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28 | HO ME F E AT U R E Cindy McCord gives an East Memphis home a look that is fresh and new—but not entirely new. McCord’s vision resulted in a design plan that kept many of the homeowners’ most loved pieces, some left as is and some rethought, mixed with new finishes and pieces.
42 | D E S I G N Lindsey Black of Lindsey Black Interiors renovates a pool house, except it's not your average pool house! The structure has a style that’s unexpected, but a perfect fit for the homeowners & their teenagers.
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M AY 2 0 2 2 home & design 28 HOME FEATURE
A Perfect Blend
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food & travel
70 EXPERIENCE THIS Live at the Garden 80 IN THE KITCHEN
Mushroom & Onion Pasta with Gruyere & Crispy Prosciutto
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44 WEDDING Ainsley Lightman & Wriley Gillen 62 GIFT GUIDE
Mother's Day
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For the Love of Mothers
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Carpenter Art Garden
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MAY 2022 • VOL. 21 NO. 2 PUBLISHER / EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MARGARET MONGER | mmonger@athomemms.com
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April
might bring a few showers but it brought our family much more. Miles Robert Monger entered our hearts on ironically, Labor Day 2021, when we first learned of his expecting arrival in Spring of 2022. He officially entered our lives on April 14th with a explosion of love! His departure form the hospital was a bit delayed but he is now home, snug as a bug, in his precious nursery, in his first home with mom, dad and his sibling pups; Miller and Emma. This home is where is journey begins and his first chapter starts. Both our Home and Design Features this month reflect how, in time, our families may change and our homes adjust to keep up with the our new demands and changing needs. Both Homes were designed, in the beginning, with the family needs at that time. Over the years these families realized the need to update their homes to reflect their current situations. Although some common renovations for returns on investments are kitchens and bathrooms. I agree these make great financial sense but sometimes the most important yield can’t be measured in dollars. The spaces we created to share with our family and friends create memories and those are priceless. Whether you are starting a family in your first home together, renovating for teens, re-designing for your empty nest years or blessed to be in the “childproofing” years once again with grand children. Do what fits your family. Build the swimming pool. Update the outdoor living space. Update the new gathering spot for your teens or the new playroom/nursery for grandkids. In the end, no one regrets those memories where these special places take place. We can’t control everything in our “chapters” but some parts are left for us to create.
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they built their family’s dream home in East Memphis 19 years ago, this couple loved everything in the house. Fast forward to early 2020, and the same family, a married couple with three now-grown children, still lived in the home and still loved a lot about the brick Tudor. However, they were ready to refresh the decor. Enter designer Cindy McCord, owner of Cindy McCord Design in Collierville, who gave the home a look that is fresh and new—but not entirely new. McCord’s vision resulted
in a design plan that kept many of the homeowners’ most loved pieces, some left as is and some rethought, mixed with new finishes and pieces. Thanks to the original architecture conceived by Charles Shipp, the renovation was almost entirely cosmetic. “It was just a facelift, because the bones were so good,” says McCord. Ditto with the design elements. Rather than reimagining the decor from floor to ceiling, McCord’s work highlighted many of the original features.
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color
was the main focus for the homeowner. She says, “The whole house was kind of a creamy yellow, and I’d had yellow in my previous home too, so it had been around much longer than 19 years. I was tired of yellow! I wanted to lighten things up a lot and I told Cindy I like blues.” McCord brought the new palette to life by bathing the walls in a coat of white that is fresh yet not stark, the perfect counterpart to the home’s original dark khaki painted trim, which she opted to leave intact in many rooms. Once the lighter backdrop was established, the designer turned to the business of making everything else feel new—without necessarily having to be new. The family room is a perfect example. New drapes, sofa, chairs and tables blend seamlessly with the original fireplace and hardwood floors, as well as the homeowner’s treasured pieces, including an antique armoire. A favorite chair from her former office as a buyer for Helen of Memphis, now restuffed and reupholstered, holds place of pride. The living room is decidedly newer, but still anchored by the family’s much-loved grand piano. McCord added a new sofa and easy chair plus accent tables in metal, glass and marble, to bring an “of-the-moment” touch to beautiful Martha Washington chairs and dark wood pieces from the previous decor. A portrait of the couple’s three children gives the room the most personal feel. Shipp’s traditional plan still shines in the kitchen. The natural brown tones of original stone floors that the homeowner has always loved blend perfectly with the stained wood exposed beams and trim around the eye-catching plaster vent hood. The existing layout, appliances, tile backsplash, even the cabinet hardware, are still in place, proving that a kitchen refresh doesn’t always have to involve a to-the-studs gutting. Newly painted white cabinets, topped with gracefully patterned quartz countertops, give the space an all-new feel. 32 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2022
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the
adjacent breakfast room is still home to the family’s original table, chairs and plate rack. Also remaining in place is the light fixture sourced from the now-closed Frankum Antiques in Germantown. When the home was under construction the couple purchased the piece, along with the dining room chandelier, from Linda Frankum, who imported antiques from Europe. A watercolor and graphite pencil work by local artist Hailey Roaten reflects both the black of the iron chandelier and the blue tones of the home’s new color palette. Bold wallpaper gives the adjacent butler’s pantry a punch of excitement, the perfect marriage of the existing khaki trim color, newly painted cabinets and countertops in the same stone as in the kitchen.
