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Dining at Babalu SOPHISTICATED TEEN BEDROOMS

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HOME FEATURE UPDATED HISTORIC HOME IN BROWNSVILLE Kathy and Allen Watts transform her childhood home into their dream home

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DESIGN SOPHISTICATED TEENAGE BEDROOMS

Interior Designer Cindy McCord shares her ideas on decorating your teenager’s bedroom

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CUISINE DINING AT BABALU

A peek inside one of Memphis’ hottest new restaurants

Read more about the beautiful historic home featured on this month's cover on page 52.

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LIFESTYLE 20 fashion Dress Up Denim 22 beauty Fresh Face 24 health Anti-Aging Nutrition 44 music T.G. Sheppard

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46 at home with Katie Kalsi 48 technology Time Savers 72 garden UT Gardens, Jackson 74 outdoor living Beale Street Landing

ON THE ROAD 26 mid south must do Wings Bike Ride 30 travel Las Vegas 38 roadtrip Big Cedar Lodge 40 community hotspot Olive Branch 98 a closer look Can You Guess It?

F O O D & E N T E R TA I N I N G 76 entertaining A Sweet 18 Soiree 84 cooking After School Snacks 88 chef's corner

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publisher’s note

A "WARM" WELCOME

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n a few short weeks it will officially be fall in the Mid South and the temperature hit 100 degrees today with the heat index over 110 degrees. In the middle of the summer season we were experiencing record cool temps, and fall arrives and the temps soar so high that even the plastic icicles at Hobby Lobby are melting. Even with the muggy weather, there is still so much to enjoy in our area this time of year.

September starts the season for so many exciting events and festivals. The Delta Fair and the West Tennessee State Fair kick off, and both complete with everyone’s favorite food group, fair food! Concerts are plentiful and of course we have Friday night football, Saturdays with our favorite college team and if we haven’t had our football fill, we can take the short trip to Nashville to cheer on the Titans on Sunday. The heat hasn’t stopped us yet from enjoying our favorite fall activities!

This issue is packed with ideas to keep us busy this month. If an inside activity appeals to you more, our home feature is packed with great design inspiration and if teenagers are currently part of your family, our design feature showcases some of the most desirable teenage retreats I have seen. I no longer have teenagers, but it has inspired me to spruce up my children’s bedrooms, or at least to start with my son’s closet. At 21, I am pretty sure he is done with the Legos and Airsoft gun equipment that he no longer even notices as still being there.

I guess I am going to stop complaining about the heat. I was just told the Farmer’s Almanac has predicted a cold and wet winter and I remember in February promising myself I would not complain when the heat came as long as this ice would go away!

Wishing you all a fun September filled with everything that makes you happy from fair food to football.

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contributors jordana white • home feature

is a lifestyle writer and editor. In addition to contributing to At Home Memphis & Mid South magazine, she writes for nationally distributed Life & Style magazine and several online outlets.

Once a resident of Nashville, she now lives in New York with her husband Ian and two young sons, Brayden and Cooper.

ANGELA MAZANTI • entertaining

is the proprietor of Angela Mazanti Design. She specializes in interior, floral and event design, and her work has been locally and nationally recognized as outstanding in the field.

ANDREW PULTE • garden

is a gardening expert and internationally certified arborist who teaches at the University of Tennessee, contributes to several gardening publications and hosts a radio show, “Garden Talk.”

Originally from Nebraska, Pulte now gardens and resides in Knoxville with his wife Beccy and son Theo.

April McKinney • cooking

is an award-winning cook, food writer and recipe demonstrator. She has been featured on the Today show and Better TV, after her recipes won national cooking contests. You can also see her creating new healthy and simple dishes on her YouTube channel, “April McKinney Cooking,” where she demonstrates her recipes on camera.

Barbara May • travel

Owner of Travel Leaders, has proudly served the Memphis and surrounding areas for the past 29 years. Her staff of travel professionals handles all aspects of the industry and is certified in areas that include cruises, all-inclusive Sandals properties and Disney, destination weddings and honeymoons. Barbara's agencies have been recognized as Top Retail Agencies by Travel Leaders.

Chuck Dauphin • music

has two decades of experience covering country music for both print and broadcast media. He is currently the online country editor for Billboard magazine and has worked for radio stations including WDKN and the Interstate Radio Network. He has also written for such publications as Music City News and Roughstock, and can be heard weekly on WNKX / Centerville.

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Dress Up DENIM

fashion

Step out in style this fall by adding these must haves to your wardrobe.

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1. Moto Jacket $44, www.dressbarn.com 2. Lulu's Earrings

Southern Couture in Memphis

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3. Perforated Leather Shell Ann Taylor, $89 www.anntaylor.com 4. Ponte Peplum Top J. Crew, $78, www.jcrew.com 5. Station Leather Necklace House of Harlow 1960, $75 www.shopbop.com 6. Crepe Colorblock Tee Ann Taylor, $68 www.anntaylor.com 7. Nikki Ankle Jeans Lori James in Memphis

David Kahn, $152

8. Side Zip Ankle Boots Lori James in Memphis

Dolce Vita, $189

9. Geo Sweetheart Jean Lori James in Memphis

David Kahn, $196

10. Tayler Leather d'Orsay Pumps Manolo Blahnik, $735 www.saks.com 11. Trudi Handbag in Gold J. Renee, $109 www.dillards.com 12. Bib Necklace Vince Camuto, $148 www.belk.com September 2014 • athomemms.com | 21

FRESH face

beauty

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Peter Thomas Roth, $58, www.peterthomasroth.com

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Age Reverse Serum

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This double-action gel-cream reduces dark circles and smoothes the area around the eyes and lips.

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health

Anti-Aging & Nutrition Five Simple Foods to Add Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years TEXT BY Kristi Edwards, CLC, Dietetic Intern & Graduate Student, The University of Memphis

Flaxseed, salmon, spinach, blueberries and quinoa are five superfoods that should be included in everyone’s diet. They contain amino acids antioxidants, phytonutrients and polyunsaturated fatty acids which have been shown to protect cells against damage and improve health.

Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are two examples of polyunsaturated fats. They are essential, meaning we must obtain them from the diet because our body does not produce them. These essential fatty acids are important in maintaining the integrity and function of our cells’ membranes.

Eating polyunsaturated fats in place of saturated fats and trans fats has a positive impact on heart health. For individuals with high cholesterol, this type of diet change will help to improve cholesterol levels as well. Maintaining appropriate cholesterol levels correlates with a decreased risk of heart attack and stroke, two leading causes of death in the United States. Omega-6 and omega-3 containing foods include flaxseeds, olive oil, canola oil, almonds,

salmon, avocados and olives. Flaxseed not can help to protect against various cancers only has a positive impact on heart health, and heart disease. but the fiber content aids in digestion and allows you to feel less hungry.

Blueberries are another antioxidant-rich food. Relatively low in calories and high It's recommended by the American Heart in fiber, they are an excellent source of Association that individuals eat fatty fish at vitamins and minerals and have been shown least two times per week. Fatty fish, high to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease in omega-3s and protein, includes salmon, by protecting against insulin resistance and tuna, mackerel, herring and sardines. Both increased blood glucose levels. In other protein and essential fatty acids can aid in words, blueberries help to protect against wound healing. Fatty fish also contains a some of the complications of diabetes, a B vitamin known as biotin, which is good leading cause of death in the United States. for skin, hair and nails. Eggs, whole-wheat bread and berries also contain biotin.

Quinoa is a unique pseudograin (referring to the seeds of the grain), because it is the Spinach might as well be called the only plant-based food containing all nine queen of the superfoods! It is an excellent essential amino acids. Amino acids are the source of vitamin A, iron, vitamin K and building blocks of protein, and essential folate. Vitamin A helps regulate the body’s amino acids are those the human body immune system, protecting it from illness cannot make; like essential fatty acids, we and infection, as well as keeping skin and must obtain them from the diet. Quinoa eyes healthy. Other foods that are rich in also contains vitamins, minerals, and vitamin A are sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, phytonutrients essential to health. Quinoa’s red bell peppers, eggs and apricots. In popularity has grown in recent years and it is addition, phytonutrients found in spinach now available in grocery stores.

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Incorporating fruits, vegetables, lean proteins (such as fish, chicken and eggs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids into the diet can help protect against certain chronic illnesses and cancers and keep eyes, skin, hair and nails healthy. A healthy, well-balanced diet is not complete without plenty of water; staying hydrated can help you to feel more energized and alert throughout the day.

