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26 | HOME FEAT U R E Kim Loudenbeck of Warehouse 67 Design renovates a Germantown home to live well and serve a family in the future.

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64 | GIF T GUID E Our Holiday Gift Guide is here with ideas for her, him and for the kids!

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home & design 26 HOME FEATURE A Gem in the Heart of Germantown

52 IN THE GARDEN

Japanese Maples

72 ENTERTAINING

Holiday Tablescapes

food & travel 44 EXPERIENCE THIS Mississippi Main Streets

80 IN THE KITCHEN Creamy Brie with Fig, Honey & Pecans

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36 WEDDING Mr. & Mrs. Andrew McClelland

84 HEALTHY YOU

Giving Thanks in 2020

90 ON A GOOD NOTE

Catholic Charities of West Tennessee

in every issue

14 PUBLISHER'S NOTE

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88 SOURCES

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NOVEMBER 2020 • VOL. 19 NO. 8 PUBLISHER / EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MARGARET MONGER | mmonger@athomemms.com

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s I am writing this it is Oct. 21, so I don’t know what turned out to be more frightening, Halloween or the election! If you are reading this, we survived them both and the world is still spinning. Whether you prefer tricks or treats, donkey or elephant, it is all good, so let the Thanksgiving planning begin.

We can start our personal preference controversies over white meat vs. dark, dressing or stuffing and the perennial battle of puh-CONN or PEE-can.

I will stand firm with dark, dressing and puh-CONN and there is no changing my mind; agree to disagree!

Although we all prefer some things over others, there are many things we can agree on; one of those is the beautiful home in this issue. What a masterpiece created by Warehouse 67 and John Duke Homes. “Home for the Holidays” might just be the first thing that comes to mind when you walk through its front door. Fifty-two hundred square feet has never felt so cozy.

With all we have been through in 2020, some of us may be struggling to find things to be thankful for this season; however they are there, and they are more plentiful than ever. One of my many blessings is you. Whether you are a reader, an advertiser or both, during this trying year, you never missed picking up your copy and supporting us, and for that I am forever thankful.

Wishing you and your family a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving and again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

— Margaret Monger, PUBLISHER

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D ES I G N WA R E H O U S E 67 | STO RY T E R R I G L A Z E R | P H OTO S A N N A B E L L A C H A R L ES P H OTO G R A P H Y

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nterior designer Kim Loudenbeck uses this artistic analogy to describe a renovation project she recently completed. The collaboration between Loudenbeck, home builder John Duke and Elizabeth Wilson Duke, realtor, was a labor of love.

“We’ve been pouring our hearts into it because we love that it’s such a gem,” says Loudenbeck. The beauty of the house is that it is a sizable home on a sizable lot, and in the heart of Germantown. “You don’t see these properties in Germantown very much. With the space limitations now the lots are getting smaller but there are still people who want more land, and those lots are few and far between,” the designer adds.

When the house went on the market Elizabeth recognized a golden opportunity. She bought the property and convinced her husband, who usually builds new-construction homes, to tackle a large-scale renovation. Rounding out the team were architect Jeff Bramlett and Loudenbeck.

The designer says that for this reno, as with every project she takes on, the vision of the ultimate personality of the home was key from day one. “Laying

that out and having a clear definition of where you’re going is so important,” she emphasizes. However, a renovation always involves twists and turns. “There are so many things that come about in the process. You don’t know what’s behind the walls; you don’t know what you’re going to run into,” she cautions. Loudenbeck’s goal was to keep the project focused amid the changes that inevitably came. “It can be like a roller coaster with a reno, and you just have to be prepared that there are going to be changes. As long as you know where you’re going, it’s easy to stay on track. People often get stuck in the weeds; they get overwhelmed with renovations.

It’s so important to have the right team or someone to partner with to keep you focused on getting what you want out of the home.”

Although the Dukes bought it with the intention to remodel for resale, the term “flip” seems an inadequate description of this jewel of a house. “It’s the features that really set this home apart. The attention to detail is phenomenal", says Loudenbeck. The master bath has a heated floor; the kitchen has an Aga Elise induction range and a custom vent hood. The original kitchen was transformed into a large, fully equipped scullery for entertaining, and the study has an eye-catching woodpaneled ceiling.

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That focus on detail sometimes led to more work, but the results justify the effort.

Loudenbeck says, “We didn’t really stick with what was easy; we made choices based on what was best. In the office we used pecky cypress on the ceiling as a decorative element.

The front and back doors are solid alder. We used smooth cypress on the beams. It was a lot of using the right elements in the right place, but when it came to paint and stain, we had to use a different combination of stain on each of these to make sure that it all looks the same in the end. Every wood stains differently. So many details and to get the end result that you want you have to focus on each and every one of them. The end result will be affected if you don’t take everything seriously.”

Loudenbeck’s vision for the design was to retain the character of the original home while pushing the envelope to take the feel from traditional more toward transitional.

While she had Duke keep what she calls “little jewels” from the original construction like arched openings and a curved staircase, she admits she went a little edgier on the lighting selections, the finishes and the modern waterfall island in the kitchen. “Adding unique and different elements that are more transitional creates a great balance between what was here and what was done. It’s a beautiful marriage of the two,” she says.

