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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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CONTENTS MAY 2016

24 SPECIAL SECTION: MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE Celebrate Mom with these fabulous gifts she will enjoy all year 30 HOME : THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME Homeowners enlist the help of interior designer, Valli M. Wiggins to renovate an East Memphis home built in 1950 to become a modern masterpiece ON THE COVER – HOME FEATURE | p. 30 6 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2016

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CONTENTS MAY 2016

FOR YOU 18 healthy you Beautfully Healthy Skin 22 beauty Beauty Items for Mom 9 on a good note The Mid-South Food Bank

T R AV E L & C U LT U R E 54 getaway The Chancellor's House Oxford, Mississippi

60 experience this Holly Springs, Mississippi

66 travel The Magic of Disney Cruises

HOME & DESIGN 26 at home with Carolyn Hardy 40 design Pool Trends 48 style marketplace Fun in the Sun 50 home trends A Chat with Steve Nabers and Jesse Nabers Alston 8 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2016

72 social pages Mid-South Happenings

79 arts Nick Peña

FOOD & DRINK 80 entertaining Mother's Day Brunch 86 in the kitchen Grilled Nachos 88 dining out The Belmont Grill, Germantown

92 happy hour Strawberry Shrub

I N E V E RY I S S U E 12 | editor’s Note 97 | sources

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editor’s note

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look outside and see my flower beds that need to be planted, the pansies and grass that have been trampled by the kids playing in the yard and a few scattered weeds. This reminds me of a “weed” that mysteriously started growing in my mother’s planting bed in 2007. All summer as the children swam in the pool next to it the family watched it grow, having no idea where it came from. We attempted to pull it and my dad kept saying, “Don’t pull it; I don’t think that’s a weed.” It stretched taller and more lanky as my dad watered it, and the mystery continued to grow.

Eventually, in late July, there was a bud. We were so excited to see it truly wasn’t a weed, even though it was an uninvited guest in my mother’s flower bed. After a heavy rain it suddenly blossomed into the most gigantic sunflower we had ever seen. My dad was right, as usual; this was not a weed. We couldn’t resist taking this picture of my son Harmon, the oldest grandchild. And yes, like a weed, he too has grown tall and lanky. As all mothers know, after the labors of love—feeding and nurturing them—children grow like weeds!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Lesley Harris Colvett

Editor

My “sonflower” Harmon

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healthy you

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Beautifully Healthy Skin

urrently, there is an ever-increasing trend to look younger and beautifully healthy.

However, people today understand that to achieve youth and beauty there comes a price and a discipline.

However, two of the most popular medi-spa anti-wrinkle treatments can quickly become your healthy go-to for astonishing results.

More and more medi spas offer healthy, no-downtime treatments and products that appeal to everyone.

TEXT BY MONA SAPPENFIELD ESTHETICIAN/CEO MONA SPA AND LASER CENTERMEMPHIS, LLC

So, when you want to shape up healthy, vibrant skin, hire your licensed and certified Aesthetician for guidance with your personal ritual. Hire a personal trainer for great gym results, right? Need a prescription, go to a doctor, correct? Your Aesthetician can be your professional guide for your healthy skin care options when you are looking for quality products that are FREE OF FRAGRANCE AND COLOR ADDITIVES, NON-COMEDOGENIC, FREE OF PARABENS, MEDICALLY TESTED, CRUELTY FREE AND TALC FREE. These everyday ingredients can make you and your skin unhealthy.

Move Over O2 and Welcome in the New CO2 Lift Not a device, not an injection. It is a cool, most enjoyable Aesthetic gel mask, CO2 Lift, that is the newest anti-aging health spring.

The ingenious idea of using carbon dioxide to promote the transfer of oxygen within the human body to treat an area where carbon dioxide is present was made famous by the Danish physiologist Christian Bohr. This physiological phenomenon first reported in 1904 is known today as the “Bohr Effect.”

The Bohr Effect is a normal process in people of normal health. It is the duality of how carbon dioxide and oxygen work harmoniously with one another.

With the Bohr Effect, it is understood that carbon dioxide is the key factor which triggers our own body for the transport and release of oxygen through our red blood cells. As a result, when carbon dioxide is present at the location being treated, our own body will send oxygen through the process of vaso-dilation to that location of treatment.

The gel mask preparation is placed by your Aesthetician on

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Clients experience reduction in fine lines and wrinkles and reduction in pore size as well as a more firm and lifted appearance to their face. These results contributed greatly to the birth of a powerful aesthetic/anti-aging treatment that has a more lasting effect with additional treatments.

Even healthy people frown and look unhappy! It erases wrinkles and makes people happier because they are not frowning anymore, easily the world’s most popular cosmetic is IncobotulinumtoxinA that is made from the bacteria that causes botulism.

Botulinum toxin, when injected, blocks nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity.

Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA), made

by Merz Pharmaceuticals, is approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of adults with blepharospasm and moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows. FDA approval of Xeomin was based on the results of two U.S. clinical trials. Worldwide, more than 84,000 people have been treated.

Xeomin, without additives, just botulinum toxin type A, may be a healthier selection. It’s a cleaner, newer drug product. This may mean that there is less risk of developing antibodies against Xeomin than other available neurotoxins. The body develops antibodies in response to a foreign invader and attacks. In theory, antibodies could prevent a neurotoxin from having its desired effects. The effects of Xeomin occur within one week, and the results last for three to six months, making it comparable to popular Botox in terms of both onset and duration of action.

You can look younger and choose to be healthy. See you at the spa!

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beauty

Fit for a Queen TEXT BY MATT GOSSETT

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hat do you give the lady who has practically everything? A little extra pampering, that's what! This Mother's Day, instead of sending the usual card and flowers, give Mom something more luxurious. Here are some awesome ideas that will show Mom how much you care by letting her indulge a little.

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Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System: The Opal has been a favorite of mine since it was first released.

It’s an infusion device that helps your favorite eye creams and serums penetrate deeper into the eye area. It also helps to reduce eye puffiness while maximizing absorption of eye products. With its silicone tip that you fill and then gently tap around the eye contour, it provides a great mini eye massage right before bedtime. The Opal can be found locally at Mona Esthetics in Laurelwood.

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Patchology Flash Patch Eye Gels: This cool, refreshing treatment comes in the form of a hydrogel patch that accelerates the delivery of essential ingredients like caffeine and hydrolyzed collagen.

After just one use I noticed a smoother, more awake appearance to my eyes. Perfect to travel with and use after a long flight, they’re available locally at Solutions Medical Center in Collierville.