Water also helps the body get rid of toxins and can increase satiety. Drink two full glasses of water before meals to help you feel full more quickly. One small change at a time and you’ll be well on your way to a healthy lifestyle, adding years to your life and life to your years!

NOT-YOUR-ORDINARY OATMEAL (SERVES 2)

INGREDIENTS: • 1 ½ cup almond milk • ½ cup oats • 1 Tbsp. quinoa • 1 Tbsp. chia seeds • ¼ cup buckwheat • 1 Tbsp. flax seeds • 1-2 Tbsp. almonds • 1 banana, sliced • ¼ cup blueberries • 1 tsp. honey

DIRECTIONS: 1. Bring almond milk to just under a boil.

2. Add oats, quinoa, chia seeds, buckwheat and flaxseeds.

3. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Pour into a bowl and add almonds, banana slices and blueberries.

5. Drizzle honey over the top.

6. Enjoy!

This recipe is one of my personal favorites.

Not only is it delicious and healthful, but it will keep you feeling full for much longer, as it is packed with nutrients!

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mid south must do

Mid South Cyclists

Spread Their

Wings and go south

TEXT and photography courtesy of Wings Cancer Foundation

Committing to a 525-mile bike ride through four states might be considered crazy to some people. However, to 25 Memphis-area men the challenge is actually fun and supports something bigger than themselves.

Since 2011 a select few have strapped on their helmets and set out on a remarkable journey that tests their mind and body, while also supporting free services for cancer patients in the Mid South.

The charity bike trip is called the Wings Ride and benefits the Memphis-based Wings Cancer Foundation.

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This year marks the fourth annual Wings Ride, which runs October 4-8 and stretches from Memphis to Rosemary Beach, FL. It takes riders five days to get to the white, sandy beaches of the Florida Gulf Coast by way of Tupelo, MS, and Tuscaloosa, AL.

West has beaten throat cancer and is giving back every day as the executive director of Wings Cancer Foundation. Other Wings riders have lived through cancer by way of family members, friends or patients. “This ride is nothing short of a pilgrimage to find the best of ourselves through helping others,” Two riders this year are cancer survivors says 45-year-old Dr. Todd Tillmanns. who are taking a “no-limits” approach as they prove cancer will never define them or what The athletes train for several months they can do in life. leading up to the ride, building the strength to be able to average about 100 miles a day.

David Jones,53, is a competitive cyclist who When they aren’t stopping for rest or food didn’t let malignant melanoma or a partial along the way, they’re concentrating on knee replacement stop him in his tracks. the people they’re raising money to help.

Jones has been riding in the event since it “Keeping in mind all of those touched by began and because he claims cancer put his this disease and keeping in mind those who whole life into perspective, he makes it his are trying to treat and eradicate cancer is the mission and passion to give back to the cancer motivation to never give up. These patients community. The other survivor making the battle harder than any cyclist, no matter trek is a former Army officer who is newer the distance we may ride,” says Wings rider to the world of cycling. At 48 years old Chris Mark Newman, 51, a FedEx pilot. Newman 28 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • September 2014

adds that he’s honored to have a spot on this year’s ride because his mother is recovering from ovarian cancer. He describes the look on her face when he told her he was riding to Rosemary Beach this year as “priceless.”

Wings began in 1996 to help cancer patients with supportive care services during treatment and recovery. The nonprofit organization offers them everything from nutrition sessions to exercise and counseling classes in three locations around the Mid South. Thanks to generous sponsors and hard-working riders, the Wings Ride has managed to raise more than $200,000 in the three years since it began.

For more information please visit: www.wingscancerfoundation.org/wingsride www.facebook.com/WingsRide and @wingscancerfdn

travel

Las Vegas THERE'S MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

TEXT BY BARBARA MAY, OWNER OF TRAVEL LEADERS | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF TRAVEL LEADERS

• Have you ever visited Las Vegas? There’s definitely more than meets the eye

in America’s gambling capital—it’s a world-class entertainment destination.

Even on the clearest of nights, you'll never see brighter or bigger stars than the ones in this action-packed city. From gaming to golf, thrill rides to water slides, and boutique shopping to hotel hopping, this city has it all!

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Las Vegas is known as one of America's sunniest resort cities. It’s the perfect place to practice your swing at the many championship golf courses and tennis facilities or enjoy the warm Nevada sun while sightseeing at nearby Hoover Dam, Lake Meade or Red Rock Canyon.

One of the first sights everyone should visit is the iconic Las Vegas sign, erected in 1959 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Don’t forget to take a picture directly in front of the sign; even when it’s crowded, people take turns so that everyone can get their best shot.

The Cirque du Soleil shows and the Bellagio Hotel fountain are also mustsees. From music to acrobatics, the shows at Cirque du Soleil have it all. The waterthemed show at the Bellagio Hotel is stunning. No visit to Las Vegas without seeing the Bellagio’s Fountain Show, which blasts off every 30 minutes in the afternoon and every 15 minutes from 8 p.m. until midnight. For the best pictures, arrive at dusk to shoot without the need for flash.

FOR THE THRILL SEEKER If you love roller coasters you’re in luck— the New York-New York Resort and Casino has an awesome ride that surrounds the property. Soar out from the arcade and quickly climb to a spot that will thrill even the staunchest adrenaline junkie. Be sure and get the all-day pass so you can ride it a few times during your stay. Also visit the Stratosphere where there are four thrill rides that are over 900 feet high.

FOR THE ADVENTURER If casinos aren’t your thing, there are plenty of outdoor attractions near Las Vegas. Black Canyon river rafting, touring Death Valley, taking the Eldorado Canyon gold mine tour, hiking Red Rock Canyon, and touring the famous Hoover Dam by helicopter are only a few of the options that await you.

Do you love cars? Have you ever dreamed of driving a Lamborghini or a Ferrari?

From exotic autos to muscle cars, Las Vegas is the place to take the wheel! At the Motor Speedway, only about 20 minutes from the Vegas Strip, you can take a lesson and race around the track.

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For the shopaholic

at Mandalay Bay, Qua Baths and Spa at Food and Wine named the Burger Bar Las Caesar’s Palace, Spa Bellagio at the Bellagio Vegas in Mandalay Palace as the best burger joint in town. Star chef Hubert Keller’s menu The Fashion Show Mall is a two million and The Salon at Wynn Las Vegas. features a variety of freshly ground burgers, square-foot shopping complex anchored by Dining in Las Vegas including turkey, lamb and beef. And seven major stores, including Nordstrom, almost all (except the Kobe beef ) are priced Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Or you may prefer the Miracle Mile Shops, For one of the city’s famous casino buffets under $10. And if you need fries with your specialty stores at Planet Hollywood. If you be sure and try the Carnival Buffet at the burger, Anthony Bourdain of the Discovery like outlet shopping, head for the 130-store Rio or the Spice Market Buffet at Planet Channel’s No Reservations raved about the Las Vegas Outlet Center located just south of Hollywood. Looking for a good steak? frites at Bouchon.

Two of the best in Las Vegas are at the the airport on Las Vegas Blvd.

SW Steakhouse at the Wynn and Prime at What about the late-night munchies? Las Bellagio. The best Italian food in town is at Vegas is a 24-hour city, and so it is nice to For the spa lover Rao at Caesars and Il Fornaio at New York- know that if you need food at any time of Ready to relax? Las Vegas is home to many New York. Try cuisine from celebrity chefs the day or night you can head to Pink’s Hot world-class spas. Some of the top pamper at Michael Mina at Bellagio, Emeril’s at Dogs, the brand-new branch of the L.A. palaces include The Ph Spa by Mandara MGM Grand and Wolfgang Puck’s Spago original, located on Las Vegas Blvd. South between the Aladdin and Paris. in Planet Hollywood, The Bath House at Caesars.

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Las Vegas is a great destination for any vacation, as this non-stop city has something for just about everyone. The celebrity chef restaurants and luxurious hotels make the perfect couple’s getaway.

There’s no better girls’ trip than being pampered at the world-class spas. Families can enjoy great musical entertainment, fabulous pools and family-friendly fun at Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon and ATV riding in the Valley of Fire. Golfers love the 50+ championship golf courses in and around Vegas. And for gamers Las Vegas is the undisputed king of casino action.

Best times to travel to Las Vegas are September to November and February to May. Although the summers swelter, the casinos are always cool, so it’s a good idea to bring along a sweater.

The Gift of Travel Perfect for Christmas gifts, spring break trips, graduation, a special anniversary or birthday, Travel Leaders has the answer— gift certificates in all amounts. Give them the “gift of travel” and the memories will last a lifetime!

