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64 at home with CMT host & Jackson native Allison DeMarcus

66 technology The switch to streaming 74 design Front porch appeal 80 garden World of gardening trends 82 outdoor living Non-traditional tips

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LifEstyLE 28 beauty Pink products 30 lifestyle Five truths for weight loss 62 music Country music’s Charlie Worsham

100 finance Building your team

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42 mid south must do RiverArtsFest 44 mid south must do Square Jam 48 travel Take a trip to the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan

54 roadtrip Wings Ride to Rosemary 56 community hotspot Harbor Town on Mud Island

106 a closer look Can you guess this charming spot?

fOOd & EntERtaining 90 entertaining Pumpkin Patch party 94 cooking Butternut squash two ways 96 chef’s corner Frost Bake Shop 98 cuisine Amerigo Italian Restaurant

in EvERy issuE 12 | Publisher’s note 14 | Contributors 78 | style marketPlaCe 84 | by invitation — the social pages

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OCTOBER 2013 • VOL. 12 NO. 7 PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MARGARET MONGER | mmonger@athomemms.com

EDITOR MAGGIE GIFFIN WEIR | mweir@athomemms.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR BRITTANY WALLER | bwaller@athomemms.com

EDITORIAL COPY EDITOR TERRI GLAZER

SOCIETY EDITOR LESLEY COLVETT | lcolvett@athomemms.com

IMAGING COLOR MANAGEMENT

CHARLES REYNOLDS | cr@colorretouching.com

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

REGIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/CONTRIBUTOR JANNA FITE HERBISON | jherbison@athomemms.com

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE DAVID LAWHON | dlawhon@athomemms.com

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

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

WEBMASTER/GRAPHIC DESIGNER LAURIE SUMMERS | lsummers@athomemms.com

CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS APRIL MCKINNEY, JANNA HERBISON, SCOTT FUELLING, MAGGIE WEIR, LAURIE SUMMERS, ANDY PULTE, CHUCK DAUPHIN, BUD GURLEY, MARIAH GIBLIN, DANIEL SNOWDEN, ELIZABETH GLASGOW, LINDA BENTON, ANGELA MAZANTI, ELISE HERRON, MICHAEL DEUTSCH

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS TERRY SWEENEY, JOHN TERRY, JOSHUA MCCOY, BRITTANY WALLER, LAURIE SUMMERS, DARREN LYKES, ANNABELLA CHARLES, TROY GLASGOW

INTERNS DENZEL DAVIS, MARIAH GIBLIN

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publisher’s note

On the Road to

Healthy and Happy Starting this month, I decided to take a few hours out of my week to do something I hadn’t done in probably 20 years. At the age of 48, I decided it was time to join a gym and take some time for myself.

I have never understood why people enjoyed exercising. People who say they get a high from running always confused me and I couldn’t imagine having an hour to spare in my day to do something I don’t like. I did say I would try lifting weights if someone would invent a 20-pound glass for my Diet Coke or wine, but I didn’t have time to go to a gym and spend an hour. That thought ended when a friend of mine invited me to a spin class—the rest is history.

It started off a bit shaky but once I discovered the padded seat I was good to go. From there I tried a weightlifting class, not the big body building kind, but the body toning class, and I loved it. The hours I thought I never had to spare and the activity I thought to be so horrid soon turned into something I had to find time for and something I love.

With our new corporate membership I hope to have everyone in the office taking some time for themselves soon. If a gym membership is not possible for you at this time, there are plenty of other ways to incorporate exercise into your daily schedule. Take a 20-minute break from social media and go for a walk. The post from your “friend” (the one you probably met on Facebook through the six mutual friends you have) about how they are ROTFL about something will still be there when you get back.

More importantly, we could stand to reduce the time our children spend on the Internet and hand-held games. On a beach trip this spring, I was at the pool and noticed a family—every member was on their iPad playing a video game while sitting at the pool. Then I realized I was on my iPad, too! I don’t think forks make people fat but I do think modern technology has made this generation a bit less active. My generation didn’t have a choice. Growing up, we had only one television in our house and Al Gore had not yet invented the Internet. My dad ruled what we watched and after numerous re-runs of Sanford and Son with Lamont wanting to “get his daddy’s records back,” we opted to play outside. Back then, outside activity did not include sitting by the pool with iPads or video games. We rode our bikes behind the “fog machine” that was spraying for mosquitoes, played a healthy game of cops and robbers, or splashed around in the street when it flooded due to a clogged drain after a heavy rainfall.

I hope you enjoy this issue with a special focus on health. May it inspire you to make a positive change towards a healthier lifestyle for you and your family. Take your copy to the gym and enjoy on the treadmill!

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contributors

LESLEY COLVETT

attends some of the most fabulous parties as social editor for At Home Memphis & Mid South magazine. colvett’s 10-year career in magazines began promptly after she graduated from the university of Missouri school of Journalism with her first job as editor of Memphis’ RSVP magazine. if you would like At Home Memphis and Mid South to attend your upcoming event contact Lesley at lcolvett@athomemms.com.

APRiL MCKiNNEY

is an award-winning cook, food writer and recipe demonstrator. she has been featured on the Today show and better tV, after her recipes won national cooking contests. You can also see her creating new healthy and simple dishes on her Youtube channel, “April McKinney cooking,” where she demonstrates her recipes on camera. McKinney gives us two hearty (and creamy) recipes this month using butternut squash on page 94.

ANDREW PULTE

is a gardening expert and internationally certified arborist who teaches at the university of tennessee, contributes to several gardening publications and hosts a radio show, “Garden talk.” originally from nebraska, Pulte now gardens and resides in Knoxville with his wife beccy and son Theo. This month Pulte covers the newest gardening trends on page 80.

ANGELA MAZANTi

is the proprietor of Angela Mazanti Design. she specializes in interior, floral and event design, and her work has been locally and nationally recognized as outstanding in the field. it’s finally fall around here! turn to page 90 for Mazanti's party in the pumpkin patch.

jANNA fiTE hERbiSON

is a former reporter/anchor for cbs-tV in Knoxville and a past Press secretary for the tennessee General Assembly in nashville. she most recently served as an editor for At Home Magazine, and is also the author of "southern in the city: A Mason-Dixon View of Manhattan." This month she catches up with country music host and west tennessean native Allison DeMarcus. check out page 64 for the candid interview.

LiNDA bENTON

After a 15-year career in marketing, Linda benton decided to pursue freelance writing. over the years, her work has been published in Blush, CityScope and HealthScope magazines. in addition, she has written video scripts, museum display text, brochures and annual reports. benton says she is most proud of her first published article — "Lily’s story." Published in 1998, "Lily’s story" is the personal account of benton's 1997 trip to Vietnam to adopt her daughter. turn to page 68 for her feature on a contemporary home by award-winning interior designer cheryl Lee smith.

ChUCK DAUPhiN

has two decades of experience covering country music for both print and broadcast media. He is currently the online country editor for Billboard magazine and has worked for radio stations such as WDKn and the interstate radio network. He has also written for such publications as Music City News and Roughstock, and can be heard weekly on WnKX / centerville. This month Dauphin chats with country music’s charlie Worsham on page 62.

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Cocktail Dress by Milly Boutique, Floral Acrylic Earrings by Grace Yingling Designs, Platform Ankle Strap Pumps by Sacha London, Reed in Tupelo, MS; Red Tote with Metal Bow, Turkoyz in Memphis, TN

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Long Jumpsuit in Black by 12th Street

by Cynthia Vincent, Southern Couture in Memphis, TN; Gold Status Link Necklace, Turkoyz in Memphis, TN; Ionna Pump by Michael Kors, Dillards 22 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • October 2013

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Swell Print Dress by Vineyard Vines, Gold Dangle Earrings and Gold Bracelet by Carissima Bijoux, Leather Black Flats

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Green Leather Top Dante Dress by Bailey 44, Triangle Pendant Necklace by Becca Belz, Lavish in Collierville, TN; Wide Hoop Earrings by Carissima Bijoux, Signature's in Jackson, TN; Ionna Pump by Michael Kors, Dillard's 24 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • October 2013

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FIVE SIMPLE TRUTHS OF

WEIGHT LOSS TEXT BY MARYA GREEN

The countdown to the holiday season is on.

Your future holds challenges to willpower with temptations in the form of some of the year’s best meals, which makes right now the best time to make the commitment and plan toward your weight loss or maintenance. Arm yourself with these five very simple truths to ensure that when the New Year rolls around you won’t have to resolve to drop those extra holiday pounds!

Ditch Thinking about Portion Control

As most people tend to eat more with our eyes than our stomachs, we usually finish (and, let's face it, enjoy) all meals to completion. When you substitute a product such as a protein bar or shake for one or two meals a day, you have convenient, built-in portion control without the stress of pre-measuring food. Research indicates greater weight-loss success when a meal replacement product is incorporated into Calories in vs. Calories Out a daily, portion-controlled meal plan. Plus, You've heard of every crazy weight loss diet, most of them taste like chocolate, and who can gimmick and pill. In basic terms, to lose say no to that on a daily basis? weight, you must maintain a consistent deficit The Daily Burn between the calories you put in and the calories you burn—no lemonade starvation cleanse or Ah, the dreaded word, “exercise.” There cabbage-soup-only diet necessary. One pound are days it seems impossible to find the of fat contains 3,500 calories, so if you want to motivation to get up and work out, but look lose a pound a week, then you should ensure at it as the part of the calories in vs. calories your daily food and exercise plan contains a out equation. You know you must squeeze 500-calorie deficit. some sort of exercise into your day to reach What You DON'T Know Will Hurt You: Easy Overeating

Nearly 85 percent of Americans underestimate the amount of calories they eat every day. The key to avoiding overeating is to keep a detailed food journal, recording the number of calories ingested throughout the day.

Luckily, technology like online services and smartphone apps provide a simple and painless way to track the calories you’re taking in with the foods you choose and reveals the adjustments you need to make in order to maintain a weight-loss caloric deficit.

that deficit goal, and you can’t let yourself down. Every day counts!

To keep count of calories burned through your basic body functions as well as the boost from an expertly-guided exercise program, you need a tool that constantly monitors your activity along with a personal profile of your body, such as the BodyMedia CORE Body Sensing Device, which uploads your information to the Internet so you can graphically see your calorie deficit and stick to your weight-loss program. Visit daclife.com/ lose-it-fast for food journal, meal plan and heart rate monitor tools and resources.

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Calorie-Free Nutrition: The Magic of the Multi-Vitamin

One stroll down the weight-loss aisle of your local pharmacy or grocery store can overwhelm you with instant gratification promises of a flat tummy or dropping five sizes within weeks, but the fact of the matter is, a solid multi-vitamin is the foundation of all weight-loss programs.

This truly magic pill provides required nutrition without additional calories.

The thought of weight loss can be intimidating—it may seem unattainable or a lot of work to cram into an already busy life.

But, really, it’s just a simple matter of addition and subtraction and giving your body the nutrition and movement it needs. That’s it!

About DAC Fitness Started in 1999, DAC Fitness operates health clubs in Southaven and East Memphis, and manages DAC Fitness operations in the Collierville Community Center. With a focus on life changes, DAC Fitness offers comprehensive services to help members successfully manage physical and nutritional goals. In addition, DAC Fitness offers educational seminars on-site and is available for special events in the surrounding communities. DAC facilities are equipped with free weights, cardiovascular equipment and aerobic classes combined with a variety of specialty programs. Fitness coaches are available to all members for fitness assessments and the development of client-specific training programs.

For additional information about DAC Fitness programs and services, visit www.daclife.com

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IN CONTINUAL PURSUIT OF THE CURE TEXT BY DR. PETER CARTER

"Never give up, never, never, never . . .” is a phrase made timeless by British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. It helped inspire and fortify England and the other allied nations in WWII. This simple yet effective phrase went well beyond words. It represented an enduring faith in the power of perseverance and determination. It was one of the many principles Churchill embraced his entire life.

