Matthew Colin Bailey

Caldrea’s Sea Salt Neroli

mcolinbailey — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:34:41 +0000

(3/28/12) – One of the most heavenly scents available on the market must be Caldrea’s Sea Salt Neroli. Since we found out about the incredible products from this line, we’ve been ordering non-stop. I first came across their linen spray at the Kentucky Governor’s Mansion in October of 2011. I recommend the hand balm and [...]

Two Rivers Mansion, Nashville, TN

mcolinbailey — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:02:40 +0000

The Band Perry – If I Die Young. on Vimeo.

(1/21/12) – Constructed on the cusp of the United States Civil War in 1859, David McGavock commissioned a mansion in high-style Italianate for his wife Willie Elizabeth Harding. The building was not completed until the 1870s and remained in the McGavock family lineage [...]

Patterson House, A Nashville Speakeasy

mcolinbailey — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:27:20 +0000

(12/20/12) – Patterned on the speakeasies of the mid-20th century, Patterson House is an incredible Nashville bar that serves only signature drinks and expertly crafted traditional cocktails.

Located on Division Street, the inconspicuous dark grey building is easy to miss with no signs, no discernible entrance and no windows, setting the tone for the [...]

Holiday Decorating at the Old Governors Mansion

mcolinbailey — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:36:40 +0000

Spent the past week in Frankfort, Kentucky at the historic Old Governor’s Mansion assisting master gardener Jon Carloftis and James Farmer III with their christmas decorations for Garden & Gun and Southern Living magazines.

Avett Brothers – Americana Music Awards

mcolinbailey — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:26:00 +0000

The Avett Brothers “Once and Future Carpenter” from Austin City Limits on Vimeo.

(11/24/11) – The brothers Avett are releasing a new album in spring of 2012 that will include “Once & Future Carpenter.” The song was performed at the Americana Music Association Awards in Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium in [...]

Stelling Crusader

mcolinbailey — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:40:22 +0000

(11/22/11) – Since 1974, Stelling Banjo Works has been producing high quality banjos. The construction of their instruments is very precise; enough so that professionals prefer the Stelling over many other industry leaders. My favorite model is the crusader.

Stelling Banjo Works