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Dior Addict Lip Maximizer High Volume Lip Plumper: Mom can give her lips that little extra pout with this favorite of mine. Unlike most lip plumpers, this one has a mild tingle and is collagen based. After about five minutes lip lines

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are noticeably plumped and lip texture improves. It also gives the lips an amazing high shine and can be used over lipstick or alone as a gloss. Available at local Dior counters and Sephora.

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Sonia Kashuk Dissolve Gel to Oil Makeup Removing Cleanser: This will soon become Mom’s go-to prewash before she removes her makeup at night. It comes out of the tube as a gel and and dissolves to an oil as it’s worked around the face, breaking down makeup, even waterproof cosmetics. Leaves skin feeling clean but not stripped of natural oils. Find it at local Target stores.

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Sex A Peel by Sonia Roselli: This product is a refreshing way to exfoliate from head to toe. It gently removes dead skin using plant enzymes to reveal brighter skin. Just spray, rub, rinse and you’re red-carpet ready. It contains an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) that may increase sun sensitivity so use a sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product and for about a week after. Available at soniarosellibeauty.com

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Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil: This retinoid oil helps with plumpness, fights redness and wrinkles, and reduces pore visibility. It contains a high-potency, purified lactic acid that helps to correct dullness in maturing skin. When Mom uses this at night she’ll wake up to a smoother skin texture. Can be found at Sephora.

Matt Gossett’s makeup concierge service is the perfect way to spring clean.Get your vanity and makeup bag organized

by Matt and have him take out all the guess work. To book makeup concierge appointments, look Matt up at About Face Artistry on Facebook, and follow him on Instagram @aboutface_87.

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Special Section

Mother's Day Humming Bird Oil On Wood, $275, By Katie Jacobson, Caron Gallery, Tupelo, MS

Niven Morgan Melting Body Butter, $38, About The South, Tupelo, MS

Barr Co. Fine Shea Butter Lotion, $35, Bella Vita, Collierville, TN Antique Chandelier Matte Agate Stones, $88, shopgoldandstone.com 24 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2016

Gift Guide Casafina Limoncello Serving Bowl, $110, Bazaar, Collierville, TN

Peanut Bowl, $75, Talk Of The Town, Batesville, MS Granite Beverage Tap Dispenser, $135, Southern Avenue Company, Germantown, TN

Sister Act Patina Folk Angle, $38.50, Turkoyz Home, Memphis, TN

Kendra Scott Earrings- $52, Necklace- $80, Candle And Gift Shoppe Batesville, MS

Katie Kalsi Turquoise Wallet, $226, KatieKalsi.com

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at home with

Carolyn Chism Hardy

Chism Hardy Investments LLC, CEO Henderson Worldwide

TEXT BY MEGAN MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN TERRY, FOREST HILL PHOTOGRAPHY

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escribed as an entrepreneur and a trailblazer, Carolyn Hardy has built herself from the ground up. She is both the first African American to have been the plant manager of the J. M. Smucker Co. and the first female African American to have been vice president of a major brewery in the United States, Coors. She owns several companies including Hardy Bottling, Chism Hardy Investments and MitoGene. Her newest business, Henderson Transloading Services, is slated to expand this year.

Where did you grow up and attend school?

My family moved around a lot in Memphis. I moved 13 times by the time I was 12 years old. The first time my parents purchased a home was after our rental house burned down and we were left with only the clothes on our back.

My mother still lives in that home today in the Orange Mound community in Memphis.

I graduated from Melrose High School when I was 16. I graduated early because I was tired of being poor. I was ready to earn a college education and subsequently find a good job and start my career in accounting.

What was your first job, and how did you become a major brewery owner?

My first job was at the J. M. Smucker Co. as a staff accountant. I worked my way up from staff accountant to plant controller to quality manager to human resource manager, and finally became the first African American and first female plant manager at Smucker’s. I left Smucker to join POMS, which was acquired by Honeywell, and completed my career there as vice president of services.

I joined Coors in 2001 as a vice president and general manager. When Coors decided to sell the brewery, I was in the right place at the right time and had enough courage to step forward to purchase the brewery.

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What has been the most exciting moment in your career so far?

I was born and lived below the poverty line for the first 20 years of my life, always wondering if we were going to have food. My parents struggled to provide us with the basic needs as defined by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: food, water and shelter. In other words, my life was not a rose garden, unless you count the thorns.

Therefore, can you image how amazing, almost unbelievable, it felt when I successfully purchased the former Coors brewery on September 1, 2006? That was one of those moments when you cry because you are happy. It is hard to duplicate the major sense of accomplishment felt that day by a woman who was born in a one-room house.

You are described as an out-of-the-box thinker. Would

you say that is a skill you have always had or something you have developed through experience?

I believe that growing up poor caused me to see the world differently. I had to look for creative ways to do a lot with a little every day of my life. People get comfortable with their “normal,” such as community, daily routines, lifestyle, friends, etc. Well, my normal has always been to look for creative ways to get things done with as little as possible while delivering a new and improved mousetrap.

Additionally, I feel that my education and professional experiences elevated my out-of-the-box thinking to levels that aided my business success.

What advice would you offer young professionals beginning their careers?

Competition in the professional world has gotten tougher and your competitor is no longer local, but global, due to technology. Therefore, I recommend that young professionals volunteer at work for special projects; it allows them to gain new knowledge and skills while building a reputation of getting things done. Additionally, this allows the young professional to demonstrate that they have skills that will help them transition to new roles and responsibilities. Remember, in business it is “who you know and who knows you, favorably.”

What do you love most about living in Memphis?

I love that I am surrounded by family. I tell people all the time that my village (husband, children, parents, brothers and sisters, friends) helped me become the top professional that I am today. They allowed me to balance motherhood, work and play.

Any favorite places to travel?

This is a tough question. I love to travel. I have had the opportunity to visit many places and have loved going to Hawaii, Australia, London, Paris, South Africa, Panama, the Philippines, and last year China, Hong Kong and Italy.

When I travel, I love itineraries and tours that keep me busy because when I am in a new place I want to experience the people, history, culture and the shopping.

Any hobbies? What do you enjoy doing in your downtime?

I love reading and studying business, communication and leadership. I have a thirst for knowledge.

During downtime, I love attending Memphis Grizzlies and Tigers games. Plus, as a new Gigi, I get to take my granddaughter, Reagan, who bounces/dances from the moment she arrives at the game until we leave. It’s like a basketball game and dance show in one. However, when I really want to see a great show I love going to the Hattiloo Theatre after having a great meal at one of the many wonderful restaurants in Overton Square or Downtown.