During the past 15 years we have followed the same philosophy at the Family Cancer Center Foundation (FCCF). In our 5 clinics and at the primary administrative office, this has translated into a relentless fight in support of our patients.

The FCCF had its origin in 1998 and from that time our mission - to offer the latest, most effective therapies for cancer - has never changed. We have tried to make the approach flexible and efficient and history has now revealed the wisdom of this philosophy given that medical oncology has become a rapidly changing landscape.

From our inception to present day, our patients remain our center of focus and their well-being our responsibility. With this in mind, we have tried to make their encounters as comfortable and uncomplicated as possible.

Bigger does not always equal better and for this reason, the FCCF has taken a unique approach along many fronts. The design of our clinics continues to be as warm and welcoming as such a place can be. A setting like this, relaxed

and comforting, allows the patient to recognize and chemotherapy. While further significant firsthand that they are just where they need to gains beyond where we currently stand in be from day one. traditional treatment are unlikely, the opposite is true for biotherapy, the most promising of Additionally, we do not use automated, menu- which is antibody-based therapy that targets based telephone systems typical of large clinical tumor cells while leaving healthy cells alone. In centers as they can be cold, detached, and a very real sense they are a type of magic bullet frustrating. In fact, many FCCF physicians and against cancer and a means to replicate what the nurses are directly available via cell phone. Even body does naturally with the immune system. though the EMR is becoming essential and The idea of using antibodies to treat disease goes messaging via text and email have a valuable role, back to at least the 1890's, but it was not until at the FCCF they will always remain secondary 1975 that two scientists in England discovered to real communication in person or directly on a method for creating specific antibodies in the telephone. unlimited amounts. For this historic discovery they received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in At the FCCF, the possibility of cure and 1983 but we are only now beginning to realize remission has continued to follow an upward the potential of focused biotherapy and it is trajectory. This can be attributed in part to the very reasonable to predict that over the next development of revolutionary forms of therapy. 10 to 20 years, the use of antibody therapy will Cancers that were previously fatal or could only surpass the use of chemotherapy. At the FCCF, be maintained, are now approaching curability we seek to be on the leading edge of these new or finding placement in a stable remission. developments.

The best way of making the newest medicines available to the greatest number of people is Finally, it is hopeful to end with the words of through participation in clinical studies. Our one of the greatest, most renowned scientists alignment with regional and national research in history, the German physicist who became groups such as Vanderbilt, ECOG and SWOG the father of quantum physics in the early make this possible. twentieth century, Max Planck. He held to a personal philosophy represented by a simple, The most promising treatment is termed yet meaningful expression.

In the face of “biological therapy” (biotherapy) which is innumerable personal tragedies, he repeated more specific and less toxic than traditional this maxim with great frequency, "Persevere treatments. Biotherapy is now the "fourth way" and continue working." The FCCF shares his of treating cancer, along with surgery, radiation conviction.

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LASIK, DRY EYE, AND

NEW TECHNOLOGY TEXT BY DR. MULLINIKS

Ophthalmology is a medical specialty that utilizes advanced technology to improve medical and surgical outcomes. Just as with computers and cell phones, new and better technology is introduced every year. Toyos Clinic has been at the forefront of new technology in eye care since its founding in 1998. The clinic's mission statement is to join advanced technology with compassionate care.

Some new technology that Toyos Clinic has introduced to the local market includes laser cataract surgery, new Wavelight Lasik technology and Intense Pulse Light for dry eye.

laser provides bladeless preparation of the eye and another laser provides a custom procedure that is designed to provide the correction for the patient’s unique problem. For dry eye patients who can not have traditional lasik without worsening their condition, Toyos is the only clinic that provides Epilasik, another bladeless procedure that utilizes advance technology.

results at the prestigious ARVO eye research meeting. The data showed that the clinic had a 93% success rate in treating dry eye without the use of expensive drops. Patients visit the clinic from all over the world for the treatment.

Also the clinic has found that pre-treating dry eye patients with IPL before cataract and Lasik surgery can improve their overall visual The clinic also offers dry eye relief in the form results. The staff will be presenting these results of technology and a procedure that Dr. Toyos at the Johns Hopkins Annual Innovations in invented and perfected. Intense Pulse Light Eye Surgery Meeting.

(IPL) for dry eye is a procedure that the Clinic researched from 2001 to 2008 to create a Toyos Clinic is committed to being a Center special light technology that enables patients to of Excellence in medical and surgical eye make their own natural tears instead of relying care. Technology plays an important role in on drops for relief. The Dermamed Q4 with achieving that goal, however, Toyos Clinic DES was developed by Dr. Toyos and he has team members never forget that compassionate now trained physicians at several centers across doctors and staff attending to a patient’s needs the nation including Johns Hopkins and The is just as important. For more information Mayo Clinic. Dr. Toyos’ treatment has been or an evaluation contact the Toyos Clinic in featured on the popular medical program, The Southaven or Memphis.

Doctors.

Dr. Toyos is the only Lasik surgeon in Tennessee and Mississippi voted Top Doctor

by Trusted Lasik Surgeons, an organization that has been featured in several airline in-flight magazines,including Delta and Southwest, but he knows that he is only as good as his staff and technology. The clinic insures that staff stays current in their education by sending them to national meetings. Several Toyos Clinic staff members recently attended a conference on all- The clinic has been committed to research laser custom Lasik, a technique in which one and this year presented their dry eye treatment

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LASER TATTOO REMOVAL What should you expect during a treatment session? The treatment area is cleansed and a topical numbing cream is applied. After the area has been numbed, treatment will begin.

Protective eye-wear is worn during treatment.

The pulse from the laser can feel like a rubber band snap on the skin. After the tattoo has been Not all tattoo ink is created the same and treated, the skin is cooled with an ice pack, it is not regulated by the FDA. Tattoo ink a topical ointment applied and a protective can contain various colorants and synthetic bandage placed over the treated area. pigments that can range from organic materials to plastic-based compounds. Black It may take several treatments, but laser ink responds very well to the laser, however, tattoo removal is a good way to erase that pastels, fluorescents and white ink are more old boyfriend or girlfriend’s name from your resistant and less responsive to treatment. beautiful skin.

Various light wavelengths are used to treat The good news for those who have unwanted different colors. There are no guarantees on Phillip Langsdon, M.D., F.A.C.S. of The body art is that newer laser treatments offer how much clearance one may get from laser Langsdon Clinic has provided world-class expertise in facial cosmetic surgery as well as non-surgical great results without harsh side effects. With tattoo removal. facial aesthetics for over 25 years. He is the only technology ever changing, the gold standard surgeon in this area of the nation whose practice On average it can take six to 10 treatment has become laser tattoo removal. This has been limited to plastic surgery of the face and technique does not require anesthesia and sessions to clear a tattoo. Treatments are spaced non-surgical aesthetics. Contact The Langsdon six to eight weeks apart so it can take a year Clinic at 901.755.6465 to schedule a consultation offers good results. or more to complete the process. During each or visit www.drlangsdon.com for more information If you want to have a tattoo removed using a treatment session, the laser light breaks up the regarding laser tattoo removal, facial cosmetic laser, there are a few things to consider before ink particles; the body’s immune system clears surgery and non-surgical aesthetics. starting treatment. First, be sure to seek a the particles over time, thus causing the tattoo reputable provider who understands the skin to fade. Tattoo ink is dispersed at different and specializes in laser treatments. Schedule levels in the skin. This is one reason removing a consultation to see if you are a candidate a tattoo can take several treatments.

Though the art of tattooing has been practiced for centuries, it has experienced a huge surge in popularity in the U.S. in recent years. A recent study showed that approximately 10 percent of the American population has at least one tattoo and that half of them would like to have it removed. A few of the reasons for removing a tattoo include age, employment, changes in the tattoo color and simple regret. A few decades ago, it was nearly impossible to get rid of a tattoo. One either had to have it surgically cut out or retattooed with a flesh-colored ink. Scrubbing or dermabrading could also be used but could leave scarring.

for the treatment, have your tattoo analyzed and discuss what to expect during a treatment session as well as the cost. Charges will vary with the size of the tattoo. Generally, older tattoos respond to treatment better than newer ones.

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An ExtEnsion of YoUR CARE tExt bY HERbERt Ann “HERbiE” KRislE, ExECUtivE DiRECtoR

One of the hardest things for me to communicate to a family caring for someone with dementia is that their loved one can indeed be active, engaged, creative and accomplished given the right encouragement and tools. And they can be successful. Often, the caregiver is so deeply entrenched in the day-to-day care that they simply can’t visualize that level of engagement or success at all. I was one of those caregivers, too.

Understandably, many family caregivers tend to focus on all the wonderful traits their loved one has lost. But our staff at Page Robbins and our volunteers focus on what wonderful traits the individual has remaining. This redirected focus has been called the “cultural cure” and while it doesn’t take away the cause of their dementia or the memory loss itself, it does tend to lessen the condition’s hold on the individual.

Families frequently report that their loved one has bloomed with their attendance at Page Robbins. Calling it the Senior Center or The Club, the participant and their family have focused on the delightful parts of the day; that they are expected, part of a group and have many things to look forward to in coming.

During a tour, some families will say to me when we get to our art studio, “My dad would NEVER paint a picture!” and it surprises them that a few weeks later their dad simply can’t wait to go to art class.

they come gladly and expectantly. They look forward to seeing their friends. They look forward to creating art or pottery or singing familiar songs. They look forward to being in the garden or baking cookies or playing dominoes. They look forward to and enjoy delicious meals.

From knowing what people take in their coffee in the morning, or if they prefer their morning beverage to be a Diet Coke, our attentive and well-trained staff excels at providing personalized care. While not required by state licensing standards, Page Robbins employs a nurse and a social worker full time. Our ratio of direct care staff to participants is typically Most physicians realize the value of this 1 to 4.5 and with our management staff and weekday participation, both for the one volunteers added, it is reduced even further. with dementia and for their caregiver, and encourage participation. Family caregivers are It is clear that it isn’t easy to ask for help, but at risk of becoming as isolated and unengaged the kinds of opportunities for your loved one as the one for whom they are caring. Adult that adult day care offers are often the best day care programs such as Page Robbins allow quality of care you can provide to supplement family caregivers a regular respite. It allows your loving care at home. them to work without worry, read a book or rest uninterrupted and provides some regular Many families express one regret when asked time to do things that they enjoy—without the about their use of Page Robbins Adult Day responsibility of caregiving.

Care Center. They say they wish they had come to us sooner.

It would be doubtful that the average family could bring in an art exhibit from the Brooks We welcome tours, calls and visits to our Museum, an antique car show or Joyce Cobb to website to learn more. Help your loved one perform on any given day. It would be rare that bloom and enjoy the remainder of their lives. the one with dementia would have multiple friends in for coffee or lunch and conversation Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center provides daily. It isn’t likely that a family can have a exceptional non-residential care for middle age to therapy llama or dogs visit on a regular basis. elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and Myriad art supplies, clay and a kiln aren’t at other forms of memory loss and frailty issues. Open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, everyone’s disposal. The level of engagement this non-profit agency provides engaging activities, and the social interactions that are so very social stimulation and just plain enjoyment of each beneficial are unsurpassed at Page Robbins. day to its participants. Visit them on the web at

Is there a transition period? Certainly. But pagerobbins.org, call 901.854.1200 or stop by with very few exceptions, individuals soon Additionally, our warm and welcoming staff the facility at 1961 S. Houston Levee Road in Collierville for a tour. come to Page Robbins with no reservations; makes everyone feel at home.

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Spa days are a popular pastime. A good way to relieve stress, they’re sometimes a rite of passage.

Spa treatments can also be an important part of your skin care routine. The treatments can help maintain youthful, radiant skin at any age.

When considering who to trust, consider that not all spas are medical spas. While many spas offer facials or chemical peels, a medical professional may not oversee the procedures.

