Are you a true blue fan? Murfreesboro, Tennessee just happens to be home to Middle Tennessee State University, home of the Blue Raiders. Many alumni and boosters sport yard signs proclaiming they are "True Blue" fans. We have two MTSU grads in our family. I love MTSU like any other proud parent, but today let's talk about blue and white. Specifically the rich blues and white tones that we often associate with Chinoiserie and Asian-inspired decor.

February's birth flower is the violet and the birthstone is amethyst. As a February baby, I've grown up loving these dainty little purple flowers .... and collecting them in a variety of items including dishes. Next to roses, violets might be the most popular design on vintage dishes, so let's take a peek at some of these pretty patterns.

Santa's list isn't just divided between naughty and nice. There are the hard-to-please people, and the very special someone's who deserve something unexpected and unique. If you're tracking down some of those hard-to-find gifts, you're in luck. From locally made to one-of-a-kind vintage gifts, we've got just what you're looking for....and we might even gift bag it for you, to boot.