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The Right Place at the Right Time Text by Lesley Harris Colvett Photography by Steve Roberts

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TEXT BY RUTHIE HALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHAD MELLON

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“This house kind of found us,”

recall the Memphis husband and wife homeowners. “In 2009, we saw a home in a magazine. It was a renovated mid-century modern in Marin County, California. We both liked the style and decided that if we got the chance, we’d renovate a house.”

That chance came on Super Bowl Sunday 2014, as the homeowners, who lived in Southaven, Mississippi, at the time, were looking through the open house listings in the real estate section of the newspaper. A Memphis home caught their eye. Their own home was not even on the market, but on this cold, rainy day the couple went to take a look. “We had a vision, and saw what it could be, and we walked in and made the offer,” says the homeowner.

Built in 1950, the house was actually the first one constructed in its East Memphis neighborhood. The Alfred Lewis Aydelott design features full-length windows in every room, an open floor plan, a stone fireplace and a butterfly roof—which was Aydelott’s signature look. He brought a new era in modern municipal design to the Memphis landscape, and was the architect for several local landmarks including Memphis City Hall, the signature arches on the campus of Christian Brothers University and Immaculate Conception High School. Aydelott was an artist as well as an architect, and several of his pieces, now owned by CBU, are currently on display in the home.

It was important to the homeowners to highlight and maintain the mid-century modern design, while adding millennial features of comfort and high-tech devices, resulting in a luxurious, high-end residence.

Interior designer, Valli M. Wiggins, RID, LEED AP ID + C, called on her extensive experience in designing premier projects in the hospitality and corporate markets to help make the new homeowners’ dream a reality with the finishing touches. Again, it seemed the couple was in the right place at the right time, because it was one night at Ruth’s Chris where they met Wiggins. “My husband and I were on a date for a casual dinner at Ruth's Chris bar on a Saturday night. We ran into some close friends who said, ‘Hey, we are meeting some friends 32 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2016

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“Every day is like being on a vacation.

We feel like we are somewhere else.”

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home and they are at the stage of needing an interior designer, Maybe we can introduce you guys?’” recalls Wiggins. They dined together, and early in the dinner conversation it came up that Wiggins was the designer for a local project that the homeowner had recently toured on business and had loved. The relationship blossomed from there, and the homeowners hired Wiggins within a few weeks.

The designer describes this project as more of a modern vacation “entertaining” home than a Southern residence, much like hotels and restaurants she has designed. “I was able to utilize my resources and custom design pieces that could be made locally, size specific for each space. It was very much a team effort; the clients knew what they liked and often sent images for input, and when I presented options we always came to the right decision at the right time,” she says.

The homeowners and their team of architect, contractor and designer took time to figure out the renovation, which ultimately lasted 18 months, and enlisted contractor Ryan Anderson of RKA Associates and architect David Anderson, who helped them lay out the kitchen and the new master bedroom.

The original kitchen was galley style, and Wiggins says that during the renovation they opened it up to make one large entertaining space, keeping all the elements on a linear axis. The new design is open, sleek and clutter-free thanks to many drawers that hide small appliances, dishes and other everyday items. The floor is made of dark charcoal color, two-by-four foot porcelain tiles, which elegantly set off the white kitchen and the soft, gray painted stone walls throughout much of the home’s living space.

Above the custom-built island is a custom cantilevered hood that is symmetrically placed as a focal point of the room. That cantilever effect was carried through to the custom dining table and the horizontal

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chandelier. One of the kitchen’s walls features a work of art by local artist Zoe Nadel. Titled “Earth, Wind and Fire,” the piece is made up of eight small canvases mounted on one canvas.

Just off the kitchen is a large, custom glass table with custom chairs designed with a pop of red fabric and multi-colored tweed. A beautiful gray velvet sectional provides more seating. Its modular design allows the family to rearrange it often, the homeowner says. The doublesided, open gas fireplace is certainly a focal point of the home; two webbing chairs in soft gray and cream tones flank the fireplace and offer a cozy spot to enjoy the fireplace and beautiful view of the backyard. Each chair includes a table top that swivels for comfort and convenience.

The homeowners enjoy entertaining family and friends, and just on the other side of the fireplace is a truly unique, custom-made bar.

When Ruth’s Chris was renovating their bar several years ago the homeowners found out the restaurant’s wood bar top was going to be discarded. They saved it from the dump, storing the 22-foot long, very thick piece of wood in their previous home for about seven years.

During the renovation Doug Wilson, millwork designer, trimmed the wood to make a bar with LED-lit glassware shelving.

The homeowners’ favorite area is the new master bathroom, which was formerly a maid’s quarters. The “wet room” features a steam shower, bath and stone bench in beautiful Carrara marble. A stunning view of the backyard, his and her sinks, and sleek lacquered storage closets make this a truly spectacular master bath area.

The California dream home that this couple saw in 2009 is now their reality. “Every day is like being on a vacation. We feel like we are somewhere else,” the homeowners agree.

All bathrooms feature cantilevered, vanities, lighted mirrors and unique glass and ceramic tile.

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This “Life is a Bowl of Cherries” painting by Michael Whitlow was also featured in the California home that inspired this home's design.

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DREAMS THE GUEST ROOM

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Splish, Splash and Relax

Text by Ruthie Hall, Photography courtesy of Gurley’s Azalea Garden

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here's nothing quite so relaxing as sitting by a pool, whether it's with friends and family or with a glass of wine and a good book.

The cool water is a welcome respite from the famous Southern hot and humid weather.

While pools are a timeless backyard luxury, the design styles surrounding pools come and go as the years pass.

This month we chatted with Andrew Butas from Gurley's Azalea Garden in Memphis to learn more about the newest trends in outdoor design.

At Home Memphis and Mid South: What are some of the latest trends you are seeing in pools?

Andrew Butas: I have found more and more people wanting a place to lay out in their pool. In the pool industry we call this a wet deck or a thermal edge. It allows the user to lie or sit in a chair and be submersed in 12 to18 inches of water, leaving most of their body out of the water. This makes it easier to stay cooler but also somewhat dry in the summer months. It’s also a nice place to just hang out with friends.

What's the latest in outdoor kitchens and living spaces around the pool?

Butas: When we are designing an outdoor living space or an outdoor kitchen around a pool, I like to think about how the circulation is going to work. I put myself in the clients’ shoes and submerge myself in the design to see how I would get from place to place if I were there. I then think about the amenities/features I’d want in the spaces. This all depends on what the client tells us in the initial meeting. The latest trends have ranged from a fully loaded outdoor kitchen to a gas grill and a green egg with some cabinets. In the outdoor living spaces, we find people wanting fireplaces or fire pits, whether they are permanent or portable. I 42 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2016

would recommend that clients plan for a future arbor or covered cabana, too. It really does make the space more welcoming and you can get more use out of the space if it’s covered.