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in
the formal dining room, McCord’s work retained the timeless elegance while continuing the keep/replace/ repurpose theme she carried throughout the home. Gone are the dark, heavy drapes with elaborate valances. The designer instead opted for lighter panels that are still functional, but allow more light in through the full-length windows. The furniture is the same, perked up with new upholstery on the dining chairs. The salmon-toned oriental rug remains, as well, and looks as though it were always meant to be in the newly imagined room. The same can be said for a painting formerly hung elsewhere in the home. It now sets off the dining room decor thanks to its new placement and a new frame made by Chris Garner of Garner Framing Co. A pair of lamps once in the dining room now provide light in the primary bedroom. Reshading them created a new look style for the freshened space. “It’s amazing how different they look with new shades,” says the homeowner. “We reshaded several lamps and it was fun to use them again.” Those renewed lamps sit atop new nightstands that flank the owners’ bed, a holdover from the previous decor. New bedding, drapes and rug give the room a fresh feel. McCord continued the spruce up into the attached bath, where botanical wallpaper, light fixtures and goldtone hardware lend a warm, modern touch to the original cabinets, counters and flooring. The project, originally conceived as a single bedroom renovation, extended into a downstairs guest bedroom and bath in addition to the home’s office, powder room and cheerful laundry room, where McCord painted the pine cabinets and added wallpaper and a cute cafe curtain. “I love coming in here,” the homeowner says, adding that the room is also a favorite for the family’s cats. “That’s where their food is,” she admits with a laugh. May 2022 • athomemms.com | 37
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BLUE DESIGN LINDSEY BLACK INTERIORS | STORY TERRI GLAZER PHOTOGRAPHY SÉLAVIE PHOTOGRAPHY
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With a unique, cocktail lounge vibe, this retro chic pool house is ready for fun.
the
phrase “pool house” might not usually evoke images of a space described as “lounge-y” or “cool,” but those words kept popping up on a recent visit to this East Memphis pool/guest house. Renovated by Lindsey Black of Lindsey Black Interiors, the structure has a style that’s a bit unexpected, but a perfect fit for the homeowners and their young teenage children. The owners renovated the main residence when they moved in a few years ago, but they had yet to give the pool house the same attention. They brought Black on board in early 2020 to put their stamp on the space. Before she and her team started the creative work, she met with the couple, as she does with every client at the outset of one of the large-scale projects in which her firm specializes, to get to know them and understand their needs. During the session she learned a few things.
The wife wanted to use the pool house for year-round entertaining and for overnight guests. She wanted it to be a spot where kids could hang out, and one that adults could also enjoy. And it had to be cool, with a cocktail lounge vibe. The designer recalls that the initial meeting happened just before one of her semi-annual buying trips; fortunate timing because it allowed her to select items at market specifically with the pool house in mind. Every project starts with a jumping off point. For this one, Black says, it was the large color photograph of a swimming tiger that now hangs in the living area. “The water tied into the pool nicely,” she says, and the animal’s deep orange color influenced other design choices. Next came the fabric for pillows on the sofa and the dining banquette. The retro print in bold colors has just the right degree of old Havana flair.
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pillow
fabric might seem a minor detail in a full-scale redesign project, but Black says each feature is important to making a room, and a whole house, come together with a cohesive look. “We really do put thought into every little detail we choose in a room and how it all works together,” she says. “Even though a pillow is a small element, it inspired most of the color choices in the room.” And, thanks to the introduction of a wealth of new high-performance textiles and fabric treatments, Black had plenty of choices when selecting upholstery. Gone are the days when pool houses had to be furnished in vinyl and hard plastic. Today’s advanced materials come in a myriad of options and can stand up to catastrophes from wet swimsuits to spilled drinks, no worse for the wear. Everything from the clean-lined living area sofa to the dramatic tete-a-tete chaise by Ray Booth for Hickory Chair to the stunning blue/green velvet banquette is covered in fabric that is as durable as it is beautiful. In the dining area Black removed a large round dining table at the homeowners’ request. The family tends to entertain more informally, however, if a larger group wants to gather, the new game table, with an extra leaf installed, can accommodate. Nestled under a handsome work by West African artist Kader Boly, the banquette, paired with a trio of small round cocktail tables and wood/woven leather chairs makes a perfect spot for a group conversation, an intimate drink—or for kids’ post-swim snacks and sodas.
