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Kelly Spalding Designs: Kelly Spalding

Kelly Spalding is one of those people who adds sparkled to everything she touches. With a “junker” for a mother and an antique “picker” for a father, it’s not hard to figure out where she honed her visionary skills.

When Spalding couldn’t fit another pick into her jam-packed storage unit, she decided it was time to start a business where she could showcase her re-purposed vintage pieces.

“This has always been my passion,” Spalding said. “I enjoy turning old entryway doors into tables or using shutters for photo displays–it allows me to use my creative side.”

As the owner of Kelly Spalding Designs on Columbia Avenue, the storefront she launched this summer, she has a knack for taking weather or broken furniture and transforming it into a beautiful piece for the home. She even uses old pallets for displays in her shop.

“I love the architecture of old doors. I like what they do to a space. Cover it with glass with pictures in it and there you have the perfect piece,” she said. “I don’t just collect things. The story behind each item is meaningful to me.”

Six years after opening her home decor business, Spalding expanded her services to offer wedding and again, incorporating retail into her practice and approaching each facet with an insightful and thoughtful eye. She creates unique pieces for her clients based off their personalities, like an old silverware set she once turned into place card settings for a wedding. Spalding, who describes her style as “sophisticated vintage,” makes sure to infuse a good dose of what this region revolves around in each soiree she creates–and that’s a long drink of Southern hospitality.

“It’s the most important element, because your home is where you entertain and where you spend the bulk of your time. Details are what finish things off in a home,” Spalding said. “It’s the attention to details that makes guests ‘ooh and ahh.’”

With material sourced from regional flea markets and old barns, she likes to layer her pieces, placing antique mirrors on an old doorframe or stacking vintage treasures on top of one another to make it appear “collected.”

But the craftswoman isn’t relegated to big clients only: she offers custom orders for a special occasion. She even carries in the store small items like straw flags and paper placemats that can be personalized, or favors already made or “DIY” ready.

As for the future, Spalding says she hopes to grow her business while continuing to use her design skills to make trendy vintage recreations. And she says she couldn’t pictures herself anywhere besides the heartbeat of Middle Tennessee.

“I absolutely love Franklin’s charm. This has been a dream come true to be in this community.”

Stop by and see her at 915 Columbia Ave., or visit kellyspaldingdesigns.com.

Faces of Franklin

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  • Barn Door: Kevin King
  • Baskin-Robbins: Brandon Anglin
  • Battle Ground Academy: Will Kesler
  • Boutique MMM: Maria Magdalena Molnar
  • Brandon Binkley: Bink’s Outfitters
  • Carnivore Market: SJ and Virginia Botha
  • Coffee House on Second and Bridge: Barbara Spierto
  • Damico Frame & Art Gallery: Michael Damico
  • Daniel-Christian Real Estate: Dianne Christian and Matt Daniel
  • ECCO SALON ON MAIN: Lisa Asselin
  • Finnleys Good Findings: Dawn Craig
  • Franklin Antique Mall: Amanda Pitts
  • Franklin Art Scene: J. Edward and Brenda Campbell
  • Franklin Mercantile Deli: Graeme Asch
  • Franklin On Foot: Margie Thessin
  • Frothy Monkey: Chase Ingalls
  • Gallery 202: Kelly Harwood
  • GEAR Foundation, Our Thrift Store: Dave Krikac
  • GRAY’S on Main: Joni Cole
  • Heart and Hands: Carol Bennington
  • Heylee B.: Heylee Achten
  • I Love Juice Bar: Jason Collins
  • Imago Dei: Sarah Tucker
  • JJ’s Wine Bar: Jessie Myhre, Spencer and Jill Pittman
  • Johnnie Q: Brooklyn Byrd
  • JONDIE: Rebecca and Jondie Davis
  • Kelly Spalding Designs: Kelly Spalding
  • Kimbro’s Cafe and Carpe Diem: Will Jordan
  • Landmark Booksellers: Joel and Carol Tomlin
  • Lotz House Museum: J.T. Thompson
  • McCreary’s Irish Pub: Natasha Hendrix
  • Mellow Mushroom: Mark Clark
  • Misty Westebbe Photography: Misty and Bruce Westebbe
  • Onyx & Alabaster: Tanya Hembree
  • Papa C Pies: Chad and Gary Collier
  • Parks Realty: Danny Anderson
  • Philanthropy: Christina Martin
  • Red Pony, 55 South, McConnell House, Cork & Cow: Jason McConnell
  • Riverside Antiques: Lynda McGuire
  • Savory Spice Shop: Hollie Rollins
  • Scarlett Scales Antiques: Scarlett Scales
  • Shannon Eye Care: Shannon Zingle
  • Shuff’s Music: Ron Shuff
  • Sweet CeCe’s Frozen Yogurt and Treats: CeCe Moore and Mike Hissong
  • T. Nesbitt and Co.: Trisha Nesbitt
  • Taylor Made Smiles: Missy and Court Burton
  • The Bunganut Pig: Mark and Amy Goodson
  • The Cellar On Main: Janice Swartz
  • The Heirloom Shop: Elaine Thompson
  • The Shop Around The Corner: Teresa Powers
  • Tin Cottage: Marianne DeMeyers
  • Triple Crown Bakery: Alena Vaughn
  • Twine Graphics: John Bond and Brandon Hagan
  • Vue Optique: David and Wendy Shen
  • Walton’s Jewelry: Julie Walton
  • Williamson County CASA: Marianne Schroer
  • Winchester Antique Mall: Kim Tuzzio
  • Yarrow Acres: Sheri Gramer
  • Zolo’s Italian Restaurant: Judy and Brian Holmes
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