Two of the areas that received full do-overs were the home’s bathrooms and kitchen— rooms Loudenbeck says a discerning buyer would most definitely want to see equipped with up-to-the-moment features. Along with the show-stopping range, vent hood from Lipford Sheet Metal and waterfall counter in quartzite with just the right blend of warm and cool tones, the kitchen boasts a large commercial-style refrigerator/freezer and a bar area embellished with antique mirror-front doors.

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pen, natural wood shelving in both the kitchen and the scullery bring an earthy element that Loudenbeck loves to incorporate in all her designs and pair with stone and mixed metals. “I feel like it creates a real sense of warmth, especially when the walls are lighter,” she says.

While Bramlett was able to work with the rooms in the front of the house, the ones on the back weren’t compatible with a modern, open floor plan, so they had to be completely redone. You’d never know it, though. “In a renovation, the ultimate goal is that you don’t want it to feel like the newly done part is disjointed from the rest of the home,” says Loudenbeck. The renovation team achieved that goal perfectly. The floor plan flows seamlessly from the front entry with its majestic, yet clean-lined curved stair, to the large dining room, to the newly built family room and kitchen. “We took the traditional elements and gave them a little different spin—a bit cleaner, different finishes to make it look new and fresh versus feeling like we had to go back with what was expected.”

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he master suite was created with relaxation and luxury in mind.

While it feels private and secluded, the bedroom is also soaked in natural light.

The vaulted ceiling repeats the natural element of wooden beams found in the family room. The bath is full of all the latest bells and whistles, from the heated floor to the freestanding soaking tub to the his-and-hers vanities to the deluxe shower with multiple sprays. “We knew that someone in this home on this land in the heart of Germantown would want a really special home. When you have a chance to put all the fun stuff in, why not?” laughs Loudenbeck.

Asked about the effort she and her Warehouse 67 team put into fully staging the home Loudenbeck has this to say. “In our area, homes don’t usually sell furnished, but in other parts of the country that’s more typical. We are seeing that change a little, though.

We’ve furnished it tastefully and so that it blends perfectly with the house. A buyer might like the fact that they could walk right in and only need to bring sentimental pieces that they want with them.”

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n addition, the team felt that with the scope of this renovation, it was only fitting to dress the revitalized home in style. “We wanted to show the sentence finished, with the exclamation mark. What the potential of this house could be,” the designer says.

It’s clear from Loudenbeck’s enthusiasm that the architect, builder and designer achieved the full potential on this collaboration. “I think it’s fun to sit back and take in the beautiful vignettes created in the home,” she says. “When you’re walking through the house it reads well. There’s something pretty in every view and at every different angle.”

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WEDDING

Madalyn Lee Durgin & Andrew William McClelland, Jr. AU G U ST 1, 2020 | M E M P H I S, T N

Parents of the Bride: Catherine & Michael Durgin | Parents of the Groom: Trudie & Andrew William McClelland, Sr.

VENUE: ANNESDALE MANSION | FLORIST: L & J PRODUCTIONS | PHOTOGRAPHER: CASSIE WITH THE WARMTH AROUND YOU BAKER: FROST | WEDDING DRESS: LOW'S BRIDAL | MAKEUP: TAYLOR PEACE GRUBER | HAIR: JENNA TALARICO

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all I want for C H R I S T M A S is a diamond Y Text by Sarah Brister | Photos courtesy of Sissy’s Log Cabin

our Christmas lights don’t have to be the only things shimmering this season. The holidays are one of the most popular times to pop the big question and decide on forever.

Before the pivotal moment, it’s important to know the basics of choosing a diamond.

Whether it’s for an engagement ring, wedding ring or breathtaking gift, diamond knowledge is sure to come in handy.

Let’s start with the four C’s. Diamond quality (and price) are determined predominantly by the four C’s: Carat, Color, Clarity and Cut. Carat weight refers to how much the diamond weighs. A metric "carat" is defined as 200 milligrams. Carat weight can also be correlated to size, as heavier diamonds tend to be bigger.

The Color is based on the absence of color in the diamond, or how little hue it holds. The color grading scale ranges from D, being the most colorless, to Z, being the most colorful.

The clarity of a diamond can be a little more complicated. Clarity refers to the internal and external characteristics that occur during the diamond’s natural formation. The finest diamonds will have very few characteristics.

“FL” and “IF” clarity graded diamonds are closest to flawless, while “I” clarity graded diamonds have the most characteristics.

A diamond’s cut is the shape of the stone, as well as how the diamond’s facets will interact with light. Cut grade is determined by seven categories including brightness, fire and scintillation. The cut can vary in multiple shapes from classic cuts like round and square, to more modern cuts like pear and emerald, to more vintage cuts like marquis and oval.

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he four C’s are vitally important as you embark on your diamond selection journey. At Sissy’s Log Cabin, we have a trained team of jewelers and gemologists, as well as sales professionals, who can help you choose a diamond perfect for your needs and budget. If you are interested in learning more about diamonds or browsing our extraordinary jewelry selection, stop by Sissy’s Log Cabin, located in Memphis in the Laurelwood Shopping Center, and online at SissysLogCabin.com.

Come join our Sissy’s family and find a stunning diamond, sure to bring a little extra sparkle to your holiday season.

For more information, please visit SissysLogCabin.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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The best holiday gift shopping is just around the corner and only a short drive to the hospitable Magnolia State. Make plans to explore Mississippi’s downtowns this season and attend these holiday shopping events coming up soon!

