Eating Local During COVID-19
At this moment in time, we find ourselves living through a situation that is touching and changing all of our lives. First and foremost, I hope everyone is taking every measure to stay safe and […]
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Shop Small
w/ Love Local My name is Jen and I created Love Local because I wanted to support independently owned brands and truly shop small. My journey started while living in New York City, I stumbled […]
Meet the Maker: Gold + Ivy
This week I sat down with Alexis Smith, founder of local candle company, Gold + Ivy. As soon as we begin it’s clear there’s something special underneath her quiet, polite exterior. This twenty-four year old […]
Burn a Candle and Breathe Easy
Candles come in all shapes, sizes and smells. I get excited when I find a scent I love and can’t wait to burn it at home and have the lovely smell fill the house. However, […]
E. Nashville Restaurant Week 2020
Reservations are now open for East Nashville Restaurant Week, February 16th – 22nd. Our favorite restaurants will be offering discounts and special menu items, showcasing the depth of this small but mighty neighborhood. Chefs have […]
Resolving 2020
It’s a new year so here it comes: change. The ball has dropped and we put our best intentions into setting new years resolutions to change something in our lives for the better. Change can be scary […]
Meet the Maker : Heider’s Honey
Imagine a quiet residential neighborhood in Northeast Ohio lined with unassuming homes surrounded by green grass and full trees. The flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing. Heider’s Honey is a small husband and […]
Meet the Maker : Good Flower Farm
It’s Halloween and I’m driving down a curvy country road 25 minutes outside of Nashville on my way to Joelton, Tennessee to visit Good Flower Farm. The road is lined with trees of gold and […]
Meet the Maker : Natalie Busby
Chic. Elegant. Luxurious. Wearable. Sustainable. Natalie Busby is located in East Nashville, situated behind Barista Parlor and next door to the new tiki bar, Chopper. You’ll know you’re in the right place when you spot adorable […]
Be Thankful for the Earth This Thanksgiving
Tips for a Green Holiday Dinner November is for cozy family gatherings and the delicious fall harvest. There’s nothing more relaxing than sitting around the dinner table and enjoying each other’s company and a good […]
Love Local Neighborhood Guide: East Nashville
Vogue declared ‘East Nasty,’ Nashville’s coolest neighborhood in 2016. But a lot has changed since then and Love Local is about to give you a much-needed update. East is young and edgy, brimming with grunge-chic […]
Sunset Farm Dinner for a Cause
The Bells Bend Conservation Corridor is a Tennessee based non-profit working to preserve the open space and rural character of land just outside Nashville. The organization helps land owners secure conservation easements as well as provide […]
The Perfect Skin Care Routine for Fall
As the seasons change and fall temperatures start to provide some relief from summer heat, the needs of your skin also change. We met up with the fabulous and knowledgeable ladies at East Nashville’s natural beauty […]
Meet the Maker: Stephen Cowan, microtea
Microgreens. You probably know them as the tiny sprout-like garnish at high-end restaurants. They’re packed with flavor and add extra color and texture to the plate. What you didn’t know is that they’re underutilized, insanely healthy baby […]
Service Spotlight – Let ‘Em Have It Salon
Your eyelids slowly shut as all-natural shampoo gets massaged into your scalp. The sink cradling your neck is surprisingly comfortable. Your stylist is giving you calm, sage, empowering advice. You feel heard, welcomed and at […]
Love Local Neighborhood Guide: Venice Beach
Los Angeles, CA, known for movie studios, movie stars, the Hollywood sign and the beach. The city, home to 4 million, is nestled between the San Gabriel Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Within its 469 square mile […]
Love Local City Guide: Denver
Denver Colorado, quite possibly one of the greenest place in America, and by green we mean sustainable. Clean water, fresh air, drinks without straws and small businesses abound! Trashcans are always accompanied by recycling and compost bins. Pick up any […]
Meet the Maker : Perennity Designs
I first met Andrea Fox, the founder and creator of Perennity Designs at the summer Markets for Makers in Nashville. I was immediately taken by her bright disposition. She was friendly, kind and approachable. The […]
Plastic Free Summer Entertaining
Summer is here, the kids are out of school and the heat is on which means BBQs and pool parties are in full swing. We’ve all cleaned up and taken the giant bag of trash […]
MOM GUIDE: SUMMER SNACKS EVERY KID WILL LOVE
Farmers markets are a great place to get fresh food, enjoy the outdoors, meet other people and have fun. But what do you grab for the week? What are the kids actually going to eat? What […]
Dresses for Summer
Here are our top picks for sustainably chic dresses perfect for summer weather. Read the stories of these independent companies, from Alabama to Los Angeles, these amazing people are changing the world one garment at a […]
The Sustainable Shopper: We Have The Power
“Households have a relatively large degree of control over their consumption, but they often lack accurate and actionable information on how to improve their own environmental performance” (Norwegian University of Science and Technology 2016). Holding corporations […]
Love Local City Guide: Napa Valley
The Napa valley is the embodiment of local. Chefs cultivate food from their own organic gardens and support local growers and producers to create fresh seasonal menus while keeping money in the hands of local, […]
Nashville Essentials: The Coolest Bars You Didn’t Know Were Green
Rosemary & Beauty Queen Why Go It’s a small old house converted into a speakeasy. What? Just go. There’s a full living room, regular DJs, a big open lively backyard scene, and a resident vegan food truck with […]