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CHARLENE ROBERTS: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

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AT HOME WITH CHARLENE ROBERTS

• YOUR LIFESTYLE FOR YOU • YOUR HOME

Charlene’s Colony of Shoppes in Halls, Tennessee, celebrates 30 years in the decor business

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ATING 30 YEARS

CELEBR CHARLENE ROBERTS:

HOME FEATURE A MISSISSIPPI TRANSFORMATION

An inside look at interior designer Barbara DeLuca’s evolving Mississippi home

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUID

Barbara DeLuca and Hank Weaver's “country manor home” in New Albany, Mississippi

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Pretty and practical gifts that Mom will enjoy all year

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May coNteNts HOME

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50 technology Streaming Media 62 design Pool House 70 garden Creating a Wild Garden

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LifEstyLE 20 fashion Memphis Fashion Week 22 beauty Skin Savers for Summer 24 health Managing Neck and Back Pain 26 lifestyle Exercising Outdoors – Shelby Farms Greenline

46 music The Oak Ridge Boys 68 outdoor living Farmer’s Markets Across the Region

On tHE ROad 28 mid south must do Memphis in May 34 travel Ireland 40 roadtrip The Iroquois Steeplechase 42 community hotspot Water Valley, Mississippi

98 a closer look Can You Guess It?

fOOd & EntERtaining 78 entertaining Mother’s Day Brunch 84 cooking Summer Picnic Treats 86 chef's corner Felicia Suzanne’s 90 cuisine Old Town Hall and Cafe

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in EvERy issuE 12 | Publisher’s Note 14 | coNtributors 66 | style marketPlace 72 | by iNvitatioN — the social pages 94 | haPPeNiNgs 97 | sources

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MAY 2014 • VOL. 13 NO. 2 PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MARGARET MONGER | mmonger@athomemms.com

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EDITORIAL COPY EDITOR TERRI GLAZER

SOCIETY EDITOR LESLEY HARRIS COLVETT | lcolvett@athomemms.com

IMAGING COLOR MANAGEMENT

CHARLES REYNOLDS | cr@colorretouching.com

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CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS ANDY PULTE, APRIL MCKINNEY, FRANCES J. FOLSOM , CHUCK DAUPHIN, LAURIE A. SUMMERS, JORDAN SMITH, BARBARA MAY, NICOLE HUGULEY, JORDANA WHITE, LESLEY HARRIS COLVETT, SCOTT FUELLING, ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL - MEMPHIS

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS MIKE BOATMAN, SARAH ROSSI, TERRY SWEENEY, FRANK CHIN

INTERNS LEE MCALISTER, JORDAN SMITH, NICOLE HUGULEY

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publisher’s note

Springing

Forward I love the direct TV commercials showing the chain of events of what happens when your cable goes out. They might be a bit drastic but they are funny. I experienced a similar situation with the record breaking cold winter that we have finally come out of.

When the thermometer stays below freezing for a long period of time, you feel like you need to grocery shop every day just in case it snows. When you shop every day in freezing temps, you end up buying junk food and feel compelled to make a gallon of chili for two people. When you make a gallon of chili for two people, you eat it almost every day, with Fritos and cheese, of course. When you eat like that and don’t leave your house, except for work, for a period of time, you gain weight. When you gain weight, you end up buying leggings and Piko tops in every color to help camouflage the bulge. That is pretty much how my winter ended and now spring has arrived and I am tossing the Pikos and leggings for my fitbit and new running shoes. It does seem the winter temps have brought out the cabin fever in all of us. I have never seen so many people out walking. Although people have been enjoying the Germantown Greenway for years, it is a new discovery for me and one that I have truly enjoyed. There are so many trails in our area to discover on foot or with a bike. Other trails I have discovered are the Shelby Farms Greenline that we feature in this issue, the V & E Greenline in midtown Memphis, The River Bluff walkway downtown and the Oxford Depot trail in Oxford Mississippi. If you want a little more adventure and challenge, try the Tanglefoot trail in New Albany, Mississippi that goes through Pontotoc, Union and Chickasaw counties and ends 44 miles later in Houston, Mississippi. There are clearly plenty of reasons to get out and get moving this spring. May flowers are bursting and warmer days are ahead that will not include chili with Fritos and cheese or Piko tops!

Wishing everyone a wonderful spring, Congrats to all those graduating this month and Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s that helped them accomplish that goal.

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contributors

LESLEY harriS COLVETT

resides in Memphis with her husband and two children, and has recently joined as Editor of At Home Memphis & Mid south Magazine. she also attends some of the most fabulous parties as social editor for At Home Memphis & Mid South magazine. colvett’s 15-year career in magazines began promptly after she graduated from the university of Missouri school of Journalism with her first job as editor of Memphis’ RSVP magazine. if you would like At Home Memphis & Mid South to attend your upcoming event contact Lesley at lcolvett@athomemms.com.

aNGELa MaZaNTi

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. This month, Angela brings natural accent pieces to the table. turn to page 78 for a beautiful Mother’s Day brunch created by Mazanti.

aNDrEW PULTE

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. May has been designated as “national Gardening for Wildlife Month”, and Pulte shares tips on page 70 on how to accommodate wildlife “visitors” such as birds and frogs that may frequent your garden.

aPriL MCKiNNEY

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. McKinney provides a perfect recipe for an outdoor picnic on page 84.

jOrDaNa WhiTE

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, tn, she now lives in new York with her husband ian and two young sons, brayden and cooper.

This month White tells us about the transformation of interior decorator barbara DeLuca and her husband Hank Weaver’s beautiful, home in new Albany on page 52.

ChUCK DaUPhiN

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. on page 46, read about how the “beat Goes on” for The oak ridge boys.

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fashion

memphis fashion week

photography by Frank chin

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Memphis Fashion Week took place March 27-29 with creations featured from local and regional designers. The event brought together stylists, designers, photographers and models to showcase local talent. Friday night’s show was held at the Annesdale Mansion, and the Saturday function was at General DeWitt Spain Airport, with four designers showing each night. Guests enjoyed an after party following each show.

Proceeds from official events benefitted The Memphis Fashion Fund supported by ArtsMemphis and The Emerging Memphis Designer Project.

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health

Managing

Neck and Back Pain

text by Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis

The human skeleton has 206 bones, of which 33 are in the vertebral (spinal) column that extends from the skull to the pelvis.

Problems with these bones, along with muscles, joints, discs and nerves, can cause neck and back pain resulting in a wide range of symptoms. Although uncomfortable, most episodes of back or neck pain are not serious and rarely require surgery.

There are many causes of neck pain.

Overuse can result in muscle strain, worn joints may lead to osteoarthritis, and nerve compression due to stiffened or herniated discs and bone spurs could reduce the amount of space for nerves to split off from the spinal cord. Injuries also can cause neck pain, as can certain diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, meningitis or cancerous tumors in the spine. Treatment for neck pain should begin as soon as possible to minimize discomfort and prevent further aggravation.

Self-care measures that can help relieve neck pain include taking over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium or acetaminophen.

Alternating heat and cold by using an ice pack to reduce inflammation and then taking a warm shower to relax sore muscles may also help. Lying down occasionally can give the neck a chance to rest from holding up the head. If these treatments do not work, a doctor may prescribe medications such as muscle relaxants or prescription pain medications, or therapy, including neck 24 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2014

exercises and stretching, traction or short- Neck and back pain may be avoided by term immobilization. improving your overall physical condition and practicing good body mechanics. For Back pain often is due to strained muscles the neck, adjust your desk and chair so your or ligaments from improper or heavy lifting computer monitor is at eye level, don’t tuck or a sudden awkward movement. Structural the phone between your ear and neck when problems such as a bulging or ruptured disk, talking, and stretch frequently. For the back, arthritis, sciatica, irregular curves in the exercise regularly, build muscle strength and spine or osteoporosis also can cause back flexibility, and maintain a healthy weight. pain. Symptoms can range from muscle aches and limited flexibility to shooting pain Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is the first and inability to stand. Back pain typically and only hospital in Tennessee to offer the improves in a few weeks with proper Mazor Robotics’ Renaissance System for attention and home treatment. spine procedures. This surgical guidance system has been used to perform thousands Back pain that comes on suddenly most often of procedures for a wide variety of spinal gets better without any treatment. However, conditions, including scoliosis degenerative aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be disc disease, herniated disc, and other taken to help ease the pain. A muscle relaxant complex spinal deformity cases. Mazor is an may be prescribed if mild to moderate back innovative technology that allows surgeons pain is not relieved by over-the-counter to perform accurate, state-of-the-art guided pain relievers. Heat can be applied to reduce spinal surgery procedures that can improve muscle spasms or cold packs may be used to patient outcomes and speed recovery, reduce swelling and numb deep pain. Physical allowing faster return to daily activities. therapy and exercise can help reduce pain and strengthen back and abdominal muscles. Nationally recognized for excellence of Cortisone injections may temporarily care by Aetna, BlueCross, CIGNA and decrease inflammation around nerve roots UnitedHealthcare, Saint Francis is innear the spinal cord. network for more than 85 managed-care insurance plans, including BlueCross-S, Alternative treatments are available for Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, CIGNA, both neck and back pain. However, it is Humana and United. For a free physician important to discuss the benefits and risks referral, call 901.765.1811. of acupuncture, chiropractic and massage with a physician before starting any alternative therapy.