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enlisted Greg Hampton of Hampton Fine Finishes to paint the kitchen cabinets in the same saturated gray/green as the living area. The existing copper vent hood is perfectly warm, juxtaposed against the cool-toned cabinetry. Poster-sized photos of iconic Memphis neon signs jazz up the kitchen and provide a funky hometown touch when the space is used as a guest house for out-of-town visitors. “It’s fun to put things like that in here that you might not place in the main house,” says Black. It’s a toss-up as to who loves the new game room more, the teenagers or their father. During the initial conversation, Black learned that the man of the house is a huge Marvel Comics fan, so she turned to local artist Daniel Tacker to create a custom multimedia work featuring the superheroes. The art seems to fly off the wall, with Wolverine, dad’s favorite character, leading the way. The designer commissioned the painting and chose all the art for the project with deliberate care and with local talent in mind. A figure painting by Memphis artist Heather Howle hangs in the dining area. The pool house has a lot of wall space, so Black was tasked with finding multiple pieces. She explains, “You have to be careful about how you mix artwork. I think it can make or break a space so you have to consider the style of the art, who the artist is, color versus black and white, media, but also scale is so important. These are all statement pieces. They stand on their own, but they complement instead of competing with one another.”
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clear that Black loves the way her concept came to completion for these clients, but she stresses that it’s not all about appearances. “As important as it is that a space looks good, for me it is critical that it works for the client, that it meets all their needs and it checks all the boxes they give us.” This chic backyard cocktail lounge/teen hangout with the unexpected ambiance checks those boxes perfectly for the homeowners, their children and their guests.
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mom s a r e ge m s & MAY IS THEIR TIME TO SHINE Spring is here and special events like graduations, weddings and family gatherings are beginning to fill our calendars. Welcome signs that winter is behind us, the joys of springtime reminds us that the carefree months of summer sunshine and vacations are arriving soon. There’s no question that May is a special time of year, but it’s especially true as we find unique ways to celebrate what motherhood means. While the special mother figures in our life deserve the entire month (and more!) to be celebrated, Mother’s Day falls on May 8 this year and presents fresh opportunities to celebrate moms with colorful generosity—like a selection from the Sissy’s Log Cabin Color Collection.
Moms are fabulous multitaskers, and their jewelry should be, too! A fashionable piece to be worn casually or dressed up, this three-tiered 14K yellow and white gold ring features 1.07cttw ruby and 0.20cttw diamond. Mom will complete any chic look and spring into step with seasonal trends when she wears this piece. Yellow/White Gold Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring
Every mom is unique. Let’s celebrate what makes each one special. This extraordinary necklace features a 13.69cttw blue topaz center stone that only rivals the beauty of a clear blue sky. Accompanied by a 1.08cttw diamond halo, this piece is the perfect accessory for spring. The pendant dangles from a paperclip chain, offering a delicate yet eye-grabbing addition to any warm-weather outfit. Sky Blue Topaz Pendant on Paperclip Chain
Moms are golden, and we can help you find a piece that complements their style. Golden beryl earrings for a woman with a heart of gold. These mixedmetal earrings are striking in their presentation and feature 18K yellow and white gold with a 0.60cttw diamond drop, spotlighting 10.79cttw pearshaped golden beryl. White And Yellow Gold Diamond and Golden Beryl Earrings
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Make time management a glamorous pursuit. Moms are masters of bending time to fit a long list of activities into just 24 hours. With this modernretro inspired Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36, she’ll slip on a versatile, sporty and chic watch in the morning ready to tackle the day in style. CHRONOMAT AUTOMATIC 36, Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold (Gem-set) - Copper A classic and effortless style that is timeless for modern moms. This 18K white gold Roberto Coin bangle bracelet is a stunning addition to any wrist stack. As part of the Love in Verona Collection, the repeated four-petaled floral motif features 0.15cttw diamond. With a nod to gems, the designer exclusively signs each one of his pieces with a small, hidden ruby cast inside the bracelet, representing his message of good wishes to every woman wearing one of his creations. White Gold Diamond Verona Bangle Bracelet
Moms are gems, and Sissy’s Log Cabin is ready to help you honor them with thoughtfully curated jewelry. Keeping these gifting tips in mind will help you honor their uniqueness, helping them feel just as dazzling as the eye-catching pieces they’ll be wearing. As you shop to honor the mother in your life, consider letting Sissy’s Log Cabin show you the way. Ready to find the perfect gifts for the mother figures in your life? Browse our selection of jewelry, timepieces and more at Sissy’s Log Cabin in Memphis or online at SissysLogCabin.com.
