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F E AT U R I N G

GOETZE ART AND DESIGN

GCD INTERIORS

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28 | HO ME FEAT U R E Glennys Cowles Bryant of GCD Interiors brings the Stavrum family’s love of the outdoors into their Pickwick Lake home.

44 | D E S IGN At Home sits down with Amanda Goetze of Goetze Art & Design to talk about the “art” of art placement and the importance of having it in a home.

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home & design 28 HOME FEATURE Built for Comfort

44 DESIGN

Perfectly Placed

food & travel 56 EXPERIENCE THIS Elvis Week 2022

62 ENTERTAINING A Warm Welcome

72 IN THE KITCHEN

Spicy Shrimp & Grits

for you

52 WEDDING Madison & Patrick O’Brien 76 HEALTHY YOU Wellness at Home

82 ON A GOOD NOTE

in every issue

14 PUBLISHER'S NOTE

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81 SOURCES

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AUGUST 2022 • VOL. 21 NO. 5 PUBLISHER / EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MARGARET MONGER | mmonger@athomemms.com

MANAGING EDITOR AUBREY ANN MONGER | aamonger@athomemms.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER GINNI JONES | gjones@athomemms.com

COPY EDITOR TERRI GLAZER

IMAGING COLOR MANAGEMENT CHARLES REYNOLDS | cr@colorretouching.com

ADVERTISING SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE HILARY FRANKEL | hafrankel@comcast.net

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES GAIL HARRELL | gharrell@athomemms.com CHRIS PUGH | chrisapugh@gmail.com QUINN PEEPER | qpeeper@icloud.com

REGIONAL MARKETING JANA FITE HERBISON | jfherbison@gmail.com

BUSINESS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS TRIP MONGER | tmonger@athomemms.com

MARKETING AND CIRCULATION HARRIET W. DEATON | hdeaton@athomemms.com

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For

many, particularly parents of school-age children, the month of August is known as “the most wonderful time of the year.”

In preparation for the beginning of the new school year clothes are purchased and freshly pressed; the first-day outfit must be on point!

The search for the coolest lunch or bento box is on and moms are scouring Pinterest for the perfect lunch ideas and power breakfast recipes to jump-start their student’s day.

That is August, and come May, at least how I remember it with our children, that stylish outfit is the one that is the least wrinkled on the floor. The “perfect lunch” is whatever leftovers fit in the paper bag or telling them to just grab a Chick-fil-A. Breakfast is the Carnation instant kind or a stale bagel you toss at them, sometimes literally, as they walk out the door. The only thing that doesn’t change is the “I love you, have a great day” as they shut the door and the quick prayer after the door closes for God to keep them safe.

August might bring the beginning of the new school year and football season but the summer temps are far from over and our homes on the water are still in full use and being shared with friends and family. This month’s home feature, a Pickwick Lake house is no different. The owners, a family, with two grown children, turned to local designer Glennys Cowles Bryant to renovate their home so it can accommodate their family now and in the future, when spouses and grandchildren join the clan.

Praying for a very safe new school year for all of our school-age children.

Cheers to enjoying the last few lazy days of summer at the river, lake, beach, pool or pond—all is good when you are on the water. I can’t end without a big Hotty Toddy for the return of SEC football!

— Margaret Monger, PUBLISHER

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H O M E F E AT U R E

STORY TERRI GLAZER | INTERIOR DESIGN GCD INTERIORS P H OTO S S É L AV I E P H OTO G R A P H Y

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there's

nothing better than a long-standing relationship with clients, says local designer Glennys Cowles Bryant. The Pickwick Lake house she recently completed for Memphians Kay and Gary Stavrum, her fourth project with the couple, proves her point. “It is a great experience to work multiple times with one family. You learn what they like and you really get to fine tune each one as you move forward,” she says.