What's new in regard to outdoor lighting?

Butas: LED lighting is the way to go. It’s much more energy efficient and you don’t have to change the bulbs as often. There’s definitely more cost up front, but you save money in the long run.

And the latest technology in sanitizing pools?

Butas: Say goodbye to salt water! The Pro Zone Eco-master UV/ O3 is definitely hot right now. It’s eco-friendly, cost efficient and easy to maintain.

What are the most popular shapes for pools? The most unique?

Butas: The shape of the pool depends on what the client wants.

I’ve seen more clients wanting a more formal style pool with a little flair in some places.

Do you see anything new or exciting on the horizon in regard to pools?

Butas: There are always newer and greater things coming out in the pool and technology side of things. I’m sure there’s something out there that will be a hit this year. With all the trends, together with the latest technology, it is easy to see how any pool can be a spectacular and integral part of summer life. Whether your pool has all the latest trends or is a classic design, take the time to enjoy life this summer and relax with those closest to you. Just watch out or the kids might splash you, and you might just have to splash back!

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The home of Dr. Randy and Tammi Frazier in Corinth, Mississippi, features a lavish pool and Cabana area designed by Bob Mercier of Tupelo, Mississippi.

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Echo Beach Double Chaise Lounge Latte

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A Chat with Interior Designers Steve Nabers and Jesse Nabers Alston

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nterior designer Steve Nabers, ASID, IDS, and his daughter, designer and artist Jesse Nabers Alston, IDS, believe people want their homes to reflect their personalities and bring out the best of themselves. Good design does not necessarily have to reflect the trends, but rather the homeowner’s personal style, while creating interesting, balanced and harmonious spaces.

Steve created a warm and inviting retreat in this Pickwick home.

Steve Nabers: We all want to live in beautiful surroundings. Most people can recognize an attractive space but don’t quite know how to achieve it for themselves. People want their homes to reflect their personalities and bring out the best of themselves. Our job as designers is to do just that, to help clients embrace the things they love and to create interesting, balanced and harmonious spaces. In my opinion, the big “secret formula” of interior design is knowing how to interpret the essence of who clients are and inject it into their living space.

Good design is not just visual. We’re all familiar with the principle of “form follows function” coined by architect Louis Sullivan.

Spaces must function well and fit the lifestyle of the individual or family. Interior designer Albert Hadley was fond of saying, “Design is total, decoration is embellishment.” Trends come and go but good design is timeless and will be relevant for years to come if it’s done with good taste.

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young children or grandchildren? Do they entertain often? What are the family heirlooms or collectibles? A casual conversation about the homeowners themselves and their wants and needs is very revealing.

On the subject of heirlooms, it is rare to meet a client who does not own significantly meaningful pieces of furniture or artwork that need to be incorporated into their future environment. Sometimes I find clients who own perfectly wonderful things without realizing it. A friend calls this the “beer can on the mantle” syndrome. Because they look at these pieces and walk past them every day, the homeowners no longer “see” them. I like to move these hidden gems into the limelight, maybe relocating something tucked away in a bedroom into an entry hall or living room.

Someone once said that the ability to accessorize is what distinguishes us from the apes. I don’t consider a room “finished” until the accessories and artwork are in place, along with the major pieces of furniture. My goal is for the family to enjoy their home to the maximum and feel that it is a reflection of themselves.

Jesse helped a young family in East Memphis combine casual dining with elegant flair.

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home trends Jesse Nabers Alston:

With both my parents in the design world (my dad is an interior designer and my mom has a degree in architecture), I think it was both nature and nurture that guided me into my career. I grew up in the business and was exposed to so much art and design from my early years on. Like my mom says, I must have been paying attention at the dinner table.

I work independently on design projects and sometimes collaborate with my dad on clients’ homes. We have a similar sense of style, but each of us expresses our style in a unique way.

I love to mix old with new and go for a blended look. An antique carved chest can warm up a sleek, modern room. A funky, contemporary lamp or a colorful abstract painting can provide a touch of whimsy and lighten up an otherwise traditional space.

Clients closer to my age bracket, Millennials, are definitely interested in defining and expressing their personalities throughout their living spaces. They have been exposed to HGTV, design magazines and blogs, and Pinterest for a good part of their lives. Millennials are just beginning to acquire furnishings and matching “sets” do not appeal to them. They want a carefully curated look that, at the same time, appears casual and not too studied. They prefer a “collected over time” style that is versatile enough to grow as their needs and homes change.

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Don’t put much stock in online or magazine quizzes to determine your personal style. While they are fun, they aren’t always accurate. I took one recently that pegged me as “California Glam”, SO NOT ME!!!

Don’t be dissatisfied with your home after watching a big “reveal” on HGTV. Although the media can offer us good inspiration, few people can afford to start over and decorate from scratch. Most of us have cherished pieces of art or furniture that we want to always incorporate.

Just because everyone you know is going with a popular trend for their home doesn’t mean that it will work for you and your particular space. All design must be considered on an individual basis.

Although we don’t like to follow trends without thought to longevity, we are seeing a shift in what the industry offers. We are seeing a lighter overall palette in paint selections. After a long absence, wallpaper has returned in a big way. We are seeing lighter shades/colors in fabrics and upholstery. In furniture, both upholstery and case goods are becoming more streamlined.

Steve helped clients create a dining area where extended family can gather around the cozy fireplace.

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Steve Nabers and Jesse Nabers Alston at work in their showroom in Memphis.

Steve Nabers has been an interior designer in the Mid South for almost 40 years. He has been fortunate to work with many wonderful people throughout his design career. He is a registered interior designer and a professional member of both the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the Interior Design Society (IDS).

Jesse Nabers Alston is a working artist and interior designer. A graduate of both the Mississippi School of the Arts High School (visual arts) and Memphis College of Art (BFA with a concentration in painting) Jesse joined her parents at Nabers Interiors soon after college. Her artwork can be seen in the JNA Art gallery space at La Maison Antiques in Memphis. She is a professional member of the Interior Design Society (IDS).

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THE CHANCELLOR’S HOUSE IN OXFORD, Mississippi

The theme for the new Chancellor’s House in Oxford, MS says it all: “Where Southern elegance meets refined service.” Located at the corner of University and Lamar, just a stone’s throw from the renowned Oxford Square, the Chancellor’s House will bring boutique hotel luxury to North Mississippi this fall.