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BATESVILLE The quaint, historic square in Batesville is one of several Main Street communities right off of Interstate 55 in Mississippi. Visit downtown Batesville to enjoy shopping with local merchants like Stubb’s on the Square, the oldest department store in Batesville, and other women’s and children’s boutiques. Eat a delicious meal you will remember at Court Street Patio or Bread & Butter Bistro, or attend a special event like the Holiday Open House. Don’t leave without visiting the Off Tracks Dairy Bar, the newest (and sweetest) addition to Batesville’s downtown area.

Nov. 15: Holiday Open House Featuring a roaming Santa, carriage rides and Santa’s Workshop Find out more and plan your visit at batesvillemainstreet.com.

Facebook: @batesvillemainstreetprogram Instagram: @batesvillemsmainstreet CLEVELAND Cleveland is located in the Mississippi Delta and is the home of Delta State University. The small town packs a punch of art and cultural opportunities, including the Bologna Performing Arts Center, Ellis Theater, Delta Music Institute, and Grammy Museum Mississippi. The preserved downtown is worth a day trip to get lost in the shops and restaurants, but you may want to extend your stay overnight at the Cotton House Hotel downtown or The Lyric Hotel to experience modern luxury Delta style. Cleveland becomes a holiday destination this month as visitors come to see the lights and shop.

Nov. 6-8: Cleveland’s Holiday Open House Fri., Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 8, 1-4 p.m.

Starting Nov. 14: 50 Nights of Lights Downtown Cleveland is transformed into a holiday wonderland, complete with 334 lighted, animated decorations, a 50-foot-tall lighted candle display and a 20-foot-tall Christmas tree, during its annual 50 Nights of Lights. The event includes weekly promotions such as free live music, children’s activities,

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pictures with Santa, a Christmas parade, carriage rides, art projects and more. During the event, downtown merchants offer extended hours on Thursdays and Saturdays and open on Sundays.

Find out more and plan your visit at clevelandmainstreet.com or visitthedelta.com.

Facebook: @clevelandmsmainstreet CORINTH This historic town is just south of the Mississippi/Tennessee state line and is known for Slugburgers and cool, historic places. Travel into the heart of Corinth and spend a day in downtown. Make sure and shop the SOCO district, the newest revitalized area with trendy boutiques, restaurants, downtown residences and event spaces in rehabbed historic buildings. After you have worked up an appetite shopping, visit Borroum’s, the state’s oldest drug store/soda fountain, and feast on hamburgers (or slugburgers), fries and the creamiest shakes and malts around.

Nov. 5: Preview Night for Holiday Open House Nov. 7-8: Holiday Open House Santa will make his visit to downtown on Sun., Nov. 8.

Fri., Nov. 27: Black Friday Stores will be open early with specials throughout the day.

Dec. 5: Annual Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting around the Court Square Wassail Fest: Merchants will have their delicious wassail ready for guests to taste and vote for the Best of 2020.

5:30 p.m.: Rooftop Hot Chocolate and Cookie Event at The Conservatory and Ginger’s in downtown Corinth Beginning Dec. 11: Merchants will host The Twelve Days of Christmas Specials and giveaways will be announced daily.

Find out more and plan your visit at corinth.net.

Facebook: @mainstcorinth | Instagram: @visitcorinth

DESIGN NEW ALBANY Voted one of America’s Best Southern Small Towns

by USA Today, New Albany offers the ideal setting for family and community living. New Albany lies in the heart of the Mississippi hills and located on the banks of the scenic Tallahatchie River. The vibrant downtown area, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features galleries, antique shops, boutiques, restaurants, and is the gateway to the Tanglefoot Trail, which is Mississippi’s longest Rails to Trails path. New Albany is also home to the Faulkner Gardens, housed at the award-winning Union County Heritage Museum.

Nov. 19: Christmas on Bankhead, Cooper Park (5:30-8:30 p.m.) Christmas on Bankhead will include carriage rides, Santa at the New Albany Gazette, and a hot cocoa counter. There will also be a Community Tree Lighting led by Santa in his sleigh. Visit the Winter Wonderland Workshop in the Magnolia Civic room with snacks, ornament making, cookie decorating, coloring page contest, carriage rides and more Santa! The evening will conclude with live music and entertainment on the Ciné Stage.

Find out more and plan your visit by emailing visitnewalbany@gmail.com or calling 662.534.3438.

Facebook and Instagram: @newalbanymainstreet OXFORD Known for its rich literary history and cultural arts, the university town is also home to a plethora of unique boutiques, some of the best restaurants in Mississippi, luxurious places to stay like The Graduate Hotel and Chancellor’s House, and enough holiday events to keep you coming back again and again!

Nov. 6-7: A Literary Bit of Faulkner Festival Nov. 13: Tunes Around Town Nov. 21: Art & Soul Paint Party Nov. 23-25: Thanksgiving Break Art Camp Nov. 27: Oxford Square Alliance Holiday Open House Nov. 27-Dec. 31: Visit Oxford Elf Scavenger Hunt Dec. 5: Shop Local activities on the Square Dec. 7: Oxford Christmas Parade (tentative) Dec. 11: Holiday Ornament Auction Dec. 12: Shop Local activities on the Square Dec. 6-13: Winter Wonderland at the Arena Dec. 19: Shop Local activities on the Square Dec. 21-23: Holiday Art Camp (Powerhouse) Dec. 22: Candy Camp (Lafayette County Arena) Dec. 1-25: Nights of Lights, self-guided tour of holiday lights at residences and businesses all over Lafayette County guided by a Google Map Find out more and plan your visit at www.oxfordms.com or visitoxfordms.com.