Having previously done a beach house for the couple that more reflected Kay’s taste,

the design team at Bryant’s GCD Interiors set out to give the lake place a feel that spoke to Gary’s love of the outdoors. Family, comfort and relaxation were the other guiding principles behind the design. Bryant recalls, “Our inspiration was nature and the home’s surroundings. We wanted the house to blend in with the lake and feel a part of the landscape. This place is their retreat from the business of life, work and the city; a place to go hang out with friends and family. The interior is comfortable but elevated, homey and very outdoorsy.”

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Bryant

modified the structure’s floor plan to maximize its prime location on a pristine, secluded Pickwick cove. “I wanted to open the house up to give it unobstructed lake views from every vantage point,” she explains. The layout also accommodates the family’s needs, both present and future. The Stavrums have children in their 20s, so they wanted a lake home that would grow with them as their girls marry and the number of family members increases. An upstairs/downstairs setup with two living spaces, plenty of bedrooms and a massive deck ensures there will be room for all ages.

Another of the designer’s alterations to the original house plan had to do with the exterior color. Bryant wanted to stain the siding black, a bold move that might not have happened had she not had a rocksolid relationship with her clients. “It was kind of a big ask, but they trust us and that’s amazing,” she recalls. “We’ve earned that trust through all the past projects and they’re so glad they did it.”

Although the home is freshly built and the furnishings are new, it feels as though it’s been around forever. Bryant achieved this goal by utilizing surface treatments that provide instant character and by incorporating custom millwork and furniture. The entryway brings to mind a long-established hunting lodge, with a substantial front door, a classic lantern light fixture and an antique-style bench. Fieldstone walls with a heavy slurry treatment feel time-weathered and welcoming.

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the

stone wall continues through the home, appearing in the primary and upstairs guest bedrooms, providing what Bryant calls “instant age." Shiplap walls, some painted and some pine washed with a subtle gray stain, continue the effect.

In the living room, soaring ceilings accented with stout wooden beams rise above, while a stacked stone fireplace anchors the space. Light floods in through a wall of lake-facing windows creating beautiful contrast to the darker tones of the wood floors, leather sofa and custom-made accent tables.

The room opens into the kitchen, where Bryant repeated on the cabinets the soft blue color from the front door. For the countertops and backsplash she chose marble with a flowing pattern to mimic water ripples in the lake. White leather barstools from Hickory Chair surround the island, adding a touch of sophistication.

Also on the main floor, the study is a showcase for Gary’s trophies. An avid conservationist and hunter, he loves to give respect to the animals he hunts. Bryant incorporated his large collection of taxidermy animals and artifacts into the home’s design, especially here and in the downstairs living area. Artistically placed above the stairwell, a stunning kudu head creates a dramatic focal point.

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owners’ bedroom design is a study in contrasts. Crisp white walls play off the dark stained floors. The straight lines and traditional style of the canopy bed marry perfectly with the modern curves of the lamps and the fabric pattern of the window treatments—roman shades in Schumacher Darya Ikat, part of the Martyn Lawrence Bullard Collection. The adjoining bathroom exudes rustic charm with its warm wood walls, copper bathtub and dimensional wall art that reprises the feel of the home’s stonework.

The spacious downstairs is a comfortable retreat for family or guests. With a living area, a kitchenette, three bedrooms and three baths, the space offers privacy with plenty of room to spread out. Bryant kept the mood light here with white walls, cool-toned accents and mostly neutral furnishings. More of Gary’s big game trophies, a zebra rug and a teak root coffee table amp up the natural element quota in the living area.

A favorite gathering place for the Stavrums and the guests they often entertain is the home’s outdoor room and deck. The room was originally planned as a screen porch, but the couple decided to enclose its cypress walls and installed fully operational windows that open to welcome a spring breeze and close to keep winter chill at bay, allowing them to enjoy the space year round. Bryant covered the floor in antique stamped Chicago brick to add warmth, texture and age. The room leads out onto the giant deck that surrounds the waterfront side of the house. Large enough to hold multiple conversation areas, the deck features covered and open sections with enough comfortable seating for a large group. If anyone happens to be lulled by gentle lake breezes, the outdoor bed swing would be the perfect spot for a leisurely afternoon nap.