That’s the biggest difference between the average day spa and a medi spa. At Advanced Dermatology, you’ll get the full spa treatment and trust your skin to a board-certified dermatologist. Below are some common spa treatments, as well as important points to consider before making an appointment.

ChemiCal Peels

Chemical peels are topically applied formulas that revitalize the skin’s surface by creating a controlled shedding of the skin’s outermost layer. Exposing new layers creates a fresh appearance and smoother texture for the skin’s surface. Various peels achieve different results, and you should consult with your provider to determine which type will suit you.

Important Notes:

Facials refresh the skin with less downtime than rejuvenated skin tissue and reduced acne chemical peels. The types of facials available scarring, uneven pigmentation and fine lines. depend on the spa, but generally focus on one area, such as the pores. For example, oxygen Important Notes: facials help repair sun damage.

• What are your goals? Most people see results after one treatment, but maintenance requires more over time.

• What are your expectations? This will help you • Is it necessary? choose the facial that meets your needs. laser skin rejuvenation • Have you recently had exfoliating treatments or facials? Your skin needs recovery time before This treatment combats the effects of aging having another similar treatment. and sun damage through the use of lasers.

• What post-treatment does your provider recommend? Many require protecting your skin The procedure is often combined with other treatments like facials or microdermabrasion. from the sun or using gentler face washes.

Important Notes:

One type of laser skin rejuvenation is Ultherapy™. The ideal candidate experiences Microdermabrasion involves using a facial skin laxity, jowls, loose neck skin or a diamond-tipped wand to remove impurities wilting brow. from the skin. It can take care of pollutants, ultraviolet rays and other factors that cause Before treatment, avoid aspirin or nonthe skin to age prematurely. The end result is steroidal anti-inflammatory products for a least smoother, softer skin. ADSCA offers a type of a week. Patients should not take fish oils or microdermabrasion that infuses oxygen with a omega oils for at least a week prior. Most spas healing serum for immediate results. require patients to arrive early for medication before treatment.

Important Notes: Important Notes: miCrodermabrasion

• What are your expectations? You may need • What level of skin improvement do you expect? multiple treatments.

• Is your skin sensitive? Not everyone’s skin is • Do you have existing skin conditions? right for chemical peels. Some require lighter Microdermabrasion is not ideal for patients with visible, broken capillaries or rosacea. peels; others may not need one.

• How much downtime should you expect? dermaPlaning Your skin may appear blotchy, flaky or red after treatment. After any peel, you should avoid sun This procedure uses a surgical blade to gently exposure for at least a week. slough away the top epidermal layer. Removing

• Do you qualify for the treatment? Pay attention to the criteria, and consider whether it’s necessary or if another method will satisfy your goals.

• Is there an easier method to achieve your goals?

• What activities should you avoid before or after treatment?

• How much downtime should you expect afterward?

dead skin leaves the skin looking vibrant and ADSCA’s medi spa is now accepting appointments.

Visit advanceddermatologymemphis.com or call smooth. Dermaplaning can remove vellous 901.759.2322 Facials include various services to exfoliate facial hair (also called peach fuzz), which can skin, aid in anti-aging and eliminate dead skin. trap excess dirt and oil. Other benefits include FaCials

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www.village-germantown.com

new look at the VIllage at geRmantown Includes ResoRt-QualIty spa Inspired by a generous donation from one of its original residents, The Village at Germantown retirement community will soon complete a renovation that includes an expansion of its wellness center into a full-service spa.

A New Look with New AdvANtAges

Renovation of The Village at Germantown includes a new exterior entrance, new interior colors, new carpeting, a new auditorium with state-of-the-art acoustics, some new furnishings and enhanced dining. But the crown jewel is perhaps the new wellness spa, which will offer the same features as a first-class resort facility.

A donation by Village resident Harriett Reed made the expansion possible. The donation is in the honor of Harriett’s late husband, Richard Reed, who was an active advocate of senior wellness programs and often could be found leading exercise classes at The Village at Germantown before his death in 2009.

“Richard Reed was the original ‘fitness guru’ of The Village,” says Village at Germantown Executive Director Ron Rukstad, “and he even designed a proposed fitness center during his tenure on the Resident Council. It is a tribute to his foresight that several ideas from his plan will be incorporated into the new design.”

The new Reed Wellness Center includes a dedicated, large room for aerobic classes and rehabilitation therapy for both independent living residents and those coming to The Village from outside the community for rehabilitation.

There is also a new Oasis spa, where residents

can enjoy a manicure, pedicure and massage An open house showcasing The Village’s new therapy in a resort-like atmosphere. The Oasis look is scheduled for November 9. spa includes a new beauty salon and barber shop. “It will be a wonderful way for our “All in all, The Reed Wellness Center is a residents to spend a relaxing afternoon,” says wonderful gift to our residents and a wonderful tribute to Richard Reed,” says Rukstad. “Both Village Marketing Director Pam Leet.

Harriet and Richard have always believed In addition, the newly expanded clinic area strongly in the concept of wellness and cited will allow The Village to increase the number that as a chief reason for moving to The of days a physician is on site seeing residents. Village. We are honored to make his vision a “When The Village opened, we had a physician reality, and with the overall renovation of our on site once a week, and presently we have a community, provide Village residents with physician on site three days a week,” says exciting new opportunities for active aging.”

Rukstad. “We hope to expand to five days a Approximately 240 people live at The Village week once these renovations are complete.” at Germantown. Residents can attend special A New visioN For seNior concerts, see a movie in the on-site theater, weLLNess enjoy happy hour in the pub, attend a class Rukstad says this increase in wellness services and swim indoors year-round. In addition to is one feature that sets The Village apart independent apartments and villas, The Village from other area retirement communities. offers exceptional assisted living, as well as the “Through The Village’s unique relationship city of Germantown’s only non-hospital-based with Methodist Healthcare, we can offer our skilled nursing for those requiring a higher residents more. Right now, 60 percent of our level of care or rehabilitation. Short-term residents do not have to leave the campus to rehabilitation also is available. see their primary care physician. In addition, these physicians oversee the care in our skilled nursing area so there’s important continuity.”

Methodist’s specialists in senior health designed many of the wellness center’s exercise programs.

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Currently at The Village, residents are able to participate in a range of fitness and wellness activities from Tai Chi and yoga to water aerobics, armchair exercise, core fitness and Wii bowling. A full-time exercise therapist is on hand to customize an exercise program for each resident.

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Replacement (TAVR). A catheter delivered the replacement valve through an artery in understAnding the risk Lorene’s groin. All the while, her heart would continue beating.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. with more than five million Americans A team of cardiologists, surgeons, radiologists diagnosed with heart valve disease each year. and an anesthesiologist coordinated through Without valve replacement, approximately the West Tennessee Heart and Vascular Center half of those with heart disease will not survive had undergone intensive training to bring this more than two years. minimally invasive procedure to Jackson.

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As a comprehensive center, West Tennessee Heart and Vascular Center services extend from diagnostics, to treatment, to cardiac rehabilitation. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital treats more heart attack patients than any other hospital in Tennessee.

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mid south must do

RiverArtsFest TexT by Mariah Giblin | PhoToGraPhy courTesy of riverarTsfesT, inc.

In the midst of autumn, when the leaves are turning brilliant shades of vermillion, gold and ocher, and the crisp outdoor air beckons, many residents of the Mid South find themselves searching for the perfect event. There are a number of things that make a Mid South event a must do: a great location, great food and drinks, live music, a connection to the community, and family-friendly atmosphere.

This month Downtown Memphis has the perfect example: the RiverArtsFest.

Museum. The event’s success led to the formation of the Memphis Arts Festival, which changed names to Experience Art in Memphis in 2003. Then in 2006, RiverArtsFest had its inaugural festival. The mission of RiverArtsFest is to “cultivate, promote, encourage and develop public appreciation and support of the visual, performing, literary and culinary arts for the benefit, education and enjoyment of the citizens of Memphis and surrounding communities in the Mid South.”

October 2013 will mark the seventh annual RiverArtsFest, an event including the visual, performing and culinary arts located in the Historic South Main Arts District.

The festival evolved from Arts in the Park in Overton Park in 1984 with the Brooks

The event has been a major success in the community, as the attendance for last year’s event was estimated at 85,000 people and growth has almost doubled since its inception.

Part of this success is the festival’s devotion to promoting gallery-quality artists from

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throughout the United States. The Juried Artist Market includes local, regional and nationally acclaimed artists from an applicant pool of over 350. The applicants’ portfolios are reviewed by a panel of notable members of the Memphis artistic community and admittance is by invitation only. This feature is certainly a must do—being exposed to high-quality artistry is not something you want to miss!

The RiverArtsFest brings art to the community by encouraging creativity and imagination in children through the Hands on Art activity.

The festival is definitely a kid-friendly place, and the perfect event for families that want to promote the arts. The activity is sponsored by Art Center Supply Store and kids of all ages can make various arts and crafts during the day.

Music and live entertainment are an important part of RiverArtsFest. Festival-goers can revel in Live Musical Entertainment at one of the three stages. Acts begin in the morning and continue throughout the evening, giving plenty of opportunity to soak up the sounds of the region.

No festival would be complete without food and drink, and at RiverArtsFest it is exceptional. Each year the event features food vendors from around the Memphis area, delighting any foodie with culinary treats with a variety of styles and tastes. For those who are young at heart but above the age of 21, Beer and Wine Booths are set up at four different locations.

In accordance with their mission, RiverArtsFest has a multitude of volunteer opportunities for those who want to encourage creativity and raise awareness for the arts in the community. Opportunities include ticket sales and working the Beer and Wine Booths, and volunteers receive a free t-shirt to wear during the festival. Potential volunteers can sign up via a link on www. riverartsmemphis.org/volunteers/ October 2013 • athomemms.com | 43

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Square Jam text by Daniel SnowDen, aSSiStant Director MeDia anD Public relationS for the ole MiSS rebelS PhotograPhy by JoShua Mccoy, ole MiSS athleticS PhotograPher

The idea for Square Jam was born in the senior associate athletics director Michael same place that most great ideas are born – Thompson. out of necessity.

Thompson and Ole Miss marketing assistant Ole Miss was looking for a way to combine Brandon Hudspeth looked at several events basketball and its strong community identity and settled on the popular Rebel Homecoming in one outstanding event. Past attempts at Parade as the perfect opportunity to bring basketball fan events had met with varying together athletics and the community. success and hadn’t been able to quite capture The Ole Miss Homecoming Parade, which the spirit of the school and community. has taken place annually since 1930 during “We talked about different options as a staff, Homecoming Week, starts at The Grove but ultimately decided instead of trying to on the Oxford campus and continues down bring fans to the basketball arena, why not University Avenue to its conclusion at The bring basketball to the fans?” says Ole Miss Square. Thompson and Hudspeth saw a unique 44 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • October 2013

opportunity to mix the community and Ole Miss basketball as fans gathered on The Square for the end of the parade.

Then came the hard part; how do you set up and host a basketball event in the middle of the historic Oxford Square for thousands of fans?

“It was not an easy process,” says Hudspeth, who handled the logistics. “The first time most folks heard that we wanted to host a basketball event in the middle of The Square, at night, they were a bit skeptical. But we knew with the help of the city of Oxford and the talent we have at Ole Miss it was very possible.”

After convincing the city they were serious and gaining approval, Hudspeth and his crew set about devising a plan. A portable basketball court and outdoor lights would be set up on the east side of The Square in the parking lot in front of City Hall. Hudspeth knew that the event should be all about the fans and that bringing in bleachers and audio equipment for music and the event emcee would add to the overall experience.

“Developing an idea like Square Jam and overseeing it from start to finish were challenging, but also very rewarding,” Hudspeth admits. “From ordering the floor and basketball goals to securing one of the NBA’s best emcees in the Grizzlies’ Rick Trotter, it provided a challenge around every corner. However, it really offered our fans more than just a game; it was a unique experience in a historic environment.”

