Travel

The Long Walk Back to Myself

Finding joy and connection, one step at a time. Article by Jennifer Kaufman The decision to walk 80 to 90 miles began at Starbucks. Two strangers mentioned the Camino de Santiago, and before I had worked out the logistics, I knew I wanted to go. Planning the trip was easier than explaining why I needed it. How do you explain feeling that something is missing when you can name so much that is good? I had daughters I adored, friendships that sustained me, businesses I had built, and a home I...

Life + Culture

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

United Way of Greater Nashville invites neighbors to give their time, resources, and compassion this winter Article by Sophie Brock | Photography by Photography provided Belle Meade Lifestyle sat down with several members of United Way of Greater Nashville to learn more about the organization and discuss Season of Sharing, which runs through January 31st. We spoke with Kris Wiese, Director of Communications; Tracey Dill, Chief Community Impact Officer ; Courtney Barlar, Chief Development...

Professional Services

A Doctor in Your Corner

Velaris Health brings time, trust, and human connection back to medical care Article by Sophie Brock | Photography by Photography Provided In life, there’s a lot to be thankful for: family, friends, good health, and the people who show up for us when we need them most. Yet, one of the most valuable allies we can have often goes unnoticed until a crisis hits: a doctor who is truly on our side. Not one rushing between exam rooms or answering to a hospital, but one who has the time to listen, the...

Home Services

Simplify the Season

Simplify615 brings order, systems, and peace of mind to busy Middle Tennessee homes Article by Sophie Brock | Photography by Leslie Parrott Photography The holidays are right around the corner, and if the thought of hosting already has you spiraling, you’re not alone. Even on a normal day, between work, cooking, and caring for your family, there never seem to be enough hours in the day, and coming home to a cluttered house can be enough to send you over the edge. That’s where Simplify615...

Travel

A Taste of Hawke's Bay

here the Menu Meets the Map: Inside Rosewood Cape Kidnappers Article by Caroline Shirley | Photography by Photos Provided You can taste the difference between a menu and a place. Most menus at five-star resorts could exist anywhere. Swap the tablecloth, swap the view, and half of what passes for luxury dining would land the same in Dubai as it does in Madrid. The wine list changes, but the kitchen doesn't. That's fine, mostly.  But there's a smaller category of dining rooms where the opposite...

Food + Beverage

The Candy Crawl

A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to the best trick-or-treating in Middle Tennessee Article by Sophie Brock   When it comes to Halloween, you only get so many chances to take your kids trick-or-treating before they’ve outgrown the costumes and the pillowcases full of candy. So, you might as well make it count. Luckily, the options of where to trick-or-treat in in Middle Tennessee are endless. Entire neighborhoods transform into haunted wonderlands, streets close to traffic, and families...

Professional Services

No Tricks, Just Treats

McNutt Pediatric Dentistry guide to candy, cavities, and keeping dental visits stress-free Article by Sophie Brock | Photography by Photography Provided To most kids, nothing is more spooky than a trip to the dentist’s chair. But the father-son duo Dr. Tim McNutt Sr and Dr. David McNutt of McNutt Pediatric Dentistry seem to have cracked the code, turning white-knuckle visits into a delightful experience for parents and children alike. With Halloween right around the corner, there’s no better...

Home + Design

DESIGNED FOR GATHERING

Creating beautiful spaces for food, family, friends and everyday life Article by Jennifer Kaufman | Photography by Girls at Flourish For Xela Andrews, the heart of a home is not defined by how perfectly it photographs, but by how naturally people live inside it. The Nashville-area designer and founder of Xela Andrews Interiors approaches every project with that idea in mind, creating rooms that are polished and personal without sacrificing comfort or function. That philosophy feels especially...

Food + Beverage

Meet Lupo Notte

Italian flavors, stylish surroundings and a new gathering place in Green Hills. Article by Jennifer Kaufman A new Italian dining destination is now open in the heart of Green Hills. Lupo Notte opened September 16 at Vertis Green Hills, bringing a warm, intimate setting designed for lingering dinners, celebratory nights and one more round at the bar. The menu centers on handmade pastas, New York–style pizzas, seasonal dishes and shareable favorites, including wagyu beef carpaccio and signature...

Travel

Traveling in Style

LMV Travel Consultants' Lindsey Moore on what true luxury travel really means. Article by Sophie Brock | Photography by Photography Provided Belle Meade Lifestyle had the opportunity to sit down with Lindsey Moore , co-owner of LMV Travel Consultants, to discuss how to travel in style. On your website, it says: “luxury isn’t just a style of travel, it’s the standard we set for every journey we design.” What does this look like?  To us, luxury is about creating an effortless experience...