter is upon us. After an unseasonably warm – like close to 80 degree warm December…winter arrived this morning in all her stark frigid glory!… Read More
2016-01-04 05:00
I spent New Year’s Day taking down and putting away all my Christmas decorations. It’s not the most romantic way to begin the New Year, but it’s what I do in between catchi… Read More
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