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GREENWOOD The holiday season in Greenwood is most magical in downtown!

The festivities kick off with a two-weekend event called Red & Greenwood. Hosted by Greenwood Leflore Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Greenwood, the celebration features an outdoor holiday movie, the lighting of the courthouse, the Christmas parade, photos with Santa, carriage rides and other holiday activities throughout the first and second weekends in December.

Shop Howard Avenue to find gifts that will please every member of your family: jewelry, pottery, art, clothes or something else from the Mississippi Delta. Treat yourself with an overnight stay at The Alluvian and enjoy the spa, a cooking class, or fine dining at Giardina’s or Lusco’s.

First two weekends of December outdoor holiday movie, the lighting of the courthouse, Christmas parade, photos with Santa and carriage rides Find out more and plan your visit at mainstreetgreenwood.com or greenwoodms.com.

Facebook and Instagram: @mainstreetgreenwood HERNANDO During the holiday season, Hernando is bustling with Christmas cheer. Retail stores are festively decorated and have something for everyone on your gift list. Ready to chow down? You can find whatever you’re craving right on the historic downtown square, whether it’s steak and seafood or Chicago-style pizza and salads.

Don’t leave Hernando without indulging in some sweet treats at LadyBugg Bakery or taking home a slice of cheesecake, served up daily at City Hall Cheesecake.

Nov.14: Hernando Dickens of a Christmas on the Town Square (1- 5 p.m.)Travel back in time to the Victorian Era. Enjoy a Christmas Farmers Market with local artists from the DeSoto Arts Council, hop on a horse-drawn carriage ride at the DeSoto County Museum with Victorian tour guides, listen to Mississippi Humanities Council storytellers perform on the courthouse lawn and tell tales about

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Christmas past, and make a festive holiday wreath with the Hernando Civic Garden Club.

Nov 14-15: Hernando Christmas Open House Selfies with Santa in the DeSoto County Courthouse, Christmas ornament making, and more.

Find out more and plan your visit at www.hernandoms.org.

Facebook: @HernandoMSChamber Instagram: @hernandochamber HOLLY SPRINGS Nestled in the rolling hills of picturesque North Mississippi awaits Holly Springs. Take a drive through this charming town to experience some of the most beautiful historical and architecturally significant residences in the state. Next, choose what you like; perhaps a nature stroll through the Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, shopping on the historic Courthouse Square, visiting the Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery, or enjoying Rust College’s Christmas Concert, performed by its world-renowned a cappella choir.

Nov. 7: Bags & Brews Cornhole tournament with two divisions (Pro & Tailgaters), double elimination, cash prizes, beer tasting, and football games on a big screen.

Nov. 10: Christmas Open House (5-8 p.m.)

Nov. 28: Shop Small Saturday Dec. 4-6: 31st Annual Christmas Tour of Homes For more information please contact the Marshall County Historical Museum at 662.252.3669, marshallcomuseum@bellsouth.net or marshallcountymuseum.com.

Dec. 5: Annual Holly Jolly Christmas Parade Dec. 5: Annual Bells & Books Luncheon Beautifully decorated and individually themed tables are the background for this lovely luncheon. For more information contact Bea Green, 662.551.8028.

Find out more and plan your visit at hollyspringsms.org.

Facebook: hollyspringsmainstreetchamber Instagram: hollyspringsmschamber

SENATOBIA If you have not visited Senatobia before, now is the time to check out this blossoming community!

The downtown has experienced a rebirth as new storefronts are popping up and buildings are being restored, in part thanks to a façade grant program through Senatobia Main Street. New murals and park updates are adding color and flavor to downtown, and new businesses continue to open.

Stop in at Wheat and Willow, awarded Best New Business this year by the Mississippi Main Street Association, and other fashion-forward stores with Mississippi pottery, home decor and Southern collectibles. You will not come home emptyhanded!

Nov. 7: Christmas Open House Nov. 28: Sip & Shop Find out more at tatecountyms.com Facebook and Instagram: @senatobiamainstreet TUNICA Tunica is a quaint Southern town at the top of the Mississippi Delta. On a given day in Tunica you will find children playing, sweet tea brewing, and local residents ready to welcome you with a wave and a warm smile. Come downtown for a visit and shop at unique retailers like Twelve Fifty-One Apparel.

Be sure to sample local fare at one of the locally owned restaurants while you’re in town.

Nov. 12: The Holiday Shopping Event (4-6 p.m.)

Downtown Tunica TUPELO The King of Rock n’ Roll’s birthplace is a mecca for Elvis fans, but Tupelo has become a total-package destination where you will find the best shopping, local theatre, art, memorable eateries, concerts, places to stay, and of course, all of the Elvis magic!

To feel like a local and capture the “Tupelo Spirit,” try to find all of the murals and guitars along the guitar trail in downtown. Take a walk back in time at Tupelo Hardware, where Elvis bought his first guitar, and after shopping downtown, grab a two-wheeler from King City Cycles and ride down the bicycle lane on Main Street all the way to the Elvis Presley Birthplace. This 2020 Great American Main Street Award-winning downtown has plenty to offer for a long visit!

Nov. 7-8: Downtown Tupelo Holiday Open House All weekend long with flexible shopping hours!