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lifestyle

EXERCISING OUTDOORS:

SHELBY FARMS GREENLINE TEXT BY JORDAN SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SHELBY FARMS PARK CONSERVANCY

Indoor exercising has its own set of advantages: escape from the elements of Mother Nature, A/C and all the amenities you’d expect from being indoors. However, nothing can match the beauty of being outside in nature with a natural cool breeze gliding through your hair as the birds chirp and the trees sway back and forth in the wind. There is also the benefit of getting natural sunlight, which provides essential vitamins deficient in most Americans who spend much of their lives indoors. Being outdoors is a good thing and is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to indoor exercising. Memphis and the Mid South provide outdoor enthusiasts plenty of locations to connect with Mother Nature.

at Walnut Grove Rd. in Midtown to Farm Rd. at Mullins Station Rd. at Shelby Farms Park. There are access points at Tillman St., Highland St., High Point Terr., Graham St., Waring Rd., Podesta St., Sycamore View Road and Farm Rd. at Shelby Farms Park.

The thing about the Shelby Farms Greenline that really stands out, other than its gorgeous scenery, is how the asset is used to its full potential in a multitude of ways. So much more than just a walking trail, the Greenline has been the site of a variety of events including weddings and more. Shelby Farms Park offers activities to please everyone: horseback riding, disc golf, summer camps, biking, laser tag, picnics and paintball are just a few. Children love the new Woodland Perhaps the finest example is the Shelby Discovery Playground, and animal lovers can Farms Greenline, a 6.5-mile urban trail even adopt one of the park’s herd of buffalo! connecting Midtown Memphis to Shelby Farms Park – the largest park of its kind One might expect a such clean, safe and in the country. The Greenline is managed well-operated entity as Shelby Farms Park and and operated by the nonprofit Shelby Greenline to be a huge drain on government Farms Park Conservancy. The trail is a funding, but the operation runs largely on valuable community asset that provides public support. Each year, Shelby Farms Park new opportunities for recreation, exercise, Conservancy raises more than $2 million to togetherness, healthy activity, commuting manage and operate the park and Greenline. and more.

Citizens who want to support Shelby Farms and the Greenline may become members Now connected to Shelby Farms Park’s by signing up at www.shelbyfarmspark.

Wolf River Pedestrian Bridge, the Greenline org/membership. Memberships, based on allows for miles of new trail routes. The donation amount, afford special privileges paved trail currently runs from Tillman St. and perks. The bigger the contribution, 26 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2014

the more benefits. Some perks include free entry to summer concerts, and discounts on activities from bike rentals to laser tag and paintball to the popular holiday light display Starry Nights and much more. Shelby Farms Park and Greenline are free and open to the entire community, thanks to the members.

The Shelby Farms Park and Greenline is the perfect place to take the family, whether it is to exercise, have a picnic or just go sightseeing. I personally found myself more motivated to exercise when I visited just because it is so clean, safe and beautiful there.

There is something about the atmosphere of the Shelby Farms Greenline that is so inviting and gets you wanting to explore all it has to offer. Many times on my run I found myself just in awe of how everyone seemed so happy to be there. The feeling of community is definitely a cornerstone of the Greenline. People of all backgrounds come out for the common purpose of enjoying the outdoors, whether it is with family and friends or for a solo run.

Beautiful things that can be shared with a community such as the Shelby Farms Greenline are few and far between, so I encourage you to go check it out for yourself, see what all the excitement is about, be a part of this great community and donate to keep this gem clean and safe for years to come.

mid south must do

Memphis in May Text By Laurie A. Summers Photos Courtesy of Memphis In May International Festival

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As the chill of winter melts away and April showers awaken the Bradford Pear trees to spring, the Mid South prepares for the month of May unlike any other.

From unique history and diverse culture to great music and amazing barbeque, there is nowhere more exciting and fun for the entire family than Memphis In May. This month-long festival has been entertaining the Mid South for nearly four decades. As Memphis' largest and most dynamic consumer event, Memphis In May generates more than $40 million in economic impact while promoting tourism, diversity and cultural pluralism.

What better way to kick off a celebration in the birthplace of blues and rock-n-roll than with a three-day music festival? Held the first weekend of May, the Beale Street Music Festival occurs on a beautiful 25-acre riverfront park at the foot of historic Beale Street overlooking the mighty Mississippi River. Over the past decade more than 1.1 million music enthusiasts from all 50 states and a dozen foreign countries have flocked to witness the multistage event, named one of the Top 20 Music Festivals of 2014.

This year marks the 38th anniversary of the festival, which is renowned for its eclectic mix of contemporary rock, blues, soul and modern talent comprised of both big-name stars and local music acts.

After the music festival is International Week which is a long-standing tradition of embracing and exploring world culture.

Each year a selected country is honored with events dedicated to celebrating its customs, cuisine and commerce. This year Memphis is honoring the beautiful Central American nation of Panama the week of May 5-11. One anticipated event of the International Salute to Panama is Viva Panama, a night of music and food at the historic Orpheum Theatre on May 8. The audience will enjoy colorful traditional dance with authentic folkloric dancers direct from Panama. Native jazz great and Grammy Award winner Danilo Perez will be performing selections from his acclaimed new album Panama 500. During intermission, guests will be served a taste of Panama through food samples created by the celebrated Chef Charlie Collins. The Panamanian Nights Memphis in May International Gala, set for Friday, May 9, is an elegant affair with cocktails and dinner at the Peabody Skyway.

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If you can’t wait for International Week, you can experience Panamanian culture during the Beale Street Music Festival. Los Rabanes, a Latin Grammy-winning rock group known for infusing their music with reggae and ska elements, will be performing Saturday and Sunday.

After International Week, the focus shifts from abroad to culture and cuisine right here in our backyard. That’s right, we’re talking Memphis barbeque. The World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest, held May 15-17, is one of the most popular barbeque contests in the country and the largest pork barbeque competition in the world. More than 250 teams from 20+ states and several countries compete, and an estimated 100,000 people attend the competition. International media including the BBC and The Food Network come to Memphis to cover the event. While local codes prohibit teams from selling barbeque to the general public, attendees can still taste plenty of topnotch barbeque by applying to become a judge. On-site vendors sell barbeque and a variety of other food to the public. While not for everyone, the Ms. Piggie Idol Competition is a humorous and lighthearted event that you won’t soon forget.

Imagine grown men dressed in tutus and snouts parading around the stage and singing familiar songs updated with lyrics having to do with pork, grilling and the whole sport of barbeque. With its raucous, pork-based sense of humor, Ms. Piggie Idol is certainly a one-of-a-kind experience that you won’t find anywhere else.

On May 24, gather on the banks of the Mississippi River for Memphis in May’s fabulous finale and oldest event: the Autozone Sunset Symphony. Pack a picnic, bring lawn chairs and spread out a blanket while you listen to music from local performers. Later, the Commemorative Air Force performs a spectacular air show, featuring vintage WWII and concept aircraft. Watch pilots perform amazing aerial stunts and multiple high-speed flybys. As the sun sets, the skies light up with a spectacular fireworks show, illuminating downtown Memphis and providing a stunning backdrop for the smooth sounds of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

For more information on Memphis in May, visit their website at memphisinmay.org.

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travel

IRELAND a Country of Natural Inspiration

TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY BARBARA MAY, OWNER OF TRAVEL LEADERS AND BRENDAN VACATIONS

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Ireland is a country of character. Other places draw attention through aweinspiring architecture such as the Vatican or unique monuments to human creativity like the Eiffel Tower. Ireland has a rare elegance but also a vibrant soul. There is no other destination in the world where you truly travel to experience the culture and people of a country. Though not considered the top destination for indulging in Europe’s fine arts or somewhere to discover distinctive building design, the Emerald Isle has something far more intriguing to explore – a passionate spirit.