The day came, and despite a couple of setbacks with lighting and audio equipment, Square Jam was a roaring success. In front of approximately 3,000 Rebel fans, the Ole Miss men’s and women’s teams entertained the crowd with a lineup of contests including a three-point shootout, a game of basketball knockout and a slam dunk contest.

The highlight of the night came during the slam dunk contest, when eventual winner Aaron Jones picked a member of the crowd to jump over, slamming down a dunk that sent Jones to the championship round.

After the dazzling basketball display, both teams stuck around to meet with the fans and sign autographs. It provided a great finish to a night that saw Ole Miss basketball and the community come together and meet in the middle of downtown Oxford.

“My family had a wonderful time at Square Jam,” says Oxford resident Kristina Carlson. “Watching the teams in action really got everyone excited for the upcoming basketball season.”

Square Jam’s immediate success only insured its return this year, and Thompson believes the sense of community is at the heart of its popularity. “I can’t think of a more iconic location in Oxford to tip off the Rebel basketball season,” Thompson says.

“The Oxford Square represents the heart of this community and putting the court down there builds on the uniqueness of Ole Miss.”

Square Jam will be held Friday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m.

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travel

Kyoto

A City Outside of Time TexT and phoTography by laurie a. summers

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There is no wrong time to visit Japan.

Spring colors the landscape with gentle cherry blossoms that fade into lively summer festivals. Autumn sets the countryside aflame in gorgeous fall foliage before soft white snow dusts ancient shrines and castles with winter. No matter what season you choose to visit, Japan offers curious travelers a unique experience unlike any other.

Most people, when they think of Japan, think of its capital city, Tokyo. Famous for being one of the most expensive places in the world, the vast and fast-paced city of Tokyo can be a daunting destination for first-time travelers with limited to no knowledge of the Japanese language.

As a more laid-back alternative, many travelers are discovering the beautiful city of Kyoto. With the perfect combination of historic landmarks, delectable cuisine and foreigner-friendly accommodations, Kyoto provides a cultural experience that you and your loved ones will never forget.

Imagine stepping back in time onto winding stone streets. The smell of incense from the local shrine blends with the sound of friendly shop owners’ greetings. Apprentice geisha maikos pass children in light summer kimono on their way to festivals. Kyoto is a city that appears to exist outside of time.

Formerly the imperial capital for a thousand year period, Kyoto is one of the oldest and most renowned Asian cities in the world. With thousands of temples, parks and markets, Kyoto offers a picturesque destination enriched with culture and history.

One landmark you don’t want to miss is the impressive Kyomizudera (Clear Water Temple), originally built in 798AD and then reconstructed in 1633. Looking down on the city, its main hall has a large veranda located over the Otowa-no-taki (sacred water) waterfall, from which visitors can drink to gain health and longevity. The steep approach to the temple, called Chawan-zaka (Teapot Lane), is a narrow passageway surrounded by shops selling green tea, handicrafts and confectioneries, including the famous Kyoto snack, yatsuhashi.

Another must-see attraction is Fushimi Inari Shrine. This stunning shrine complex dedicated to Inari, the god of sake, agriculture and business, sprawls across Inari Mountain.

Its long trails, lined with over 10,000 vermilion tori gates, link thousands of smaller shrines and ancient graveyards.

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History buffs will enjoy Nijo Castle in the heart of Kyoto. Built in 1603 for the first Tokugawa Shogun, the castle was designed with unique defense features including concealed chambers and “nightingale” floors that “chirp” when walked upon to catch ninja assassins.

Hungry travelers looking for a foreignerfriendly restaurant will love Mama-sans, which has an English picture menu and staff at ease with foreign tourists. Uosue is a traditional Kyoto-style restaurant with reasonable prices, clean interiors and friendly staff. For the adventurous food enthusiast, take the time to wander through Nishiki Market to discover all the strange and wonderful foods that make up Kyoto cuisine.

For a truly Japanese experience, Ohara Sanso Inn, has Japanese style rooms, soothing outdoor baths and traditional “hot-pot” dinners. If you want the comforts of home away from home, the Hyatt Regency Kyoto has Western-style luxury rooms, excellent onsite restaurants, and a staff that includes some non-Japanese members.

Don’t forget to check out any local festivals.

Some are small and intimate, like the Suki Matsuri (Festival of the Moon) where people await the rise of the first autumn moon with traditional music and dances. However, most festivals are loud and colorful. One October event that Kyoto is known for is the Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages) which features a parade of 2,000 people dressed in costumes that represent various eras of Kyoto’s 1,200year history. The parade goes backward in time, starting from the 1800s, as the costumes gradually change and regress all the way to the 794AD Heian period. Along the way, spectators can spot famous male and female figures of Japanese history. The Kurama no Hi-Matsuri (Kurama Fire Festival) is celebrated the same day after nightfall.

It is the land of sushi, sumo, geisha and samurai but Japan has much more to offer travelers. From thousand-year-old traditions and ancient temples for the history buffs, to festivals and mountains to hike for the thrill seekers, Japan holds something for everyone.

The best part is that you don’t have to be fluent in Japanese to enjoy Japan. Most major tourist sites have English-speaking employees.

The majority of the train system is labeled in English and many restaurants have English or picture menus. The Japanese people are usually very friendly and will help you when they can. It may be a little farther from home compared to your usual vacation spot, but the distance is worth the unique experience.

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roadtrip

Wings Ride to

RosemaRy

text by Maggie WeiR | PhotogRaPhy couRtesy of Wings canceR foundation

cancer and side effects of treatment including sleeplessness, pain and fatigue. The Wings Wellness Oncology Nutrition Specialist helps cancer patients stay on therapy and seminars on wellness and exercise, food and nutritionrelated issues, coping and stress management, and spirituality are also offered by the Wings The Wings Foundation provides programs Wellness program. and services free of charge to aid in the physical, emotional and psychological care of Jon R. Ewing, Executive Administrator of those whose lives have been affected by cancer. Woman's Clinic, P.A., rode last year for the One hundred percent of the proceeds from the first time in support of the non-profit. Ewing Wings Ride to Rosemary will go to fund the says of his experience that as long as he is able, Wings Cancer Foundation’s Wellness Program. he will never miss a ride. “Over the course of the ride, it seemed that everyone gave me a This year, the group of men will take off from little nudge or an encouraging word,” Ewing Memphis on October 5, travel through Tupelo, shares. “In one of those dark moments in the Tuscaloosa, Selma and Andalusia and finish middle of a rain storm with torrential rains October 9 in Rosemary Beach. Wings Wellness and water spraying me from above, below, is a program that teaches cancer patients to beside and up from the tire in front of me — I incorporate daily exercise, healthy diet and stress thought this thought: ‘I don’t have cancer, I am management into their lives upon treatment. riding to make a difference and I can’t give up.

The program includes exercise classes led by My friend and employee with cancer does not an oncology nurse who is a certified personal get to quit taking chemo and she is counting trainer and nutrition specialist and tailors her on me to be strong.’” classes specifically to cancer survivors. Wings Wellness program also includes yoga classes Ewing references the ride as representative to which can reduce the emotional effects of the fight cancer patients face, “You cannot do This month, 18 guys will ride their bicycles 500 miles from Memphis to Rosemary Beach, FL, in support of the Wings Wellness program.

These men believe in the Wings Wellness program and they believe in serving others— that is evident.

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it alone, you have huge hills in front of you and you slowly creep up and pull them with every ounce of your fiber. Everything hurts and you can’t breathe,” Ewing shares. “Then when the moments come when you want to give up — some angel’s hand is placed on the small of your back with a gentle nudge and an encouraging word. You did not ask for it and you almost feel ashamed to get the help. Then you know – I got this and they are with me. I am honored and humbled to be asked and to ride beside Christian brothers,” Ewing says.

The Wings Ride to Rosemary undoubtedly has been life changing for both the riders and the people whose lives have been impacted by the Wings Foundation. “I ride because it is one way for me to help give what has been given to me — hope, joy, love and maybe (it will) be the final push to get the next challenger across the line to cancer freedom,” shares Brad C. Jones, a participant in the Wing’s Ride.

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community hotspot

Harbor Town

Celebrating 25 Years TexT by elizabeTh GlasGow | PhoToGRaPhy by TRoy GlasGow

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What started out 100 years ago as the beginnings of a sandbar along the banks of the Mississippi River in Memphis is now a collection of thriving communities on Mud Island. Harbor Town is the first of these communities you approach as you travel north on Island Drive. A vision of Henry Turley, Harbor Town was founded 1989.

Most believed that Harbor Town was a gamble. In the 1980s, few people could see themselves making their home in downtown Memphis. It would be fine to work downtown, but better to drive east at night to a home in the suburbs. Turley wanted something different, something like the neighborhood he remembered from childhood — and he wanted it close to downtown. His would be a neighborhood that emphasized the human, not the automobile. His would be a neighborhood that encouraged interaction between folks on front porches and folks on the sidewalks. His would be a neighborhood of small lot sizes, neighborliness and intimacy.

It would not be a neighborhood of garage doors, asphalt and isolation.

Back then, it was not so easy for others to imagine the innovative concept, let alone in Downtown Memphis. Turley was not deterred. He purchased 132 acres on the sandbar known as Mud Island. There, along the banks of the Mississippi, Turley pursued his vision. Collaborating with RTKL of Baltimore, Looney Ricks Kiss of Memphis, and Tony Bologna, he made a simple, instructive picture book that plainly laid out “do this, don’t do this” development guidelines that would grow Harbor Town into the kind of community now known as New Urbanism.

Over the years, Harbor Town has received numerous awards including the Urban Land Institute Global Award for Excellence in 2005.

This past spring, several Australian developers toured developments in Memphis that included Harbor Town. The neighborhood’s New Urbanism design impressed several of the visitors.

Other accolades for Harbor Town over the years include Memphis City Beautiful’s landscaping awards and over 40 architectural prizes through Looney Ricks Kiss.

Today, Harbor Town offers housing options that include traditional row houses, many different styles of single-family homes, condominiums and apartments.

Harbor Town is dense and walkable, with playgrounds, parks, ponds and pathways that meander through the community.

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The Harbor Town Square Commercial District features a neighborhood grocery store, restaurants, a nail spa and hair salon, a Montessori school, a bilingual daycare, a marina, an upscale inn, a fitness center and a health clinic.

Movie & Pizza Company opened its doors in February of 1998. The owners were drawn to Harbor Town as there was not a restaurant on Mud Island. The owner, Russell Carter, lives and works in Harbor Town. Now, 15 years later, the restaurant remains a favorite hangout for locals.

Panini layered with grilled chicken, provolone, roasted tomato and portobello mushrooms and pesto mayo on ciabatta. Finish your meal with something sweet from Sugaree’s. Sugaree’s Bakery from New Albany, Mississippi, has been supplying Cordelia’s Table with desserts since 1998. Along with Sugaree’s chocolate, lemon, strawberry, banana walnut, coconut and caramel cakes, diners can nosh on smaller dessert bars made by Memphis bakery All American Sweets. Mississippi Mudd bars, Tiramisu and the ever-popular Gooey Butter Bar are favorites at the table.

while hearing the music of a pianist or having a cocktail in Little Bar. The newly renovated Roof Terrace opens October 1 and will allow guests to enjoy the views of the Mississippi River all year round with the newly installed retractable windows. River Inn is a AAA 4 Diamond/5 Star Alliance Hotel and is rated

by TripAdvisor as one of the top hotels in Memphis. River Inn has been voted the Best Hotel in Memphis by US News and World Report for 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Harbor Town is a charismatic neighborhood with events for residents throughout the year.

Whether it’s the April Crawfish Festival in Harbor Town Square, Oktoberfest at River Inn, the Holiday Extravaganza and Tree Lighting in December, or the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Harbor Town is a good fit for every family.