Nov. 7-Dec. 18: Holiday Window/Storefront Display Contest Vote for your favorite holiday displays online.

Dec. 3-5: Elf the Musical at the historic Tupelo Community Theatre*. *TCT is utilizing all safety precautions and social distancing for audience members.

Find out more and plan your visit at tupelomainstreet.com.

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STORY DALE SKAGGS OF DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS

aples are known for their great fall color, and November is generally the best month for them in Mid South gardens. Belonging to the genus Acer, all maples produce samaras, fascinating structures that act like helicopters to facilitate seed dispersal.

The aristocrat of maples horticulturally is the highly regarded Japanese maple, Acer palmatum, with its spectacular orange-red-yellow color in autumn. The epithet palmatum refers to the five finger-shaped lobes of the leaves with the leaf center resembling a palm connecting the extensions.

The leaves are similar in shape to those of a cannabis plant.

Native to Japan and other parts of Asia, the Japanese maple varies a great deal over its natural range, where it grows as an understory tree.

This variability has given rise to over 1,000 different cultivars, bred and selected since the early 1900s, when the Japanese maple was introduced to European gardens. These plants are highly regarded around the world.

The differences in the various cultivars’ leaf shape, color, size and overall habit are truly astounding and are one of the reasons gardeners regard them so highly. The plants offered in the nursery trade today are mostly grafted, which is why they can command such a hefty price tag.

Grafting is an amazing horticultural process that has been practiced for many centuries.

Grafted plants are not growing on their own roots. They are fused with seedlings that don’t have the desired traits but generally grow faster, pushing the growth on the selected plants. Many of these desired plants are difficult to root in nurseries. It takes timing, skill and often wax or rubber bands to hold the plants together until they fuse.

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he seminal book for those interested in learning about the diversity of Japanese maples is Japanese Maples: The Complete Guide to Selection and Cultivation by J. D. Vertrees (1915-1993). An entomologist, nurseryman and educator who collected rare and unusual maples in southern Oregon, he was probably the most knowledgeable grower of Japanese maples. In looking through his book it is easy to see why there is such interest in these plants. They range in size from 30 feet or more at maturity to miniatures which attain only three to four feet in height over 15-20 years.

There are also many forms in terms of growth habits.

‘Tsukasa Silhouette’, a cultivar selected by Tennessee nurseryman Don Shadow, has a narrow habit, only three to four feet wide and 20 feet tall at maturity.

The rounded, sculpted habit of the weeping forms can reach eight to 10 feet tall at maturity. Some classic forms of these in Mid South gardens are ‘Viridis’ with its green lacy leaves and ‘Crimson Queen’ which displays burgundy foliage all summer long. ‘Orangeola’ is a weeping form noted for its orange-red fall color.

I prefer the low grafts on the weeping forms which are close to the ground as opposed to the high-grafted plants which can appear as umbrellas with the straight stem rising several feet to the mass of weeping limbs.

Interestingly, most of the weeping forms have a lacy, dissected leaf that has a fern-like appearance. The one exception that I’m aware of is ‘Ryusen’, a standard non-laceleaf weeping form with a narrow habit, a good performer on view at the Dixon.

While the architectural features of the weeping forms are really stunning, the upright varieties have a stately small tree structure that can be a useful shape in the garden. ‘Bloodgood’, a commonly used upright form with red leaves, can reach 20 feet over time. A similar form, ‘Emperor One’, touted as having better color, has become more common over the last two decades.

Others include the coral bark Japanese maple ‘Sangu Kaku’, an interesting upright form with red stems often seen in this area, which when sited with the correct background can make a statement in the winter landscape.

With so many cultivars there is something that appeals to everyone. Some plants even have pink and white variegation; both occur on the same plant as in the novel cultivar ‘Butterflies’. A personal favorite is an upright form selected at the Trompenburg Arboretum in the Netherlands, named ‘Trompenburg’. The slightly cupped leaves on the blade tips give a subtle but striking appearance.

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In addition to the weeping and upright forms, Japanese maples are also available in miniatures, popular with Bonsai enthusiasts because they are easily kept small. ‘Shaina’ and ‘Sharp’s Pygmy’ are two forms often used in the miniature tree art. A personal favorite miniature is ‘Mikawa Yatsubusa’, a very small, slow grower that will only reach eight feet in 20 years. Its bright green leaves are densely stacked on top of each other, and the close leaf spacing and short petioles add to its architectural interest. It also has amazing fall color. All of these miniature forms work well in containers.

Even though most Japanese maples in the nursery trade today are grafted, there is also the standard Greenleaf species which is a faster growing plant, on its own roots, and grows a bit larger, to 30 feet at maturity. In the 90s here in Memphis a gardening friend would let me dig the Greenleaf seedlings that came up like weeds in her garden after the small helicopter seeds naturally sown from the larger plant were covered in a fall mulch application, providing the perfect conditions for next year’s germination. I planned on using these plants for grafting rootstock but never got around to it. After growing in pots for several years, some are now 20 feet tall or more.

Dr. Michael Dirr, retired horticulture professor at the University of Georgia, selected a form of this Greenleaf species maple with superior and long-lasting fall color and named it ‘Glowing Embers’. It tolerates sun, heat and humidity, grows quickly to make a small tree, and can be rooted to grow on its own roots. ‘Glowing Embers’ is a selection that warrants more attention in Mid South gardens.