Starting in Dublin, the largest city in Ireland, you quickly see how this is a unique place. Witness people milling about on a Sunday morning, lazily wandering down Grafton Street and waiting for the shops to open. Enjoy a cup of coffee while the flower cart vendors set up their beautiful blooms and street performers start to emerge for a day’s entertainment.

Grafton Street features many shops to peruse, from Tommy Hilfiger to Marks & Spencer. From there take a stroll into one of the most magnificent spaces in the city – St. Stephen’s Green.

One of your first discoveries in Ireland might be the love the locals have for Mother Nature and the beauty she has bestowed on this tiny jewel of an island. On a cool spring day in a country that has famously been said to have 1,000 shades of green, the smell of the new blooms and budding trees is unforgettable. This is just a first taste of the truly awesome splendor that tells of things to come.

Discover more natural beauty in County Kerry, home to a wealth of outdoor spaces worth exploring. Topping that list is the Ring of Kerry, with over 100 miles of stunning coastline. With every twist and turn you will see the wild sea, picturesque mountains and farmland dotted with adorable sheep. Visit the many Celtic ruins along the way and quaint villages that offer hospitality along with refreshment.

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Why is the Ring of Kerry so popular?

Besides the beauty of the area, it provides the opportunity to really experience the passion for life the Irish have as you stop for lunch, drop into a pub or even pop into a boutique. Killarney National Park is a great place to base yourself for Irish exploration.

The town sits on the edge of a remarkable stretch of land that covers 25,000 square miles; around every bend you feel as if you will intrude upon a fairytale world. With castle ruins, an 18th-century estate house that transports guests to the early days of Irish independence, and a trail to the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park promises adventure at every turn.

Of course, nature is not the only highlight of Ireland; there is also the Guinness. The most popular porter in the world is interwoven into the history and sights of Ireland. Visit 36 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2014

the brewery in West Dublin for a tour and tasting at the Guinness Experience, as well as another exposure to the element that makes a trip to Ireland unlike any other, the people. Guinness and Jameson are popular drinks because they bring people together, an experience found uniquely in Ireland’s local pubs, the heart and soul of each and every village, town and city. From Dublin to Waterford, Cork, Killarney or Connemara, ending your day with dinner or drinks in a pub is an experience you just cannot miss. It is said that visiting a pub is a requirement on a trip to Ireland; it is essential to getting to know the real Irish people. There is no better place to try regional specialties and meet the local characters than in the pub.

of The Troubles, a trip through Ireland is like a journey through a storybook. When you visit Ireland with Trafalgar or Brendan Vacations, you have a friend who is taking you on an exploration of this amazing country. Only here where you can hear of giants, fairies and leprechauns can you really understand the combination of inspiring sights and fun-loving personality the Irish possess. Your local guides will make sure you are immersing yourself in the real Ireland with experiences like your “Be My Guest” with an expert on William Butler Yeats at a high tea featuring traditional Irish scones. These stories will affect you in an unexpected way and showcase the passionate people who have a zest for life which cannot be found in other Ireland is also a country of stories. Travel destinations. Partner this with spectacularly with an insider to uncover the tales of this beautiful sights and Ireland is the most colorful country, from Celtic myths to those unique destination in the world.

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The pace of life here is the final piece in Ireland’s perfect puzzle and there is no better way to really relax than in one of the country’s vast array of accommodations.

Lodging options range from castles to manor houses to bed & breakfasts to historical hotels. Imagine walking through a stone archway into the former home of a titled family in the Irish countryside.

Climb the medieval stairs to a drawing room that overlooks a manicured garden before entering the breathtaking dining room featuring carvings and stained glass windows from all over Europe. This is an experience anyone can enjoy at Adare Manor, Ashford Castle or one of many other beautiful properties. Castles and manor houses around Ireland not only have a deep history and stunning decor, but also offer an array of activities such as archery, fishing, golf and falconry. While lords and ladies no longer abound, the level of attention and detail will make every guest of these magnificent estates feel like royalty.

Travel expert Barbara May, owner of Travel Leaders in Memphis, suggests that visitors who want to make sure not to miss a single experience while in Ireland consider a guided vacation with Trafalgar, a company based in the country for over 45 years. “With Trafalgar’s assortment of travel styles, from guided vacations to independent self-drive or private driver options, you can customize your Irish experience to perfectly fit your needs,” she says. Working with seasoned expert advisers adds to the confidence you will have that your vacation will be the trip of a lifetime. Trafalgar’s ‘Insider Experiences’ include local specialties, unique insights and authentic accommodations that will give you the greatest guided visit possible to Ireland,” says May. For more information visit www.gotravelleaders.com.

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IroquoIs steeplechase in nashville TexT by Frances J. Folsom

History of tHe iroquois steeplecHase

$10 million for the Monroe Carroll Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

The Iroquois Steeplechase, scheduled for WHy tHe name iroquois?

May 10, is the kickoff of the social season in Nashville, the place to see and be seen by the The name comes from breeder Pierre Nashville elite. Women sport frilly sundresses Lorillard’s thoroughbred, Iroquois, the first and extravagant hats, men don pastel and American-bred horse to win the British seersucker suits for the annual event.

Epsom Derby in 1881. In 1886 William Hicks Jackson, a wealthy Nashville breeder, The idea of a steeplechase race in Nashville purchased Iroquois from Lorillard and put came to fruition in 1936 when thoroughbred him to stud on his Belle Meade plantation. breeders Marcellus Frost and John Sloan, Sr., suggested the building of a race course a Day at tHe races in Percy Warner Park. Mason Houghland, Con. Thompson Ball and Harry Hopkins, Percy Warner Park consists of three tracks: all ardent foxhunters, commissioned 1.5 mile hurdles, 1.25 mile timber, and a William DuPont, a prominent figure in one-mile flat course. There are seven races thoroughbred horse racing, to design the with the Bright Hour, the Marcellus Frost course. Through Hopkins’ friendship with and the Calvin Houghland Iroquois hurdles President Franklin Roosevelt it was built being the longest at 2.5 and 3 miles. You under the Works Progress Administration. don’t have to be of the Nashville elite to The course opened in 1941 with the first enjoy the races—grandstand seats offer running of the Iroquois Steeplechase. prime viewing opportunities and you won’t Over the years the Iroquois has raised over have to dress in high fashion to sit there.

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There’s more to Tennessee’s capital city than horse racing. Make your trip complete by visiting Downtown, Nashville’s famed honky tonks and the Ryman Auditorium.

Legends Corner starts off the “Honky Tonk Highway” at Fifth and Broadway. Its walls are lined with vintage album covers of past country music stars. Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson got their start next door at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, while B.B. King’s Club is known for blues performed by local musicians.

Take a tour of the grand old dame on Fifth Street, the Ryman Auditorium. Every Saturday night from 1943 until 1974 the legendary Grand Ole Opry broadcasted from here on radio and television.

Culture The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum pays homage to 121 country artists with exhibits and memorabilia.

Inside a stunning Art Deco building the Frist Center for the Visual Arts hosts changing art exhibits. On view through June are Goya: The Disasters of War, Francisco de

Goya’s sketches documenting the Peninsula War of 1808-1814, and Steve Mumford’s War Journals including his writings, sketches and watercolors of war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.

HistoriC Homes Step back in time by visiting one of Nashville’s historic homes; The Hermitage, ca. 1780, home to President Andrew Jackson, and Belle Meade Plantation, ca. 1820, owned by cotton planter and horse breeder William Hicks Jackson, are both open for tours.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, once home to the Cheek family of Maxwell House Coffee fame, consists of a limestone mansion surrounded by acres of gardens designed in 1932 by famed New York landscape and residential architect Bryant Fleming. staying and dining The Hermitage Hotel, the Omni Nashville and the Union Station hotels are on Fifth and Sixth Streets and Broadway respectively.

All offer Wi-Fi, LCD flat-screen televisions and upscale restaurants. The Hermitage and Omni have spas, pools and are pet friendly.

Eating at the Loveless Café is an experience that you will not find anywhere else in Nashville. This is not nouvelle cuisine but Southern cooking at its finest with homemade fried chicken and biscuits and country hams, sausages and bacon smoked on the premises.

At the Farm House chef/owner Trey Cioccia exemplifies the farm-to-fork movement in cooking. He uses only locally sourced meats, fowl, dairy and produce for his specialties including pork belly agnolotti, skillet cornbread with pork butter, and buttermilk quail with smoked sweet potato.