Two 5K’s run through the community annually and a Harbor Town Dog Show benefits the Memphis Humane Society. An Annual Yard Sale is held in the Montessori School parking lot. The Montessori School sponsors a yearly Duck Race and Regatta. The Social Club holds events monthly from September through May.

For fine dining on the island, visit Paulette’s at the River Inn. The award-winning restaurant has been a favorite among Memphis residents for nearly 38 years. Dark wood and high ceilings as well as a roof-top terrace overlooking the river set the stage for a romantic evening.

The cuisine at Paulette’s is superb—start with the popovers and strawberry butter and you’ll agree. Menu item standouts include smoked shrimp and sweet corn beignets with housemade green tomato chow-chow and jalapeno aioli, grilled filet with hand-cut truffle frites, sautéed swiss chard and herb butter and jumbo After shopping, stop by Cordelia’s Table for lump crabmeat and spinach crepes in a light It is hard to believe that what started out a gourmet lunch. Favorite menu items include sherry sauce. as a sandbar is now a vibrant, self-sufficient Tom’s Poppin’ BLT, a signature sandwich neighborhood with property values among the stuffed with Tom’s Tiny Kitchen pimento River Inn, a 28-room luxury boutique hotel highest in Memphis. In 2014, Harbor Town cheese, cream cheese, jalapenos and bacon on that is home to Paulette’s, features a wood- will celebrate 25 years and event planning is toasted wheat bread, and The Tuscan Sun, a burning fireplace in the lobby you can enjoy underway to celebrate the milestone.

The neighborhood grocery at Harbor Town, Miss Cordelia’s, is named after Turley’s mother.

Miss Cordelia’s is a one-stop shop offering fresh produce, meat, seafood and grocery staples along with a more personal shopping experience. The grocery carries a wide range of local products as well as big name brands. The butcher department offers hand-cut steaks, local beef selections from Neola and Donnell Farms and bacon, sausages and smoked chops from Heritage Pork in Heber Springs, Arkansas.

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music

CHARLIE WORSHAM GOES BACK TO WHERE HE LEARNED TO PRAY TEXT BY CHUCK DAUPHIN

One name to keep an eye on in the country music world this fall is that of Charlie Worsham. A longtime favorite in Music City for his performance skills, the Grenada, MS, native has been climbing the charts with “Could It Be” from his debut disc Rubberband.

The album is full of a variety of sounds and styles, with one of the cuts being inspired by his great-grandfather, Travis Thomas. Worsham shares the story of “How I Learned to Pray.”

“I thought about him because he was a stubborn guy. He got in a feud with the people from his local church. For the last part of his life, he didn’t go to church, but he was still a very spiritual and faithful man. He was over the savings account at church. He had donated some money and thought it should be used one way; and the rest of the church had donated some money and thought it should it be saved another way. So, to this day, at the New Hope Church in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, there’s the Travis Thomas Fund, and then there’s the other fund. He was one of those people that walked the walk, and maybe was outside the lines — but it didn’t make him any less faithful. That song is about the walk of faith, not about always being in the second pew on Sunday morning. That’s still important, but there’s a Saturday night ‘the bars are closing’ side of faith. That song stands for that with me,” he says proudly.

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Worsham — equally talented as an instrumentalist and a singer — beams when talking about the cut “Tools of the Trade,” which features Vince Gill and Marty Stuart.

Working with his heroes was an unbelievable experience, Worsham shares.

“I had that daydream for years growing up,” he says. “He (Stuart) has his own language, which I hope to learn one day. He came to the studio, which was my engineer Eric Massey’s home studio. He was so gracious, and took his time. Then, after he was done he stayed around and told stories. I was just pinching myself with him and Vince, too. I was at Vince’s house, and here’s a Country Music Hall of Fame member barefoot, looking up at me and saying ‘Hey, have you seen this funny video on YouTube?'

We’re all laughing about it, and then as I’m walking out the door, I see framed on the wall the original lyric to ‘The Randall Knife’ by Guy Clark. It was a personal gift, and he told me how that song inspired ‘The Key,’ which is one of my favorite songs.”

Needless to say, recording the song made an impact on Worsham. “I’ve been telling people that if I could only record one song ever, it would be that song with those guys exactly the way we recorded it.” www.CharlieWorsham.com

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with her mom, Jane Alderson Allison with husband Jay

with daughter Madeline Leigh Photo by Kristy Belcher

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Allison and Jay with fellow Rascal Flatts member Joe Don Rooney and wife Tiffany

Allison with Martina McBride

Allison DeMarcus IntervIew by Janna fIte HerbIson

The native West Tennesseean, host of Country Music Television (CMT), and wife of Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus talks about juggling work and family… and why her hometown is so special.

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Give us a snapshot of what your also just signed on to host CMT’s new cooking typical day and/or week is like show...that should be interesting since I am these days. definitely not a chef. My family has gotten a kick out of my new gig!

With a one-year-old and a two-and-ahalf-year old, some of my days start verrrrry You are now a mom with two kids early. It’s wonderful when my son, Dylan, is under the age of three – how has not teething so I get a few more minutes of motherhood changed your life and sleep. This fall, we are playing at the park, lifestyle? How are the kids? taking baby float classes and my daughter, Madeline, loves playing with her three-year- Being a mother has taught me to be selfless old cousin, Ava. My sister, Amy, and I have and challenged me in ways I never imagined. I always been close but now that we are raising have never been the most patient person our children together, we have a lot of fun and (understatement of the year!) but having enjoy living close to each other! We love going children later in life has allowed me to learn the to the zoo, the Nashville Children’s Theater virtue of patience. I have never loved so deeply, and Cheekwood with our little ones. Whether felt so happy or been so tired. I have certainly we are inside or outside, our kids are always on gained an even greater appreciation for my own the move and into everything so it’s nice when parents! both of our husbands are on the road to lean on Photo by Kristy Belcher each other for help. While the majority of my days are spent focusing on my children, I still try and make time for volunteering with Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, The Women’s Fund and the Miss Tennessee Pageant, as well as working for Country Music Television.

Talk about your current position and history with The Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant – along with your mom’s role.

Wearing the Miss Tennessee crown was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life so I always try to play a small role in furthering the program. I am so grateful to Mr. Tom Hensley and his family, as well as Mr. Jimmy Exum and his family, for devoting so many years to maintaining a program in the Jackson community that promotes scholarship and volunteerism. I volunteered my mother many years ago and she has been serving as Executive Director of the Miss Tennessee Pageant for the past seven years. She does an incredible job working with the girls, as well as members of the Jackson community to ensure Tennessee’s program continues to remain strong.

Tell us some background about your role with Country Music Television (CMT).

I truly enjoy working with Country Music Television, and have been with them since 2007. I am currently a correspondent for the hit show, CMT’s Hot 20. I just interviewed Carrie Underwood and am getting excited about working as CMT’s red carpet correspondent during award show season here in Nashville. I

at home with to make sure everything lines up but, honestly, we don’t know a different life so we just make it work!

Overall, what does Jackson, TN, mean to you and your family?

Jackson is my heart. My parents are both Jacksonians, my Mamaw is still in Bemis, and my other grandmother is also in Jackson. My parents met on the old Union campus when they were walking to French class and all of my childhood memories remain there. All of my family traditions are rooted in Jackson and we spend all of our holidays there with my family. I am proud to tell people I am from Jackson and love remaining connected through my immediate family as well as my Miss Tennessee family.

What are some of your goals for the future?

I am about to embark on one of my major goals with CMT by hosting my own show. I am excited to see how this new venture unfolds and I’ve also shot another pilot for CMT that execs will be reviewing in the next few months. It is very important to me that I continue to work so my children can see me in a professional role, especially my daughter.

On a different front, I want to remain involved in our efforts to push the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant to the next level. I would love for Tennessee to be the largest state pageant scholarship provider in the nation since we are currently third. Not a bad placement!

I also want to increase my level of involvement with Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. I have enjoyed serving as a Board Member for VCH and have been working diligently to intertwine our reigning Miss Tennessee as an Honorary Board Member for Friends of VCH. I not only serve as Miss Tennessee’s Business Manager, but I also work with With you working and Jay on the VCH to schedule local titleholders from across road quite a bit, how challenging is our state to volunteer for such a great cause. it to balance work and family?

Serving as Miss Tennessee taught me the Fortunately, my job is flexible and when I importance of service and I want to help instill work, I am able to come home to my kids at that same spirit in the young women who are night. Jay is gone a lot on the weekends, but he competing in the Miss Tennessee program. is always home during the week. We do a lot of juggling and I’m constantly watching the iCal October 2013 • athomemms.com | 65

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Where do you get your media these days?

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One of the most amazing changes I have seen in my 30+ year career is where media comes from. It used to be records, cassettes, video tapes and antennas; then came CDs, LaserDiscs and cable. Shortly thereafter, DVDs and satellite became popular sources, followed by the Blu-ray disc.

Many of our customers are shying away from traditional services such as hard-line telephone, cable and satellite. They are using Voip (Voice Over IP) and streaming content through their Internet services. With the proliferation of smartphones, almost every member of every family has their own phone and a hard-line phone in the home is becoming less and less necessary. Between Apple and Hulu, there are not too many television shows that you can’t watch commercial-free after their broadcast air date. Add in the ability of selecting a movie to view on a whim and then you have true convenience.

I bet if you ask most people these days, they still have cable or satellite, but the bulk of their music and movies come from Internet streaming through sources such as Pandora, Netflix, Apple, Hulu, Spotify and many more.

Most Blu-ray discs now come with ultraviolet copies, which, once registered, allow you to stream them to all of your personal devices. So The purist will argue that physical media give you can own your cloud-based content or rent the best audio and video, and this is a correct it, your choice. statement for the time being. However, as streaming capacity and bandwidth continue I find it curious that we have switched from to increase, the performance gap will continue owning physical media to streaming it so rapidly. to close.

The evolution time for this conversion has been very short. Pretty much anything (including I personally have a very large collection of current seasons of popular TV shows) you physical media, with well over 6,000 DVDs, want to watch, listen to or research is available Blu-rays and CDs. I have converted all of my through the Internet. And with Internet and CDs to high-resolution digital files for use in 4G speeds increasing daily, bandwidth is my vehicle and when I travel. I have quite a becoming less and less of a concern. few ultraviolet copies of my Blu-rays floating around in the cloud and I have a digital file Here’s an interesting fact: over 13 billion server loaded with about 1,500 of my favorite hours of content will be streamed through movies, allowing me instant access at any Netflix this year. The number is expected to television location in my home. I know I double by 2018. That means 26 billion hours will eventually succumb to the digital-only of content will go through their service to solution because at some point, physical media homes everywhere. will cease to exist.

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How did we get here? It took some time for the music industry to embrace MP3s. They were worried about controlling distribution and also making sure that they were being paid for their artists’ efforts. I never begrudged this stance as I feel the artists deserve reimbursement for their talents and efforts.

However, fair use in the early days was very sketchy. The expectation was that any copy should be purchased regardless of how many times a single user wanted it. Today, it is much better. You can buy it once and share it among all of your personal devices and players.

The movie industry has been undergoing this change as well. They want to protect their content, but again, fair use surfaced and the market drove them to provide ultraviolet, digital copy and streaming solutions. When broadcast TV realized they could put indefinite life into their content, they jumped on the bandwagon as well.

Make no mistake; for the content providers it is all about revenue generation. The fact that it has become so much more convenient today than in the past works in their favor. While you may not subscribe to HBO, you may have found a series they produce to be enjoyable and now follow it through a streaming service, paying a fraction of the full subscription price to get what you are really interested in watching. Everybody wins!

Till next month…

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masterpiece TEXT BY LINDA BENTON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY SWEENEY

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Most people are familiar with the great masters of art: Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci, Cheryl Lee Smith....“What?” laughs Memphis designer Cheryl Lee Smith. “You’re kidding, right?” But homeowner Madeline Simonetti says Smith’s talent is no joke. “I truly feel she is an artist,” says Simonetti. “An empty home is like a blank canvas and Cheryl Lee has the unique talent of pulling together colors, textures, light and patterns to create a masterpiece of home design!”

