Nashville mini review of Patterson House

Go.

It's expensive but not terribly so (on another evening we had drinks at a random pub by our hotel and my delicious but run-of-the-mill martini was a mind-blowing $13. Sorry but if you have a bunch of TVs and serve buffalo chicken sandwiches I do not typically associate insanely expensive drinks during your happy hour.) and it's so worth it. Delicious. Go go go. No pics because it was so dark. We also sampled the olives (gaaaah so good!) and deviled eggs (delicious although I thought they could have used some salt. But I'm prone to thinking that about most dishes). Treat yourself and go.

Nashville mini review of Rolf and Daughters

So we ate our way across Nashville and here is our unsolicited opinion of:

Rolf and Daughters

Verdict: not worth it and will not be going back.
Cons: TERRIBLY snooty servers, food not that spectacular, hard to find.
Pros: gorgeous interior, delicious drinks, ran into friends, big patio.

We ate there for dinner and think you'll be hearing a LOT about this restaurant, especially since City House hasn't had much competition in this part of town. There were a lot of age groups dining on the Thursday night we were there, which was cool. But, again, I'm snobby yes, but will not be returning because the food was simply not worth it. John really loved the pâté, I hated it. He agreed with me that it tasted of cream and not liver. For the record I LOVE cream, but when ordering chicken liver pâté, I want to taste the liver. Call me crazy. They're making their own hotdogs which is a charming idea, even though it didn't taste all that special. Also? We ordered 4 appetizers (um, we were hungry), a pasta dish, an entree, and dessert. So I feel we adequately sampled the menu.

Nashville

In Nashville celebrating end of old job, beginning of new job, 3rd anniversary, and just being together. Staying at baller hotel, drinking delicious things at the Patterson House, and eating baskets of crispy fried chicken skins. Nom. About to grab lunch at Arnold's and do some shopping (we were going to do botanical gardens but most is outside and because it's 28 degrees we are waiting until tomorrow). Dinner tonight at Rolf and Daughters where I will preset the love of my life with a badass present (it's customized! Holla!) and tomorrow we will go to the Frist, Cheekwood, bring at marche, and dinner at Lockeland Table with our dear friends. Saturday means Nordstrom (you can hate me, I'm still pinching myself!) and some change will be dropped. Impromptu mini vacations are my favorite!

On my desk

This morning was a farewell bouquet of daffodils. So sweet and lovely. I am excited for this next chapter but sad to say goodbye to friends. It's not really goodbye though, more like a farewell for now.

Dream Dress

image via nordstrom

Found. The most perfect silk "marciel" dress by joie. It is as though it sprang, Athena like, wholly formed from my head and into reality. In my dreams I've worn it with:

- red ballet flats and bare legs
- nude wedge loafers
- tights and rag and bone booties
- with a gray cashmere sweater over it so it looks as though I'm wearing a skirt
- a big chunky necklace
- a little leather jacket and my hair in heidi braids wrapped around my head
- a slouchy neon pink beanie and frye boots
-an army green blazer and burgundy oxfords
- my red peacoat, tights, and simple black flats
-layered with a striped shirt on top and a green army jacket
- a chambray shirt knotted up at the waist and my white chucks


Essentially I've worn this dress for years, except I've never owned it. I'm saving my pennies and wishing and hoping on a star that it goes on sale so I can add it to my wardrobe. Seriously, it is my dream dress and looks so perfect and versatile I can hardly stand it.

It also comes in red. What. The. Fuck. I cannot currently afford one, let alone two.

PS Is it merely coincidence that the name of this dress is the female version of Marcel, my cats name? Obviously it is a sign from the gods.



Marcel

The cuddliest and also jerkiest of cats. Named for Marcel the Shell. He enjoys cuddling when he is confident I cannot reach him. Hardcore parkour-ist, also has made our dog cry because he can be so mean. We love him the way only parents could. I saved these photos so when he makes me bleed with his claws for no reason, I'll remember the good times and not kill him.

Big news

The reason for silence is....I GOT A NEW JOB!!! And it is LEGIT!

Highlights from the past few weeks:

1. New job.
2. New job.
3. New job.
4. New job.
5. New job.

Other notable moments include:

1. Celebratory mini vacation planned to Nashville over our anniversary next week.
2. AMAZING write-up about the Unalakleet River Lodge (my Loves business) by a noted Mississippi fisherman.
3. Great food. Neon pig in Tupelo, homemade spinach dip, etc.
4. Best friends coming to visit us!
5. A boatload of new alcohol brought by our friends including a pear liquor, bottle of st. Germaine, and blood orange and grapefruit infused vodka (perfect with prosecco!).
6. Making a new friend.
6. An early birthday present/new job present of work boots that I love so much they will also be fun boots! Thank you Mother Unit!
7. Splurging on new work clothes so I finally look appropriate.
8. Finding the most perfect anniversary present for my love.
9. A new book to read( gently used and courtesy of my Mom) about Julia Child.
10. New beginnings.