Of course, the horrific flooding has captured the hearts of many, but I have to admit, Nashville had mine long before the flood photos started showing up in my news feed. It really is a remarkable city, full of unique character and style, and I hope the recovery effort goes as quickly as possible. The thought of Nashville without visitors makes me incredibly sad.
Aside from my work-related commitments, my first order of business was to seek out a kick-ass, authentic pair of cowboy boots. Liz Phair was humming in my ear, telling me I was the kind of girl to find "alligator cowboy boots they just put on sale," and, as usual, she was right. I found these beauties at Nashville Cowboy, arguably the best of the downtown boot shops.
Could you just die? They weigh a ton, but I adore them nonetheless. I can't wait to rock them this fall.
My next stop was the lovely little town of Franklin, where I had some time to kill following a shorter-than-expected meeting. Happily, I stumbled upon Philanthropy, a store which combines two of my great passions: fashion and charitable giving. 10% of their revenue goes directly to charitable organizations -- they've raised over $120,000 in the last three years! And best of all, their stuff is cute. I was drawn in by their awesome window display and left with an overflowing shopping bag of cheap chic clothes and accessories. I mean, look at this place!
The sweet girl at the register clued me in on their mission...somehow I'd missed this sign on my way in.
It's a delightful boutique, and well worth the trip to Franklin the next time you find yourself in Nashville. I, for one, can't wait to go back.
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