Hired by Simonetti in 2012 to re-design her old East Memphis neighborhood home, Smith transformed the downstairs into a stunning, contemporary space, inspired by the homeowner’s colorful collection of original art. “Cheryl Lee was the first designer who really seemed to listen to my needs and wants,” shares Simonetti. “When it came time to redesign the upstairs of my home, there was no question that Cheryl Lee would do the work.”

“I was thrilled when Madeline called about her upstairs master suite and office project,” says Smith. “She’s one of those dream clients who is open to exploring new and unique ideas.” While the downstairs of the Simonetti home is filled with bold, bright colors like lime green, fiery red and black, the owner wanted the upstairs master suite and guest quarters to be a bit more subdued. “When I talked with Madeline about the design, she just smiled and said ‘make it glamorous,’” she adds.

When it comes to designing an interior space, Smith says it is about so much more than just the visual aspects of the room. “I truly believe that every room should be designed FOR the client needs and not just for the overall look,” shares Smith. “I liken my approach to a term used by the Brits. It’s the word ‘bespoke’ and it means to fit perfectly or made to fit perfectly— that’s what I want for my clients.”

at the foot of the bed. On the other side of the room, a deco-inspired bow-front chest with a java-stained top is flanked with framed fashion prints by the popular London artist Poppy Waddilove. A plush rug in a soft ivory pulls the whole room together. Indeed, the ambiance of the master bedroom is so authentic that one could imagine a Hollywood starlet lounging about in a satin gown.

French doors off the main hall open up to a narrow passage which leads to the master suite. Though the space is small, the design is big in impact. Using dimmable, silkshaded light fixtures on the ceiling Smith allowed the homeowner to create a mood that can swing from sunny and bright to soft and romantic. The ceiling wallpaper, with its metallic geometric pattern, also reflects light into the windowless hallway. In the bedroom, Smith incorporated a champagne and white color scheme which serves as a foundation for the room’s glamorous detailing. She added interest with the generous use of reflective materials like satin, crystal and mirrors throughout. “I wanted to create a space that likened to the golden era of Hollywood movies,” says Smith. “The design has elements of the simple yet chic Art Deco movement of the 30’s.” From the sterling-colored satin bedding to the imported wallpaper with a stippled effect, the room exudes dreamy elegance. Matching dark java-stained bedside tables flank the shimmery bed and an Amy Howard satin-tufted bench with Lucite legs sits

The glamour continues in the en-suite bath with an Asian-inspired mocha and silver silk wallpaper. “The bath presented some interesting architectural details with lots of angles and glass,” says Smith. “The narrow dormer, which once housed a seldom-used jacuzzi tub, provided the perfect place for a vanity and chair.” Instead of a predictable white ceiling, the rich wallpaper is used throughout the dormer, creating a cozy space that is enveloped in the luscious mocha brown. In meeting the specific needs of her client, Smith designed a unique trio of mirror-front cabinets which can store up to 100 pairs of shoes and when opened provide a great three-way mirror. Adjacent to the mirrored cabinetry is a large walk-in shower, drenched in iridescent azure blue mosaic tile imported from Italy. The crystal chandelier and the Swarovski crystal shower knobs, combined with all the mirrors, glass and windows, create amazing energy and a playful movement of light in the room. “Depending on the time of day, the mood of the room constantly changes, reflecting the light from the outside in,” says Smith.

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Sources PhotograPhy Terry Sweeney — www.sweeneysouth.com

general contractor Geoff Benson: Benson Builders — 901.605.6116

architect Lisa Hord: Hord Architects — 901.454.5125

interior Design Cheryl Lee Smith Interiors — 901.327.4942

Floral arrangements Randy Hill: Festive Designs, Inc. — 901.212.4116

guest BeDroom Aspiring to always listen and learn about her client’s needs, Smith was able to make the master bath uniquely personal. “Madeline has an amazing collection of jewelry she inherited.

The pieces were treasured memories of her mother so I wanted to bring them out of storage and make them a part of the design.” Carving out a small niche under the eaves, Smith created a special jewelry closet with glassfront cabinets that allowed the homeowner to display and admire her mom’s jewelry regularly. “It’s one of those special touches that only a designer like Cheryl Lee would have thought of,” confesses Simonetti. “It’s like a life-size jewelry box!”

glass lamps and unique laser-cut chrome light fixtures add an additional touch of elegance to the room. Even the hand towels, imported from France, incorporate glamour with a metallic-threaded monogram. “Cheryl Lee really never misses an opportunity to make a statement in every room with her subtle yet striking details,” says Simonetti.

When asked what she likes most about the completed project, Smith admits that it’s the smile she sees on the homeowner’s face that pleases her most. “Madeline works as a financial advisor and it is a very serious, highstress business. I am thrilled that I was able to create a space that is highly functional, yet The designer’s magic continues in the guest fun,” shares Smith. “If it makes her happy, suite where whimsical colors and unique then I consider my work a success!” furnishings combine to make a welcoming retreat for visitors. Grass green walls and Cheryl Lee Smith is known locally as well as crisp white cotton bedding from Paris create internationally for her award-winning designs. a garden-inspired room that is fresh and Earlier this year, she received 3 DOTY nationally friendly. A lush, lilac velvet fabric covers a recoqnized awards presented by Interior Design padded Moroccan-inspired headboard to Society. Judged by a committee of her peers, complete the look.

Smith received the awards for her work in two Memphis homes, including Simonetti’s The guest bath is a bright, light room filled contemporary den design. with sparkling touches of silver throughout.

The sensational star-studded wallpaper adds interest without visual clutter and the mercury

• Custom Headboard: Wilkinson's — 901.683.6015 • Custom Italian gilded chandelier: Grahams — 901.274.6780 • Zebra stools: Ethan Allen — 901.274.6780 • Jute area rug: Kiser's — 901.458.8000

master BeDroom • Acrylic leg bench: Amy Howard • Custom area rug: Kiser's — 901.458.8000 • Custom wood flooring: Flooring Solutions — 901.755.5574

guest BeDroom • Custom porcelain floor & imported glass tile: Flooring Solutions — 901.755.5574 • Custom mirrored shoe closets: Incognito — 901.387.4523 • Crystal shower and sink hardware: Ferguson's — 901.759.3820 • Custom cabinets and vanity: Gallery Kitchens — 901.761.4600 • Art: Veda Reed

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SETTING A STYLE

FRONT PORCH DESIGN TEXT BY TEXT BY MARIAH GIBLIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN LYKES

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When it comes to designing your home, the front porch can easily be the most important feature. It is the first thing that guests will see as they approach the house, so it needs to have some curb appeal. It is also a place where your creativity and individual style can really shine, as the front porch is so versatile.

From hanging décor to planters to seating and more, the front porch is the place to get inspired.

A recent trend, especially here in the Mid South, is to design the front porch in a modern style with references to our rich Southern heritage. Fabrics and furniture in neutral tones paired with traditional gas lanterns take you back to the French Quarter and old Southern charm. The old South trend extends to the vacation home as well, where benches and accessories made with reclaimed wood and other recycled materials harken back to a simpler time and keep the design sustainable.

Others choose to DIY: a little bit of elbow grease and some fresh paint can update even your grandmother’s favorite wicker rocking chair. Painting the porch can add an element of surprise and double as a protective barrier for the floor—be sure to use paint made for high traffic spaces. Adding a weather-resistant rug creates a cozy atmosphere while framing a designated seating area. Don’t forget about outdoor draperies—weather-resistant fabrics provide shade and privacy for your ultimate front porch design. However you choose to design your front porch, it should not only reflect your style but also be comfortable for you and your guests.

So sit back and grab a glass of sweet tea as interior designer Kelly Smith, of Kelly & Company, lets us in on the dos and don’ts of creating the perfect front porch.

It seems that one of the recent trends for front porches is sort of a new-old fashioned. Here in Memphis and the Mid South do you see design keeping up with our Southern roots?

Although clean lines and cool colors are the new trends, traditional, timeless pieces are always a staple in good design.

What are some elements that are key to this design, and how can they be incorporated into a front porch?

Traditional wicker chairs painted with a bold color, bright fabric and some beautiful potted plants can make you feel happy on any front porch.

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Quick tips for an easy update • Add hanging lights or lamps for a soft glow • Cover swing chains and lamp cords with fabric for a softer look • Paint your porch ceiling a shade of blue — an old Southern tradition suggests the blue keeps bugs away • Outdoor throw pillows — always a must • Container gardens add a welcoming feel What is the best choice for using fabrics in an outdoor setting?

To protect against weather conditions and wear and tear, the best fabrics for outdoor use are 100 percent acrylic or Sunbrella fabric.

What are the current color trends?

Oranges, yellows and turquoise When it comes to accessories, how do you recommend punching up a porch without adding too much?

Plants can always liven up a front porch; an outdoor lamp or candle holder can add warmth.

Do you prefer a more rustic style or a more formal style? How does this relate to curb appeal?

Not too rustic or formal, just relaxed and comfortable. I like a front porch that says, “Have a seat and sip some sweet tea with me.”

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FRONT PORCH DÉCOR Welcoming details make all the difference — check out our favorite finds

Ridged Zinc Pot Anthropologie, $12-20, www.anthropologie.com French Quarter Lantern with Yoke Hanger Bracket $725, www.bevolo.com

Calypso Mocha Swivel Lounge Chair with Sunbrella Stone Cushion Crate & Barrel, $609, www.crateandbarrel.com

Rustic Bell Wreath Pottery Barn, $99, www.potterybarn.com Celadon Garden Pot Anthropologie, $14-18, www.anthropologie.com

Handmade Victorian-Style Gazebo Birdfeeder Plow & Hearth, $25, www.plowhearth.com

Pilgrim's Greetings Wreath Plow & Hearth, $90, www.plowhearth.com

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All-Wood Emilee Shaker Rocker With Upholstered Chair Pad Plow & Hearth, $300, www.plowhearth.com

Enamel Bowl and Salad Serving Set Michael Wainwright, $216, The Queen Bees in Jackson, TN

Live Ivy Kissing Ball Pottery Barn, $39, www.potterybarn.com

Envelope Mailbox Pottery Barn, $49, www.potterybarn.com

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GARDENING

TREND REPORT TEXT BY ANDY PULTE

Super fruits, packed with nutrition seem to be one thing people are looking for in the garden

Just like fashion, the world of gardening has trends. Knowing what people are getting interested in helps both retailers and consumers prepare for what lies ahead. As the gardening season starts to slow down, let’s take a look at some current trends and hot topics in the gardening world.

The global gardening market grew three percent yearly from 2007 to 2011. Consumer spending for gardening was relatively flat-lined for most of those years. North Americans spend about $58 billion on gardening each year. Of that total, just under half is spent on plants, shrubs and growing media. Forecasters believe that between now and 2016, the North American gardening market will grow about one percent a year.

AMERICANS SPEND ABOUT $586 BILLION ON CHRISTMAS AND $61 BILLION ON WEIGHT LOSS METHODS EACH YEAR. BUT THE AMOUNT THEY SPEND ON THEIR LAWN AND GARDEN IS ABOUT $5 BILLION MORE THAN THEY SPEND ON PETS. IT’S ALSO MORE THAN THEY SPEND ON MOVIES, VALENTINE’S DAY AND VIDEO GAMES COMBINED.

segment covers all the plants we typically refer to as houseplants. Foliage plant sales are up about 4.6 percent, and continue to rise. This seems to be a cyclical trend, but as more people live in apartments and have smaller yards, this trend will not go away anytime soon.

