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Brandy Adams lives and shops by her own advice: 'Be bold, be eccentric, but most of all be you.” Her gift of sourcing unique and unexpected pieces has gained such a following that she recently opened a 1,200-square-foot studio for her home interiors business, Make + Model.
For the past three years, Adams has been selling online through her website and hosting pop-up shops in her Nashville home. When lines grew out the door, she knew it was time to expand. Not interested in the commitment of a five-day-a-week retail shop, Adams has kept the concept of periodic openings to the public but also welcomes shopping by appointment anytime. Don't miss the upcoming holiday event in her new space, November 14-15 from 1-4 p.m.
'I love the thrill of the hunt and I want to keep that going for my customers,” Adams says. 'By being open periodically, they won't know what's behind the studio door. I'd like to keep that excitement for them.”
Make + Model is distinctively stocked with pieces ranging from midcentury modern barware and furnishings to Hollywood Regency lighting and accessories. She juxtaposes those vintage items with finds from all over the world, such as intricately designed African Juju hats and hand-woven Moroccan rugs handpicked by Adams while in Marrakech.
'For Nashville, it's a fresh look. I don't think there are a lot of shops that have this vibe going on, and that's a good thing,” she says. 'It speaks to a certain type of style that isn't everyone'sbut I'm okay with that. What fun is being like everyone else?”
4320 Kenilwood Dr., Ste. 105, 615-934-7841; makeandmodelnashville.com