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DEPARTMENTS14 Artist Spotlight: Greely Myatt47 Pinteresting48 Fall Finds52 Why We Love Our Home58 Pros Who Know61 Hospitality Fix

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From The Editor

Fall is without a doubt my favorite season. This time last year, I was living in Upstate New

York and experienced my first New England autumn. The changing of the leaves was

astonishing, the air was crisp and the apple orchards beckoned.

We have more of a laid-back fall here in the Mid-South, but it’s still a wonderful season for

anyone who is remotely outdoorsy. We finally have some relief from the suffocating summer heat

and can begin to enjoy cool, comfortable weather, all while enjoying Pumpkin-flavored treats.

I’m really excited to see that the VESTA Home Show is running in October this year; it’s the

perfect time for a leisurely drive to Piperton to view the parade of custom homes and see all the

latest home-building trends in a natural setting.

We’ve got more details on the home show starting on page 17. We also have some great stories

for you this issue, from home features focused on classic interior designs to a fun, affordable

handmade gift guide to our spotlight on a local artist. And, of course, no issue would be complete

without delicious recipes from our hospitality guru, Sarah Matheny Gordon.

We also have the pleasure of featuring the top gardens from our 2014 Green Thumb Garden

Contest in this issue. Thank you to everyone who attended our garden party at Graham’s Lighting

and Outdoor Living in August. It was such a pleasure to meet readers and such a blast, overall.

We’ll have to do it again next year! I hope you enjoy this issue and as always, please send me

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omics were some of the first art forms Greely Myatt was

exposed to while growing up in Amory, Miss. The small

town of less than 10,000 people didn’t have a museum

or an art gallery, but Myatt found art where he could.

Many of his jigsaw puzzles featured paintings from famous artists

such as French impressionist Camille Pissarro, his history books

featured reproduced works, and he was also exposed to lots of

Biblical art and illustrations.

Myatt is a sculptor who has taught art at the University of

Memphis for more than two decades. His work in recent years

has returned to one of the symbols he was drawn to as a kid

reading comics: the speech bubble.

“I love these bubbles because even though they’re an abstract

form, they’re easily recognizable,” said Myatt. “Everybody who

looks at it gets it.”

For his latest solo exhibition at David Lusk Gallery, Myatt

created bubbles from a wide array of materials—reclaimed wood,

steel, cheese wax, aluminum, linoleum and more. The show, titled

“and” is a continuation of Myatt’s Spring exhibit at David Lusk’s

Nashville gallery.

Many of the bubbles are empty, allowing viewers to fill in the

blanks. A few of the pieces are filled with punctuation marks.

Companion word pieces made from reclaimed signs and other

materials add to the discourse flowing through the exhibition.

Myatt’s goal was to give his works a voice. What they end up

saying, said Myatt, is up to the viewer.

GREELY MYATT

Artist Spotlight story by Sara P. Shirley • photos by Brandon Dill

CGreely Myatt takes a short break from installing pieces for his latest exhibition at David Lusk Gallery, which runs through October 11. Here, he is seen front of “Big ReDot.”

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OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 26, 2014

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The Tayloe Company, LLCwelcomes you to theHampton. This wonderful 2-story FrenchCountry designed homecombinesoldworldcharmwiththelatestindesignandtechnology.Weuseafreshupdatedfeelwithvaultedceilings,arched doorways, custom designed 5-inch solid hardwood floors, detail-focused and designer crown and basemoldingsandahugeoutdoorlivingspaceoverlookingthewoodedreservewithcoveredporch,fireplaceandoutdoorTVfor entertaining guests.

The Hampton was designed with today’s family in mind. Energy efficiency was also considered and integrated intothe design. The interior design, by Capel Rugs Home, was meticulously planned and well executed all through the home.

The Tayloe Company presents quality, design and luxury throughout this entire VESTA home.

This home has many unexpected surprises that will leave all of its guests inspired. The style of the Rosewell home is traditional,mixed with rustic elements and touches of glam. It is the perfect mix of rustic and glam. The formal, yet rustic Dining Room leadsright into the Kitchen through an entry arched with tin tiles and includes a barn wood sliding door to the pantry. Accents of colorare added not only in the furnishings, but also in the kitchen island that is painted in a distressed aqua finish. The Master Bathroomhas an industrial style sideboard used as a vanity, creating a one-of-a-kind look. The Master Bedroom has a large accent wall fauxfinished in a breathtaking metallic finish - an element that will make your jaw drop!

Get ready to be blown away at the 2014 Vesta Home Show! We know you will get inspired as soon as you step your foot throughthe front door of the Rosewell home!