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Bryant

raves about the al fresco

part of the home. “Not every house has that kind of view.

You see hardly anything besides the lake from that porch; it kind of feels like you’re alone there. And the view is just breathtaking. All the conversational areas are designed to make people just want to stay out there and enjoy it.”

Again, comfort as the driving force. The designer reiterates, “That’s the whole premise behind this house— comfort and making sure that the family feels they want to stay there. Everything is comfortable, inside and out. You can lie on the furniture, you can lounge around outside and you can connect with everybody.”

Completed just before the lockdown in spring 2020, this project was a refuge for the clients during the Covid pandemic and a place to spend quality time with family in a changing world, says Bryant. “Reconnecting with nature, comfortable living and beauty for your eyes to behold daily are all important, even more so now.”

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"When you think about a lake house, the family has to be away from it for so long that when they come in they just want it to be a respite. Easy."

—Designer Glennys Cowles Bryant

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DESIGN

P E R F E C T LY placed STORY BY TERRI GLAZER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROSS GROUP CREATIVE

“I love educating people about collecting art

the right art

and realizing that it is a worthy investment—and

right spot, is an essential element of good design.

one that you can enjoy in your home every day,”

Size, scale and color all must be considered to

says Goetze. “I encourage clients to think about

, placed in the

highlight the beauty of the art and to enhance

collecting art for the long term that can be passed

the setting. Memphian Amanda Goetze, owner of

on to the next generation or sold if you want to go

Goetze Art and Design, is a master at connecting

in a different direction. It will have value.”

her clients with local, regional and global artists, helping them start or expand a collection of pieces that integrate with each other, and placing those works perfectly in their homes.

One of Goetze’s favorite aspects of her work is introducing clients to artists she represents from outside the Mid South and sharing their background. “That’s a lot of fun for me, to educate

At Home sat down with Goetze recently to

the client about the artist, and why they’re looking

talk about the “art” of art placement and the

at the product in front of them. How it came to be.

importance of having art in a home.

There’s always a great story.”

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DESIGN

Goetze

placed these two

very different paintings in adjacent

rooms in the home of a young couple just starting their collection. Over the sofa an almost-abstract natural work

by California-based painter Elise Morris evokes a soft, serene feel. Next door, however, a piece titled “Times Vines” by Queens, NY, street artist LeCrue Eyebrows sets a party tone. Says Goetze, “We thought that piece would be a lot of fun in their bar area because it depicts food and gathering, community, celebration.

It’s a really interesting piece and certainly a talking point.”

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"Art doesn’t always

have to be on a wall,” says Goetze. “It can be a great way to add layers and texture to other places in a home, as well.

This Ida Floreak piece creates a pretty vignette and a cozy little place to be with your art.”

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An innovative

solution for a family with an extensive art collection. Homes with open floor plans and fewer walls can present a challenge when it comes to art placement. Goetze hung this Kurt Meer oil and silver leaf work on a glass wall in a sunroom. “ The lighting in the room changes throughout the day and it makes the cranes really glow. And I love the movement they have across that space.”

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Also by Memphis

native Kurt Meer, this piece speaks to the versatility of the artist. Goetze placed the atmospheric oil on canvas work, inspired by the Mississippi River, in a room with a masculine vibe and black accents. “ The size and scale are perfect for the spot and the softness adds contrast to the room,” she points out.

"It

has great energy,

it works with her fun style and it ’s sophisticated at the same time,” says Goetze of the painting by New Orleans artist Mary Singleton that she placed in the home of Memphis designer Lana Zepponi Meyers. “It ’s perfect with the blue and red geometrics of the pillows.”

Goetze often

collaborates with other professionals. For this dining room, interior designer Caroline Smith selected a pair of Elise Morris acrylics provided by Goetze. “Works on paper, like these, are often a good entry point for a beginning art collector, and they look fabulous in this wellappointed room!” says Goetze.