Japanese maples, some of the finest garden plants, are stunning architectural specimens that make great garden focal points. The diversity of sizes, types and colors means that every garden, regardless of size, should have at least one. It’s hard to believe that when I arrived at the Dixon 14 years ago there was not one growing on the 17-acre property. We now have numerous specimens which shine in the fall and add year-round interest.

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E N T E R TA I N I N G

P A I N T I N G H O M E | Artist Kelly Fischer’s new Blending Worlds II celebrates the places she calls home.

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does the soul of a city look like? What is in the heart of a neighborhood or a street? Tennessee native Kelly Fischer has made a career out of answering that question on canvas. Her art uses shape, lines and color to express the inner spirit of the three very different cities that she calls home. Now her art is returning to Memphis for her exhibition Blending Worlds II, the sequel to her New York City exhibit Blending Worlds, from Nov. 8 to 21 at The Medicine Factory.

Kelly Fischer is a woman of many homes.

She was born in Nashville, then lived in Memphis from the time she was eight years old until the age of 22. She left to study in Switzerland and France, where she met a boy on the second day of the program. They got married a year later. Fischer stayed, using her degree to found a Montessori school, which she ran for 18 years before leaving to become an author and painter.

Traveling between Memphis and Geneva, she often took layovers in NYC. Those layovers got longer until the city became a “home away from home,” a place where she would spend weeks or months at a time.

Two of her sons have lived in New York, giving her more reasons to visit.

She considers Memphis her hometown and a place that welcomes her art. It is a place that understands what she is creating.

“They absolutely want me to succeed and are there to support me in spirit,” she says, “people from Memphis are very brave.

They’re very willing to put something colorful on their walls.”

Each of Fischer’s home cities inspires her in very different ways. The original Blending Worlds sought to connect her home with her husband and four children in Bern with her “home away from home” in New York City. Fischer combined her earlier Street Art series, inspired by NYC, with newly painted impressions of her home back in Switzerland. For the new Blending Worlds II exhibition, she will add Memphis to the mix, a fresh element creating new contrasts and connections.

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considers Bern and Memphis something of opposites.

“Memphis feels freer, more open and friendly. I don’t feel the same restrictions I feel (in Switzerland).” Her Swiss-inspired art is more controlled, with calmer brush strokes and more organization.

New York City bridges the gap. Just as it is the midpoint in her journeys between Memphis and Bern, NYC has neighborhoods that echo each of the other towns. She hopes to have a studio in the city by March of 2021. “The East Village felt like there were no rules,” she says, leading her to freer expression. Tribeca’s energy, she adds, felt more like Switzerland. “People don’t think out of the box as much.” She compares Memphis’s Cooper Young area to the West Village, and says Shelby Farms is a bit like Central Park. Beale Street, though, is an entirely different creature. “Beale Street is something of its own,” says the artist.

In addition to Fischer’s exhibition at The Medicine Factory (Nov. 8-21), she will also appear at Meg Menzies Style in La Maison on Nov. 19.

After her time in Memphis, Fischer will be heading to Cartagena, Columbia, for her first South American show.

Fischer has been named an Invited Artist

by VESANIART in Malaga, Spain, and the Institute of Arab and Mediterranean Culture in Geneva, Switzerland, where her art will be shown from November to January, as well as the Art Beyond Borders exhibition with the Vogelsang Gallery in Brussels, Belgium, Jan. 6-12, 2021.

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GIFT GUIDE

Annieglass Edgey Gold 12" Square Platter & Matching Double Old Fashioneds, $75-200 Babcock Gifts | Memphis, TN | babcockgifts.com

Oribe Styling & Travel Gift Set $75 Germantown Day Spa | Germantown, TN | germantowndayspa.com

Louis Sherry Chocolates $8.50-75 Cotton Row Uniques | Memphis, TN | cottonrowuniques.com

Angel Series Journal $28 Warehouse 67 | Germantown, TN | warehouse67design.com

"Rose Noire" beauty line by L'Objet $40-60 Social | Memphis, TN | social-memphis.com

Large Moss Bowl $125 Warehouse 67 | Germantown, TN | warehouse67design.com 64 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • November 2020

Paul Schneider Handmade Ceramic Tray $125 Laurel Rd. Antiques & Modern | Memphis, TN | lindleymartens.com

GIFT GUIDE

Robin Bruce Customizable Marleigh Chair, $1380 & up The Find | Memphis, TN | thefindmemphis.com

Beatrix Ball New Orleans Marble Round Platter $49.50 Two Doors Down | Germantown, TN | 901.385.3115

B’s Knees Fragrance Co. Essence of Holiday Candles, $15-70 John Mark's | Germantown, TN | 901.310.4840

Black Caviar Diamond Bracelet $1600 Sissy's Log Cabin | Memphis, TN | sissyslogcabin.com

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Pretty Rugged Leopard Blanket $225 Southern Muse | Collierville, TN | southernmuse.com

Prenelove Neoprene Large Tote $140 Paisley Pineapple | Olive Branch, MS | 662.895.2111

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GIFT GUIDE

IceMule Pro Large Backpack Cooler $149.99 Wooden Door | Olive Branch, MS | 662.892.2862

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 5 $2,650 Sissy’s Log Cabin | Memphis, TN | sissyslogcabin.com

Foster & Rye Stag Bottle Opener Southern Muse | Collierville, TN | shopsouthernmuse.com