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Philip Bryce, in his 4th decade of building homes featuring quality, value and energy efficiency, welcomes you to the Highlander Plan.This 4+ bedroom home boasts an open floor plan perfect for entertaining.The first floor features a generously appointed gourmet kitchen open to the breakfast area, great room anddining room and provides easy access to the outdoor living area with a wood burning masonry fireplace.The grand master suite embraces the homeowner with a luxurious salon bath and large his and hers closets. The main floor alsoincludes a guest room/office with a private bath.The second level offers two spacious multi-purpose rooms, a half bath and two bedrooms separated by a jack-n-jill bath. Abundantstorage areas are located throughout the home.

The American Heritage floor plan includes 5BR, 4.5 baths with custom cabinetry and tile, playroom, mediaroom, home office, art studio, up and downstairs laundry rooms, exercise room, an upstairs bonus room,large great room, dining room with butler’s pantry and a breakfast area off the spacious kitchen featuring aseparate food pantry, high end custom cabinetry and massive center island. AND... plenty of design elementslike: exposed wood beams and custom brick fireplace in the great room, coffered ceiling in the dining room,double tray ceilings in the master bedroom and media room, custom iron railings, 8’ doors and oversized baseboardand crown molding.

Situated on a large estate lot, this home will knock your socks off!! Be sure to stop by and see all the latest in allthings innovative home design!

The American Heritage - 25 Ellon Cove Kevin YoonConstruction

The Highlander - 50 Ellon Cove Bryce Homes

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WHERE detailsCOMEALIVE

The moment you arrive at the front walkway of this classic Georgian style house you immediately know you are home.Price Hays Construction added custom features throughout such as wide plank quarter sawn random width Oak floors, upgraded moldings& trim, custom built-in bookcases & cabinetry. Many special touches such as Moen plumbing fixtures, hardware and lighting fromGraham’s Lighting, marble & cabinets were handpicked by the design team at Germantown’s exclusive Chesnutt Hall.

A large dining room with an adjacent butler’s pantry & pantry closet and a study/bedroom with attached bath surround the entry hall.A large family room with vaulted ceilings, beams, and fireplace opens to a gourmet kitchen with breakfast room. The huge master BR haslarge windows that take advantage of the beautiful views and an en suite master bathroom fit for a king or queen. There is a large mudroomarea with a half bath & large separate laundry room with custom built cabinets for baskets & hanging laundry.

Perfection for families! Come check it out for plenty of inspiration and ideas!

The Porter - 100 Kilmory Dr. Price HaysConstruction

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Story by Robin Gallaher Branch

MID-SOUTH

Named for the goddess of hearth

and home, The VESTA Home

Show has been a Memphis

mainstay since 1984. Boasting an

average attendance of nearly 30,000

visitors, the parade of homes highlights

new subdivisions as well as various

homebuilders and industry-related

businesses. The show is undoubtedly

the most important annual event of

the Memphis Area Home Builders

Association.

Over the last 30 years, the show

has become known not only for

showcasing the latest and greatest in

the homebuilding industry, but also for

sparking trends that spread throughout

the region. This year’s parade of five

custom homes will be held October 4-26

at Shaw’s Creek Reserve in Piperton.

Admission is $12 and can be purchased

at the door. David Clark, president of

David Clark Construction LLC and 2013

chairman of VESTA, describes the show

as a way for people to get “excited about

the current trends” while also allowing

builders to showcase their top-of-the-

line products and individual styles. Clark

builds homes in the $500,000-$600,000

price range and up to $1.5 million.

The popular VESTA home show has

been held in earlier years at Harbor

Town, Wind Chase Farms in Eads, and

Greystone in Cordova. This year’s

show marks a return to Fayette County,

and Don Glays, Executive Director of

the West Tennessee Home Builders

Association, praised the Shaw’s Creek

Reserve subdivision.

“It’s really country living but with all

2014 VESTA Home Show Graces Piperton

Muse

Home entertainment rooms that resemble commercial movie theaters are popular additions in new, upscale Mid-South homes.

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the amenities of a big city available in

a few minutes,” he said. Since highway

385 opened, Downtown Memphis is

readily accessible from Piperton, which is

also just a few miles east of Collierville.

Last year VESTA was held at St. James

Place, a Germantown subdivision. Lynn

Lewellen and her husband bought one

of its showcase homes, a four-bedroom,

four-and-a-half-bath, 5200-square foot

dwelling.

“We have six kids and three of them

are off at college and have friends

coming by,” she said. Lewellen’s home is

French contemporary brick dwelling that’s

painted off white. A favorite feature is its

indoor/outdoor living arrangement and

access, one of the hottest trends in new,

upscale homes across the Mid-South.

“Glass doors off the breakfast room lead

to a retractable screened area,” she said.

“It’s like having an outdoor living area.”

Clark said more and more homebuyers

are now interested in covered porches,

outdoor kitchens, and pergolas. “Even

people with zero lot lines want outdoor

living,” he said.

In addition to a covered outdoor living

space complete with amenities such

as fireplaces, grills, bars, kitchens and

entertainment centers, other industry

trends debuted in VESTA homes in the

last 30 years have included outdoor hot

tubs, his-and-her closets near the master

bath instead of in the master bedroom and

energy efficient technology. Memphians

also gravitate toward crown molding and

granite or quartz counter tops.