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roadtrip

Big Cedar Lodge TEXT by Taylor Owens | photography courtesy of Big Cedar Lodge

Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri, nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains ten miles south of Branson, is becoming one of the most desirable destinations for those who want to experience privacy, comfort and luxury while being treated to cool mountain air and beautiful views.

Big Cedar Lodge is a luxury resort complete with Dogwood Canyon Adventure Park, which has a full-service marina, horseback riding, world-class fishing and trails for walking, biking and hiking. Top of the Rock, also part of Big Cedar, offers enticing restaurants along with amazing views, outdoor sporting and nature activities, a natural history museum and beautiful wedding and special-event venues throughout its 462 acres on the clifftop.

Guests of the lodge enjoy access to the Lost Canyon Nature Trail and Cave, Top of the Rock Golf Course, Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum, Arnie’s Barn Restaurant, Osage Restaurant, Buffalo Bar, “End of the Trail” All-American Wine Cellar, Chapel of the Ozarks and the Honeymoon Cabin, all located at Top of the Rock.

The Lost Canyon Nature Trail and Cave are a stunning sight to see while on the journey up to the Top of the Rock. Passengers ride in an electric cart two and a half miles through Lost Canyon Nature Trail while viewing natural rock formations, pristine Table Rock Lake and four-story tall Lost Canyon Cave, with its cascading waterfall. A unique cave bar, accessible by a miningstyle elevator, beckons guests to enjoy drinks at the bar or on one of several balconies.

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The Top of the Rock Golf Course is an experience unlike any other; from its location on the clifftop the fairways seemingly float into the sky. The course, designed by golf greats Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson, recently hosted the first Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf tournament, a stop on the PGA Champions Tour.

The Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum celebrates the rich legacy of the Ozarks. The museum holds carbon-dated skeletons of a Missouri mammoth, cave lion and ground sloth. Real-life dioramas depicting other animals that once roamed the Ozarks including a terror bird, hell pig, short faced cave bear and bear dog fill the lower level of the museum. Several rooms throughout the museum feature Native

American and Osage Indian artifacts and Not only are Big Cedar Lodge and Top of artwork. Civil War history and interactive the Rock a great tourist destination, they are displays also dot the museum. also a popular place for weddings and special events. Chapel of the Ozarks is three-story The Top of the Rock is home to four wedding venue located at the edge of Top of different venues for dining and having a great the Rock with beautiful and tranquil views time with friends and family. Arnie’s Barn of Table Rock Lake. The Honey Cabin, Restaurant, with its soaring vaulted ceilings also at Top of the Rock, is a romantic and and two lofts, is a Mexican-style eatery located private retreat for couples with its views and in wooden barn that was reconstructed intimate atmosphere. by a local family. Osage Restaurant serves interesting American cuisine in a mountain Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock setting featuring a beautiful dining room offer all the best aspects of an ideal vacation, with Ozark Mountain views. Buffalo Bar from relaxation to eventful adventure. Thrill offers tapas-style small plates and signature seekers, families on vacation and anyone flatbreads along with cocktails and spirits. seeking solace in the tranquility of the Outdoor tables provide a view of Table Rock mountains will find it the perfect getaway.

Lake, while the centerpiece glass-encased bar contains Native American artifacts.

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community hotspot

Olive Branch Only In Old Towne TEXT BY MARGARET HICKS

Olive Branch boasts of being the fastest-growing community in Mississippi and new chain businesses like Panera Bread, Corky’s Barbecue and Target all prove this point. Still at the heart of Olive Branch, however, is the local historic shopping district called Old Towne.

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Centered around Pidgeon Roost Road, Old Towne is an eclectic collection of businesses and prides itself on being purely Olive Branch with buildings dating back to 1912. Shoppers can find everything from baked goods to antiques to bridal wear in Old Towne; it is a treasure of unique experiences which has attracted a new generation of shoppers of late. “Local places, local businesses. You’ve got to be part of the history if you want to be part of the future. We don’t want Old Towne to be a generational treasure,” says local pastor and Old Towne regular Ben Williams.

Anchored at one end of Pidgeon Roost Road, Old Towne Bakery is an Olive Branch staple famous for their custom cakes, wide variety of breads and owner Becky Frost’s original creations. Her elegant wedding cakes have become an Olive Branch tradition in the 13 years that the bakery has called Old Towne home. Team pride cakes featuring bulldogs and rebels are another Old Towne Bakery favorite for graduation or game-day parties. One of the shop’s best-known creations is the hamburger cake, creatively iced with all the works right down to pickles and lettuce.

“People love the fact that this place has such a homey feel,” says manager Josh Zalin. “When people come in the first time they say, ‘We never see bakeries like this anymore.’” The traditional glass cases burst with freshly baked cupcakes, chocolate dipped strawberries and creative confections that tempt both the eye and the palate. An entire wall of the bakery is devoted to breads, pies and snacks. Rustic baskets of breads in a variety of colors and flavors are reminiscent of European bakeries, but with flavors like jalapeno.

With all the beautiful creations that Old Towne Bakery has to offer, the shop truly lives up to its motto, “Art has taste.”

Just a few steps from Pinks’ front door is Olive Branch Florist, which is so much more than the typical flower shop. “If you want it, we have it, from antiques to the latest,” says Rita Fink. The staff ’s creativity is evident in every square inch of the large historic building. Dining room chairs have become clothing racks for ladies wear from Southern brands. Displays of local pottery are arranged to tell stories or celebrate seasonal events. Besides fresh flowers, Olive Branch Florist is one of the largest custom silk arrangement sources in the Mid South.

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Photo by Margaret Hicks

For a casual cup of coffee or relaxing lunch destination, Pinks is the place in Old Towne.

The eclectic mix of furniture styles, artwork and cool knickknacks gives this trendy coffee shop a comfy vibe. The building was constructed in 1912 for the Birmingham Lumber Company, but owner Leanne Nastasi has transformed it into a series of inviting nooks for private lounging in an overstuffed chair. Pinks also has a party room perfect for meetings or birthdays.

district, Amaris Belle Alterations Boutique.

Ribar specializes in reworking wedding gowns for new brides and also sells wedding gowns on consignment. Amaris Belle is a partner in the national network NICU Helping Hands. “Bridal gowns are donated and remade into angel gowns for babies who never got to come home,” Ribar explains of the organization she represents.

“Pinks has the greatest BLT. For whatever reason the magic she uses to make it is reason enough to come,” says regular Josh Kubler.

Besides the magical BLT, the menu features frozen coffee drinks including The Frolo, White Ice, Crème Brûlée, and many others.

Bring your own coffee cup and you can fill it for 50 cents.

The most unique place in the Old Towne shopping district just might be Olive Branch Pickers, the only music store in DeSoto County. Owner Sherrill Bull had planned to move to DeSoto County to retire, but instead began a new career bringing music to Old Towne. “We teach band instruments, guitar, any strings. We have a large homeschool program… or people just come to play and enjoy the music,” Bull says.

Olive Branch Florist employee Tara Ribar is a big fan of the Old Towne district. “Just the small town feeling,” Ribar says, “like the old times when people could walk down Main Street and buy anything they needed.”

Ribar loves the atmosphere of Old Towne so much she even has her own store in the

Among the instruments for sale at Olive Branch Pickers is a rainbow of ukuleles.

The shop spearheaded a stringed instrument program in DeSoto County Schools over the past few years by starting elementary students with learning the ukulele. “We are giving kids who don’t want to go into band

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an opportunity to experience music,” Bull explains of the stringed instrument program.

Guitar has recently been added at some of the schools for students who graduate up from ukuleles.

Besides the fun display of ukuleles, Olive Branch Pickers boasts a huge selection of guitars ranging from beginner acoustic models to rare and unusual electric guitars.

Olive Branch Pickers has become a mecca for musicians and music lovers within the Old Towne district. Michael New, an instructor at the store, explains how he found the shop. “I heard there was a music store in Olive Branch. This place is just the greatest environment, great place.” Olive Branch Pickers is home to Hootenanny, an ongoing jam session and music festival in one.

Musicians with various styles will perform and jam from September 4 to October 30.

Old Towne’s blend of historic and new is a hit with Olive Branch residents and visitors.

“We have a wide assortment of stores. Go have lunch, get some coffee, get your hair done and a massage. You could really spend the day here,” Bull says of Old Towne.

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T.G. SHEPPARD TEXT BY CHUCK DAUPHIN

This month At Home Memphis & Mid South shines the spotlight on an artist who knows Memphis rather well – T.G. Sheppard. The country music legend found himself drawn to the city at an early age, which led him to actually run away from home at the age of 15 to try his hand in the music business. He recalls that it was a big leap of faith.