Nashville is a fun, lively city full of music, culture and history. Spend time strolling the Honky-Tonk Highway and the Music Mile, admiring the art at the Parthenon, visiting RCA Studio B where Elvis recorded many hits, and taking in a Grand Old Opry show at the Gaylord Opryland Resort.

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WATER VALLEY Mississippi’s Best-Kept Secret TEXT BY NICOLE HUGULEY

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If you’re from the Mid South, you know that Mississippi is home to hundreds of small rural towns, one of which has received a great deal of local and national attention in the past decade, and for good reason. Just under 20 miles away from Oxford lies the blossoming borough of Water Valley, Mississippi. Thanks to the efforts of dedicated community leaders, proud residents, local artists and visionary entrepreneurs, Water Valley has been transformed from a sleepy whistlestop to a vibrant, interactive hot spot.

Described by Preservation magazine as “teeming with life,” Water Valley’s 4,000 residents are committed to preserving its history as it progresses forward. Like many small Southern towns, Water Valley began as a railroad hub and regional center of agriculture. Its economy still relies heavily on manufacturing and farming today, though in recent years, local entrepreneurs have opened 20 new businesses, providing 65 new jobs. This development is most obviously showcased on Main Street.

Since his move to Water Valley in 2008, local artist and New Orleans transplant Bill Warren took it upon himself to hand paint storefront signs along Main Street to create a unified, cohesive look. Warren, who also serves as the co-chair of the Water Valley Arts Council, created these signs in order to humanize the town with the handmade touch. He wanted to give Water Valley a unique visual identity through signs that mimic the classic lettering of the early 1900s.

For the food lover, The B.T.C. Old Fashioned Grocery offers more than just farm-fresh, organic produce and grassfed meat. The refurbished 140-year-old structure characterizes the spirit of Water Valley. Owners Alexe van Beuren and her husband, Kagan Coughlin, spent three years restoring it and it now serves as a gathering place for residents and visitors alike. Mickey Howley, Director of the Water Valley Main Street Association, calls the B.T.C. “the ‘third place’ in Water Valley—the place like ‘Cheers’—where everyone knows your name.” The store serves breakfast (ask for the sausage gravy and grits plate), lunch, as well as deli salads and take-home casseroles.

The B.T.C.’s dedication to the local food movement is reflected in its name; the letters stand for the first three initials of the Ghandi quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

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Turnage Drug Store has been selling its famous sweets (and, of course, medicine and other pharmaceutical products) since 1905. Make sure to drop in and indulge in Turnage’s delicious milkshakes or check out its ever-popular soda fountain. The drug store is currently in its fourth generation of family ownership.

Art lovers should mark their calendars for the Annual Art Crawl hosted by the Water Valley Arts Council on September 20. You can enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres as you stroll through Water Valley’s three art galleries that will showcase as many as 14 artists. From April 4 to May 17, Bozart’s Gallery presents a new art show called “Things to Come,” which features several 44 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2014

local and guest artists who seek to portray the the late 1800s, and pedestrians can still see way the future has been imagined by popular the manholes manufactured by Hendricks culture. According to Bozart’s website, this around the town today. new exhibition “takes the viewer back to the future.”

Families will kids will surely enjoy the Casey Jones Railroad Museum or the If you’re more of a beer person, head over Fiddlin’ Rooster Farm. The Railroad to Yalobusha Brewing Company, Water Museum, open Thursdays-Saturdays from 2 Valley’s own local microbrewery. Owner to 4 p.m., gives visitors a chance to cool off Andy O’Bryan, along with his team of while exploring the railroad history of Water master brewers, Tony Balzola and Amos Valley and reading about all of the details Harvey, started Yalobusha in October 2013. of the haunting story of Casey Jones. The Every Friday in the early evening Yalobusha Fiddlin’ Rooster Farm is currently open only offers tours and beer tasting. Like so many for private events and classes such as “Bread other entrepreneurs in the area, O’Bryan Baking 101” and “Kids Can Cook!” taught transformed a huge, empty warehouse into by farm employees. To reserve a cooking a modern marvel. The building was home to class spot call 662.473.5005 or visit www.

Hendricks Machine Shop and Foundry in fiddlinroosterfarm.com/take-a-class.

When asked about the restaurant scene in Water Valley, Howley explains, “There aren’t many white tablecloth restaurants.”

Instead, several niche eateries are dotted about town. In fact, Food & Wine magazine recently included Water Valley on a list of remarkable “little food towns” across the country. Mentioned in the magazine is Crawdad Hole Jr., a roadside seafood shack that, in classic Water-Valley style, was built in an abandoned gas station. Their fingers covered in juice and spices, patrons gather around folding tables with red checkered tablecloths to enjoy the casual atmosphere.

There is one catch, though: Crawdad Hole is only open Thursdays through Sundays, until they run out of crawfish!

Barbecue fans should check out D and D House of BBQ, located on the corner of Main Street and Panola. Food & Winecalls it a “busy barbecue trailer,” but now the House of BBQ also has a brick-and-mortar establishment. Chef DeMarc White serves the area’s best-selling pulled pork and has become well-known for his smoked chicken wings.

If you visit Water Valley on the weekend, be sure to stop by the Farmer’s Market, open every Saturday morning in the summer from 8 to 11 a.m. Under the shade of tents and trees along Main Street, the Farmer’s Market hosts local growers, coffee brewers and artisans. Vendors sell fresh vegetables, eggs, sweet pickles, jellies, peppers, relishes, garlic butter, wooden art pieces, frames, furniture and so much more.

Clearly, there’s too much to do in one day in Water Valley. It’s best to visit on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, because in typical Southern fashion, businesses generally close on Sunday and Monday.

After a stay in Water Valley, you’re sure to fall in love with the character of the charming town, which Howley compares to Magazine Street in New Orleans. “It’s a little bit of funk with an art to it,” he says with pride. “Folks know it is a small town, but it is a place that matters.”

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THE BEAT GOES ON

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS TEXT BY CHUCK DAUPHIN

For the legendary Oak Ridge Boys, the beat goes on. William Lee Golden, Duane Allen, Richard Sterban and Joe Bonsall are continuing to create and entertain as they begin their fifth decade of performing together. Last month, the Grand Ole Opry members released Boys Night Out, their very first live album. Sterban, a member of the group since 1972, says that the group’s enthusiasm for the stage has not dimmed any over the years.

together, and there never was a repeat show, so there were songs that were added in.

There were some songs that were in every show, but there were others that were mixed up. Consequently, out of doing 25-26 songs in a show, there were 64 songs that were recorded. There are definitely enough songs to do more than one CD.”

Fans of the Oak Ridge Boys remain loyal even after so many years. “During the 11 shows, we had about 300 people that were at “We love what we do, and that’s important,” every show,” recalls Golden. “The seven days he says. “We’re having fun doing this. We sold out and we added four matinees.” look forward to getting up on stage every night, taking the music to the audience.”

Boys Night Out contains 14 classic hits from the group, including their 1977 According to lead singer Allen, the project breakthrough “Y’all Come Back Saloon,” has been on the group’s radar for quite a while. as well as signature tunes “Elvira” and “Our fans have been calling for a live album “Bobbie Sue.” The group still performs for many years,” he admits. “They come up 150-175 shows a year, including their yearly to us and say they love the hit records that Christmas tour. When not on the road, they we cut in a studio, but when they come to can usually be found close to their home base a concert, the performances are so energetic of Hendersonville, TN. The local newspaper that they wish we could get a recording named the group “Best Local Music Act” like that.” So the Oaks went to work. “We for the past two years due to their many recorded 11 live shows in a row over seven contributions to the city. days at the same place, so everything on there should sound almost the same. This project “That was a very nice honor for us,” admits shows the energy and excitement of our live Bonsall, who celebrated four decades as an show. I think we captured it,” Allen says.

Oak last year. “We promote that we’re from there. We try to bring attention to the beauty Golden, the longest tenured member of the of Hendersonville. It’s a beautiful place to Oaks, says that by taping so many shows, live. it’s a great place to live and raise a family, there’s plenty in the can for a possible sequel so we’re honored when our hometown says – or two. He explains, “Joe put the set list something nice about us.”

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Charlene Roberts of Charlene’s Colony of shoppes text by Jordan Smith

You may not find yourself frequently passing through the rural town of Halls, Tennessee, but there is definitely a reason why you should be. Celebrating 30 years in the business of décor this month is Charlene Roberts, owner of Charlene’s Colony of Shoppes. Roberts loves hunting for the unique furniture her customers crave and all the hidden gems that make her shops so uncommon. Quite the character, Roberts herself is a treasure, like the items she seeks for her business. “Furniture, I love furniture!” she says. “I asked my minister kiddingly one day if it was a sin to lust over furniture.”