Buyers are looking for open floor

plans, said Clark. He builds a lot of

homes featuring a downstairs floor

plan that features two bedrooms and a

home office. The “hot” colors for 2014

are “cool” whites and grays; these have

replaced earthy tans and browns.

One of this year’s VESTA builders

is Kevin Yoon, President of Kevin Yoon

Construction, LLC. Yoon said he’s

noticed a recent trend toward somewhat

smaller homes.

“People want less footage but

high-end amenities,” Yoon said. Yoon

estimated the trend as toward 20

percent less square footage in a home,

and this is being reflected in the 2014

VESTA homes.

Yoon’s homes are known for being

fully certified and rated Energy Star

houses. Other features of his homes

are high-end cabinets and high-quality

millwork. Hardwood floors, large closets,

and a media room are popular requests.

Proud of his media room designs, Yoon

said, “It’s like being at the movies.”

His homes often are five bedrooms

and four-and-a-half baths. Clients

frequently request both a children’s

Buyers continue to ask for wide-open floor plans in new, custom homes and the 2014 VESTA homes will serve as a great example of the versatility and variety such plans allow.

Outdoor living and entertaining areas are becoming much more commonplace in Mid-South homes.

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playroom and an adult playroom—a “man

cave” as it is colloquially known.

People also ask for three car garages,

storm shelters and art studios with tile

floors. Some of his houses have a small

front porch in addition to a much larger

rear porch with a grill and other amenities.

An artist’s studio might be more

common in newer homes than people

would think. Kent Thompson, a retired

FedEx pilot, bought a VESTA home

in 2007 in Collierville’s Spring Creek

Ranch subdivision. It’s a four bedroom,

four bath and two half-bath home that’s

about 4,200 square feet. He finished

off a 400-foot addition in the attic as

an art studio for his wife. The home is

two levels, white, Georgian style and with

pillars across the front porch.

“We love it and have no plans to

move,” Thompson said. “It’s a wonderful

community.” He commended Gary

Thompson (no relation) of Boyle

Investment Company “for a wonderful job

of developing the neighborhood in a high

quality manner.”

Clark is optimistic about homebuilding

in the Memphis area. “There’s an upward

trend. Contractors are busy,” he said.

Glays, who has been associated with

the building industry for many years,

agreed. He has worked in Wisconsin and

Illinois and praised the homes in those

two states but noted their high costs.

“Builders in Memphis build some of the

finest housing in America and in a very

reasonably priced manner,” Glays said.

Each year the Memphis Area Home

Builders Association aligns itself with

a charity. Charities in recent years

include the International Children’s

Heart Foundation, MIFA, the Down

Syndrome Association of the Mid South,

and Children’s Museum of Memphis.

This year’s charity is Fayette Cares,

an organization that focuses on the

homeless and abused, Glays said.

New homes in the Mid-South are being built with three-car garages rather than the more traditional two.

MID-SOUTHMuse

Outdoor kitchens have a become a must-have for many Memphis area homeowners.

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Memphis homes follow national norms

in terms of colors, fixtures, and trends in

kitchens and baths, according to Maureen

Mayeaux, an interior designer specializing

in kitchens and baths.

“We’re close to what is happening

throughout the country. People like a very

clean, organized look. They are trying to

be more efficient in their homes and want

simplicity and less clutter,” Mayeaux said.

And as the vice president of professional

development for the Tennessee National

Kitchen and Bath Association, Mayeaux

would know.

Memphians prefer a transitional style

that bridges traditional and contemporary,

which Mayeaux describes as “simple

sophistication.”

“It’s not extreme,” she said, “It’s very clean

with very straight lines and a comfortable

look.”

Favoring a floor plan with easy

accessibility and maintenance, homeowners

who stress simplicity and clean lines also

specify ample storage space. In addition,

they’re concerned about their pets. “People

want electronic docking stations and pet

feeding and pet sleeping areas in the

kitchen or bath,” she said.

Gray is the new neutral and “whites are

clean and crisp,” Mayeaux said. The trend

is definitely moving away from tans and

khakis. A dark, rich color works well as an

accent wall, “as a little wow factor,” she said.

In terms of lighting, watch for pendants,

chandeliers, and LED under-cabinet

and task lighting. “These are important

design elements. Lighting has become a

conversation piece,” Mayeaux said.

She also sees a trend toward

multigenerational houses. Older children

are moving back home. A shared space

in a multigenerational family may include

someone who is in a wheelchair and a

child with special needs. “Our spaces

must accommodate them with easy

maintenance and universal design,” she

said. Consequently, counter top heights

and decorative hardware in kitchens and

baths receive special attention.

For kitchens, granite keeps its premier

slot as the most popular counter top

material, but be aware that quartz, though

more expensive, is contemporary and

making a comeback. “Granite is quite

beautiful. It really makes a statement,”

Mayeaux said. “Stones with movement and

textures reflecting nature are being more

widely incorporated into designs.”