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Text by Janna Fite Herbison Photography submitted by The Chancellor’s House

Slated for its official opening in September, the hotel schedule includes a soft opening event in late summer for a select group of local patrons, featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. “It’s part of our final ‘tweaking’ process,” says developer Fred Alias of Atlanta, who wanted to bring large-market hotel luxury and amenities to the small, yet sophisticated town of Oxford, home of his alma mater. Born and raised in the Mississippi Delta, Alias graduated from Ole Miss, as did his brother and sons.

“When the opportunity arose, I worked with an investor, David Porter, who had great ideas, has great taste, and the wherewithal to back up the concept,” adds Alias.

The developer believes the Chancellor’s House will fill a unique niche in Oxford.

“The hotel is 31 rooms, and there are a lot of things you can offer at that size that are different from a 600-room hotel. We wanted to capture boutique luxury and service at its finest,” he explains. In fact, the firm who handled the interior design has also designed such destinations as the Armani Hotel in Dubai.

Among other amenities, the Chancellor’s House will offer 24-hour concierge service, private guest balconies, a tearoom, oldschool lobby bar, patio terrace, rooftop lounge and even a British-inspired library with a fireplace. The Chancellor’s Grill steakhouse is already being touted as one of Mississippi’s top restaurants, even before it’s officially opened. The Grill, says Alias, evokes old New York steakhouse charm, with its wood-planked floors, reclaimed furniture and white tablecloth service.

Hotel rooms also boast lavish features such as separate soaking tubs, monogrammed Rivolta terry robes, butler and maid services and flat-screen televisions.

As far as the service, the Chancellor’s House takes the concierge concept to the next level, offering visitors fine dining and transportation at any hour of the day. If guests need a private limo, jet or helicopter chartered, not a problem.

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The hotel will be pet-friendly, and the four-legged guests will receive the royal treatment, as well. “If you want your dog walked at 2:30 in the morning, you got it,” says Alias.

The intimate setting of the Chancellor’s House is ideal for destination weddings, reunions, football games and a host of other events throughout the year. Groups will be able to rent the entire facility for the weekend, if needed.

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is already a fan, having predicted the hotel will soon become “one of the top properties in the United States.”

Alias says the Chancellor’s House is a perfect venue in this setting because Oxford is so unique. Visitors come from across the country and even overseas to spend time in the town and enjoy more than 30 special events year-round.

He asserts, “It can eventually serve as a blueprint for luxury hotels in other similar markets in the U.S.” For more information, visit chancellorshouse.com.

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HOLLY SPRINGS, MS TEXT BY TYRISHA L. BATTLE PHOTOS COURTESY HOLLY SPRINGS TOURISM AND RECREATION BUREAU

Touted as the “Antebellum Capital of Mississippi,” Holly Springs is a charming town with a rich history. Graced with many preserved antebellum homes, churches, museums, art galleries and much more, the town is a gem located just 30

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minutes from Memphis.

Originally settled by Chickasaw Indians, the town is named after the natural springs that bubbled up and flowed through groves of holly trees. Holly Springs became an early gathering place for traders and

explorers soon after European settlers founded the town in 1836. They built plantations on the area’s fertile hills; many of the graceful pillared mansions they erected still stand today.

One of the loveliest spots to visit is the Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, located on a 2,500-acre former plantation near the town. The center features butterfly gardens and the magnificently restored Davis Home, which dates from 1851 and is open for daily tours.

Honor the legacy and view the resting place for Hiram Revels, the first African American to be elected to the U.S. Senate, 13 Civil War generals, members of the Confederate Congress, unknown soldiers from the Battle of Shiloh, yellow fever martyrs and many others with a pleasant drive around the beautifully manicured grounds of Hillcrest Cemetery, known for its magnificent tombstone art.

Another Holly Springs highlight is the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum, which honors the contributions of Africans and African-Americans in American history, art and culture and contains local family heirlooms and artifacts. The museum is named for Wells, the crusading African-American journalist, women’s suffrage activist and sociologist, who was born into slavery in Holly Springs in 1862. The Yellow Fever Martyrs Church and Museum commemorates the 1878 epidemic that swept through the town. The museum is housed in a Catholic church that dates back to 1841.

Another not-to-be missed attraction is the Marshall County Historical Museum. Described as “more an eccentric grandmother’s attic than a museum,” it displays local artifacts, many of them dug up from residents’ backyards.

Holly Springs is home to Rust College, a historically black liberal arts college founded in 1866 to educate freed slaves.

The campus houses the Ronald Trojack African Art Collection.

The area is famous for its cooking.

Hometown Annie’s Home Cooking, 500 Craft Street, is known far and wide for Southern hospitality, soulful cooking and its particularly delicious homemade peach cobbler. J B’s Family Restaurant, run by acclaimed local Chef Michael and located at 135 E. Van Dorn Ave. on Holly Springs’ historic town square, has won praise for its Creole cooking. Two other worthy restaurants are Phillips Grocery (world renowned hamburgers), 5414 E. Van Dorn Ave., and Southern Eatery, 130 E. College Ave., which features an array of eclectic Southern goodies.

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"THE TOWN IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! I AM A NATIVE OF CALIFORNIA WHO MIGRATED TO ILLINOIS, WHERE I MET MY HUSBAND OF 10 YEARS, WHO IS ORIGINALLY FROM HOLLY SPRINGS. I’VE ALWAYS LOVED THIS TOWN’S HOSPITALITY AND WARM, DOWNTO-EARTH FEEL, AND THAT IS WHAT ESSENTIALLY PROMPTED ME TO RELOCATE MY FAMILY HERE."

– TYRISHA L. BATTLE

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For overnight accommodations, check out the Court Square Inn, a bed and breakfast in a historic building at 132 E. College Ave. The town also offers an array of authentic cabins and historic homes. Two of the most charming are the Hummingbird Cottage in the historic district and the Little Doll House Cottage, a three-bedroom, two-bath house. Newly renovated, it retains many period details and is fully furnished with antiques.

Music events and festivals dot the calendar in Holly Springs year round.

Every Thursday evening from May through September bring your lawn chairs to Bikers & Blues night to enjoy a variety of Mississippi blues artists. Each September the town holds an annual Hummingbird Migration Celebration, which includes hummingbird viewings, nature walks and live animal shows.

The town’s online Cultural Map can help visitors customize a driving or walking tour of the area. The map can be accessed via computer or smartphone at hollysprings.visitme.us. The local tourism bureau is also happy to organize personalized tours of historic sites.

For more information or to arrange accommodations and antebellum home tours, contact the Holly Springs Tourism & Recreation Bureau at www. visithollysprings.com or 888.687.4765.