With such a passion for furniture, there has to be a space to house it all. Charlene’s occupies a retail space of 8,500 square feet.

It is in this space that Roberts’ passion is evident. Each room displays seamlessly coordinated objects in an array of colors while showcasing unique pieces of furniture from Mexico, Indonesia, China and any other places that inspire Roberts.

mother, sister and I would drive to Memphis and shop the specialty boutiques, gaining insight on upcoming styles. We would also visit a fabric store, purchase material and I would take it home and select and design patterns for my mother to sew a new outfit. It was during those years that my creativity was born with help from my mother. She certainly enhanced my senses of color and design,” Roberts says. “A customer approached me years ago requesting I decorate her home for a Christmas tour. The power of wordof-mouth is strong! People began inquiring regarding my services. This was the impetus to fast forward in the decorating business. I have incredible energy. People laugh and call me the ‘Energizer Bunny.’ How many people can say their life is complete fun? Whether it’s decorating my store, antique shopping, entertaining or enjoying family, I’m all in. My passion transcends work into all areas of my life.”

Roberts is proud of her local roots. “I was born and raised in a small rural town Roberts recently chatted with At Home in West Tennessee named Ripley. It’s about her inspiration and her early days in approximately 50 miles north of Memphis. the decorating business. “As a teenager, my Farming was, and is, the mainstay. Cotton, 48 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2014

soybeans, corn—everything. The smell of cotton being picked and the sight of remnants left everywhere on a cool autumn day is intoxicating.”

Being from the South, Roberts’ upbringing played a major role in shaping her personally. “Here at home I experience the kindness and moral and ethical principles of the people. In our area you are quite fortunate to have been raised in a warm, comforting environment,” she says. “Forty years ago I married my husband, Ronnie, a farmer. It was like taking a course in ‘Country Life 101.’ It took some getting used to at first, but I can’t imagine any other road to traverse. A country lifestyle provides strong, solid roots. It instills values such as honesty and loyalty. With me, I learned to work hard and I stand behind my products.

My strategic marketing plan doesn’t have graphs, charts or PowerPoint presentations.

My PowerPoint is a smile. Forming a lasting relationship with my customers is what I want. It makes me feel so good when a carload of people from a sizable distance away makes a day trip to Charlene’s Colony of Shoppes.”

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The passion that Roberts has for every part of her job keeps her inspired from day to day. “When I arrive at work I first check the warehouse. We are surrounded by new product daily. Of course, one of the main inspirations is witnessing the enthusiasm of my customers. Also, there is my staff. There are 18 members and there cannot be a more hardworking and dedicated group. We all are dedicated to constantly recreating visual displays that will make an impression that (customers) can use in their own homes. I am truly blessed with my staff.”

Along with her overwhelming affection for furniture, Roberts has other goals for the Colony of Shoppes. “I am always wanting to be on the cutting edge and looking for a challenge,” she says. “My brain is going nonstop so you know something new will eventually pop out. I love to shop for antiques and this summer there will be a new antique mall attached to our Just Divine Tea Room. It will be (stocked) with personal finds as well as other vendors.”

When asked about her favorite season, holiday or occasion to decorate for Roberts doesn’t hesitate to answer. “Nothing comes close to Christmas for my personal and professional enjoyment!” she exclaims. “The decorations, fragrances, hustle and bustle, the laughter of customers having fun with friends, the lights and music. If children are laughing and people passing, but you’re not

returning smile after smile, come see us. I guarantee you we can pull you out of any seasonal slump. On a serious and honest note, with Christmas I get to relive my childhood one ornament at a time.”

As for her business philosophy, Roberts keeps it simple. “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” she says. “If it isn’t life or death, it can be worked out. My staff shares with me the value that family is first. We all live and work by that daily. One saying that has stuck with me over the past 30 years is, ‘Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes it.’ There is always a large amount of work to be done. Even when I’m tired my passion energizes me to maintain the flow. There is a friend, who every time I see him, he hounds me about lack of sleep and going at such a fast pace. I’m just doing what I really love to do.”

Roberts says passion for decorating and a positive attitude are essential to be successful in her line of work. “You have to stay focused on your journey because people may try to steer you away from your dream; you are the only one that can make success happen,” she advises would-be business owners.

With her longstanding mission to know her customers and offer quality products and service at a fair price, Roberts is a living example of the American Dream. Her dedication, endurance and unwavering passion all bear out the old adage, “build it and they will come.”

Roberts is a big fan of the little town where she does business. She wholeheartedly says, “Halls is home. The town hasn’t had an influence on my decorating, but on my heart. It’s a wonderful place to call home. Good people come together for everyone. Halls is a Visit www.charlenes.net or call for an destination where you can be yourself and be appointment at 731.836.5418. accepted for who you are.”

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Where Do I Go? TEXT BY SCOTT FUELLING, PRESIDENT, PHOENIX UNEQUALED HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Gone are the days of scheduling your life around viewing a certain television program or movie. Sure, you can set your DVR for your favorite show or a sporting event you can’t see in real time, but now you can view TV shows, movies, special events and even listen to your favorite music when you want, at your convenience.

There are many ways to access this vast library of online content. You can view or listen on your computer, tablet or smartphone, but that is not really an encompassing experience. It is convenient and certainly enjoyable, but having a nice media system in your home really brings everything to life. A larger television with a good quality surround sound system gives you the ability to enjoy your media selections to their fullest, with music coming alive and filling your home.

Once you have a nice media system how do you go about receiving this content?

Options abound in this area. However, there are several mainstream service providers and manufacturers offering products to bring this content into your home.

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can subscribe to more advanced subscription services like Netflix, Apple, Hulu, Pandora, Rhapsody, Spotify and now, even Amazon.

The offerings from these providers can overlap, but each of them also provides exclusive content the others do not offer.

Blu-ray players typically offer Netflix and some other services, as do many smart televisions. These are all very viable options, but there are also stand-alone solutions for your media system that do not require you to purchase a new television or be limited by your Blu-ray player’s offerings.

The Apple TV changed many things. This small box connects to your media system and home network with ease and allows you to access your iTunes account, iTunes movie and TV show offerings as well as many services such as Netflix and Hulu. One of the nice features is Airplay, which allows you to stream media from newer Apple computers, iPhones and iPads with ease. (Now you can even stream from a PC by using AirParrot, a program available online.) If you have an app, you can play it on your system.

Another option is the Roku solution which offers a variety of services including Netflix. There are more services available on Roku than on the Apple TV, but since everything today seems to have an app, your iPad or iPhone can still Airplay most of this content, too.

The latest option recently introduced is the Amazon Fire TV. Connected with your Amazon Prime subscription, you receive access to your Prime music collection, movies and additional member services including custom gaming. The Roku offers Amazon Prime viewing, but it does not go as in depth as this box does. The Fire TV box also offers voice recognition, but I have not personally tested this feature thoroughly enough to say whether it works well or not. Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora are available as well as an ever-expanding list of content partners. Will this new box break into the fray as a market leader? It is way too soon to tell.

What should you do? I strongly recommend doing a bit of research on all the services and offerings to determine your viewing and listening preferences and find the streaming service that meets your needs and budget.

Then determine which streaming player will best meet your needs. Do not be surprised if this requires more than one system. What works for me may not be right for you.

The good news is, all of the devices are inexpensive and all of the services are also reasonably priced. You can typically cancel any subscription service at will and without penalty, unlike the cable and satellite providers, so feel free to play around and try them out.

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When Barbara DeLuca first met her husband Hank Weaver, she was building in the Fairways with Gary Gardo, an interior designer with Gardo Design Group in Memphis, and he was trying to sell his rustic two-bedroom home in New Albany, Mississippi. Today, the Fairways home has new owners and DeLuca and Weaver have transformed that little cabin into what she describes as being akin to “a country manor house in Europe.” Here’s how it happened.

Initially, DeLuca says, she went out to Mississippi to look at Weaver’s house and help him figure out what needed to be done to get it sold. After all, she’s kind of an expert in the area—since she got started in 1996, she has staged, designed, furnished and opened about 250 model homes for several different builders including Bowden Homes and Chamberlain and McCreery.

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When she arrived at Weavers’s property, she was immediately taken with the place; the home sits on 14 lush acres and the main building itself had “great bones,” as DeLuca puts it. There was a separate two-car garage on site for her to work with, as well.