“I hitchhiked down there, and really didn’t have anywhere to live. I would sleep on someone’s couch, an alleyway or wherever. I pretty much roughed it for the first year or two until I found my way.”

The Humboldt native says though his future was uncertain, it was a magical time for him.

“Those were probably the hardest days of my life, but still, they were the most memorable, and the most fascinating. I still had all my dreams in front of me, and I didn’t know at that point how far I could go with my dreams.

I ended up going a lot further than I thought I would.”

one of the first was the night our paths first crossed,” he says.

Ironically, Sheppard would go on to promote Presley’s records while working at RCA in Memphis. He has fond memories of that part of his career. “I started off promoting records at a distributorship in Memphis called Hot Line.

Then, I went to work for Stax – for [someone] I consider to be one of the most brilliant men ever in the music business – Jim Stewart. He had visions I have never seen since that time.

He’s such an incredible human being. I also became great friends with Steve Cropper, who is like my brother.”

Of course, Sheppard didn’t stay behind the scenes for long; soon he was making hit records of his own. This fall marks four decades since his Billboard chart debut with the number one smash “Devil in the Bottle.” He admits he’s amazed at how quickly time has flown.

“My own father told me as you get older, the years go faster. I never understood that. When I think about it, it seems like yesterday. It was so incredible that it did happen, that I have to pinch myself. That’s what keeps you grounded – being able to remember how things were in the beginning. I’ll never let go of those times, because it does exactly that for me.”

Not long after making the move, Sheppard had a fateful encounter with one of his musical heroes – one that would change his life – Elvis Presley. “I met him at the Rainbow Terrace Skating Rink, and I guess my life was altered that night. People will ask sometimes, ‘Is there any one thing in your life that changed Sheppard has just released a new CD, Iconic it forever?’ There were many, but I think that Duets, with his wife, Kelly Lang.

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Katie Kalsi Living Her Dream

INTERVIEW BY Lesley Harris Colvett | photography by terry sweeney

According to designer Katie Kalsi, “there’s no better feeling than doing what you love.” Kalsi has a passion for art, and today that passion has fueled her successful handbag brand. Kalsi’s line debuted in 2007 when she combined her painting and sewing skills to produce 23 hobo-style bags that were set off by hand-painted, interchangeable leather straps. Now her styles are available in an array of boutiques. Kalsi talks about her growing business and how she got there.

Tell us about your background, where you grew up and where you went to school.

I was born in Memphis but we moved to Germantown when I was nine. My parents still live in the house I grew up in. I graduated from Houston High School and went on to do my freshman year of college at the University of Memphis. I transferred to Ole Miss where I did a BA concentration in art and studied pharmacy.

Has living in Memphis influenced or inspired your business?

Absolutely! My Southern heritage has deep roots going back several generations. Those roots influence my designs and my artwork on a daily basis. Memphis is full of so much life and energy.

Amazing history. I can’t help but be influenced by all of it.

Tell us about your first design and how you started selling your bags.

They really are unique and beautiful!

I designed my first bag in 2007 with the idea of using my artwork on the strap. It was made out of pig suede and hand-painted with my iconic squares. I found beautiful metal hinges which I used to attach the strap to the bag. I made a few for family and friends to use – they were my walking advertisements. People stopped and asked them where to get the bags and my career took off!

Where can women in the Mid South find Katie Kalsi bags?

You can find KK bags at Dazzle in Germantown, Southern Whimsy in Bartlett, Two Girls and a Trunk in Cordova, Mam’selle in Jackson, TN, Heather Boutique and Spa in Memphis, Lip Chic in Corinth, MS, Giggleswick in Starkville, MS, Conerly Shoes in Greenwood, MS, Paisley Pineapple in Olive Branch, MS, Lake House Gallery in Counce, TN, and Magnolia Marketplace in Dyersburg, TN. The best place to find current stores and keep on top of upcoming shops is to go to: www.katiekalsi.com 46 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • September 2014

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What has been your proudest moment in your career so far?

Every time I see someone carrying one of my bags! If it’s someone I don’t know, I will often go up to that person and compliment them on their bag. I get a little thrill every time they go on and on about how much they love their bag. I then tell them who I am and from that moment on I don’t just have an excited customer, I have a new friend.

not just something you use to carry around straps in a clear bin with a lid and changes your wallet and phone. Not just for this fall, her straps almost daily. She says this way she is never bored with her handbag. Customers but for always! often tell me they change their straps to fit their mood for the day. My main goal was for women to be able to carry a piece of art – a functional one at that, but my bags have grown to be so much more.

Tell us about the Katie Kalsi Barn Sample Sales. how can our readers attend one?

Anything new on the horizon this year with bags and designs?

Always! As soon as a collection is released, I am onto the next one! We just released the Victory Collection. It is the distressed leather of the Badlands but uses beautiful jewel tones of rose, soft blues, mochas and blacks. I have been asked for years about accessories, but was so busy with the bags, I didn’t have time to really focus on anything else. I am finally able to design wallets, iPad covers, and am looking toward belts. For women whose style falls in between traditional and rustic Photo by we are expanding into accessories. We have a Sarah Rossi fourth handbag collection that will focus on trending colors that can seamlessly transition What makes your bags unique during all four seasons. and great for women?

Are there any fashion trends for fall that are influencing your design?

One of the terms that has become popular in the past year or so is “pop of color.” I really thought about it and realized why not a soft rose leather bag with an all-black outfit, for example. Why do neutrals always have to be in shades of blacks and browns? How about a gorgeous red as a neutral? Purple? Let your handbag stand out as a beautiful accessory –

My hand-painted interchangeable strap.

Each bag comes with two interchangeable straps. I often don’t think I will be able to keep up with the demand to make more straps. I find it a great compliment when people contact me with strap ideas they would love to see me paint. I have straps to suit every personality and style. I often hear from women who are really conservative, but they will choose a funky KK strap and feel like they are walking just a bit on the wild side. One repeat customer keeps her

We are working on a virtual barn so that everyone can enjoy the fun of it, but until then I will have Trunk Shows from time to time at the various boutiques. I keep everyone posted via social media and newsletter.

You must be very busy with a growing business, two young children and charity work; what do you enjoy doing in your downtime?

I still stay close to my first love – painting.

I love to ride my bicycle and often the best, most relaxing times are sitting on my enclosed patio with close friends just talking.

Tell us a little about your charity involvement.

I love giving back to the community that has done so much to foster the career of this hometown girl. I often design a special strap for a particular charity to help raise money and awareness. I have done straps for breast cancer and Down’s Syndrome. My sister, Cile, was born with cerebral palsy and has been such an influence and blessing in my life that I am honored to bring awareness to different organizations.

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CONTROL

YOUR LIFE

TEXT BY SCOTT FUELLING, PRESIDENT, PHOENIX UNEQUALED HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Between working, keeping the house in order, driving kids to and from school, running errands, cooking meals and trying to find a few hours to sleep in between, there simply is not always enough time in the day to accomplish all of your tasks. Time... it’s something we can’t buy, but something of which we could all use more.

Did you know that all of this and more can be easily controlled, most with a single button press? To solve the first time vampire, we implement a “goodnight” button next to the master bed. Press this button when you are ready to retire for the evening and the rest happens automatically. No fuss, no walking the home, just simplicity at its finest!

How do you make more time? You streamline your daily life. Technology can definitely help if applied to your lifestyle properly. When I meet with my personal clients, I spend time understanding their daily rituals. I have found that most people have similar needs, but individual twists.

How about a button labeled “goodbye” next to the garage entry of the home? Regardless of what is happening in the home, this simple button press can make sure the house powers down to the desired state, even closing the overhead garage door if you forget to after leaving. We can duplicate this ease by adding the same functionality to the security system if the system is set to “away” mode.

Top five customer time vampires: • Walking the house at night locking doors, closing garage doors, turning off lighting and televisions, setting back the thermostats and arming the alarm • Walking through the home shutting everything down and arming the alarm before leaving for the day • Prepping the home for vacation, setting light timers, etc.

• Waiting for service people to arrive at the home so they can be let in • Rebooting modems, routers and satellite/cable set-top boxes

let them in, automatically disarming your security system. No codes, no leaving a door unlocked or leaving a key. You are in control the entire time. When they leave, they can press the lock button on the door hardware and not only will the door lock itself, the security system will rearm and you will receive an email to let you know all is well.