The most popular floors are wood for

the kitchen and tile for the bath. Faucets

and fixtures are in satin nickel or chrome;

Kitchen appliances are stainless steel. A

new kitchen has steam ovens, induction

cook tops, and French door refrigerators.

Modern homes have smart technology and

energy saving features, she said.

In terms of suggestions, Mayeaux says

to always trust your instincts.

“Your home should reflect your family’s

personality and lifestyle. The design should

support comfort, safety, productivity, and

entertainment. Your home should be a

happy place for all the family members.”

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Stainless steel appliances, double ovens, light cabinetry and an abundance of overhead and under-cabinet lighting are top kitchen trends in 2014. Wood floors and gray walls are also dominating the landscape. Photo provided by Maureen Mayeaux.

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When Preston and Donette

Byrd began looking for a new

home in the early 2000s, they

searched for a space that the family

could grow into. In 2001, they landed in

a 5,100 sq.-ft. Southern Colonial home

on a quiet cove in Collierville.

A young family with mature

tastes, the Byrds enjoy the traditional

architectural features that their home

affords them. They were drawn to the

classic infrastructure with features such

as columns, built-in shelves beside the

fireplace mantel and trim moldings.

After closing on the house, the

Byrds decided to style the interior to

their tastes while also embracing the

traditional design of the house itself.

To help make their vision a reality,

the Byrds turned to interior designer

Dorothy Reives, former co-owner of

Grand Interiors & Designs and a former

JCPenney custom decorator.

“I first met Dorothy probably about

15 years ago,” said Preston Byrd, a

real estate developer. “It seems like I’ve

known her forever.”

Reives said she had a good feel

for the Byrds’ tastes because she had

already designed and decorated Preston

Byrd’s business office and first home.

She has also done the interior design

work in several past Vesta Show homes.

Her Vesta home won the Best Interior

Design award in 2003. She is now a

free-lance designer and her clients can

Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Andrea Zucker

ELEGANCEClassic

The traditional furnishings in the dining room work well with the classic columns, striking a balance between the architectural elements and interior design.

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A tapestry in the living room adds to the classical ambience of the home.

reach her by e-mail at dotr2005@aol.

com or online at makeitchic.com.

Reives began by creating an

atmosphere of casual elegance in the

living room. She designed around the

fireplace, which is the focal point of

the room, and she highlighted it with a

Greek Key style mirror, a vibrant orchid

and thoughtfully placed mementos on

the mantel.

Reives tastefully incorporated both

Donette Byrd’s collection of frogs and

Preston Byrd’s collection of Eagles into

the design of the home.

The furnishings in the living and

dining room are very traditional and a

tapestry in the living room showcases

the old world style that the Byrds prefer.

Warm colors on the walls—golds

and corals combined with sage and

cranberry—welcome guests. Artisan

Stephanie Barkowski designed the

faux paint seen on the living room walls

and dining room columns. To give the

rooms a finishing touch, Reives recently

added custom window treatments to the

living and dining rooms. The living room

drapery panels are stationary and hang

on each side of the large window so as

not to hide the view of the patio.

After more than a decade in the

home, the Byrds recently updated the

kitchen. Reives worked as the lead

contractor for the kitchen renovation

and said she wanted to make the

process less challenging for the family.

She narrowed down the final selections

of all materials before presenting them

to Donette and Preston Byrd. The

countertops were replaced with granite,

a mosaic backsplash was added and

new lighting fixtures brighten the room.

The cabinets are a deep cherry wood

and the tile floor is a soft coral.

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“The dark finishes are fine in this

area, because the room has lots of

windows and natural light,” said Reives,

“and the bright sunny yellow walls are

also a great contrast with the Black

Pearl granite counter tops.”

The large open kitchen, with its

expansive snack bar, is perfect for

entertaining. The kitchen looks into

the family’s main gathering area in the

hearth room, which is a more casual

area of relaxation for the family. The

hearth room is also home to what are

perhaps the most significant decorative

items in the home—an abundance of

photos of the Byrds’ three beautiful

children: Anthony (7), Amelia (11), and

Angelica (15).

ELEGANCEClassic

The warm yellow walls with a faux finish designed by artisan Stephanie Barkowski create an inviting and elegant atmosphere for guests.

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Recessed lights brighten the living room and beautifully show off the exposed beams on ceiling.

When clients tell designer Lynne

Catron that they are looking

for a “classic” style, Catron

responds by asking for a more specific

definition.

“There are a couple definitions of

classic style,” says Catron, a designer at

Fresh Perspective Design and Décor.

The first definition hinges on a time

period the owners want to follow, such

as 18th century classic or Mid-Century

modern classic. The other definition, says

Catron, is one she finds more interesting

to work with.