Annuals are out, perennials are in... so it would seem. In the year 2000, annual bedding plants made up almost 80 percent of sales. In 2012, their sales dropped to around 70 percent. Gardeners seem to be looking for more sustainable alternatives—they have found them in herbaceous perennials (plants that persist from year to year). Perennials are a great choice for low-maintenance gardening and have been embraced by new gardeners and those looking for easy-care plants.

Speaking of annuals, pansies, begonias, New Guinea impatiens and petunias are hot items; those losing the most market share are geraniums, old-fashioned impatiens, vegetable transplants and marigolds.

PREDICTING FUTURE TRENDS:

• Composting: Table to garden to table seems to be the trend as both city and individual composting of food scraps are on the rise. In fact, some cities are offering financial incentives for composting. Currently up to 97 percent of CURRENT TRENDS: food scraps go into landfills, generating about Foliage plants are now the second largest 16.2 percent of our nation’s emissions of the segment of the U.S. floriculture industry. This greenhouse gas methane.

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“We bury 1.2 million tons of food waste in landfills every year (in NYC) at a cost of nearly $80 per ton. That waste can be used as fertilizer or converted to energy at a much lower price. That’s good for the environment and for taxpayers.” – Michael Bloomberg, New York City Mayor • Super Foods: Taking edibles to the next level looks like a future trend. Americans seem to be growing fruits and vegetables in their garden not just for subsistence—gardeners are now looking for better taste, increased nutrition and higher quality. Gardeners don’t just want a bunch of tomatoes; they want super nutrition and great taste.

• Drink Your Garden: Harvesting and creating liquid refreshment come in two ways.

While most of us are familiar with the practice of transforming homegrown greens and fruit like strawberries into healthy smoothies, I don’t think many people saw the second trend coming; fermentation gardens. Grapes, hops, berries and various grains are all rising in popularity as Americans take DIY to a whole new level by brewing their own beer and making their own wine. Why? The science behind the whole thing is crazy cool and making your own beverages also has a nice creative element.

outdoor living

NON-TRADITIONAL IDEAS FOR

OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES TEXT BY BUD GURLEY

Non-traditional landscapes can be Several non-traditional plants are available incorporated into your backyard with just that can add pop or color to a tired landscape. a few out-of-the-ordinary features. Water elements, decorative colors, plants that add a The Purple pixie Loropetalum pop and hand-carved rock can add an element • plant is dwarf, only reaching one to one and a of excitement to an exhausted outdoor space. half feet in height • stays purple all year WATER FEATURES There are limitless possibilities for water Soft Caress Mahonia features with an above-ground or in-ground • compact, three feet tall by three feet wide Aqua Box.The Aqua Box watering system • feathery foliage for the shade garden water supplying hub for every garden indoor • bright yellow flowers in early winter & outdoor allows for easy and fast installation and comes in a variety of sizes to fit any need Limelight Hydrangea . The water supplying hub for indoor and • use in full sun outdoor gardens also contains grates on top for • blooms from May to frost a decorative surface.

• height six to seven feet • can be tree form WATER POTS • also comes in dwarf variety called Little Lime, Available in almost every size and shape, three-foot height and width water pots range in materials from rustic stoneware and glazed earthenware fountain OCTOBER MAGIC CAMELLIA SERIES vases created on pottery wheels to clay soils and vessels made on press molds. Each hard-glazed October Magic Inspiration Camellia fountain vase has an individual character and • vigorous habit, six to eight feet tall by four to is a distinctive, original piece of art. They are five feet wide intentionally glazed unevenly to create both • white and magenta blooms in the fall color and texture; no two pieces are alike, but • new spring growth is maroon all share an inherent beauty. Water pots are easily maintained and only require minimum October Magic Orchid Camellia cleaning once to twice a year.

• compact habit, three to five feet tall by three to four feet wide HAND-CARVED ROCK • white and pink blooms in the fall These come in all sizes and shapes and are • semi-double blooms hand carved to create a relaxing sound when placed on the Aqua Box. They also offer ease Lemon Ball Sedum of maintenance and safety when small children • excellent lime green color and pets are nearby; you get the healing water • evergreen sound without the danger of drowning.

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October Magic Snow Camellia • compact habit, five to seven feet tall by five to six feet wide • white and magenta blooms in fall • copper new spring growth *Visit SouthernLivingPlants.com to see these camellias and other existing varieties—and many more exciting new plants.

COLD HARDY PALMS Trachcarpus Fortunei (Windmill Palms) • can grow as tall as 40 feet • slow growth rate • yellow flower color Use as a striking accent around a pool or a contemporary house or business. This plant will bring attention to your home.

Color Guard Yucca: • great plant for pot or in bed to add with pansies or violas for fall color • hardy all year • many shades and colors to choose from October is the month to start planting ornamental cabbage and kale. There are many varieties of these. This is also the time to plant violas and pansies. These will last all winter through the spring. Before planting this month, tulip, daffodil and hyacinth bulbs need to be refrigerated for one week. Insider Tip: Don’t plant bulbs in December.

These are only a few examples of striking plants. Please consult your landscape professional for many more options.

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A Party in the

PUMPKIN PATCH TEXT BY ANGELA MAZANTI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNABELLA CHARLES

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Create for the Kids

The transition from summer to fall is always an exciting time of year. Cooler temperatures and the gorgeous colors of changing leaves bring forth a breath of fresh air for the autumn season. It’s the time of year when we all start looking forward to entertaining and Halloween is a season when you can get creative and have so much fun in the process. Halloween for me is a time to create for the children in your life.

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I love nurseries in the fall because of the pumpkins, the mums, the bales of hay and great fall accents. What a great place to have a children wear their costumes and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Millstone Market in Germantown was a great backdrop for this fall day with the unique items they keep in stock, the family garden in the back, the chickens that roam freely and the great family atmosphere—the children loved it!

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I wanted the kids to have “action stations” to keep them entertained. I created an area where they could paint their own pumpkin and be as creative as they wanted to be.

We also had a station where they could bob for apples, a long-standing fall tradition. I also set up a treat station where they could enjoy seasonal but kid-friendly treats.

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Refreshments consisted of simple but cute and imaginative treats that the kids loved and anyone could duplicate at home. Try these easy recipes for your Halloween party.

FRANKENSTEIN CUPS You will need vanilla pudding with green food coloring along with crushed Oreos on top for the hair. Fill a 9-oz. clear cup and draw the face on the cup with a marker

PUMPKIN OREOS Melt white almond bark and stir in orange food coloring. Dip Oreos and let harden.

Pipe green icing on top for a leaf.

CARAMEL GRAPES Melt caramel candy and dip grapes using a toothpick into the caramel then roll in chopped peanuts

SKELETON PUNCH Use your favorite punch recipe, fill hospital gloves with water and freeze.Put the frozen “hands” in the punch to float on top like skeleton hands

JACK-O-SLIDERS Grill slider-sized patties. Using a small knife, cut out a jack-o-lantern face in cheese slices and place on burger. Serve on slider-sized rolls.

WITCH HAT COOKIES Use Keebler Fudge Stripes cookies. Turn to the solid chocolate side and put a Hershey’s Kiss in the center. Use the green icing from the pumpkin cookies and pipe a band around the Kiss.

Event Designer and Planner: Angela Mazanti Design www.angelamazantidesign.com Photography: Annabella Charles Photography www.annabellacharles.com Custom Invitations: www.zerilladesigns.com Millstone Market & Nursery www.millstonenursery.com October 2013 • athomemms.com | 93

cooking CONVENIENTLY HEALTHY with April McKinney

BUTTERNUT SQUASH TWO WAYS As much as I love summertime cooking, when the crisp fall air rolls around I automatically crave soups, stews and rich comfort foods. In recent years, butternut squash has become one of my favorite fall and winter root vegetables. It isn’t quite as dense as a sweet potato, but it still has that creamy, slightly sweet flavor.

Butternuts are also low in carbohydrates, so they make a healthy substitution for white potatoes in a roast, soup or stew. I have experimented with all kinds of butternut squash recipes; my husband and I both love the dishes featured in this issue.

The appearance of this particular squash can be intimidating for some; it is hard to know where to start working with a butternut.

However, by following a few simple steps you will have it down in no time. When working with a butternut squash use a vegetable peeler to peel off the skin, and then cut off the top and bottom of the squash to create flat ends to work with. Next cut the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and begin chopping it into cubes. Since butternuts vary in size, I usually peel and chop the whole squash, and then reserve any extra so it’s ready to go for my next recipe.

For a video demonstration of how to work with butternut squash visit my website at www.AprilMcKinney.com

CREAMY BACON AND BUTTERNUT SOUP INGREDIENTS:

• 4 bacon slices • 1 onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 6 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed

• 4 cups chicken stock • 1 tsp, fresh thyme, minced • 1 tsp. salt • ¾ tsp. pepper • ½ cup half and half

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large pot fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and chop, leaving

2 tsp. bacon drippings in the pot. Add onion to the drippings and soften for 6-7 minutes, until translucent.

2. Next add garlic, butternut squash, chicken stock, thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until squash is fall-apart tender.

3. Once squash is tender, place mixture in food processor or heavy-duty blender, in two batches if needed. Process until completely smooth.

4. Pour mixture back into pot over medium heat, add half and half.

5. Heat the soup completely, and then serve with crumbled bacon.

FONTINA BUTTERNUT SQUASH MACARONI AND CHEESE INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil • 1 ¼ tsp. salt, divided • ½ lb. whole wheat macaroni • 3 Tbsp. butter, divided • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 cups 2% milk • ¼ tsp. nutmeg • ½ tsp. black pepper • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce • 8 oz. Fontina cheese, shredded or cubed • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place butternut squash on a sheet pan, toss with

olive oil and ½ tsp. salt. Bake for 12 minutes, toss and bake another 12 minutes. Once squash has baked place it in a food processor and puree.

2. While squash bakes bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook macaroni according to package directions.

3. In a large saucepan melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat, and then whisk in flour, cooking for about 1 minute. Next whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring for 6-8 minutes.

4. Once thickened stir in ¾ tsp. salt, nutmeg, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat and stir in butternut squash and cheese.

5. Add cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until all pasta is well coated. Pour mixture into a 9x9-inch dish.

6. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter and mix with panko breadcrumbs. Top the macaroni with the panko mixture.

7. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes.

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chef ’s corner

Frost

Bake Shop TEXT BY ELISE HERRON

If you haven’t heard the buzz surrounding the new Mid South bakery, Frost Bake Shop, then you haven’t been listening—Frost has been attracting taste testers city-wide to its East Memphis location since its grand opening in August. Family-owned and operated, Frost specializes in all natural, baked-from-scratch cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pies. Their baked goods don’t include any commercial cake mixes or pre-formulated ingredients, and they make all batters and icings from scratch.

Frost’s most popular dessert is its Signature Strawberry Cake; each one packs a pound of strawberries. The perfect combination of crumble and moistness, the cake’s subtle sweetness and unrivaled freshness make for superior flavor. Top it with their signature strawberry frosting and you have the best strawberry cake in the Mid South. The ooey gooey goodness, however, comes from the fresh strawberry filling in the middle. Although

traditionally used in Frost's hallmark recipe, this sweet treat serves as a great addition to your pies, pastries or crepes!

Since the founding of Frost’s parent entity, All American Sweets, in 2004, head chef and owner Bill Kloos’ focus on consistency and quality has led to its staggering growth.

All American Sweets built a following in Memphis by working its way to becoming the primary cake supplier to food and beverage locations throughout the city; its cakes are sold in Mid South hotspots such as Soul Fish, Jim's Place and Lucchesi's Deli. The wholesale success of All American Sweets led to the launch of Frost Bake Shop, the company’s first retail location. This has allowed Kloos and his team to provide more Memphians with great baked goods for their special events, social gatherings and everyday lives.

STRAWBERRY

CAKE FILLING INGREDIENTS • 1 lb. pureed strawberries • ¾ cup sugar • 2 Tbsp. corn starch DIRECTIONS Whisk ingredients together in a large saucepan over a low boil until thick.