We have even developed a technology called the Sentinel System that monitors your home networking, automatically rebooting your hardware if it falls offline. The system then notifies us of the issue should further action be needed. Our Sentinel System can also monitor additional hardware such as satellite/cable set-top boxes and most home electronics. If they suffer a processor lockup, rebooting them is a breeze, no longer “Vacation” mode can be activated by a requiring you to dig behind the equipment single button press, preparing the home for power cords and reset switches. for vacancy, while playing back a random evening lighting scene each night to give the Think about how much time can be saved home that lived-in look. each day, not to mention the comfort, convenience and control you will have Almost everyone uses reputable, bonded when your home is truly integrated home, and insured service companies. Imagine properly set up for your needs. sBest of that when a representative arrives your all, this technology can be monitored and smart phone rings and a camera image from activated remotely via your smart phone as the front door shows up. Without being long as you have Internet service. present, you can speak directly to the visitor and unlock the door from your phone to Till next month…

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ALLEN AND KATHY WATTS UPDATE THEIR HISTORIC HOME WHILE STAYING TRUE TO ITS ROOTS TEXT BY JORDANA WHITE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN LYKES

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oving into a historic home brings about a unique set of challenges for the new owners—making key updates while preserving the original structure and staying true to the style of the home while expressing your individual tastes are just two of the many obstacles renovators may face. When Kathy and Allen Watts purchased the Taylor-King-Gruenewald house in Brownsville in 2004, they had to deal with all of the usual concerns plus one additional obstacle: the previous owners were Kathy’s parents and the home was the one in which she and her brother had grown up!

The house that the Wattses now call home was originally built in the 1860s and was owned by Dr. E.A. Taylor, who was a Confederate surgeon during the Civil War. Circa 1880 it was purchased by the King family and unfortunately, one of its members fell ill and neglected the house and property, leaving it to slowly fall apart.”

Just when neighbors had given up hope that the once-resplendent house would be anything but an eyesore, Kathy’s parents entered the picture. Her father often drove from Collierville to Bells for work, passing by the property and taking note of the greatness that could be returned to the house and various outbuildings (including a barn, smokehouse, chicken house, office, two tenant homes and an underground cistern) if only they were given the proper care and attention.

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In 1969, Kathy’s parents decided they were up to the challenge and purchased the property, spending every weekend at the house doing a complete renovation until, finally, the place was livable and could become their main residence.

During the next 14 years, a pool and tennis court were installed, but otherwise, the house remained fairly untouched (even though, as Kathy remembers with wonder, the whole family was sharing one bathroom)! Then, in 1983, Kathy planned to marry Allen with the reception in her parents’ backyard, providing the impetus for a new round of updates.

That year, two screened porches on the house were enclosed, transforming into a sun and breakfast room. Two additional bathrooms were built into the house (one upstairs and one down) and some cosmetic updates were made. Kathy and Allen’s wedding reception was held on the updated property, and then things stayed fairly stable at the home for almost two decades.

Fast forward to 2004—Kathy’s parents were ready to downsize and she and Allen made a bold decision: they purchased her childhood

home and began the task of renovating it her married son and his bride to come back to fit the needs of their family of four (they home and visit. To that end, the existing shed have two sons, John and David.) on the property was transformed into a pool/ guest house, with the addition of a bathroom At the time of their purchase, the new and a small kitchen so the newlyweds (or owners made some immediate updates, any other guests) could come over to the turning an unfinished room into an en- main house when they wanted to, but still suite master bath and walk-in closet as well maintain privacy in their own space. as remodeling the kitchen to reflect their personal taste.

Since the 2012 renovations, little else has been done to change the structure of the Four years later, it was time to do more house or its outbuildings, but that doesn’t work on the house because, Kathy admits mean that the interior hasn’t evolved. Over ruefully, owning a historic home is “always a time, the furnishings have transitioned, challenge.” During this round of renovations, so that new pieces were incorporated with the tennis court gave way to a stone patio original home features such as the eight and outdoor kitchen, an ideal space for the interior fireplaces as well as several light couple, who entertain frequently. fixtures; not to mention a few pieces from her parents’ tenure in the house, like the tall gold As if enough work hadn’t already been put mirror in the front entryway, procured from into the property, two years ago John decided a family friend who, because of its height, he would marry his fiancée, Elizabeth. had it stored in the local funeral home. The Their wedding reception was also held on end result reflects the Wattses preferred the six-acre family property and, as history decorating style, “classic, traditional but repeated itself, the upcoming celebration was comfortable,” and the long history of the motivation for another round of updates. restored Brownsville home, all without ever forgetting its roots.

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TEEN ROOMS TEXT BY LESLEY HARRIS COLVETT PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN TERRY, FOREST HILL PHOTOGRAPHY

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eenagers spend a lot of time in their bedrooms—with their friends, studying, and sleeping, of course! With so many home improvement television shows and websites as sources of inspiration, there is no easier or better time to spruce up or re-do your teenager’s bedroom than now. Adding wallpaper or simply changing the wall color with a fresh coat of paint quickly updates the look of the entire bedroom and provides a fresh, new start. That may be all it takes to transform your growing child’s room, or it may be just the beginning. Either way, have fun and enjoy the process. While it may seem like a daunting task, compromising and communicating with your teen are key.

At Home Memphis & Mid South talked to Cindy McCord, owner of Cindy McCord Design, who designed these sophisticated teen bedrooms. According to McCord, today’s teens have grown-up taste. They gravitate toward simple, neutral, toneon-tone colors and fabrics, and they like cleaner lines, often similar to the look of the rest of the home. “It’s gone to more simple, clean lines—some teens like it brighter, and some like it more subdued,” McCord states. Teenagers are also finding inspiration through websites and phone apps – offering endless possibilities in the decorating process.

McCord finds that teenage girls are loving neutrals with splashes of bright color, while boys lean toward rich, masculine colors. The girls are adding fun and contemporary fabrics and lighting in their bedrooms to personalize the look, and boys love to display anything that reflects their personality, such as deer heads, golf clubs, etc.

With a neutral color palette in the bedroom, it is easy to add your child’s favorite color in the form of pillows or colorful artwork. And great picture frames, jewelry organizers or desk accessories can easily dress up the look of any bedroom.

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Bedding should be inexpensive, practical and washable. McCord is fond of the Pinecone Hill line of bedding. A wooden or iron headboard really sets off the bed, and serves as a nice investment piece that the teenager can keep forever. As for windows, “I love to do panels because it makes the room warmer. I love fabric on the windows, it gives coziness and warmth,” McCord says.

Woven shades are another option.

Teenage bedroom must-haves include good lighting and a roomy chest of drawers. Lighting in the form of lamps and little reading lights over the beds really come in handy. A nice chest can become an investment piece. The chest, either a hand-me-down that can be painted or a stained piece, can be the anchor in the room and serve as a large, functional focal point. A sturdy, nightstand with storage and a comfortable chair or window seat for reading are always nice additions to a teenager’s room.

Since there may be many differing opinions during the design process, McCord encourages compromise. “It’s their room, but you are paying for it, so do a more neutral base and add fun throw pillows with color and pattern. That is easily changed down the road and you have not invested a lot of money. You can change the look of the room by just changing the pillows!”

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Geometric Black Collage Frame $20, Kirkland's or www.kirklands.com

Playhouse Storage Bench

MacKenzie-Childs, $1,975, www.mackenzie-childs.com

Whale Modern Wall Clock Land of Nod, $78, www.landofnod.com

Big Joe Bean Bag Lounger Comfort Research $45, wayfair.com

Color Burst Metal Wall Clock Kirklands, $60, kirkland's.com

Bowling Pin Game & Storage Table $189.00, Town Square Antique Mall Collierville, TN

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Way Basics, $20, www.wayfair.com

Scallop Organic Landscape Floor Bin Land Of Nod, $36, www.landofnod.com

Burlap Initial Pillow

Southern Sass, $53, More Than Words Germantown, TN

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ROAD TRIP UT GARDENS, JACKSON TEXT BY ANDY PULTE

Recognized in 2013 as the official botanical gardens of the state of Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Gardens located in Knoxville, Jackson and Crossville are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture’s statewide system of gardens. Any of these three gardens is worth a visit. Here we focus on the location closest to Memphis and its surrounding communities—UT Gardens, Jackson.

Located at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, the UT Gardens, Jackson showcases plants that thrive in the Mid South. What began from a conversation between UT faculty and staff in 1989 has blossomed to become a full-fledged center for home horticulture inspiration and green-industry research. Taking center stage at the Airways Blvd. facility is ornamental plant research. The garden’s staff evaluates new plants by assessing their heat tolerance, flower production, plant uniformity, pest resistance and, most importantly, their overall landscape appeal.