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Welcome aboard the world's most magical ocean-going adventure... and discover the "Magic” of taking a

Disney Cruise TEXT BY BARBARA MAY, OWNER OF TRAVEL LEADERS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF TRAVEL LEADERS

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here is so much to do on a Disney cruise—something for everyone from infants to seniors! It’s a perfect place for multi-generation families to vacation together: kids can train to be a pirate with Captain Hook while parents lounge the day away at an adultexclusive pool or enjoy luxurious spas. It’s an enchanted place where the entire family can dine at a different restaurant each night, laugh and cheer during an original Disney-themed musical, or watch a fireworks show under the stars. The perfect way to create long-lasting memories!

All of this and so much more is included in the price of a Disney cruise. If you've never sailed with Disney Cruise Line®, you'll find that a Disney cruise offers a vacation experience unlike any other.

The line includes four ships, Disney Wonder, Disney Magic, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, and they are designed, down to the smallest detail to delight adult and child passengers alike.

Traveling the seas since 1998, Disney ships sail to locations around the Caribbean, Alaska, Canada, Europe and the Panama Canal. The fleet is known for several cruise industry firsts, including the first roller coaster at sea and the virtual portholes in interior staterooms that provide a live view of the ocean outside.

Disney Cruise Line® recently announced plans to build two additional ships. The new vessels will each weigh in at approximately 135,000 gross tons with about 1,250 guest staterooms, and will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. They will be built and completed in 2021 and 2023.

While design plans, ship names and itineraries are still in development, the Walt Disney Imagineering team is already dreaming up exciting new ways to create the world’s most magical oceangoing adventures.

One of the most surprising things about being on the Disney cruise is the staggering amount of activities available. There is so much to do, in fact, that you could stay busy from the moment you wake up until the wee hours of the morning.

Themed Cruises…

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will be held next year. Fans will find the cosmic celebrations aboard select western Caribbean sailings on the Disney Fantasy from January through April 2017. The force will awaken when the captain sounds the ship’s horn to the iconic tune of Darth Vader’s Imperial March.

The whole family will love roaming the ship as Jedi searching for Stormtroopers, Jawas and Sand People. Passengers even get to meet Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker!

Some of the day’s “out-of-this-world” activities include learning how to summon the force in the Jedi Training Academy Trials of the Temple, competing with family and friends in trivia games, and enjoying Star Wars–themed arts and crafts. There are also screenings of the Star Wars films, including The Force Awakens. Each dining room gets its own Star Wars transformation, with details like Chewbacca and Stormtrooper cut-out menus and special entrees created by the chefs just for the special day.

The Star Wars Day at Sea comes to a close with the “Summon the Force” show, featuring major characters from most of the films, followed by intergalactic fireworks, a dance party and a themed dinner buffet.

“Halloween on the High Seas” As summertime comes to a close Disney Cruise Lines prepares guests for the spookiest season. Thrills and chills await at every turn from mid September to the end of October with Halloween-themed parties, spook-tacular experiences, lively entertainment and elaborate decor including an evolving Halloween Tree that eerily transforms throughout the cruise.

Here families can attend Mickey’s Mouse-querade Party which includes ghoulish games, trick-or-treating, and dancing with favorite

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Disney characters, all in Halloween attire!

Carve a pumpkin or take in Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing and Scream, an interactive movie experience, followed by a meet-andgreet with Jack and Sally. Other events Haunted Storytelling on the deck, and an adult-only party that includes a costume contest. Be sure and pack costumes for these cruises!

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“Very Merrytime Christmas,” one of the most magical experiences ever at sea, is offered on most sailings from early November to the end of December!

With Disney Cruise Lines holiday travelers are immersed in a whimsical winter wonderland of fun. Onboard festivities include a tropical holiday party and Mickey’s Tree Lighting. Even Santa Claus comes on board to share hugs and snap photos before he takes to the sky to deliver gifts to the children. Young guests have story time with Mrs. Claus, decorate stockings, go on a holiday scavenger hunt and meet Disney characters dressed in holiday attire. A stop at Disney’s private island will reveal it transformed into a winter wonderland with “snow” flurries, a Christmas tree and more. Even the island’s tram is decorated to resemble Santa’s reindeer.

On December 24 and 25, cruisers will enjoy additional seasonal experiences including cookies on Christmas Eve, a special holiday surprise, caroling with the crew, and religious services.

Any time of the year is a great time to take the family on a Disney Cruise!

One of the most popular places to hang out on a Disney ship is the AquaDuck water coaster, a round clear tube with jets that actually push you skyward beyond the walls of the ship for a thrilling view down to the ocean below.

Other do-not-miss events at sea are the first-run movies in full-sized theaters, Broadway shows and cooking lessons inspired by Chef Gusteau from Ratatouille. It’s truly a wonderful culinary experience for the entire family.

Kids of every age find nautical fun from Disney’s Oceaneer club for little tots, to the Pirate Nights with beards and bandanas, to the Disney character greetings, and Toy Story the musical and more. Visit Donald Duck’s pool, the “It’s May 2016 • athomemms.com | 69

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travel a Small World” nursery, or the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a very special salon where you walk in as yourself and leave as a beautiful princess, a courageous knight or even a famous mouse.

Disney Cruise Line welcomes guests with disabilities. All Disney ships offer staterooms and suites equipped for guests with disabilities. Features include wide doorways, ramped bathroom thresholds, open bed frames, added phones in the bathroom and nightstand, bathroom and shower handrails, fold-down shower seats, hand-held shower heads, lowered towel and closet bars, and emergency call buttons.

Transfer tiers are provided at one of their feature pools. Sand wheelchairs are available at Castaway Cay. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available in the shipboard common areas. Assistive Listening Systems are available in the main theaters and show rooms. Closed captioning is available for stateroom televisions and selected onboard video monitors.

Please note: Guests requiring a wheelchair throughout their cruise must make provisions for the use of that wheelchair prior to the cruise.

The Disney Cruise Line app is an indispensable resource for passengers on a Disney cruise. It works on the ship even if you don’t purchase a Wi-Fi package, sending you alerts and allowing you to browse activities to make your trip more satisfying and organized. The Personal Navigator, a pamphlet that cast members leave in cabins every night, informs highlights the following day’s activities.

A vacation on one of the Disney Cruise Line ships reveals what sets the line apart from all others. It is a one-of-akind voyage that includes the worldclass hospitality, legendary service and attention to detail the brand is famous for—magic that only Disney could provide.