“Another way we use the word

classic is when we are trying to achieve

timelessness,” she said. “And I think to do

that, there has to be a convergence of

different styles, which respect the past,

embrace the present and are receptive to

the future.”

Catron walked Fix Magazine through

an East Memphis home she designed

with a mixture of styles to achieve just

this sort of timeless classic style. The

homeowners were previous clients

of Catron’s, and when they moved,

Catron used all of the furniture, artwork

and decorative pieces the family had

accumulated over 30 years in the new

design. Catron began by creating a color

palette for the home’s styling based on

the homeowners’ collection of artwork.

Warm colors on the wall play beautifully

with prominently displayed art, giving the

home a seamless, blended feel.

Catron also expertly displayed the

homeowners’ large collection of pottery

throughout the house, highlighting the

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Designer Lynne Catron displayed the homeowners’ collection of pottery throughout the house. Designated display areas keep the style uncluttered.

Large mirrors in the renovated master bathroom open up the space. The choice of wallpaper and chandelier over the bathtub create an elegant atmosphere.

A higher-than-usual backsplash is a great decorative touch that also keeps water from getting underneath the mirror.

pieces by creating several designated

display areas. This also kept the style

uncluttered, as everything has a place.

Catron mixed and matched the

homeowners’ furniture in different

rooms than it had been in before the

move, giving a new life and feeling to

pieces her clients had known for years.

A few of the chairs and sofas were

reupholstered to fit into new roles in

new rooms. Pops of color, such as in

the decorative vent hood in the kitchen,

add eye-catching interest in each room

in an elegant way.

The result of the mix-and-match

style is a personalized look fit to the

homeowners’ tastes, with room to grow

for years to come.

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Over the last seven years, Michael and Denise Lachina have

transformed their backyard from a few trees and grass to a natural area filled with azaleas, hostas,

hydrangeas, day Lillie’s, knockout roses, mums, palm trees, Japanese

maples, ferns, crepe myrtles, ornamental grasses, numerous

perennials and gorgeous mixes of colorful annuals, from begonias

to winter pansies. The garden has color year round, and a putting green adds a golfer’s delight. A new cobblestone walking path

winds through the nature area. A focal point of the garden is the koi pond, with its tiered waterfall that

is tranquil and serene.

Photos by Jason Terrell

WINNER

GREEN THUMBGARDEN CONTEST

MICHAEL & DENISE

LACHINAGermantown

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The half-acre corner lot belonging to Bob and Karen Cannon has become a winged-one’s

paradise, with a birdhouse and butterfly house constantly being “rented.” It makes sense, as the sign on the porch states, “Every

Birdie Welcome.” The garden has brick walkways and LED

path lights. Many of the plants are “pass alongs” from friends and neighbors and the garden

is decorated with an abundance of yard art, from a horse figure

weathervane to a rusty iron dog made from door hinges to a

mermaid fountain that serves as a birdbath for the Cannons’

feathered friends.

Photos by Jason Terrell

WINNER

GREEN THUMBGARDEN CONTESTPEOPLE’S CHOICE

BOB & KAREN

CANNONMemphis

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Over the last seven years, Linda Pittman has slowly removed

most of the grass in her yard and replaced it with garden beds, adding pathways in between. The plants seen in her garden

include Japanese maples, hostas, ferns, ligularia, epimediums and any shade-loving plants.

The atmosphere of the garden is cool, calm and relaxing and a

testament to the beauty that can be cultivated in the shadows.

Photos by Nathan Berry

FINALIST

GREEN THUMBGARDEN CONTEST

LINDA

PITTMANLakeland

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Jason Lurie’s garden has a tropical atmosphere and is full of color and variety. The garden features 20 windmill palm trees, the largest being 25’ tall. Giant boxwoods anchor most flower beds and color is added with almost 100 varieties of plants

including mandevillas, crotons, hibiscus, gardenias, begonias,

durante, ferns, angelonia, purple hearts and lantana, just to name a few. Lurie’s goal was to make his garden as close to a resort setting in Florida as possible. The result

was a tropical paradise in the heart of the Mid-South.

Photos by Jason Terrell

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Susan Thompson began preparing her garden while waiting to

break ground on a new home. Thompson says she spends

“inordinate hours” trying to match oppositely colored plants to create eye-catching vistas. The garden features many hangers on, such as the Concord grapevines

stretching across the garden gates, climbing roses, climbing lilac and

climbing ivy. A greenhouse on the property holds succulents and

cacti, and her hanging baskets include knockout roses, sapphire spire duranta, pansies, airplane

plant and, as she said in her entry, “a little of this, a little of that.”

Photos by Jason Terrell

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GREEN THUMBGARDEN CONTEST

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Gift-giving season is nearly upon us, and handmade pieces add a touch of heart to any holiday. Here are a few easy, affordable (under $10) do-it-yourself ideas that I saw on Pinterest and attempted to duplicate. If you’re looking this season to add a personal touch, while also potentially saving a few bucks, here are a few ideas that you can start on now and have ready well before the holiday rush.

