the woods

into the woods

bare trees, new wood floors and new handbags surrounding us are making us believe winter is early 

the fabulous woody

1949 Dodge Coronet Woody Wagon

one of our Christmas deer

on our new wood floor

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Katherine Kwei

Blake Lively was photographed in People Magazine with this handbag

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Henry Cuir vanilla creme butter soft boot

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Tims Ford is truly woodsy and wonderful
Rent a cabin and build a fire

Heather Clawson photographer

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Haven hazel brown handbag

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Mauro Valponi 

cowboy toe mule

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Marni handbag

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Henry Cuir handbag

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Mui Mui bootie

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Jon boat

Tennessee River -Folk-Life Center

bare legs in winter

i was intrigued to run across a blog regarding

bare legs and open toes 

in the WINTER

 it is cold ( crazy cold for Nashville )

 will we still show a bare ankle?

from Garance Dore'

"Is it too late to still wear open toe shoes? Is there actually a cut off temperature or perhaps there’s an I don’t have a driver date that’s more realistic.

Its something I think about in New York when I’m shivering and holding all my belongings so close to me in the hopes they might help keep me warm, and I see a girl in sandals and skirt. Is her body temperature that much different? She’s confidently wearing sandals and I have on socks and fur lined boots. Or maybe she just has a driver…" via

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"To bare or not to bare -- that is the question!" Of course, we are talking legs! In colder weather, it is a breeze to skirt the bare leg question with a tremendous assortment of patterns and styles to choose from in stockings and opaques.

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Wolford the Austrian brand

"Dark tights and stockings that proceed smoothly to a lighter shade will look unusual. Matte tights will create an effect of “porcelain” legs. Not all the brands have similar products, but Austrian brand called Wolford offers a large selection of colors."

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whatever the weather
the leggy look would be excellent 
for 
Brunch at Sinema
open every Sunday

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November 27 th 2014: THANKSGIVING

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it.

Franz Grillparzer

Brainy Quotes

Williams and Sonoma

how will you be celebrating?

volunteering in a kitchen for those in need

the boulevard bolt for the homeless

teaching your children the art of  making beignets

remodeling your home for what seems like a 100 relatives 

food, wine and a walk
football with your feet up 

we are especially thankful to those who will
be working on this day ... blessed are those that labor

what are you wearing?

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Cotton cable ivory sweater Ralph Lauren
Gap forest green cords
Converse
Espresso Coach cross body

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Martha Stewart pulls a casual outfit together beautifully with kitten heel

ADORABLE
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Seven denim jacket
Talbots oxford shirt
Ivy Jane plaid skirt
Janet & Janet saddle brown boot

there is one in every family

NFL Thanksgiving Day

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Quilted jacket with fur collar cinnamon brown
Lauren checked trouser
Tory Burch blouse with tassel tie
Henri Beguelin bag 




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candace bergen was on the morning tv circuit looking absolutely radiant.  decided to look up a few pics from the past

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we think this has a Kate Spade look

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The Four Season in New York

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Cashmere and velvet moss green cardigan
Talbots suede skirt
Kate Spade gold handbag
Manolo skin pump 

also known as the city of The Angels
Los Angeles

"‘Tis the season to be jolly and thankful, and well-fed and warm. ‘Tis also the season to give to those who may be less fortunate—and more hungry—by taking advantage of the city's many volunteer opportunities. Start your volunteer work with our list of some of the best places in Los Angeles to feed the needy—and hopefully your altruism will linger well past the holidays. "

Chicos serape in fall colors
Gap olive khaki tee
J Brand raisin color cords
Delman sienna color suede boot 

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Turquoise necklace Shay Walker of Atlanta
Love Rocks long brown sweater
Jones of New York Navajo print jacket
Kenneth Cole brick red handbag

Howard Hustle Two-Mile Run/Walk start the day-after-Thanksgiving race led by an enthusiastic group of costumed students. More than 320 college students, Thanksgiving Weekend guests and local community members completed the route.

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crazy as it seems

we are scheduling our spring appointments






if YOU want to make money consigning

with Designer Finds,

first decide

if you are really ready to part with 

your items!

YOUR CLOSET:

-Decide how much time you want to invest in preparing your items.

-Choose items YOU would want to buy again.

-Check each item in bright light for spots, damaged linings, worn hem lines,  and zippers. We check for these things when you bring them into the shop.

-Each item must be in excellent condition. This is how you will make money. 

-Please dry clean your items if indicated  "dry clean only" (this can be expensive, so decide if you are willing to spend the money).

-Appropriately launder your clothes that do not need to be dry cleaned. Clothes get dusty or musty in closets. If your items are soiled and have spots, we will not be able to consign them. Again this is labor intensive plan, but will be beneficial for consigning.

-Make sure your items are ironed.  This will absolutely make a difference in our pricing.  All items should be on hangers, especially after all that ironing.

-A recent purchase. We prefer items that are within a two year window that will still be current with mall articles. Exceptions might be Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Lanvin handbags and shoes.

-If this looks overwhelming and you just want to clean and toss from your closet, please call us and we will recommend some possible donation sites for your apparel.

OUR STORE:

-Visit Designer Finds and see if our inventory is a good match for yours.

- Meet our staff and see if we are a good match for you.

-We sell seasonally. Our spring appointments begin in January. Our fall appointments begin in late July. Call early because we book up quickly.
  

-We want your best. That is how we make money and how you will make the most for your clothing.

-We offer a 50/50 split.  You may come into the store for payments at your convenience or receive one ( hopefully BIG ) check in the mail at the end of your contract period.