This information is critical for regional growers, plant distributors and home gardening enthusiasts. “When we evaluate new plants, we have both the industry and homeowners in mind,” says Jason Reeves, the curator of the UT Gardens, Jackson. Reeves has been the main caretaker of this collection since 2002 and the driving force behind the vision for this UT Garden site. But the curator is also known for his ability to combine rust with flowers, transforming cast-off items into art. The UT Gardens, Jackson, are often filled with whimsical displays made from objects that might just as easily have been discarded; more than 6,000 wine bottles line flowerbeds, hang from trees and are incorporated into garden structures.

Perhaps the most impressive display currently at the UT Gardens, Jackson, is a 44-foot-long and 14-foot-high wall that forms the backdrop in the main ornamental garden. It’s constructed of green, blue and clear wine bottles. Research center employees and local master gardeners collected, cleaned and removed labels from wine bottles, then drilled holes in the bottles to hold them in place. “This whole project would not have been possible without the Madison County Master Gardeners,” Reeves says. He adds, “They were the ones who painstakingly figured out how to most effectively remove all of the labels and glue and get the bottles ready for display.”

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The UT Gardens, Jackson, has several events throughout the year. The largest and best attended is the annual Summer Celebration, held the second Thursday of July. The event draws around 2,500 people for its signature plant sale, lectures and outdoor displays. The celebration has become a regional favorite, with people traveling from all over the Mid South to attend.

Perhaps one of the best times of the year to visit the UT Gardens, Jackson, is late September and early October. As the main gardening season comes to a close and the fall harvest begins, pumpkin season comes to the gardens. The center’s ornamental gardens are still looking exceptional and the results of the staff ’s pumpkin research go on display. Created purely from the fruits of the field, these displays are a symbol of hard work and accomplishment and a celebration of another year coming to a close. The Pumpkin Harvest Display is typically comprised of more than 70 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and winter squash. With help from Master Gardeners it takes several weeks to complete the project of harvesting, washing and placing fruit in displays around the research center’s main building.

THE UT GARDENS, JACKSON’S, PUMPKIN HARVEST DISPLAY 2014 WILL BE OPEN DAILY DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS SEPT. 25 UNTIL NOV. 30. THE WEST TENNESSEE AGRESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER IS LOCATED AT 605 AIRWAYS BLVD., JACKSON From the Mid South or beyond, the UT Gardens, Jackson, is worth a road trip. Located just an hour and a half from Memphis’ city center, it is an easy drive.

Come, be inspired and take a few ideas home for your garden.

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A PROJECT WORTH WAITING FOR

BEALE STREET LANDING TEXT BY NICOLE HUGULEY

On June 28, a group of excited Memphians gathered to celebrate the opening of Downtown’s newest attraction, Beale Street Landing. The opening ceremony kicked off at noon and ended with a riverside concert at dusk, featuring live music by the BoKeys, Marcella and Her Lovers and Trio Plus. The Landing, a $43 million project directed by the Riverfront Development Corporation (RDC), provides a place for visitors and locals of all ages to gather for events, sightsee, board riverboats and enjoy family time.

The RDC calls the landing a “modern docking facility” because it gives riverboats and steamboats a convenient location to unload passengers. Positioned at the foot of

Beale Street where Tom Lee Park meets the historic cobblestone landing, the new site draws pedestrians to an area of Memphis that had been neglected in recent years.

Riverboats now use Beale Street Landing to board passengers onto various day and night cruises. During the summer season, The Island Queen makes two sightseeing expeditions every afternoon. This popular boat was built in the early 1980’s and has been in operation ever since. Other vessels dock at the Landing less frequently; Queen of the Mississippi docks 15 times per year, and will be in Memphis on the 5th and 19th of September. The American Queen comes 13 times per year, and both the Grand Mariner and the Grand Caribe make appearances four times per year.

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Connected to the docking station is a spiralshaped observation deck that, like a barge, was built to rise and fall as the river’s elevation changes. Its helical ramp design gives visitors a shady setting to view Downtown Memphis from every angle, while also allowing for handicap access no matter the river level.

The ramp connects the dock to the outdoor patio, restaurant, information desk and gift shop above.

Inside the visitor’s center is the Landing’s information desk and shop, where visitors can buy riverboat tickets and pick up souvenirs to take home. Postcards, glassware, magnets and nautical knick knacks abound, and the cool air conditioning is an extra plus in the stifling heat of summer.

MARKETPLACE A spacious elevator gives access from the ground floor to the roof of the center, which is covered in grass. There, guests can sprawl out on the lawn or peer over the metal railing for an outstanding view of the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge, the Pyramid Arena and the Downtown cityscape. The hut that houses the elevator’s top-floor entry is painted with colors that match the Memphis sunset.

Riverfront Bar and Grill, the Landing’s exclusive indoor/outdoor restaurant that overlooks the Mississippi River, seats 144 people and is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Its catch phrase, “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry on the Mississippi,” reminds patrons that they can enjoy a full menu of Memphis-style dishes. Local brews are on tap including selections from Wiseacre and Ghost River, and the grill also offers a wide selection of wines by the glass or bottle.

The sidewalk path outside the Riverfront Grill leads visitors to a lively, colorful kids’ park called “Island Play” that extends over the water’s edge. Parents can let their children run around on the playground’s rubber surface, while bursts of water fly into the air as fountains shaped like giant reeds turn on and off. There’s a slide and a huge catfish tunnel named “Big John” after John W. Stokes, Jr., the founding chairman of the RDC. Island Play is open 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. during the summer season.

Dorchelle Spense, RDC vice president, says the corporation hopes to use the outdoor spaces on the Landing’s lawn for movie nights or viewing parties for Thursday night football. On September 19 and 20 Beale Street Landing, along with the rest of Tom Lee Park, will play host to the 2014 St. Jude Ride Memphis.

Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday teams of riders will bicycle along Riverside Drive for 24 hours. The event promises nonstop live music, food and fun on wheels — all in support of St. Jude’s mission to find cures for childhood cancer.

The next time you have a free afternoon or evening, make your way to the longawaited Beale Street Landing to take in the sights, cool off at the bar or board a majestic riverboat for a little cruise down the Mississippi. It’s now waiting patiently for you to join in the fun.

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The inspiration The inspiration for the party was, of course, Reed Vergos. She is an all-around American girl who enjoys sports and spending time with her friends. The birthday girl is looking forward to going to UT for college.

The guests Reed decided to invite her closest 20 girlfriends to hang out, eat, swim, and watch a movie. There were a few parents at the party that were friends with Jenny and Nick but the girls had the run of the outside and seemed to have a great time.

After the party the girls got to grab a party favor box filled with beauty items that Reed and Jenny put together for them to keep in their cars, like hand lotion, chapstick etc.

The Décor Mazanti enjoyed the challenge of the décor for this party because while Reed is not a little girl anymore, she is still not a mature lady either. “I wanted it to reflect her personality and her taste. I worked alongside Jenny, Reed’s stepmom, to decide on color schemes and action stations. After Jenny showed me the invitation of a beach scene with brightly colored umbrellas and beach chairs I knew exactly the direction we should go in,” Mazanti says. “The family has a newly installed pool in a remodeled backyard that was built for entertaining. Jenny loves red and that gave me the color for this event. Mostly reds, greens, yellows, and turquoise.”

The Food The food could have been anything but Reed has very simple taste and wanted chicken tenders and french fries. “I will be clear that these were no ordinary chicken tenders - they were freshly made by Jenny’s brother and were amazing,” Mazanti says.

On the newly built sun porch, they had the famous Rendezvous sausage and cheese plate available for the girls to nosh on while talking and giggling as most young’s girls do. They would take turns in the pool then get out and eat a while and then get back in the pool. Instead of a big birthday cake, Reed opted for Muddy’s Bake Shop’s mini cupcakes, and an ice cream sundae station that had yummy toppings. They had mini peanut butter cups, mini Oreos, mini M&M’s, gummy worms, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, sprinkles and whipped cream.

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Set the Scene

would watch “John Tucker Must Die” out by the pool, so I set up a popcorn station that Mazanti set the scene by breaking it up they could access and self serve while they into separate stations. She set up the sweets were watching the movie,” Mazanti adds. station with the ice cream and cupcakes on a vintage, rustic turquoise blue table Tips on creating outside close to the pool. The other food a special party for was conveniently placed around the pool an18-year-old so the girls wouldn’t have to go in and out of the house to eat. The beverage station Mazanti advises paying close attention to featured assorted drinks and lemonade in your teen’s personality. “Plan a party that really reflects who they are—don’t try to personalized Mason jars. throw the party you never had and wish “Jenny said that they were getting you did,” she says, “make it uniquely about an inflatable movie screen where the girls them.” If they are interested in a casual get 80 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • September 2014

together, that’s the direction you should go. It will make them, you and your wallet happy.