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DESIGN

After operating from

the owner ’s home and as a “gallery to go” since February 2019, Goetze Art & Design is going brick-and-mortar. A popup shop at 632 S. Perkins Rd. will be its home starting Sept. 8. Open by appointment and for special events, the shop will host New Orleans artist Ida Floreak for its first show. “ The thought of having art shouldn't be intimidating,” says Amanda Goetze. “I want to create a space and an environment that makes art feel accessible and makes people feel comfortable to explore art.” For more information visit goetzeartanddesign.com.

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WEDDING

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Madison & Patrick O ’B RI E N J U N E 4, 2021 | M E M P H I S, T N PARENTS OF THE BRIDE: JULIE AND JERRY CALDWELL PARENTS OF THE GROOM: MARY AND PAT O’BRIEN WEDDING: FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH RECEPTION: CENTRAL STATION HOTEL REHEARSAL DINNER: MA JESTIC GRILL PLANNER & FLORIST: SOUTHERN BLOOM FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY KATE STEELE PHOTOGRAPHY RENTALS: WHITE DOOR EVENTS INVITATIONS:

BY INVITATION ONLY ENTERTAINMENT: PARTY JAMMERS BAKER: CAKES BY MOM & ME WEDDING DRESS: MAGGIE LOUISE BRIDAL MAKEUP: MADE UP 'N CUT TIN’ UP

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EXPERIENCE THIS

E LV I S WEEK

2022

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EXPERIENCE THIS

Elvis Week 2022 will offer an unforgettable lineup of concerts, conversations, tributes and more. Highlights are set to include Elvis Presley in Concert, featuring Elvis on the big screen backed by a live band; All the King’s Men, showcasing those who shared the studio and stage with Elvis; and The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley Dinner Show, during which fans can enjoy his gospel favorites. This year’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will include performances by past winners Shawn Klush, Brandon Bennett, Justin Shandor, Cody Ray Slaughter, Dean Z, David Lee, Gordon Hendricks, Ben Thompson, Taylor Rodriguez and Patrick Dunn. The cornerstone event of the week is the annual Candlelight Vigil on Aug. 15, when fans gather in quiet remembrance of the king.

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The week will feature a variety

of guests, from friends and family to backing musicians, costars and others, including special appearances by Priscilla Presley, Jerry Schilling, Barbara Eden, Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira Mistress of the Dark, James Burton, Glen Hardin, Jerry Scheff, Norbert Putnam, Gene Chrisman, Terry Blackwood & The Imperials, Larry Strickland, The Blackwood Brothers Quartet, Estelle Brown, Sam Thompson, Charles Stone, Greg McDonald and more to be announced.

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E N T E R TA I N I N G

a warm

WELCOME PLANNED BY ARDEN SANDERS EVENTS | STORY BY TERRI GLAZER | PHOTOS BY DEAR WESLEYANN

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E N T E R TA I N I N G SINCE GUESTS WERE TRAVELING FROM FAR AND WIDE TO ATTEND THEIR DAUGHTER MARY MARGARET’S ROSEMARY BEACH, FL, WEDDING TO DAVIS HORTON, BETH AND DAVID SKUDDER WANTED TO MAKE SURE FAMILY AND FRIENDS WERE WELCOMED IN STYLE. THEY CALLED ON 30A WEDDING EXPERT ARDEN SANDERS AND HER TEAM AT ARDEN SANDERS EVENTS TO MAKE THE WELCOME PARTY A BRIGHT, COLORFUL SOIREE THAT WOULD SET THE TONE FOR THE WEEKEND OF CELEBRATIONS TO COME.

THE SETTING The family has owned a vacation home at Rosemary Beach for years, so bride Mary Margaret knew for a long time she wanted to be married there.

Sanders says her goal was to showcase Rosemary’s various venues during the wedding weekend, starting with the welcome party at the charming Homeowners’ Pavilion. With the help of Myrtie Blue Event Design, Sanders and ASE lead planner Coleman Crye transformed the poolside area into a party paradise filled with color, pattern, flowers and fun.