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Still, Weaver was ready to leave Mississippi and DeLuca, a lifelong Memphis resident, was in no rush to relocate, so as the relationship between the couple deepened, they began to work on the house with the intent to sell.

To begin with, the property only had two bedrooms, so DeLuca convinced Weaver to add on a third in order to make the place more attractive to buyers.

And, as she explains, “Every time you make one change, you see something else that needs fixing, too.”

That motto then became the defining story of the house. As the modifications kept coming, the couple got married, and having fallen in love with their transformed property, now unrecognizable from its original 2003 design, they moved in for keeps.

Since 2006, DeLuca and Weaver have added a hearth room to the rear of the house, a third bedroom, finished the home’s attic and converted the garage into a king-suite guest house. These changes have increased the size of the now three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath main house to 3,200 square feet, plus 950 more in the finished guest house. The impressive thing about all the additions, says DeLuca, is the fact that, thanks to their wonderful carpenter Tim Hatcher, throughout the transformations they have been able to stay true to the original elevation of the main structure.

This was no mean feat, considering the fact that for some of the additions, DeLuca simply jotted down plans on a napkin. “Tim looked at the sketches, said ‘Yes, ma’am, I got it,’ and it (the finished product) turned out exactly how I envisioned it,” she recalls.

After making the house more spacious, aesthetic changes within the rooms came next. When she first moved in, DeLuca had decorated the master suite in keeping with the home’s exterior ranch style.

After a few years, however, she wanted to do something “a bit more bold,” so she revamped the room, even adding in black accent walls for “a touch of glitz.”

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Throughout the rest of the house, walls were kept neutral to play up the stained wood that features prominently in the crown moldings, exposed beams and the breakfast room’s pocket ceiling, which DeLuca and Weaver installed after she took up residence.

The pair also swapped brick fireplaces for stone ones, in keeping with the changes they made to the exterior of the house and, in the converted attic, they created a children’s haven for their combined 11 grandchildren.

In that room, DeLuca explains, “I went with a beach theme so the kids could feel like they were on vacation,” when they came to visit.

Little remains of the couple’s pre-marriage furniture, save for one bronze statue of a flapper holding a champagne glass. DeLuca and Weaver affectionately refer to it as “the drunk,” for obvious reasons. For the most part, though, the furnishings are new, since DeLuca likes to swap pieces out as the house evolves.

enjoying family time. And that, of course, is the mark of a successful transformation: old spaces, like new, are up to the challenge of real family living.

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There are many ways pool houses can enhance outdoor living. They help provide the perfect retreat for pool owners and their guests to enjoy day and night.

Barbara DeLuca and Hank Weaver enjoyed their swimming pool, so they decided to convert their existing two-car garage into a pool house. “Fortunately, it already had HVAC, plumbing and a utilitarian bathroom. I knew that it would add value to the home, and with all the elements there, it was less trouble than to start from scratch to create an inviting place for family and friends,” DeLuca says.

The garage-to-pool-house transformation was a family affair. DeLuca came up with the design and her husband and her stepson provided the labor.

As for the décor and “feel” of the pool house, the theme is a little “beachy.” DeLucas and Weaver wanted guests to feel like they were on a vacation when they came to stay with them.

DeLuca particularly enjoys the extra space and features that the pool house provides, especially the convenience of having another kitchen, which comes in handy all year long. “We put in an icemaker and full kitchen so we are free to totally entertain from the pool house. The large sectional is great for adults or grandkids when they get hot and just want to go inside to watch television without changing from their bathing suits,” says DeLuca.

Tile floors lend an element of practicality, eliminating worries about dripping water on wood floors. DeLuca also enjoys the aspect that there is a private guest bedroom and bath for friends who do not want to intrude, but would like to visit.

The homeowners take great joy in sharing their backyard jewel when they host family get-togethers at least once a year, sometimes more often. “It is a pleasure to say that we have hosted two weddings here, with receptions around our pool. Thanks to the pool house, the caterers had a place to prepare food and drinks for the guests,” says DeLuca.

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Pool houses fulfill different needs for homeowners. Here are some benefits that a pool house can offer: ConvenienCe A pool house offers the convenience of a facility for pool users who may need to change clothes or use the bathroom. The pool house may also provide a place for food and drinks, keeping guests — and the water mess — out of your home.

Storage Pools often have a lot of trappings — rafts, noodles, goggles — and a pool house can be a great spot to store all or some of these items. It can also provide storage for pool furniture and accessories during the winter “off ” seasons. a bedroom A pool house with a bedroom and bathroom can easily transform the space into a useful guest house. This may also benefit the homeowners, giving guests their own space with a beautiful view, while the homeowners are able to maintain the privacy of their home.

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Bormioli Rocco Palatina Cooler 6-Piece Set Bed Bath & Beyond, $37 each, www.bedbathandbeyond.com

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Printed Frog Hooded Velour Kids Beach Towel Bed Bath & Beyond, $8, www.bedbathandbeyond.com

Trash-Ease Portable Trash Bag Holder $18, www.trash-ease.com

Embossed Blue Lantern Kirkland's, $25, www.kirklands.com

San Martin Chair Pier 1 Imports, $120, www.pier1.com

Outdoor Garden Stool Pier 1 Imports, $100, www.pier1.com

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Mid South

Farmer’s markets text by Nicole Huguley

The Mid South is home to farmer’s markets that offer the freshest, most nutritious foods available. Buying locally helps stimulate a community’s economy while providing a place for vendors, farmers and visitors to gather and share their goods. An outing to a farmer’s market can also serve as a fun activity for the whole family to get involved in the meal-planning process. Here is a quick guide to some of the area’s freshest picks.

The Downtown Memphis Farmers Market is located at Central Station Pavilion, S. Front Street at GE Patterson, and is open Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Shoppers from all over the Mid South enjoy coming to this farmer’s market as the vendors include Bluff City Coffee, Arts and Crafts, Las Delicias, Made From Scratch Cookie, One Smart Pet Company, The Apothecary Fairy, Wolf River Popcorn Co., and many more.

A comprehensive list of vendors and a

searchable list of products may be found at Road. This farmer’s market is open from late www.memphisfarmersmarket.org.

April to October on Wednesday afternoons 2-6 p.m.

Another very popular farmer’s market is the Agricenter Farmers Market, which Guests may enjoy shopping for a variety is located at 7777 Walnut Grove Road. of the freshest local produce available in the This market is open from May to October, Mid South, beef, pork, eggs, homemade weekdays: 7:30 a.m-5:30 p.m, and Saturdays: baked goods, sweets, coffee, herbal tea, jams, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Agricenter offers jellies, flowers, hand-crafted artisan items lots of organic produce, jams, jellies, baked and more! Visit www.memphisbotanicgarden. goods, honey, herbs, annuals, perennials, com/farmersmarket for weekly updates on hanging baskets, cut flowers, sausage, nuts, vendor line-ups. cupcakes, meat, strawberries, hand-made items, custom orders, t-shirts, jewelry, olive The Germantown Farm Park Market is oil soaps, stained glass decor and more. Visit located at beautiful Bobby Lanier Farm Park. www.agricenter.org for more information.

The 2014 summer season will begin June 5, with times TBA. This farmer’s market offers vendors including Claybrook Farms, Jones Conveniently located in East Memphis, the Orchard, La Belle Bakery, Las Delicias, Lilee’s Memphis Botanic Garden Farmers Market Gourmet Bakery, Peach World, Renaissance is located at the beautiful and blooming Farms, Lor’s Family Farm, Roots Memphis Memphis Botanic Garden at 750 Cherry and Wolf River Honey.

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In Jackson shoppers enjoy the West Tennessee Farmer’s Market, which is located at 91 New Market Street. Guests may shop the local, fresh selection of fare Tuesdays-Saturdays, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. This market offers wonderful produce as well as beef, lamb, pork, chicken, fish, milk, goat’s milk, butter, ice cream, breads, pastries, Italian ice, heirloom tomatoes, barbecue, plate lunches, arts and crafts and more.

In quaint and lovely New Albany, Mississippi, the New Albany Biscuits & Jam Farmers’ Market is located on the Tallahatchie Riverbank. The market is open on Saturdays 7-11 a.m. This year, the market will focus solely on heritagerelated hot food vendors. Last year, they sold tamales, hominy soup, boiled peanuts, fried pies, local mozzarella and tomato sandwiches, and local sausage breakfast casserole. Updates may be found on their Facebook page; search for "Biscuits and Jam Farmers' Market."