Allow to cool completely before use.

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cuisine

Amerigo Italian Restaurant text by maggie weir | photography by john terry

Editor’s Note: The cuisine at Amerigo Italian restaurant continues to draw in both new customers and existing fans. Now in four locations, Amerigo Italian Restaurant has grown into a household name synonymous with quality.

The restaurant is intimate and romantic yet accessible for family functions. Dark wood, low lighting and a black and white checkerboard floor create a true Italian dining atmosphere.

mushroom salad featured in Southern Living.

Flame-grilled, meaty portabellas are nestled on top of lightly dressed baby greens, walnuts and creamy goat cheese. Amerigo also houses a brick oven for their off-the-chart homemade pizzas. Diners can nosh on staples such as the Margherita and Italian sausage and fennel or try something out of the ordinary like the housesmoked chicken pizza with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta and roasted garlic.

The casual, energetic, affordable neighborhood Italian restaurant serves a blend of traditional If you aren’t already calling in your reservation, and modern Italian cuisine. you will be. Entrees include a variety of fresh seafood and meat dishes. The cedar-plank The cheese fritter starter featured in the famed roasted fish is a perennial favorite, along with food publication Bon Appetit, is a menu must- a variety of pasta dishes. For dessert enjoy the try. Assorted cheeses are deep fried and served soon-to-be-famous tiramisu or Mississippi-made alongside a spicy marinara and a creamy honey- Sweet Magnolia Ice Cream. The restaurant mustard sauce. Don’t skip the salad course at also offers gluten-free and vegetarian dishes, Amerigo, you’ll run the risk of missing out on one making this dining hotspot enjoyable for all. of their homemade dressings or the Portabella We sat down with Amerigo’s general manager, 98 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • October 2013

Andrew Fischer, for behind-the-scenes access to the neighborhood favorite restaurant.

What is the culinary vision behind Amerigo?

In one word—approachable. It stands to reason Italian is one of the most beloved cuisines the world over. There’s such a level of engagement that transpires in an Italian kitchen; it’s a familial and communal fare.

What I love about Italian food is that as a concept it varies so much from region to region but it all stems from that perfect blending of just a few simple ingredients. When you think of Italian food, you often think comfort because the notion encapsulates these rural traditions of expressively flavorful food, good wine and good company. We try to provide the backdrop for the incorporation of all of these elements to flourish.

cuisine

What would you say is the heart of visit as the exterior is unassuming but when you the menu? walk through the foyer and are immediately met with dark woods and rich colors of red, We offer a very diverse spectrum on our amber and green and a glowing fire, the senses menu from proteins and pastas, cream and are satiated with comfortable luxury. tomato sauces to simple infusions of olive oil coupled with rustic cheeses and fresh locally Moreover these days, and especially with so sourced produce. A focal point for us both many eat-in restaurants, the dining public aesthetically and in execution is our wood- has really been vocal about what they want burning oven in which we make rustic stone- in a restaurant and that’s comfort. Great food fired pizzas and various fish selections roasted and great service are always important but if on a cedar plank. Our pasta choices range you don’t feel welcome and at ease there’s a from a traditional Italian ragu-ladened lasagna disconnect immediately from what the guest to a full-flavor simpler dish such as our Goat perceives and what the business is trying to Cheese Pasta and Wild Mushroom Ravioli. achieve. You won’t be able to enjoy your meal; And what meal could be complete without there’s a mental block. We open our doors satiating the sweet tooth with a delectable every day to business professionals, special piece of tiramisu? occasions, first dates and proms, corporate parties, friends and families—it’s a very warm What can diners expect to find on and inviting space. the menu this fall?

Tell me about the wine dinners.

As we move into the fall, our chef, Ben Hickey, is going to be showcasing some of the The wine dinners are a great opportunity more traditional comfort foods and flavors for us to showcase our talent without the of the season. Look for specials comprised of parameters of menus. We have a tremendous hearty root vegetables, seasonal squashes and wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for food cuts of pork and lamb. and wine here and hosting events like this allows us to flex our creative muscle. It’s always What is the most popular dish at a collaborative effort where Chef Ben Hickey Amerigo? will devise a menu based on whatever direction he wants to take and challenge us in and then We have had so many guest favorites over he and I will select the pairings. We’ve had the years, but a few consistently stand out. some extremely exciting and unique dishes Our cheese fritters, tiramisu and cedar-plank come across our kitchen’s window. roasted fish have all become synonymous with our identity in the city.

It’s always invigorating at these events, whether we host 15 or 40 people, to visit with What is the atmosphere like at the attendees. Everyone comes for different Amerigo? individual reasons but collectively they’re here to have a great time and experience something It’s a harmonious blend of energy, refinement, new. We’re always excited to be able to provide casual and, above all, comfort. I love this space, that and share our night with them. and I love to speak with guests on their first October 2013 • athomemms.com | 99

finance

BUILDING

YOUR TEAM

A practical first step in pursuing better results in a divorce TEXT BY MICHAEL DEUTSCH

I have poked fun at my wife for months about the time she spends on Facebook™. I tease her about some of the silly postings, “Can you believe what happened on Big Brother?” or “My three year old is the cutest.” I began to warm to the concept when I saw her ability to connect with people to share the events in their lives.

The response time is immediate when a friend posts, “Hey, just found my dream house,” seeks advice, “What do y’all think about XYX private school?” or is hurting, “My ex-husband is months behind in paying me and I need to go to the grocery store.”

During this difficult time and in the heat of “battle,” our emotions typically turn to defensiveness and aggression or worse, simple abdication to eliminate the emotional pain and physical stress of the divorce process. Those are legitimate feelings and deserve to be recognized.

Whether you have made the decision or it has been thrust upon you, you must approach this transition with as much confidence and support as possible. A plan of action is imperative to begin the process of moving forward. It is necessary to reinforce the importance that the sooner the process begins, the sooner a One night, my wife read a post from an old conclusion and a fresh start will begin. high school friend. Her ex-husband was late in paying child support; she could not afford to IT BEGINS WITH HOPE AND A TEAM run to the grocery store for her five children, OF PROFESSIONALS and, to top it off, that evening her car battery died. After her posting, friends rallied around The biggest piece of advice I can provide is – her and, a few short hours later, I found myself surround yourself with a team of professionals!! (after an offering by my wife) late that Sunday Knowing that there are attorneys out there night driving to her home to install a new car who have run the gauntlet of divorce and or battery. After installing the battery, I climbed divorce mediation is important. Their career back in my car and headed north back over experiences are critical in helping to shape the the Mississippi roads to my family’s home in path you will take to expedite this emotionally Memphis. Along the way, my thoughts kept and potentially financially draining process. drifting, thinking about all of those ex-wives, The previous case history of a family law now single moms, struggling to keep things attorney is invaluable in helping you develop moving in the right direction for their kids. the right path to pursue. Also, their knowledge What if they were better equipped during their of the local legal process, documents and divorce with just a little more information? judges’ or mediators’ styles and temperaments goes a long way to getting a fair settlement.

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advisers. Many of these professionals help their female clients prepare and pursue a fair settlement. Their history of interacting with divorcing clients and their attorneys is another important resource. Your team should begin with you and at a minimum your family law attorney, financial adviser and CPA. My point here is that you may feel alone at the moment, dealing with an empty refrigerator and a dead car battery, but it is my hope that you see that by building a team of professional advisors around YOU, navigating through the intricacies of the legal, tax, investment and overall financial planning issues of divorce will be much more manageable. More importantly, you will enter the process with greater confidence and plenty of support to help you pursue a settlement that is fair and equips you with the right tools and resources to pursue independence and self-sufficiency.

Michael Deutsch, CFP®, CDFA™ is the Managing Director of United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC – Memphis, TN/Nashville, TN/Sausalito, CA. He has been in the wealth advisory business for 18 years caring for the wealth of families, not-for-profits and small businesses. Visit www.unitedcapitaltn.com or www. honestconversations.com

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October

happenings

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Farmers Market at the Garden Memphis Botanic Garden

www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

Ben Shaw Live ROCA Restaurant & Bar Vicksburg, MS 601.638.0800

THUR 3 23rd Annual Hog Wild BBQ Festival Historic Downtown Corinth, MS

www.rocarestaurant.com

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7 October 7-11 Fall Break Camp Memphis Botanic Garden www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

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ArtSavvyInternational Folk Dance 101 Germantown Performing Arts Center 901.751.7500

Munch & Learn: Voices of Yellow Fever Dixon Gallery & Gardens 901.312.1272

Food Truck Garden Party Memphis Botanic Garden www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

www.dixon.org

www.gpacweb.com

13 Pinetop Perkins Day Hopson Plantation, Clarksdale, MS

14 Eagles FedEx Forum 901.205.2640 www.eaglesband.com

15 October 15-20 Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story Memphis Orpheum Theatre 901.525.7800

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Yonder Mountain String Band The Lyric Oxford, Oxford, MS

www.orpheum-memphis.com

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Candyland Pageant & Fashion Extravaganza Woodland Hills Event Center Cordova, TN

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ArtSavvy- Film Screening of Inocente Germantown Performing Arts Center 901.751.7500

Ten Minute Play Festival 2013 Powerhouse Community Arts Center Oxford, MS

www.gpacweb.com

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The Mid-South Wedding Show Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center Olive Branch, MS

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Tuesdays on the Terrace: Spooky Spirits Memphis Botanic Garden

Memphis Downtown Food Tour Hampton Inn & Suites on Beale Street

Hambone Festival Downtown Clarksdale, MS

www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

www.tastinroundtown.com

happenings

FRI 4

Wine Down at the Dixon Dixon Gallery & Gardens www.dixon.org

October 4-6 Battle of Collierville Morton Museum of Collierville History www.colliervillemuseum.org

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America's Got Talent Live Memphis Orpheum Theatre 901.525.7800 www.orpheum-memphis.com

October 11-12 Octoberfest Historic Downtown Cleveland, MS

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Trace Adkins Live Horseshoe Casino Tunica Resorts 800.745.9243 October 18-20 Zoo Boo The Memphis Zoo

SAT 5

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National Banana Pudding Fest

Green Market at Corinth Depot

www.corinthgreenmarket.com

Oct. 5-6 Showoff on the Square Batesville, MS Town Square 662.563.3126 Oct. 5-6 National Banana Pudding Fest Centerville River Park www.bananapuddingfest.org

12 Oct 12-13 Civil War Symposium "Common People in Uncommon Times" Morton Museum of Collierville History www.colliervillemuseum.org

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Showoff on the Square

19 Hernando Halloween on the Square Hernando, MS 662.429.9055 www.hernandoms.org

www.memphiszoo.org

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The Boo! Ball IMAX Theater, Memphis 901.320.6320

October 25-27 RiverArtsFest Historic South Main Arts District, Memphis www.riverartsmemphis.org

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Outdoors in October Millstone Market & Nursery www.millstonenursery.com

Scare on the Square Downtown Batesville, MS Bluff City Jazz Project Plays Duke Ellington Germantown Performing Arts Center

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Food Truck Garden Party

www.gpacweb.com

To submit an event to be included in At Home Memphis & Mid South Happenings, please email editorial@athomemms.com

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The Boo! Ball

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sources 20 | Fashion: Special thanks to — Howell Marketing and Robinson Gallery 30 | Lifestyle: Daclife.com/lose-it — Marya Green 662.209.6029, mgreen@daclife.com 44 | Mid South Must Do: Special thanks to — Daniel Snowden, assistant director of media and public relations for the Ole Miss Rebels 56 | Community Hotspot: Special thanks to — Elizabeth Glasgow, Harbor Town Association Manager 66 | Technology: Phoenix Unequaled Home Entertainment, www.phoenixcommcorp.com 74 | Design: Photography — Darren Lykes Photography, www.darrenlykesphotography.com 82 | Outdoor Living: Gurley's Azalea Garden— Bud Gurley, president www.gurleysmemphis.com

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