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THE THEME “Coastal chic” was the theme for the evening. The mother of the bride asked that the welcome dinner decor have a warm color palette to give it a look all its own, since the wedding was to be a formal affair with black, white and champagne tones. The ASE team ran with the bright, joyful look, punching up the pavilion with color everywhere. From the plethora of flowers to the festive patterned linens to the fun and funky furniture, guests were surrounded by saturated tones. Every little detail played into the look; the paper goods included bright colored napkins printed with fun facts about the bride and groom, and the koozies displayed a watercolor image of the family’s beach home.

THE FLOWERS “We had ALL the flowers!” says Sanders. Myrtie Blue worked magic with a huge variety of vivid blooms to create arches, swags, centerpieces and more. Peonies, anemones, ranunculus and roses were the stars of the show.

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THE MENU Coordinated by Townsend Catering, the menu kept the coastal and colorful theme in play. Guests enjoyed an extensive charcuterie selection, a raw bar—kept cool by custom monogrammed ice sculptures from Ice Dragon—classic Southern food and buildyour-own pasta entrees. Mini desserts were just right to satisfy after-dinner sweet cravings. A vodka bar stocked with a variety of fresh fruit-infused spirits was the hub for the evening’s beverages.

THE ENTERTAINMENT Local acoustic guitarist Jamah Terry provided music for the event. The Skudders wanted to give their guests an idea of the beach experience they love, so they included an element that has been essential to their family fun over the years in Rosemary— games. From bocce to jumbo versions of Jenga and Connect Four, attendees could test their skills for weekend bragging rights.

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IN THE KITCHEN

Spicy Shrimp & Grits

RECIPE & PHOTO JIM NORTON

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WHO DOESN’ T LIKE SHRIMP AND GRITS? I K N O W I D O. I U S E PRE-COOKED SHRIMP TO MAKE THIS RECIPE SUPER EASY AND HA S S L E F R E E . G I V E I T A T RY… I K N O W YO U ’ L L LOVE IT! THE GRITS: 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock

THE SHRIMP:

white wine and stir to deglaze the pan.

1 16-oz. package ground chorizo sausage

Add heavy cream, salt, pepper and red

1 leek, chopped

pepper flakes. Continue cooking and stir

1 medium yellow onion, diced

until thickened.

1 medium green bell pepper, diced ¼ cup sauvignon blanc wine

Add cooked shrimp to the mixture

2 cups heavy cream

and stir gently to combine. Cook until

1 ½ tsp. salt

warmed through. At this point you can

1 ½ tsp. ground black pepper

either add the grits and stir gently to

¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

combine or spoon the shrimp mixture

2 lb. large cooked shrimp, shells and

over the top of plated grits. (I prefer to

tails removed

mix it all together.)

Chopped green onions for garnish Plate individual servings and top with

2 cups heavy cream 1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon powder

In a large skillet over medium heat,

1 cup quick grits

brown chorizo until fully cooked.

Add the liquids and bouillon powder

place on a paper towel to remove some

to a medium saucepan and cook over

of the grease. Set aside.

chopped green onions. Enjoy!

Remove meat with a slotted spoon and

medium-high heat. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Slowly stir in grits.

Using the same skillet and the grease

Reduce heat to low and cook 5-7

from the chorizo, add all vegetables.

minutes or until thickened. Set aside.

Cook until tender. Once tender, add the

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H E A LT H Y Y O U

Wellness at Home STORY MICHELLE JOHNS

MA, LPC-MHSP (TEMP), NCC, 200 HR E-RTY, 500 HR RYT

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any people are spending more time at home these days, working, relaxing, communing with family and friends. Recent research shows 25 to 35 percent of people work from home at least part of the time. Not only have homes become multi- use spaces, they are often shared with a spouse or partner and children. In ancient times a person’s home was considered a sanctuary, a place of protection and peace. With so many in-home distractions and disruptors these days, it may be difficult to consider home a haven of comfort.

Following are a few ways to create harmony in a home and make it a place of safety and peace.

DECLUTTER Clutter often creates sensory overload.