“Now, on the flip side, if the birthday boy or girl wants a big party with all of their friends, music, high energy and decor then you should consider whether you are up to that challenge. If you would like to indulge them in a party like that, consider calling a professional to help bring things together so that you have a cohesive plan and all of the details are covered,” Mazanti recommends.

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AFTER-SCHOOL SNACKS

MADE OVER TEXT BY APRIL MCKINNEY

Healthier Pepperoni Pizza Rolls MAKES 8 ROLLS

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 whole-wheat tortillas • 1/4 cup marinara sauce • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 12-14 pepperonis • 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil • 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Now that school is back in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about school lunches and after-school snacks. When I was growing up one of my favorite after school snacks was pizza rolls. Unfortunately, pizza rolls aren’t exactly the healthiest snack ever. It’s hard to beat the pepperoni, cheesy goodness in those deep-fried snacks, though. So instead of buying the overly processed frozen variety, I have come up with my own healthier version of every kid's favorite pizza snack. These homemade pizza rolls only take a couple of minutes to roll up, and they bake in a snap for hungry kiddos. By using wholewheat tortillas, we are getting a much lower in fat “crust” with the benefit of some fiber. As for the filling, I keep it simple with pepperoni, cheese and marinara, but you could add chopped veggies or deli meat that you have on hand.

Since some of us prefer sweet over savory snacks, I have also come up with some mouthwatering Creamy ChocolateBanana Rolls. Again these only take a few minutes to prepare, but you may want to make extras for momma. They would also be a delicious, light dessert for a weeknight when you need a little something sweet. I like to use spreadable cream cheese for these, but you could also use block cream cheese if that’s what you have in the fridge. It’s really fun to get creative with these rolls, and the possibilities are endless! Get your kids in the kitchen to help you with these; before you know it they may be making them for you!

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1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Spread the sauce evenly onto the tortillas, leaving about an inch around the edges.

3. Sprinkle on the mozzarella, then place the pepperonis and basil (if using) on top of the cheese.

4. Roll the tortillas up tightly, brush the tops with the oil, sprinkle on the Parmesan, and then cut each roll into 4 sections with a sharp knife.

5. Bake the pizza rolls for about 8 minutes on a sheet pan, cool slightly and enjoy!

Creamy Chocolate-Banana Rolls MAKES 8 ROLLS

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 whole-wheat tortillas • 2 Tbsp. low-fat spreadable cream cheese • 1 banana, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp. chocolate chips • 1 Tbsp. honey • 1 Tbsp. butter, melted • Cinnamon, for sprinkling

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Spread the cream cheese on top of the tortillas, leaving about an inch around the edges. Place the bananas and chocolate chips evenly on top of the cream cheese. Drizzle on the honey, and then roll the tortillas up tightly.

3. Brush the rolls with the butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon on top. Cut each roll into 4 sections and bake them for 4-5 minutes, just until the chocolate melts.

4. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.

cuisine

Photo by Vickie King Photo by Jonathan Shull

Babalu Tacos & Tapas

text by Maggie Weir | photography by Jeremy Glisson

Babalu opened recently at Overton Square in midtown and it has stayed packed since making its debut on the Memphis restaurant scene.

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cuisine

Babalu is a wonderful addition to the Memphis dining scene!

Why did you pick this location?

Our chips are flash fried throughout the day and served warm. Other dishes include our popular chopped salad with toasted pumpkin seeds in a sweet, tangy lime vinaigrette made in-house. Our lamb taco and smoked pork belly taco are favorites also. Our most popular tapas plates are Fierce Shrimp in a spicy butter sauce, the braised beef rib with delta grind grits, the ginger sesame seared yellow fin tuna, not to mention many others. Please visit our website at eathere.com for additional information.

We currently own and operate Interim Restaurant and Bar on Sanderlin Drive in Memphis and were the original founders of Amerigo Italian Restaurant in Jackson, MS, and Memphis which we sold in ‘06.

We are very familiar with the Memphis restaurant market and were delighted to see the resurgence of Midtown and the Overton Square area. Prime real estate for a Babalu restaurant is best fitted to second-generation How does a Mexican−inspired properties in up-and-coming areas and this restaurant win best burger? We old Friday’s location, which was the second hear it’s a must try.

TGI Friday’s ever opened, was perfect.

First of all we, know there are many great Mexican restaurants in the Memphis market What is the restaurant concept but we do not tout ourselves as Mexican. behind Babalu?

Our food was born more out of the trend The concept is a tapas-style (small, sharable of ethnic street foods. We have carefully plates) restaurant and bar. The culinary blended many influences and flavor profiles team revolves around chef-influenced food together to come up with a very appealing prepared from scratch by our chefs in an open menu. It seems to have really resonated with kitchen. Being a culinary-driven concept also the millennial diner as well as the female translates into our bar and beverage program clientele. This clientele is very well educated where all of our bar mixes are squeezed from when it comes to freshly prepared food fresh lemons and limes daily. We also offer and unique offerings. The burger kind of splashed on the scene a couple years ago when an array of craft beers and wine selections. our executive chef, David Ferris, married together some different condiments on the Tell our readers about the cuisine served at Babalu Memphis. burger and The Bababurger was born. It’s a toasted bun with Aspen Ridge Angus beef, We have blended many popular tapas-style griddle seared with roasted roma tomatoes, dishes that reflect regional flavors and local caramelized onions, white cheddar, avocado, influences with traditional tacos as well as smoked bacon and a chipotle aioli. unusual taco selections. We also prepare our What draws you to this type of blue corn tortillas from scratch daily.

What are some of the most loved dishes at Babalu?

cuisine?

Our customers have really resonated with the sample-and-share theme that Babalu The tableside guacamole is by far the brings through our broad and varied menu favorite; it is prepared at your table with selections. So many interesting items and several ingredients and fresh Hass avocados. flavor profiles to choose from, also really great

sides to share, such as our Patatas Bravas, Rosti Potatoes with teriyaki glaze and the Mexican street corn to mention a few. Our craft cocktails emphatically complement our menu with so many great selections such as the Babarita, Pepe Omalley, Praline Ole, and TC Tea just to mention a few.

Tell our readers about the feel of the restaurant.

The atmosphere may be best described as a Latin/Cuban/Spanish urban warehouse feel with open-air patios and lively music. The open kitchen allows our customers to watch the chefs prepare their dishes fresh as they are ordered. We also have our chefs preparing and cooking the fresh blue corn tortillas at the front of our open kitchen so you can walk up and watch. The vibe is warm and welcoming with excitement.

Babalu in Jackson is one of the most successful (and loved) restaurants in the area; to what do you attribute your success?

Always focusing on the guest experience.

We also continually tweak and improve our concept. Our team focuses on our staff and training because we know that happy, welltrained staff leads to happy guests.

Describe your ultimate dining experience at Babalu.

I guess you would need to come and experience for yourself. The Memphis and Overton Square area have been amazingly receptive. Moving forward into other locations our hopes are to make each Babalu stand on its own as better and different in look, feel and ambiance. The best experience in my mind is with friends ordering multiple menu items with sides to share and enjoying craft cocktails or craft beers.

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chef's corner

Karen Blockman Carrier Running a Restaurant Empire

text by Lesley Harris Colvett photography courtesy of karen blockman carrier

→ From New York to New

Orleans, Memphian Karen Blockman Carrier has made her mark in the culinary world.

Carrier’s restaurants are legendary in Memphis—Automatic Slim’s Tonga Club, which was a staple for nightlife in downtown Memphis from the ‘90s until she sold it in 2008, along with Do Sushi and most currently The Beauty Shop Restaurant, Bar DKDC and The Mollie Fontaine Lounge.

Her restaurants, along with her catering company, Another Roadside Attraction Catering in Memphis and New Orleans, reflect Carrier’s combination of big Southern and international flavors in her cooking. Her dishes include grilled tuna pizzette, pork and peach, grilled romaine salad, watermelon and wings, and voodoo stew—it’s what Food & Wine magazine described as “in your face” cooking.

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From art student to artist, designer to chef, Carrier is a true food artist. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Memphis Academy of Art and receiving a scholarship to Hunter College for her MFA in painting, Carrier left Memphis in 1980 for a new life in New York City. In an effort to support herself, she enrolled in The New York Cooking School for a six-week intensive food course. Carrier’s culinary journey in New York City during the 1980’s charged her creative juices, leading her in 1983 to launch Lunch Catering in New York City to the fashion photography industry. On Independence Day in 1986, her first restaurant opened, Automatic Slim’s “One Bar Under a Groove,” a Memphis-meets-Manhattan juke joint in Greenwich Village that melded soul food with Southern-fried sensibilities.

