Favorites

Flower ring, $39 at Studio 615; teal silver clasp belt and Ron Herman wooden bracelet, $29.99 and $18.99 respectively at UAL; Brahmin crocodile skin wristlet, $75
at Dillard’s

Xhileration teal tights, $5 at Target; nude ZiGiny pump, $135 at Sole of 615

Bodacious Shade jewel-stoned sunglasses, $165 at Pastiche

Look! Up in the Tree!

A good little kitty deserves a tree all her own. Heed her wishes with A Fantasy Forest’s custom-built indoor tree made just for cats! The wood trunk and branches resemble the real deal and provide a natural outdoor habitat for indoor felines. Lots of nooks and crannies make hide-and-seek fun or simply provide the perfect place for a cat nap. To learn more and find pricing, visit ahiddenhollow.com.

Make a splash with these sun-bathing basics.

Wild at Heart
Pack the pool essentials in Anthropologie’s Lush and Wild tote. The cotton pouch is large enough to store some steamy romance novels, and the sunscreen fits snugly in one of the three inside pockets. Choose from three different designs, and off you go. Available for $68; see your options at anthropologie.com.

Plant Local, Think Grobal

If Mom’s a garden guru, bring a little of the outdoor in with an adorable Baby Grobal self-watering pot. The cute — and self-sufficient — pots come in eight colors with fun names like “Bubblegum” and “Sunrise.” And the large water reservoir makes this little baby long-lasting, which is more than we can say for those plain old ceramic numbers. Find some green-thumb gumption at grobalworld.com for $14.95.

ASK and Ye Shall Be Green
ASK Apparel, a Nashville-based line of naturally dyed, organic clothing and accessories, was created by sisters Ali, Sarah, and Kate Bellos. The girls wanted to create a sustainable product that allowed them to give back to the community. Mission? Accomplished! See the entire product line at askapparel.com, and find ASK products locally at The Green Wagon (both locations), Whole Foods in Green Hills, and Twist Art Gallery.

The Greener the Garden

Chalk it Up

After the wedding dust settles and it’s back to the daily grind, help the happy couple keep tabs on each other with their very own His and Hers chalkboards. The gender-specific signs are perfect for honey-do lists or sweet nothings to remind them why they fell in love. Available at uncommongoods.com for $30.
 

Storytellers

Have Taintor, Will Travel — Anne Taintor corners the market for vintage humor. Her trademark style — classic pics coupled with smarty-pants captions (“Wow! I get to give birth AND change diapers!”) — adds a touch of fun to any trip. Taintor’s travel line includes passport covers, cosmetic bags, coin purses, luggage tags and anything else a self-assured globetrot-ess might need. Oh, and don’t forget her sassy flasks!

Feel My Boobies?

Perhaps we can thank Paris Hilton for making pampered pets the next big thing. Regardless, a number of local businesses are in it to win it. Pet-pedis, luxury spa stays, you name it. Nashville pets have it made, or at least the offer’s on the table. Next time you want to pamper your pooch, try one of these sumptuous stops.