The Downtown Tupelo Farmer’s Market is located at 415 South Sprint Street, and is open May 17-October 25 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from 6 a.m. until vendors sell out. It features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers, plants, herbs, dairy products, breads, pies, cakes, pastries, pickles, jams, jellies, preserves and smoked meats. Ror exclusive shopping tips check it www. tupelomainstreet.com/farmers-market.

In the charming town of Corinth, Mississippi, the Green Market at the Corinth Depot is located at 221 North Fillmore. The farmer’s market is held the first Saturday of each month from April to November, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors include local farmers, gardeners, artisans and craftsmen who sell their wares in an openair, grassroots setting. More information is available at www.corinthgreenmarket.net.

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CREATING A

WILD GARDEN

TEXT BY ANDY PULTE

May in the Mid South is a time of great excitement. A stretch of great weather can turn seasonal enthusiasm into spring fever.

There are many reasons people choose to plant gardens. For some it’s enjoyment derived from creating a beautiful space.

For others, producing healthy food they grew themselves is top priority. May has been designated as National Gardening for Wildlife Month. Take some time this month to think about how you can accommodate important non-human garden visitors.

STEP 1: PROVIDE FOOD Bird feeders are a great way to provide supplemental food for winged wildlife.

Additionally, providing food for small mammals like squirrels can be fun. However, planting a variety of flora that provides food is also a great way to encourage wildlife in your garden. A good way to start is by adding native trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials.

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wildlife is a great way to support birds and small mammals. Additionally, think about leaving the seed heads of perennials on plants in the fall. Many birds will eat seeds right off the fading flower heads of plants like purple coneflower (Echinacea spp.).

STEP 2: ADD WATER A good source of clean, fresh water is critical for all types of wildlife. Simply installing a small birdbath with a recirculating pump can go a long way toward attracting wildlife.

Adding a water source can also increase your butterfly population. These beautiful garden visitors seem to linger near water sources.

Although butterflies can’t drink directly from birdbaths and ponds, they take advantage of wet soils that surround fresh water.

STEP 3: PROVIDE COVER If you want wildlife in your garden, neatly trimmed boxwood hedges won’t do the trick; you have to provide an area of cover. Animals need places to hide to feel secure from people, predators and bad weather. Areas with dense native grasses, shrubs en masse, brambles,

piles of sticks and even stacked piles of stone are all good choices. If where you live does not allow for these options, think about adding a birdhouse designed specifically for a type of bird you wish to attract.

STEP 4: HELP WILDLIFE RAISE THEIR YOUNG One last important step when trying to attract wildlife to your garden is providing them with a safe place to raise their young. According to the National Wildlife Federation, “Creating a wildlife habitat is about creating a place for the entire life-cycle of a species to occur, from tadpole to frog, from caterpillar to butterfly.” Some of the same plants you add to provide cover can also serve as a place for wildlife to raise their young. Providing a diversity of locations from large trees to cover plants will help give backyard wild creatures what they need.

Take time to think about the specific wildlife you want to attract and make sure you are providing for their needs during all parts of their life-cycle.

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A Mother's Day

Brunch TEXT BY LESLEY HARRIS COLVETT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH ROSSI

The theme for this Mother's Day brunch was elegant, luxe European garden, and to achieve that designer Angela Mazanti used a true pastel spring palette.

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“ The gorgeous spring green and ivory toile linens were the stars of the show.

Gold-rimmed clear glass chargers achieved a “see-through” effect to show off the stunning fabric

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Mazanti says that fresh spring greens, creams and peach tones achieve the perfect ambiance for this table. “I used an open, clear-top tent draped with ivory batiste fabric to create a gorgeous, but still not overdone, feeling of European luxury. The panels were gathered with beautiful gold tassels. This allowed for the most beautiful lighting to come in and didn't make the guests feel too closed in,” Mazanti says.

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Mazanti designed the flowers in true English garden style with lush, compact and hanging components. “I used a variety of garden roses — my favorite is the peach Juliette!

I can never get enough of that gorgeous variety,” Mazanti admits. She also used green ranunculus, antique green and pink hydrangea, Ohara cream roses, and South American Sahara roses, another of her absolute favorites. “They are the most beautiful sandy shade that highlights these pastel tones so beautifully! I also used a South American Ivory Vendella rose as a highlight color. I used a green hanging Amaranthus to give that luxe garden feel,” Mazanti adds.

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The gorgeous spring green and ivory toile linens were the stars of the show. Gold-rimmed clear glass chargers achieved a “see-through” effect to show off the stunning fabric.

The understated simplicity of the goldtrimmed ivory plates and plain ivory cloth napkins played perfectly off the toile.

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Mazanti recommends offering several beverage options such as mimosas, a fresh, fruity white sangria and a non-alcoholic selection.

Quiches and frittatas are great brunch dishes. A wonderful mix of salad greens with strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, goat cheese, toasted pecans and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette is always a great side dish. You can even add in some delicious roasted brussels sprouts. If you need a glutenfree option, it's always great to have some grilled chicken to add to the salad for those who can’t tolerate the crust in the quiche.

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cooking CONVENIENTLY HEALTHY WITH APRIL MCKINNEY

WELCOME THE SUMMER SEASON WITH

Jerk Chicken Wraps & Raspberry and Mascarpone Trifles JERK CHICKEN WRAPS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA MAKES 4 WRAPS

FOR THE SALSA INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup pineapple, chopped • 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped • 2 Tbsp. red onion, finely chopped • 2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped • 1 Tbsp. lime juice • 1/8 tsp. salt DIRECTIONS:

Combine the pineapple, red pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a bowl and toss all of the ingredients together.

Set aside until you are ready to assemble the wraps.

FOR THE WRAPS INGREDIENTS:

Finally, we have beaten those winter blues, and now it's time to enjoy all of the things we love about a Southern summer. May is the perfect month for outdoor entertaining and picnics because it's not too hot just yet, and we are all ready to soak in some sunshine. This month’s recipes are light, fruity and perfect for a picnic or back-porch gathering.

The jerk chicken wraps are an ideal picnic treat because they can be made ahead of time and they're easy to transport. Try wrapping them in plastic wrap and storing them in a cooler to hold them together for traveling. The slightly spicy chicken is the perfect complement to the sweet salsa, making the wraps a much more flavorful picnic option than the usual ham sandwich.

For dessert, we have light and fruity mini trifles, a delicious treat to end a spring meal. For an adorable to-go presentation assemble these in mini Mason jars for easy traveling. You can find mascarpone cheese in the deli section of most regular grocery stores; it's a slightly sweet, less tangy version of cream cheese. This a dessert that tastes decadent but it's actually very light! For the recipe please visit www.athomemms.com.

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• 1 pound chicken breasts • ¾ tsp. salt • 3¾ tsp. cumin • ½ tsp. ancho chili powder • ½ tsp. black pepper • ¼ tsp. allspice • 1 Tbsp. lime juice • ¼ cup light mayonnaise • 4 sandwich wraps • prepared pineapple salsa DIRECTIONS:

Clean and preheat a grill to medium high heat. Evenly sprinkle the chicken with salt, cumin, chili powder, black pepper and allspice. Lightly rub the spices into the chicken so they do not fall off. Once the grill is hot place the chicken on it and cook for 7-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken.

Once the chicken has cooked, remove it from the grill and slice it against the grain into strips. In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise and lime juice. Spread the lime mayo onto the center of each wrap. Evenly distribute the chicken and the salsa on each wrap as well. Fold two sides of each wrap in and then fold them up like a burrito. Slice the filled wraps in half diagonally and serve.

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Felicia Suzanne’s

Classic Cuisine Mixed with Modern South TEXT BY LESLEY HARRIS COLVETT

Located in downtown Memphis, Felicia Suzanne’s features classic entrees and side dishes from across the region made using food sourced locally whenever possible. Chef Felicia Willett’s talent for creating authentic, Southern foods with a twist has made her one of the region’s most respected and popular chefs. The restaurant’s intimate setting with attention to every detail blends a young, contemporary feel with classic Southern charm and tradition.

HOMEMADE CREPES MAKES 16 CREPES

INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup milk • ½ cup cornstarch • ¼ cup flour or rice flour • 3 eggs • 3 Tbsp. butter, melted • Pinch of salt

HOMEMADE CREPES FILLED WITH ORGANIC CHICKEN, SPOONFUL OF TOMATO JAM MAKES 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS: • 1 recipe of crepes • 1 recipe of chicken filling • Flo’s Tomato Jam (may be purchased at Felicia Suzanne’s or online at www.feliciasuzanne.com) • ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, micro greens or pea shoots DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350˚. Lay crepes out on a flat surface. Spoon the filling along the center of each crepe, evenly forming a line of filling from one end to the other. Use all the filling. Roll each crepe up and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and place 2 crepes in the center of each plate. Ladle the sauce over each plate. Spoon the jam in the center of each crepe. Garnish with the fresh herbs.