Carrier returned home to Memphis in 1987 to start a family and plant the seeds for her restaurant empire. While pregnant with her first child, her initial venture was creating Memphis’ premier catering company, Another Roadside Attraction, in 1987.

PAN ROASTED BARRAMUNDI WITH SWEET CORN & TENNESSEE PEA SUCCOTASH + CITRUS GARLIC COCONUT MILK BROTH

chef's corner • 2 pieces of barramundi filet (5-6 ounces each) • salt and pepper • lemon zest • red pepper flakes–optional Season the fish with salt, pepper, lemon zest and a light sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Set aside.

SUCCOTASH: • ¹/³ cup red onion–diced • 1 tsp. thyme Leaf • 1 cup assorted squash–diced • 1 ½ cup fresh corn kernels • ½ cup Tennessee peas or edamame peas • basil leaf–green & opal basil thinly sliced • ½ Tbsp. parsley – minced • ½ Tbsp. chives–minced • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil In a skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil. When hot add red onion and sauté till translucent. Add squash, corn, peas, chives, parsley and basil. Sauté for a few minutes till al dente. Do not cook till soft!! Add the coconut milk broth to the skillet with the succotash.

CITRUS GARLIC COCONUT MILK BROTH: • 2 cups heavy cream • ½ can of coconut milk, shake can prior to opening • 1 ¼ garlic clove, peeled and smashed • ½ lime, juiced In the 25 years since her return to Memphis, Carrier has received numerous accolades in publications such as Gourmet, The New York Times, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Japanese Esquire and Southern Living. One of the highlights of Carrier’s career was the invitation to cook at the acclaimed James Beard House in New York City in March 2001; she was asked to return in October 2006.

While filming in Memphis, Hollywood notables including Tom Cruise, Francis Ford Coppola, Jim Jarmusch and Susan Sarandon enjoyed Carrier’s cooking when she served as their personal chef. But Carrier herself is a celebrity, as she has graced many magazine covers over the years.

Carrier believes in giving back to charity, and over the last 20 years her generosity has been felt by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, March of Dimes, Friends for Life, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Hope House, Share Our Strength, Ballet Memphis, The Memphis College of Art, Brooks Museum of Art and numerous other non-profit organizations. Says Carrier, “I came back from New York City to give Memphis something a little different, something to be proud of; I wanted to shake things up a bit.” And that she has!

Add all ingredients in a small pot and let steep till blended. Do not boil.

TO SERVE: Sear the barramundi on a Griddle or skillet.

Use 1 Tbsp. of olive oil. Once hot add the barramundi. Sear on each side for 1-2 minutes or until fully cooked. Place the warm succotash in coconut milk broth on the bottom of a dinner plate plate or shallow bowl and place the fish on top of the succotash. Sprinkle with Marcona almonds and drizzle the barramundi with extra virgin olive oil.

Enjoy!

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happenings

September 2014

SUN

MON

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WED

1 2 3

Aug. 29- Sept. 7 Delta Fair & Music Festival Memphis, TN 901.867.7007

Home School Days: Jungle Carnival Memphis Botanic Garden 901.636.4100

deltafest.com

memphisbotanicgarden.com

8

38th Annual Central Gardens Historic District Home & Garden Tour Memphis, TN 901.301.7807

TUES

Sept. 8-13: Downtown Tupelo Restaurant Week 662.841.6598 tupelomainstreet.com

centralgardens.org

9

Leadership Luncheon Latino Memphis 901.290.7012

10

Old Time Music & Arts Festival Casey Jones Villiage Jackson, TN

15

Sept. 9-14: West Tennessee State Fair Jackson Fairgrounds Downtown Jackson, TN 731.424-0151

16

casyjones.com

Bret Michaels Sam's Town Casino 800.456.0711 samstowntunica.com

11

Gladys Knight Orpheum Theatre

orpheum-memphis.com

tupelodownonmain.com

Taste of Hendersonville Hendersonville, TN hendersonvillechamber.com

17

Dinner Entertainment by the Casey Jones Barbershop Chorus The Old Country Store Jackson, TN 731.234.0360

Family Painting En Plein Air-Monet’s Japanese Bridge Memphis Botanic Garden

4

Down on Main Free Concert Series Fairpark in Tupelo, MS

latinomemphis.org

wtsfair.com

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THUR

18 Plectral Society Concert Casey Jones Villiage Jackson, TN caseyjones.com

memphisbotanicgarden.com

21

Bone Appétit Jackson, TN 731.393.9016

22 23

downtowndogsgroup.org

3rd Annual Best Memphis Burger Festival Memphis, TN 901.312.6058

24

Downtown Paris Cruise In Downtown Paris, TN 731.653.7274

The Phantom of the Opera Orpheum Theatre 901.529.4226

visitdowntownparis.com

orpheum-memphis.com

bestmemphisburgerfest.com

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Sept. 25-27: Tallahatchie Riverfest New Albany, MS

tallahatchieriverfest.com

Sept. 25-27: Mid-South Book Festival Michael D. Rose Theatre Memphis, TN midsouthbookfest.org

28 29 30 Dog Day at the Garden Memphis Botanic Garden

My Big Backyard BBQ Memphis Botanic Garden

memphisbotanicgarden.com

memphisbotanicgarden.com

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5

Movie Mania: Racing Stripes Carriage Crossing 901.854.8240

shopcarriagecrossing.com

Sept. 5-7: Rock For Love 8 Memphis, TN 901.278.8663 rockforlove.org

12

Classic Comedy Jam Orpheum Theatre

6

Sunset Symphony Savannah, TN 731.925.8181 Zoo Rendezvous Memphis Zoo

memphiszoo.org/zoorendezvous

Sept. 6-7: Germantown Festival Germantown, TN 901.757.9212

13

barnesscrossing.com

Sept. 12-13: Japanese Festival Memphis Botanic Garden

Sunset Symphony Natchez Hills Vineyard

memphisbotanicgarden.com

Cooper Young Festival Memphis, TN 901.276.7222

tupelofleamarket.net

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Movie Mania: Toy Story Carriage Crossing

cbrsunsetsymphony.com

cooperyoungfestival.com

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300 Oaks Road Races Greenwood, MS

shopcarriagecrossing.com

300oaks.com

Sept. 19-21: Sportsman's Bonanza & Gun Show Tupelo, MS Sept. 19-28: 158th Annual Mid-South Fair Southaven, MS

Hardin County Fair Savannah, TN 731.925.8181

midsouthfair.com

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Sept 26-27: Family Camp Out Tupelo, MS 662.841.6440 Sept 26-28: Delta Busking Festival Clarksdale, MS Sept 26-28: Eyes Full of Paris Weekend 731.653.7274 visitdowntownparis.com

September 13 Cooper Young Festival

Reed's Fashion Show Tupelo, MS

orpheum-memphis.com

Sept. 12-14: Tupelo Flea Market

September 13 Sunset Symphony

Darius Rucker: Live at the Garden Memphis Botanic Garden memphisbotanicgarden.com

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Burnt Church Bluegrass Festival Burnt Church Community Center Savannah, TN 731.925.8082

Adamsville Main Street Music Festival Downtown Adamsville www.abiz.org

September 21

3rd Annual Best memphis Burger Festival

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sources 26 | Mid South Must Do Wings Bike Ride, wingscancerfoundation.org/wingsride

30 | Travel Special thanks to — Barbara May, Owner Travel Leaders, www.gotravelleaders.com

38 | Roadtrip Big Cedar Lodge, www.bigcedar.com

44 | Music Special thanks to — T.G. Sheppard

46 | At Home With Katie Kalsi, www.katiekalsi.com

48 | Technology Phoenix Unequaled Home Entertainment www.phoenixcommcorp.com

52 | Home Feature Special thanks to — Kathy and Allen Watts, homeowners

64 | Design Cindy McCord — Cindy McCord Designs www.cindymccord.com

74 | outdoor living Beale Street Landing www.memphisriverfront.com

76 | Entertaining Event Design Planner — Angela Mazanti Design www.angelamazantidesign.com Photographer — Creation Studios www.creationstudiosgallery.com

86 | Cuisine Special thanks to — Al Roberts Babalu, www.babalutacos.com

88 | chef's corner Special thanks to — Chef Karen Blockman Carrier The Beauty Shop Restaurant and Lounge www.thebeautyshoprestaurant.com September 2014 • athomemms.com | 97

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