Photo Coasters Depending on the photos you decide to use, these can have very different vibes. Because I was doing a trial run, I decided to stay away from family photos and go for some travel pictures my mom captured while visiting me in Italy, where I was studying abroad several years ago. I used wooden coasters found at a craft store. White tiles from a hardware store are also great, and less than $1 each. I painted my coasters white because I was going for a Polaroid picture feel. I cut the photos (just eyeballed them) into rectangles, leaving margins at the top, bottoms and sides that best resembled a Polaroid. Then I used ModPodge glossy glue/sealer to place the photos on the coasters. After that I covered the photos with a layer of the glue/sealer. When that dried, I added a final layer of spray sealer. If you are using tile, secure felt circles or squares to the back with a waterproof glue to prevent scratching.

Marbled Nail Polish CoastersMore coasters, but this time I used old nail polish to create a fun, textured marble effect. I began by spray painting wooden coasters silver. I let those dry overnight. To create this nail polish effect, you’ll need some sort of plastic tray and different nail polish colors. The polish can be old, but not so old that it’s gloopy and won’t run out of the bottle. Begin

by filling your tray (I used one of those crayon boxes) with warm water. Then, drop polish into the water in a circular, swirling motion. The polish will expand and rise to the top to create a sort of film. Dip your coaster into the water and push it through the tray, allowing the film to stick to the top. The coaster should pick up all, or at least most, of the polish, so you’ll need to add more with each

new coaster, but a little bit goes a long way. Finish with sealer.

Marbled Nail Polish CardsI used the exact same technique on the cards (using plain white cardstock) as I did on the coasters. My tip is to do this outside, because the fumes from the nail polish will go to your head otherwise.

Yarn-Wrapped Monogram Miniature monograms are great to use as gift tags and larger ones can be attached to a holiday wreath or hung on the door in replace of one. I used a medium-sized wooden monogram found at a crafts store. I already had some white yarn at home, but it was very fine, which made this process a little more time consuming. Thick yarn also looks nice on these. I started by putting some glue on my monogram and carefully wrapping yarn around it, from top to bottom. My curvy “S” involved a bit of overlap to get it covered, but I tried to keep my lines nice and straight to give it a nicer look. Then, I cut out a few flowers from an old wreath that I had found in my attic and glued those on for a finishing touch.

Happy Pinning!

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Last year, when Angela Wolf of

Germantown began her quest

for a new home, she was mainly

searching for a certain feeling rather than

architectural specifics.

“I knew two things: I didn’t want

anything east of Yates Road and I didn’t

want anything that looked too traditional,”

she said. “Other than that, I was

Goldilocks. I knew I wanted something

not too hot, not too cold, not too hard, not

too soft, but something just right. That

was about it.”

Wolf spent hours roaming the city

looking at houses, primarily using her

instincts as an internal GPS device.

“I would drive up and down streets

with my dog and a cooler of Rockstar

energy drinks, just looking,” Wolf said. “I

wanted to get a feel for the energy of the

neighborhoods, how the people in the

area took care of their houses, what was

for sale, those kinds of things.”

One morning, she was on her way

to an appointment in Germantown and

passed a house with a “For Sale” sign in

the yard. It called her name.

“I thought, ‘No way. Why do I feel a

pull for this house? It’s in Germantown.

Heck, it’s got four columns in the front!

I don’t want anything that traditional.’ But

all I could do was just stop my car and

stare at it,” she said.

Wolf has nothing personal against

Germantown. In fact, she grew up there,

which is exactly why she wanted to live in

a different location. Yet she couldn’t stop

thinking about that house. She eventually

called the realtor whose name was on

the sign. He told her a contract for its

sale was already in the works. She had

missed it by a hair. She put it out of her

mind and resumed house hunting.

Several weeks later, Wolf happened

to drive by the house again and noticed

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the realtor’s sign was back in the yard.

Apparently, the original buyers were

having second thoughts and there were

some problems with the contract.

“The homeowner happened to be

in the yard. I said, ‘Show me the house,

and if your contract falls through, I’ll buy

it within 24 hours.’ I barely even got two

feet in the door before I said, ‘I’ll take it.’”

When all was said and done, Wolf had

found, bought and moved into the house

within three weeks. And now that the

home is officially hers, Wolf believes the

trees in front played a major role in her

decision.

“There are two gigantic oaks in the

front yard that are exactly parallel to each

other. Now I realize they remind me of

my parents. As a family, we’ve weathered

a lot of storms throughout my life, but

my parents stood strong, side by side,

through it all,” she said.

Wolf installed spotlighting to honor

the majesty of the trees as well as her

parents. With the help of the experts

at Millstone Market and Nursery in

Germantown and her contractor – who

later became her significant other –

Joe Rushing, she also made significant

changes to the landscaping. She put in

evergreen shrubs; sweet olive, magnolia

and gardenia trees; peonies; a privacy

hedge; and Zen gardens, to name just a

few changes.

