What I'm Loving Right Now...

I am madly in love right now. With furniture. This furniture.

It's global, eclectic, ultra chic, high end, luxe, etc. etc. 

Basically every adjective I want in a furniture line. 

Now, I could gush and write a nice little paragraph, but instead

 I think it is best to show and not tell...

Nashville is becoming such a vibrant and eclectic city. 

It's pieces like these that can bring some of that excitement into your home.

See something you gotta have? Stop by the store or give us a call!

We would love to make it happen!

Fig :)

The Art Of Letting Go....

With a store like Retropolitan...

...You kind of fall in love with every piece of furniture, 

every inspiring work of art, 

every gorgeous lamp, 

every fluffy pillow that walks in the door.  

And as excited as you are to see your child the amazing vintage sofa find a new loving home, you're also locking the door and physically fighting the customer from taking it with them sad to let it go.

Sort of like when your kids go to college. (I'm assuming).

Or your puppy finds a new home. (If you're a breeder).

However, it's always fun when our customers send us pictures of our favorite pieces in their new environment!

When a lovely customer sent us these 3 photos, we had to share them!  This mahogany console has always been a special piece, and we are so happy it found a great home.

Inspiration photo that the customer had in mind...

The console in our store before she took it home...

And the console in it's new home!

We love how the ornate details on the console compliment the boldness of the drapes and valance...

Fabulous!

...sniff, sniff...kids grow up so fast:>)

-Kate

Inspired by: Street Art

When traveling, I love taking to the streets with my camera. 

Maybe it's being in an unfamiliar setting, but everything just seems to inspire! 

Especially graffiti art. There's nothing like turning a corner and being 

stopped in your tracks by unexpected street art. 

Love this quote. And so true! 

 Sometimes things have to get really bad before they get really good. 

Trust Your Struggle. 

There's a certain "something" that is so alluring about graffiti art.

 Intensely bright colors. Massive size. Imperfections. Chaos! What's not to love?!

Like someone took a prim and proper painting, threw it in a blender, and then splattered it on a wall.

Fun!

 I am captivated by this Candice Sone painting. It's like polished, sophisticated graffiti on canvas. 

Love, love, love it! 

" Convergence " by Candice Sone

Currently on display (and for sale!) at Retropolitan.

So whether you're on vacation or just passing through an unfamiliar part of your home city,

be sure to stop and take a good look at your surroundings. 

I guarantee you'll be surprised and inspired by what you see :)

-Fig

What we love...in honor of Valentine's Day

What I love...

Champagne!

Complete, Utter Surprises

Local Art. Scott Moore (below) is my absolute fave!

My Mother's Jewelry

Seeing Friends in Unexpected Places

Sleeping in on Rainy Mornings

Drinking Coffee in Bed

A Handsome Tux on A Handsome Guy

Louis Vuitton

Entertaining...I love to play host!
Coats and Jackets! I have way too many and still need more
Bunnies :)

The feeling after a vigorous morning workout 

Sharing a Meal
The smell of Gardenias

Big, Gold Hoop Earrings
Traveling
Lunchables

Summer weekends at the Lake

Candid Photographs

Red Wine...I started early ;)

Knowing the band
Pillow Talk
Hardwood Floors Throughout

Driving my Jeep late spring, 80 degrees, top down

-Katie Figlio