Waxed Canvas Large Duffle by Mission Mercantile $355 Babcock Gifts | Memphis, TN | babcockgifts.com

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Claude Dozorme Steak Knife Set $560 Social | Memphis, TN | social-memphis.com

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DEMDACO Jordan Giraffe Spotted Stuffed Animal Chair, $115 Itty Bitty Bella | Collierville, TN | shopittybittybella.com

Maisonette Tye Dye Bluetooth Mini Boom Box, $49.99 Elliott Lane | Oxford, MS | 662.380.5095 68 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • November 2020

Olli Ella Doll Strolley with Mattress & Casa Purse, $45-160 Mrs. Post | Memphis, TN | mrspost.com

Jellycat Bashful Forest Bunny, $22.50 Ultimate Gifts | Southaven, MS | 662.349.2717

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Tiger Lane Onesie $16 Painted Tree Marketplace | Memphis, TN paintedtreemarketplace.com

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hanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays...the air is cool and the pressure of deadlines or finding the perfect gift doesn’t exist. It’s simply a gathering with your tribe, whether that consists of family or friends you call family. So when At Home mentioned styling a Thanksgiving table, especially after a year of quarantining and social distancing, I was ready and willing. To create the style I tried to stick with the concept of using what I had on hand first—a little hunting and gathering in my own home—and only filling in as needed. I always say if you only buy things you love, you can pull it all together when the time comes. That concept plays out beautifully when setting a table. I hope you enjoy this grouping of mostly vintage finds collected over a lifetime to tell a story in our home this Thanksgiving.

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Herend Silk Ribbon Charger in Turquoise $300 | Lenox Westchester Accent Plate $138 | L'Objet Aegean Gold Saucer $112 | La Petite Abeille candles, box set of 6, 8" tapers $54 Sterling Silver goblets $205 | Richard Ginori Grande Galerie Dinner Plate $135 | Herend Golden Laurel Salad Plate $130 | Artel Forest Folly Collection $158 each

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woods where Russian Romanov meets Gypsy... a setting of opulent surroundings, fine china, luxurious textiles and indulgent cuisine. A jubilee in honor of the imperial court celebrating Christmas. Just imagine... a Christmas tree for each family member, relative and court staff, all decorated with burning candles, gilded and silvered fruit and toys.

Dripping candles in gold candelabras, fruit and flowers that add natural decor to the setting.

The tabletop team at Social is at it again, with Carmen Bond taking the reins to create this lavish Christmas table fit for royalty. A wide range of china, crystal and silver can inspire your very own Thanksgiving or Christmas tablescape.

While this elaborate display may not be in reach for some, the tabletop team at Social is at your disposal to create your perfect holiday table.

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Dinnerware: Auratus OB by Porcel | Crystal: Mille Nuits by Baccarat | Flatware: Osiris by Christofle | Ruffle Gold Wine Coaster by Annieglass Dinnerware: Oasis Black and Gold by Royal Limoges | Crystal: Araglin by Waterford | Flatware: Albi by Christofle Small Round Tray w/Handles by Match | Gold Champagne Flutes

by Tamara Childs Dinnerware: Chinese Bouquet Garland Black by Herend Crystal: Elizabeth by William Yeoward | Flatware: Roma by Mepra Dinnerware: Chinese Bouquet Black by Herend | Crystal: Lismore Essence by Waterford Flatware: 1800 by Reed & Barton Weston Candlesticks by Reed & Barton

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e have all spent more nights at home this year, but that doesn't mean we have been lacking in elegance. Whether you are hosting a multi-course meal or a champagne toast, let's ring in a New Year with golden sophistication and a perfect table for family and friends. Cheers to 2021!

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IN THE KITCHEN

Creamy Brie with Fig, Honey and Pecans RECIPE & PHOTO JIM NORTON

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November is finally here and with it comes the holiday season! Although many are still social distancing, most of us will still have family and friends to our homes to celebrate. This great appetizer is perfect—creamy brie, pecans, a variety of sweet dried fruits...delicious!

CREAMY BRIE WITH FIG, HONEY AND PECANS

1 13-oz. wheel brie cheese ¼ cup honey fig spread ½ cup diced dried dates ¼ cup golden raisins ¼ cup sliced dried figs ¼ cup chopped candied pecans Honey Remove brie from refrigerator and packaging and place on selected serving dish for about one hour before serving.

Top room temperature brie with honey fig spread. Add diced dates, making sure to distribute evenly over the top of the wheel. Continue by topping the brie with the golden raisins, then the figs.

Sprinkle with chopped candied pecans. Drizzle with honey and serve with your favorite crackers. Enjoy!

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H E A LT H Y Y O U

Giving Thanks in 2020 I have

two grandsons; the youngest is now four months old. We are delighted to have his sweet life in our family. Recently, as I looked into his eyes while wearing a mask and chatting him up I was struck with a moment of sadness, followed by frustration, and then calmed with a few breaths and a moment of clarity.

At the time, I was wearing a mask because we were at an outing that required face coverings. A couple of friends who were there, also wearing masks, were meeting my grandson for the first time. I was struck with the reality that this sweet boy has never known life completely free of masked faces. Though, thankfully, he does not see them often, his entire life experience has been peppered with masked faces, and it will be for the foreseeable future. He won’t have the joy or benefit of seeing smiling faces in a sea of people. He will rely on his sense of felt awareness to ascertain the quality of their presence. He will assess the tone of voices and body language to help him feel calm and safe in people’s presence. While I understand the necessity of the mask, it does not take away the sadness I sometimes feel in this current period of adjustment.