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DIRECTIONS: In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and blend until smooth.

Using a 6-inch nonstick sauté pan, heat a little oil. Ladle 2 ounces of the batter into the hot pan. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly. Cook the crepe for about 1 minute, until the bottom is lightly speckled. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot.

ORGANIC CHICKEN FILLING INGREDIENTS: • 1 whole organic Westwind Farms Chicken, boiled, skin and bones discarded and shredded • 1 cup Béchamel sauce • ¼ cup dried bread crumbs • 1 cup mozzarella cheese • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese • Salt and white pepper, to taste • Hot sauce, to taste DIRECTIONS: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, Béchamel sauce, bread crumbs and cheese.

Mix completely. Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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Old Town

HALL AND CAFE A Charming Experience in Downtown Covington, TN TEXT BY LESLEY HARRIS COLVETT

Nestled in the Historic Court Square in Covington, Tennessee, is Old Town Hall and Cafe—a quaint, unique cafe that offers guests a truly memorable experience of delicious cuisine in a warm, charming atmosphere.

the restaurant to complement the shopping experience by providing a quaint, delectable lunch stop for shoppers. The cafe provides a charming spot where businesspeople meet for lunch, and shoppers on the square sit and dine.

The cafe takes its name from its location.

The building at 108 E. Court Square The unique atmosphere enhances the housed Covington’s original town hall from dining experience. Original exposed brick 1878 to 1913. walls and 14-foot ceilings create a historic and cozy atmosphere. “From the pianist to The original deed established a “Covington the made-from-scratch special of the day Club” for the purpose of the erection of a to various homemade delicious desserts, we town hall and further for “the maintenance make it a special occasion every time you of a Club of social enjoyment and for the come—and you can shop in our lovely gift promotion of music, painting, and fine arts, shop that carries a wide array of women’s the study of history, the historic arts and clothing, home furnishings, bridal registry, literature.” The building remains one of gifts and children’s area,” Nancy says. the few unaltered historic structures on the Court Square.

Along with the cafe’s daily variety of sides, salads and sandwiches, the menu includes a Nancy Peeler and her husband Judge Bill different gourmet Special and Hearty Soup Peeler opened the cafe in 1999, two years each day. The restaurant prides itself on after opening the retail/gift shop side of using homemade recipes: customer favorites Old Town Hall. The Peelers established Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp and Grits, Potato 90 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May March 2014 2014

Soup, Strawberry Pretzel Salad, Chocolate Cobbler and Nana’s Yeast Rolls are all made in-house.

With its wonderful and easily accessed location, the facility has become a popular haven for special catered occasions including rehearsal dinners, bridesmaids’ luncheons, showers, birthday parties, political gatherings and business and corporate events. “We were honored to have been chosen as a West Tennessee location where Governor Bill Haslam held a ‘kick-off ’ event when he began his successful campaign for office,” says Nancy.

Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month.

Guests who dine at Old Town Cafe can also enjoy shopping in the venue as well as the many other businesses around the Court Square. The prices are extremely reasonable, and the food and atmosphere divine.

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt The Orpheum Theatre 901.525.3000 www.orpheum-memphis.com

Garden Party with Anthropologie

The Dixion901.761.5250 www.dixon.org

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May 4-10: West Tennessee Strawberry Festival

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Blues Music Awards

GPAC, memphissymphony.org

901.525.4611

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Signs of Spring Walk

www.memphisinmay.org

Humbolt TN, wtsf.org Beethoven's Pastorale

Memphis Cook Convention Center

Memphis Botanic Garden www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

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Mother's Day Jazz Brunch

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Food Truck Garden Party

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The Dixion www.dixon.org

www.memphisinmay.org

May 15-17: Buford Pusser Festival

Adamsville, TN

www.fordcenter.org

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Art After Dark

May 15-17: World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest

Memphis Botanic Garden

Mamma Mia!

Gertrude Castellow Ford Center 662.915.2787

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Dick Preston on the Prothonotary Warbler

Zoom Through the Zoo Race

The Memphis Zoo

Memphis Botanic Garden

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Enrichment Day

The Orpheum Theatre 901.525.3000

The Memphis Zoo 901.333.6566

www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

www.orpheum-memphis.com

www.memphiszoo.org

Downtown Cruise

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May 28- June 1: Tupelo Summer Fest

May 29-June 1: Big River

Tupelo Furniture Market 662.224.4994

Corinth Theatre-Arts 662.287.2995 www.corinththeatrearts.com

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May 2-4: Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise

BancorpSouth Arena 662.213.8873 www.bluesc.com

May 2-4: Beale Street Music Festival

Memphis, TN www.memphisinmay.org

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Montana Skies

The Ned, Jackson TN 731.425.839

May 9-10: LeBonheur’s Art on the Sidewalk Festival

The Shops of Saddle Creek www.shopsofsaddlecreek.com

National Public Gardens Day

Memphis Botanic Garden www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

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May 16-17: Batesville Spring Fest

Downtown Batesville 888.872.6652

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Corinth Green Market

Corinth Depot 662.287.3120 www.corinthgreenmarket.com

'Que on the Yazoo'

Greenwood, MS mainstreetgreenwood.com

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May 10-11: 43rd Annual Gumtree Festival

Downtown Tupelo 662.844.2787 www.gumtreefestival.com

15th Annual MayFest Festival

Olive Branch Old Towne www.olivebrancholdtowne.org

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Sawyer Brown

www.crossroadsarena.com

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Delta Country Jam 2014

Tunica RiverPark 800.745.3000

Herbal Celebration

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Batesville, MS 662.654.0926

The Agricenter 901.757.7777

Pickwick St. Jude Golf Tournament

Shiloh Falls Golf Club 704.502.3541

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Brownsville TN 731.779.9000

Autozone Sunset Symphony

901.525.4611 www.memphisinmay.org

Macy's Zoo Brew

May 24-27:Beastly Bargain Sale

The Memphis Zoo

The Memphis Zoo

www.memphiszoo.org

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Movie Mania

Carriage Crossing

www.shopcarriagecrossing.com

May 30-June 1: Memphis Potter's Guild Spring Show & Sale

Memphis Botanic Garden www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

May 30-June 1: Hatchie BirdFest

Brownsville TN, 731.779.9000

May 16-17 Batesville Spring Fest

Exit 56 Blues Fest

Memphis Botanic Garden www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

Racing for Paws 5K Run/Walk

Memphis Flea Market

www.panolacounty.com

Crossroads Arena, Corinth 662.287.7779

May 9-10 LeBonheur’s Art on the Sidewalk Festival

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Garden Family Day

The Dixion 901.761.5250 www.dixon.org

Teddy Bear Picnic

Memphis Botanic Garden www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

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sources 34 | Travel Special thanks to — Martie Watson, Travel Leaders Travel & Cruises Director of Marketing www.gotravelleaders.com 40 | Road Trip Nashville Convention and Visitor’s Corporation — www.visitmusiccity.com Iroquois Steeplechase — www.iroquoissteeplechase.com 42 | Community Hot Spot Special thanks to — Mickey Howley, Director of Main Street Assoc., Water Valley, MS 46 | Music Special thanks to — Oak Ridge Boys (William Lee Golden, Duane Allen, Richard Sterban and Joe Bonsall) 48 | At Home With Charlene Roberts of Charlene’s Colony of Shoppes — www.charlenes.net 50 | Technology Phoenix Unequaled Home Entertainment www.phoenixcommcorp.com 52 | Home Feature Special thanks to — Barbara DeLuca and Hank Weaver, homeowners Photographer — Mike Boatman, www.mikeboatman.com 62 | Design Special thanks to — Barbara DeLuca and Hank Weaver, homeowners Photographer — Mike Boatman, www.mikeboatman.com 78 | Entertaining Event Design Planner — Angela Mazanti Design, www.angelamazantidesign.com Photographer — Sarah Rossi, www.sarahrossi.net 86 | Chef's Corner Felicia Suzanne Willett, 901.523.0877 90 | Cuisine Special thanks to — Nancy and Bill Peeler, owners of Old Town Hall and Cafe, 901.475.0502 May 2014 • athomemms.com | 97

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