Research shows clutter can increase cortisol levels and trigger a fight-or-flight response. To assess your home’s clutter level and its impact on physiology, walk into a room and notice how your body responds to the environment. Take inventory and consider the things in the space that bring you joy or cause you anxiety. Begin removing things that you do not use and those that do not make you happy. If you share your home with others, you may have to compromise or negotiate removing or keeping certain items.

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LET THE NATURAL LIGHT IN The harmony of night and day helps regulate hormones including insulin, serotonin and dopamine, as well as circadian rhythm. Research indicates that exposure to natural full-spectrum light from the sun positively impacts both the mind and body. Seasonal depression occurs most often in winter months when the weather is gray and people spend more time indoors.

For healthy light exposure, set a goal to take a walk outside every day. Additionally, take steps to bring more natural light into your home.

Open the blinds and curtains every morning and let natural light flow inside. Take a moment to acknowledge the natural light and notice whether you experience a shift in your mood.

In the evening dim indoor lights and lower the blinds or shades. Note how increasing natural light exposure positively affects your sleep/wake cycle.

MINIMIZE THE INDOOR TOXIC LOAD A home’s indoor environment may be contaminated by a variety of toxins that cannot be seen or smelled. These toxins are often found in common products including cleaning solutions, cookware, building materials, pesticides, paints and skin-care products.

Known as “endocrine disruptors,” these toxins interfere with the body’s ability to make natural hormones.

H E A LT H Y Y O U While the list is long, some common sources are:

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Limit the use of herbicides.

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Bisphenol A (BPA) — used to make plastics and epoxy resins and found in many plastic products including food storage containers

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Filter drinking water. Filtration systems range from countertop to full-home types.

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Buy stainless steel or copper cookware.

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Dioxins — produced as a byproduct in herbicides

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Buy natural/organic skin-care and cosmetic products.

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Perchlorate — a byproduct of pharmaceutical industries found in drinking water

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Use a home air purifier that has a high clean air delivery rate and matches the size of the space in which it is being used.

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Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — used widely in non-stick pans, paper and fabric coatings.

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Change home air filters on a regular basis.

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Phthalates — used to make plastics more flexible, they are also found in some food packaging, cosmetics and children’s toys

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Phytoestrogens — naturally occurring substances in plants that have hormone-like activity and are common in soy products like tofu or soy milk.

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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) — used to make flame retardants for household products such as furniture foam, carpet and rugs.

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Triclosan — may be found in some anti-microbial and personal-care products like liquid body wash.

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – found in acetone, formaldehyde, alcohol, methylene chloride, butanal, and many home cleaning agents

To minimize your exposure to toxins you can do the following: •

Buy glass food-storage containers and plastic containers that are BPA-free.

DECORATE WITH INDOOR PLANTS Indoor plants can help clean a home’s air and brighten your mood. Thought to be natural air purifiers because they absorb, dilute and filtrate toxins, plants clean the air by taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Allow plants to “breathe” by setting them outside on pretty days so they can take in natural outdoor air.

Making your home a sanctuary by decluttering it and adding natural light and plants may improve your physical and mental well-being. Research shows that children and adults in clean homes perform better in school and at work and have more positive experiences in their daily lives.

No content in this article should be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.

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AUGUST 2022 HOM E F E AT U R E Special Thanks GCD Interiors gcdinteriors.com Sélavie Photography selaviephoto.com

DESIGN Special Thanks Amanda Goetze Art & Design goetzeartanddesign.com Ross Group Creative rossgroupcreative.com

EXPERIENCE THIS Special Thanks Elvis Presley’s Graceland graceland.com

ENTERTAINING Special Thanks Arden Sanders Events ardensanders.com Dear Wesleyann Photography dearwesleyann.com

WEDDING Special Thanks Mary Kate Steele marykatesteele.com

IN THE KITCHEN Special Thanks Jim Norton thenortonrecipe.com

HEALTHY YOU Special Thanks Michelle Johns mjohns@transformingwellness.com Wellness MD wellnessmd.clinic

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