As the holiday season approaches and many enter a time of gratitude and merriment, it may seem like a struggle to stay positive. Research reveals the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted mental health. The abrupt disruption to daily life with curfews, lockdowns, travel restrictions, social event cancellations and restrictions limiting in-person participation at school, work, and in religious settings has stirred some level of interpersonal turmoil in most people. Many report feeling alone, isolated, disconnected and uncertain of the future in key areas of life. Healthcare officials have acknowledged the emerging mental health struggles as a secondary illness. Though the year has brought many unexpected and unprecedented situations, people are resilient and with hopeful encouragement we are able to manage and cope.

Following are a few tips to help make the season brighter and build resiliency throughout the next few months.

ACKNOWLEDGE THE DISTURBANCE Allow yourself and others to express their thoughts and feelings about the current situation without judgment.

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the virus is deadly and masks are necessary. Expressing discontentment is not minimizing the seriousness of the pandemic. Shaming oneself or others for having verbalized the negative emotions adds more social isolation and disruption to an already unfortunate situation. Instead, meet yourself and others with compassion, empathy and understanding.

Reflect back your understanding of their feelings without offering any advice or corrections. It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to experience and express the discontented feelings. It can be healthy to give yourself and others a little space in silence, solitude and reflection.

EMBRACE ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO CONNECT Being alone does not have to mean being isolated. Zoom and FaceTime personal and professional meetings are proving to provide a source of connection. Though it may not be ideal, it is still a way to be together with others, see smiling faces, laugh and chat.

Write a handwritten note and send it in the mail. The postal service is still very reliable. A handwritten note is a gift to be treasured and cherished. In the note, reflect on a positive shared memory with the recipient as a reminder of happy times.

SPEND TIME OUTDOORS Walking improves a multitude of ailments. It has been shown to improve mental health and well-being on par with antidepressant medications. Anxiety, stress and tension are symptoms that lead to depression, as well as illnesses related to heart disease and high blood pressure.

Walking has been shown to improve these types of illnesses. Walking through your community is a great way to connect to neighbors and friends while still minding social distancing. Walking through nature can provide a much-needed reprieve from the emotional heaviness of the current situation and allow space for a renewed perspective and a refreshed spirit.

As a new season of holidays comes forth and we find ourselves still adhering the necessary guidelines of social distancing in order to protect our vulnerable family and friends, I pray we all may count our blessings by finding ways of staying connected with gratitude and joy.

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November HO ME F EAT U R E Special Thanks Warehouse 67 warehouse67design.com Annabella Charles Photography annabellacharles.com

EXPERIENCE THIS Special Thanks Tupelo Mainstreet tupelomainstreet.com

ENTERTAINING Special Thanks Annabella Charles Photography annabellacharles.com Babcock Gifts babcockgifts.com Social social-memphis.com Spruce spruceshop.com

IN THE GARDEN Special Thanks Dixon Gallery & Gardens Dixon.org

IN THE KITCHEN Special Thanks Jim Norton thenortonrecipe.com

HEALTHY YOU Special Thanks Michelle Johns mjohns@transformingwellness.com

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ON A GOOD NOTE

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For more information or to register for these shifts go to

has provided services to those most vulnerable in Memphis, Shelby

COVID-19 protocols.)

County and the other 20 counties that make up West Tennessee. The

CCWTN’s Clothing Closet is 100 percent donation-based and requires

organization helps individuals and families in crisis by providing basic

daily volunteer help along with donations to be successful. In addition

needs and working with clients to stabilize their situation and move

to serving on-site, interested individuals can donate clothing items or

them toward self-sufficiency.

host a clothing drive among friends or co-workers.

CCWTN’s Emergency Assistance Services provides food, clothing

Currently, Catholic Charities is in desperate need of the following gently

or almost 50 years, Catholic Charities of West Tennessee

and hygiene products daily for those in need. Last year, the group served 54,236 individuals through this program. Catholic Charities’ Housing Services works to find permanent housing solutions for those experiencing homelessness, including many homeless veterans. On average, one in three people experiencing homelessness in Memphis/ Shelby County finds help through Catholic Charities each year. CCWTN could not do this important work without the gracious support of generous volunteers and donors. Many opportunities are available and the organization welcomes volunteers to work alongside of them as they #ServeLove to neighbors in need.

www.ccwtn.org/volunteer.

(Note: Catholic Charities of West Tennessee adheres to appropriate

used, freshly laundered clothing donations: Casual clothing for all ages and sizes Tennis shoes for all ages and sizes Underwear and socks for all ages and sizes Outerwear for all ages and sizes Backpacks and rolling luggage in good condition are always accepted Men's items are always in high demand Donations may be brought directly to CCWTN at 1325 Jefferson Ave.,

Specific ways to get involved during November and December include

Memphis, TN 38104, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., Mon.-Thur. For large

volunteer opportunities in CCWTN’s Clothing Closet, Mobile Food

donations, email mandy.lamey@acc.cdom.org to schedule a drop-off.

Pantry and Homeless Outreach, and at Meal Packing events.

1325 Jefferson Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 | 901.722.4700 TEXT MANDY LAMEY | PHOTO LAUREN READY OF FOREVER READY PRODUCTIONS

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