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The Live at the Garden 2016 kickoff party was held at the Memphis Botanic Garden this spring to announce the 2016 lineup, which includes: Heart, Gregg Allman, Billy Currington, REO Speedwagon and Sheryl Crow.

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Reception for Artwork by Leslie Murphy Cetingok Story by Lesley Harris Colvett

An opening reception was held at Palladio Antiques and Art in midtown Memphis to celebrate "Water in its Various Forms", artwork by Leslie Murphy Cetingok, owner of DesignArt, LLC. The collection features works in neutral greys, soft blue and green tones and a predominately white background or foreground. Leslie is a native of Huntsville, Alabama, and much of her work was inspired by the lakes and streams around her childhood homes. Some pieces were inspired by oceans and beach scenes in tropical locations she has visited, particularly the Maldives. "Water in its Various Forms" will be on display at Palladio until April 30.

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The Caron Gallery A lovely art and wine dinner was held at The Caron Gallery in Tupelo, Mississippi. Chef Christian Payton with Park Heights restaurant in Tupelo created the delicious dinner that included curry mango shrimp with avocado, local farm beet salad with goat cheese, walnuts, beef tenderloin with creamy Israeli couscous followed by dessert of Carmenere poached anjou peears with Roquefort. Dinner guests also enjoyed an array of wines provided by Sommelier Norm Rush.

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To The Foundation:

Nick Peña’s Landscape Paintings Text by Connor Bran | Photography courtesy of Nick Peña

The pressure to stabilize our families and our homes—the structures that make up our daily lives—can feel personal, alienating and monotonous. This pressure, however, is a societal condition that speaks volumes on how our nation’s culture is in a state of constant change, and proves that defining the American Dream has become more elusive than ever before.

Through deft use of structures as metaphors, artist Nick Peña explores psychological structures of stability in relation to the natural world.

Peña boldly expresses this concept through vivid juxtapositions of familiar representations of structural stability (i.e. homes) with innovative abstractions of space, creating a visual instability and tension that challenge not only the viewers, but also Peña himself.

“Homes are very much a huge part of our lives,” Peña says, “but they are in a market full of instability that we have no control over.

So this symbolic ideal of stability, at its foundation, is just a cultural perception.”

forever changed the way we look at the game by innovating within, and yet adhering to, that structural parameter; and that level of innovation absolutely occurs in art, as well.”

Being astutely perceptive of the structures that define both the small and larger aspects of our culture is not Peña’s only source of artistic inspiration. He attributes his influences to the stylistically venturous beginnings of American landscape artists such as Thomas Cole, who captured the dichotomous richness of tragedy and hope in their works.

“I strive to carry on the tradition of landscape painting by contributing something new to the existing conversation that could seek a truth about our socio-cultural condition in a unique way.”

Peña holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Missouri.

His work has been exhibited throughout the United States and has been featured in New American Paintings. Currently, Peña teaches a variety of visual arts courses as an Associate

Peña’s structures take on a larger, cultural importance. The combination of the familiar structures and fragmented landscapes emphasizes the constant shift of what the American Dream means.

Raised in rural Illinois, Peña holds a deep reverence for geology and society’s relationship with nature. It was during his formative years that Peña began drawing, as he says, “to keep up with [his] older brother, and to see who could draw better” in the classic little brother-big brother competitive spirit. That same competitive drive led Peña to become a seasoned artist and skilled athlete as a teenager.

Possessing a natural intuition of systemic patterns, Peña observed structural connections between these two seemingly different pursuits; specifically, how the evolution of both has led to cultural shifts in how society approaches them.

“Take basketball,” Peña says, “it’s almost always played on the same rectangular court. As basketball evolved, legends of the sport have

Professor of Visual Art at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee. His oil paintings begin at $2,400, and his watercolor and sintra paintings are priced starting at $600.

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Celebrate Mom this May with a special brunch prepared with love. Vintage china in delicate floral patterns and a delicious spring-inspired menu are sure to delight pamper her.

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Mother's Day INSPIRED BRUNCH TEXT BY LESLEY HARRIS COLVETT EVENT DESIGN BY ANGELA MAZANTI PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH ROSSI PHOTOGRAPHY

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Set the scene:

Says event designer Angela Mazanti, “I set the scene by using a neutral wood farm table and neutral mismatched chairs. For Mom, the guest of honor, I chose a French canopy chair.

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The decor was simple. The background, tables and chairs were neutral tones leaving the tabletop decor to provide pops of color.

Mazanti chose floral-patterned tea towels, a fruit basket with whole fruit and colorful food items. The flowers were feminine and organic in shape and texture in pinks, blushes and a few deep burgundy tones. “I used a few succulent plants in aged clay pots to add more texture,” Mazanti says.

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Color theme: Vivid colors took center stage, from the mismatched vintage china and teacups to the vibrant blue cake plate. She also incorporated colorful menu items to complement the color palette.

Menu: Fruit salad (apples, watermelon, cantaloupe, red grapefruit and pomegranate topped with raspberry vinaigrette), broccoli salad (broccoli, chopped bacon, raisins and mayonnaise), breakfast quiche (eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, chopped bacon and sausage), chicken salad croissants, mini ham tea biscuits with lemon fig jam, angel food cake with strawberries, and assorted pastries.

Host Your Own: “Host your own Mother’s Day brunch by using floral patterned china (matching isn’t necessary) and floral printed napkins, linens or tea towels. “Focus on a great variety of foods with pretty colors and textures to be the biggest part of the decor. Take this opportunity to pamper Mom and lay out a spread that will make her feel special,” Mazanti advises.

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in the kitchen

Grilled Nachos

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN FOX BURKS FOOD STYLING BY JENNIFER CHANDLER

Grilling season officially kicks off on Memorial Day. This year try something a little different to start off your holiday-barbecue grilled nachos!

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Grilled Nachos

Excerpted from Simply Grilling by Jennifer Chandler

Grilled nachos make a fun outdoor appetizer. A cast-iron fajita pan takes them from the grill to the table! If you’ll be taking them to a picnic, assemble the nachos at home in a disposable foil pan. You can grill and serve them from that same disposable pan.

This recipe is for a meat-free version.

For a heartier nacho, add sauteed chorizo sausage or roasted chicken.

1 bag (13-oz.) tortilla chips 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 can (15-oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions ¼ cup sliced jalapeno (pickled or fresh) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. ground cumin ½ cup diced plum tomatoes 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves ½ cup sour cream (optional garnish) Preheat a clean grill to mediumhigh with the lid closed for 8 to 10 minutes.

Place a single layer of chips on a cast-iron pan or a grill tray and top with 1/3 of the cheese, black beans, scallions, jalapenos, garlic and cumin.