“The landscaping was the biggest

thing for me because it expands the

whole house and I love outdoor living,”

she said. “For me, when you get outdoors,

you get closer to God.”

Inside, the tree motif continues. She

has paintings of trees from Memphis

artist Ken Lecco on the walls. In her living

room is a coffee table with a tree as its

A sitting area just off the kitchen offers the perfect setting for thought gathering.

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base. On it, she displays her favorite

book, “That Tree,” by photojournalist Mark

Hirsch. She has come to realize that trees

hold a special significance in her life.

“I think my love of trees is about

growing,” she said. “It’s about ever

changing. You lose your leaves, you shed

your old stuff, you grow new stuff. You

just keep growing. And you grow taller

and you grow stronger.”

Wolf has made several renovations to

the home, including painting the kitchen

red to reflect her love of spicy foods.

She’s in the process of installing more

hardwood floors and has many other

changes in the works.

Ultimately, her long search and hard

work paid off. Wolf says she’s comfortable

and cozy in her own space for the first

time in her life.

“I like things clean and simple, and

that’s what this house is. Anybody who

knows me and knows my personality

walks in this home and immediately says,

‘This house is so you.’”

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THAT’S

A tree motif is carried throughout the home. The coffee table in the living room stands on a tree branch base.

Sunny, warm colors give the dining area an inviting atmosphere.

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AHome

THAT’S

Artworks inspired by nature, trees in particular, are displayed throughout the home.

Red is emerging as a rather popular kitchen wall color and the white cabinetry and appliances offer a nice contrast to balance out the room.

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Robert Stephenson and Jayne

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for fine antiques and art. Their

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contemporary pieces, as well as exclusive

lines of jewelry, décor and gift items.

Open since March 2013, the 5,000

sq-ft. shop is filled with fine antiques

downstairs and rented art studios

upstairs. Once a month, the store is

host to an artist reception featuring an

entire collection presented by a local

artist. “We are very art friendly. That’s our

contribution to the art community, to let

them have a safe, clean place to work,”

said Frank.

As for antiques, the quaint East

Memphis shop has become known

for having one-of-a-kind large pieces.

Traveling to find these unique pieces

is part of the excitement of owning the

business. Stephenson and Frank strive to

keep their shop filled with furniture, art,

and exclusive jewelry pieces. “We try to

buy better and unique, like nothing else

in Memphis,” said Frank. “I’m constantly

thinking about what I can bring in (that’s)

better. We try to set ourselves apart from

anyone else.”

Each month the duo travel to Scott

Antique Market in Atlanta, an antique

fair where dealers from all over the world

come to find just the right piece. At market,

Stephenson and Frank’s primary sources

are true French-speaking antique dealers

that go to France to shop. The business

partners also have rented space in New

Orleans’ Passage Antiques, which they

say is all the more reason to travel the

southeast coast for one-of-a-kind pieces.

Their journey began when Frank,

a retired nurse, began looking for a

hobby the two could share together.

Stephenson, a real estate appraiser, was

along for the ride. Frank said, “From the

moment we sold our first piece, I was

hooked. I found I have a flair for it and all

my energy went into selling.”

As they learned more about the

trade, they decided to take their antique

Robert Stephenson and Jayne Frank are the owners of RS Antiques & Art, 700 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis.

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know to go out on their own.

Stephenson admits they gained experience

through trial and error. When the antique lovers

first started out they purchased a fake. Although

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He suggests a good way to tell an antique is to test its

sturdiness. “Good wood gains weight the older it gets,” he said.

“It should also have some bug damage. If it’s an antique it likely

has some. You can always look for wood pegs and square nails.

If you see staples, it’s probably a reproduction.”

Frank’s advice is to deal with someone reputable, someone

who will stand behind his or her merchandise. “And,” she adds, “If

you like something, it’s in your price range and you think you can

use it, when you see it – it is the time to buy it.”

For more information about RS Antiques & Art located at

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An 18th-century Louis Phillip cabinet with bread holder is one of many items featured at RS Antiques.

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HOSPITALITY FIXRecipes by Sarah Matheny Gordon

As we begin to look forward to the

crisp air and colorful leaves of

fall, gardens across the South are

yielding the last of their delicious bounties.

This time of year, at supermarkets and

farmers’ markets, mounds of vegetables

are high and prices are low. Anyone with a

backyard garden surely has many pounds

of summer squash, zucchini, tomatoes

and peppers at their disposal. At local

orchards, apple season is beginning to

overlap with the tail end of peach season.

People who have grown herb gardens on

their back patios may be marveling at the

cups of fresh basil and other herbs that

need to be harvested and used.

There are countless great ways to

use these fantastic, fresh ingredients.

One guaranteed tasty recipe is to slice or

dice fresh ripe vegetables to a uniform

size, toss them in olive oil, salt and

pepper, and grill them for 15-20 minutes

(or to taste) over a medium-high grill.