Repeat to make 2 more layers.

Place tray in the center of the grill.

Close the lid and cook until the cheese is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the tray from the grill and sprinkle the tomatoes and cilantro over the top. Serve immediately, garnished with sour cream if desired.

Serves 8.

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The Belmont Grill

Fresh Paint, Friendly Faces and Fabulous Fare

TEXT BY RUTHIE HALL

The Belmont Grill has long been a popular spot to grab a bite or meet friends in Germantown. Forest Hill Partners, LLC, purchased the restaurant at the corner of Poplar Pike and Forest Hill Irene last October and since then the group has remodeled the building and breathed new life into the grill. The new owners’ vision was to retain Belmont’s neighborhood feel while adding an upscale pub atmosphere—to bring a little “midtown funk” out east.

popular items are the original Belmont Burger, (voted one of the best burgers in the city), the Forest Hill burger, the BBQ Salmon BLT, the Prime Rib Dip and Derk’s Famous Crawfish Mac and Cheese. In the coming months the chef plans to take advantage of fresh, locally sourced foods to create new salads, fresh fish dishes and other unique offerings like crawfish boils on Saturday and Sunday afternoons during the summer.

The grill’s interior revamp is finished for now, but the partners have plans in place for more in-depth remodeling at a later date.

There’s more than great food at the Belmont Grill Germantown, though. Live acoustic, jazz and bluegrass music comes to the restaurant on select weekends. This month marks the debut of Belmont’s new Monday Night Trivia, sponsored by Lucky Town Brewery. With the pub’s new look and new menu, the owners are excited to meet new friends and continue bringing great food and fun to their customers and the community.

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Belmont Grill Germantown is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The address is 9102 Poplar Pike.

*The Belmont Grill Germantown is not affiliated with the Belmont Grill in Memphis.

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happy hour

Strawberry Shrub

Welcome the summer season with a ref

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Sip a Blue Crossroads cocktail while listening to live music at Ground ZeroWelcome and you’ll enjoy the ultimatethe Delta blues experience summer

season with this INGREDIENTS: refreshing cocktail One shot (1 ½ oz.) vodka

INGREDIENTS Splash of triple sec shot Watermelon Pucker 2½ oz.

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SOURCES 18 | HEALTHY YOU Special thanks to – Mona Sappenfield, Esthetician/CEO Mona Spa and Laser Center-Memphis, LLC, monaesthetics.com 22 | BEAUTY Matt Gossett, About Face Artistry on Facebook. aboutface_87 on Instagram 26 | AT HOME WITH Special thanks to – Carolyn Chism Hardy 30| HOME Special thanks to – Valli Wiggins, vallidsn. wix.com/vallidesignstudio Developer: Homeowner Architect: David Anderson Builder: RKA, Ryan Anderson Interior Design: Valli Design Studio Lighting: Chandelier, Hubbarton Forge Doors: Custom Finish, Allison Lawyer Designs

Furnishings: Custom Bed and Sofa, Joseph’s Interiors, Memphis Custom Dining Table and Nightstands: Advanced Manufacturing Memphis, TN Designtex Fabrics, Davis and Charter Seating, Resol Table Flooring: Daltile/Italy Tile Flooring throughout, Exercise carpet tile, bound area rugs: Kiser’s Floor Fashions: Kitchen: Varenna/Poliform Italy Master Bath Vanities: Wetstyle Plumbing Fixtures: Grohe & Pfister Kenzo Guest Bath Vanities: Duravit Windows: Campbell’s Glass Byhalia Shades: Ultimate Blinds Memphis Home Technology: Lutron Maestro Pool Renovation: The Pool Man 50 | HOME TRENDS Special thanks to – Steve Nabers and Jesse Nabers nabersinteriors.com Jesse Nabers Alston art: jna-art.com 60 | EXPERIENCE THIS Special thanks to – Tyrisha L. Battle www.visithollysprings.com 66| TRAVEL Special thanks to –Barbara May, Owner of Travel Leaders 80 | ENTERTAINING Special thanks to – Angela Mazanti, angelamazantidesign.com Special thanks to – Sarah Rossi Photography, sarahrossi.net 92 | HAPPY HOUR feliciasuzanne.com 98 | ON A GOOD NOTE midsouthfoodbank.org

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on a good note

FEEDING THE MID-SOUTH ONE MEAL AT A TIME

TEXT BY MEGAN MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMITTED BY ANDREW BELL, MID-SOUTH FOOD BANK

In a time when people question the goodness of humanity, it can be hard to believe in the generosity of people’s hearts.

The Mid-South is onefamily of those institutions that Ronald McDonaldFood HouseBank of Memphis can restore a person’s faith in humanity. The organization has a monumental task, as reflected in its mission statement: “To change lives by eliminating hunger in the Mid-South.”

Mid-South Food Bank staffers work diligently to acquire food, sort through it and distribute it. A member of Feeding America, the national network of food banks, the charity focuses on feeding children, seniors and families.

Two initiatives target area children: Kids Cafes and the Food for Kids Backpack Program. Housed in locations such as Boys and Girls Clubs around the area, three Kids Cafes offer participants meals twice a week in a safe environment. The backpack program serves about 2,000 local students. Children take home six complete meals each Friday, providing nutritious, kid-friendly and easy-to-prepare food for the weekend.

Thanks to the efforts of the Mid-South Food Bank, 1,000 seniors a month receive food. The Senior Nutrition Grocery Boxes are packed with enough food to last for a month. The food bank is careful to mind the dietary restrictions of all the seniors and make sure the items included require little to no preparation. The organization also works hand in hand with MIFA to provide meals for those who are homebound.

Needy families in the area receive help through two Mid-South Food Bank programs; Hunger’s Hope and the mobile pantry. Hunger’s Hope distributes groceries to 200 agencies that partner with the food bank. The mobile pantry provides produce, meat and perishable foods to underserved communities.

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It is only with the support of the community that the MidSouth Food Bank can continue its important work, and spring has provided a variety of ways to help. Admission to the Memphis Greek Festival the first weekend in May will be free with the donation of three cans of food for the food bank. Earlier this season the Running for Hunger 5K and the Harbor Town Crawfish Festival also benefited the food bank..

Volunteers are always needed in many capacities, from sorting and inspecting donated food to assisting with office work.

To help out closer to home, people can hold a food drive at their church or give a monetary gift by mail, phone or online.

Just $5 will provide 15 meals for needy families. Marketing manager Andrew Bell says the food bank serves 200,000 people a year in the Mid South, giving true meaning to the organization’s motto, “Hunger to Hope.”

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