Seasonal vegetables prepared with this

method make an unbeatable side dish

to an entrée of grilled meat or fish, and

they are impressively delicious in a pasta

salad, as filling for a quesadilla, or in a

pasta primavera-type dish, such as in the

recipe below. Even fresh peaches can be

grilled (cut in half and pit removed, flesh

side down) in order to caramelize their

natural sugars, then topped with whipped

cream or vanilla ice cream and fresh

berries to make a low-fuss desert.

Not to worry, this recipe for White

Sangria with Peaches does not call for

grilled peaches. For this recipe, a handful

of ingredients, a few minutes of slicing,

and a few hours of chilling results in a

cocktail worthy of sharing – if you can be

persuaded to share, that is! And because

this sangria recipe uses only white wine,

it complements the vegetable pasta dish

wonderfully.

This recipe for Pasta with Late-

Summer Garden Vegetables is similar

to a pasta primavera recipe. Primavera

means “spring” in Italian, but this variation

made with end-of-summer vegetables

poses delicious competition to the classic

recipe and is a great way to use up extra

vegetables and herbs on hand.

In fact, any combination of fresh

herbs and seasonal vegetables could

be substituted for the ingredients listed

below. If herbs are plentiful, an easy

homemade pesto would be a fantastic

replacement for the dressing recipe

here. Slice, dice, or chop vegetables to

preference, just be sure they are roughly

the same size so they cook at the same

rate. Do not overcook them or they will

turn soft and soggy. This recipe makes

an excellent weeknight vegetarian entrée

or side dish and is excellent served chilled

as a pasta salad. The addition of grilled

chicken or shrimp makes for a heartier

one-dish entrée.

PASTA WITH LATE-SUMMER GARDEN VEGETABLES

WHITE SANGRIA WITH PEACHES

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PASTA WITH LATE-SUMMER GARDEN VEGETABLES

INGREDIENTS1/2 pound farfalle (bowtie) pasta

1 zucchini (small to medium in

size), sliced into quarter-half

inch rounds

1 summer squash (small to

medium in size), sliced into

quarter-half inch rounds

1 red onion, sliced into quarter-

half inch rounds

1 red bell pepper, sliced into

quarter-half inch slices

1 green bell pepper, sliced into

quarter-half inch slices

1 ripe tomato

1 ear corn, husk on (if husk is

removed, wrap in tin foil)

3 Tbs. chopped fresh basil

2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh

rosemary

1 Tbs. minced thyme

¼ grated parmesan

Salt and fresh cracked pepper

For the dressing:1/3 c. red wine vinegar

1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, grilled and

minced

1 Tbs. Dijon mustard or whole

grain mustard

1 Tbs. lemon juice

1 Tbs. sugar or honey

Pinch of salt, fresh cracked pepper

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WHITE SANGRIA WITH PEACHES

DirectionsPre-heat the grill to medium-

high. Make the dressing: whisk

together all of the ingredients

except the olive oil. Drizzle in the

olive oil, whisking constantly until

well-combined. Set aside.

Brush sliced fresh vegetables

(except tomato) with olive oil, and

sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

Cook over medium-high heat for

10-20 minutes or until fork tender,

turning once. Wrap garlic cloves in

small piece of tin foil and grill with

vegetables. While vegetables are

cooking on the grill, cook pasta to

al dente in salted water according

to box instructions. Drain and

return to pot (do not rinse). Drizzle

with a few tablespoons of dressing

and toss to coat.

When vegetables have cooled,

carefully strip corn from the cob

using a sharp knife. Add grilled

vegetables to pot with pasta and

toss lightly. Add dressing a little

bit at a time, tossing gently, until

well-coated. Add chopped herbs,

parmesan cheese, and chopped

tomato. Taste for seasonings and

adjust.

DirectionsIn a glass pitcher, add all liquid

ingredients and stir to combine.

Quarter, core, and thinly slice one

apple and add to pitcher. Quarter

one peach, remove pit, thinly slice

and add to pitcher. Add lemon and

ginger to pitcher, stir, and refrigerate

for at least four hours.

After sangria has chilled for four

hours, strain the mixture to remove

seeds and reduce cloudiness, and

return it to the pitcher. Add some of

the sliced fruit back to the pitcher if

desired. Dice remaining peach and

apple for garnish and mix together

in a small bowl.

To serve, pour glasses 2/3 full

with sangria and top with a splash of

club soda. Garnish with a spoonful

of diced peach and apple.

Makes about 1 quart.

INGREDIENTS1 750 mL bottle unoaked

chardonnay

1/3 c. peach schnapps

1/4 c. brandy

1/4 c. triple sec

1/4 c. simple syrup

2 ripe peaches, separated

2 apples (I used one Granny Smith and one Honeycrisp), separated

1 lemon, cut in thin rounds

1 slice of peeled fresh ginger, ¼ inch thick

Club soda

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