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LAGOS Mother of Pearl Circle Ring, $300 Sissy's Log Cabin | Memphis, TN sissyslogcabin.com | @sissyslogcabin
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Waterford Giftology Heart Ring Holder, $90 Social | Memphis, TN social-memphis.com
Angels: Devotions and Art to Encourage, Refresh and Inspire by Anne Neilson, $25 Warehouse 67 | Germantown, TN warehouse67design.com
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Sea Salt Diffuser, $55 Warehouse 67 | Germantown, TN warehouse67design.com
Diamonds by the Yard, call for pricing Hollie Winter Fine Jewelry | Germantown, TN 901-474-7427
Goodman Spanding Layered Necklaces, call for pricing Two Doors Down | Germantown, TN 901-385-3115
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Museum Bees by Trace Mayer, $65.95 each Cotton Row Uniques | Memphis, TN cottonrowuniques.com
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CREATING KINDNESS ONE BLANKET AT A TIME
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If you are looking for a Mother’s Day gift for the mom who has everything or for a way to honor the memory of a special mother, we suggest donating a blanket to the Hospitality Hub’s drive. Mothers made our childhood homes warm and cozy, and it seems that paying that kindness forward would be an ideal gift or tribute.
Barrier-free shelters operate on the premise that homelessness is not an individual choice or attributed to personal disposition. Rather, it is the result of a mix of economic, structural and societal factors that affect society’s most vulnerable. In order to promote safety and healing, the shelter will have a Quiet Room, a Family Room, a Salon, a large outdoor space and several places to be alone.
The Hospitality Hub has served as the region’s single point of entry for homeless individuals since 2007. The Hub meets people “where they are” and assesses their individual needs, connecting them with stabilizing resources. Staff members leverage the organization’s extensive community partnerships and internal programs to provide shelter, benefits, identification and case management.
Each woman and child entering the shelter will have the opportunity to choose a throw blanket upon entry, immediately giving them something warm and cozy to call their own. To meet the Hub’s goal of gathering 150 blankets before opening, Fish and Associates Financial Services is holding a blanket drive through May 20.
The Hub is thrilled to be opening a Hub Campus at 590 Washington Ave. later this year. This new development will allow the group to greatly expand services, provide a Day Plaza for the community and open the region’s first barrierfree, trauma-informed women’s shelter. With women comprising 37 percent of the city’s homeless population, and only six percent of the available beds open to women, the Hub’s team has struggled for years to find shelter for women. The new shelter is designed to facilitate healing from trauma and introduce immediate stability to unsheltered lives.
Two local boutiques, Cotton Row Uniques, at 4615 Poplar Ave, Unit 3, and Diane’s Art Gift & Home, at 1581 Overton Park Ave., have stocked blankets especially for this drive. Donations can be dropped off at Fish and Associates, 633 Oakleaf Office Lane, weekdays until May 20. Contact Xanthe Mumm-Saucier at 901.767.0668 with questions.
For more information about The Hub, visit hospitalityhub.org.
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CELEBRATING 22 YEARS OF MUSIC, LIVE AT THE GARDEN
TEXT BY SHERRY MAY, CO-DIRECTOR, LIVE AT THE GARDEN & RADIANS AMPHITHEATER
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june
15, 2001. That was the
date of the ver y first concer t at the Memphis Botanic Garden. And who better than Memphis’ own Isaac Hayes to kick -off a new outdoor summer concer t series that would become known as Live at the Garden. I will always remember that night and seeing the vision that so many had worked on become a reality. Over 3,000 people purchased tickets. I knew we were on to something good! Live at the Garden was special from the star t. Renowned ar tists performing outdoors under the stars. A place where you could bring your own picnic, sit at a table or on a blanket on the lush lawn that the Garden offered. No matter where you sat , you were par t of a Memphis garden par ty. A place to see old and new friends and listen to great live music, no matter what the genre. That was always the vision. Picnicking, fashion, and tablescapes took on lives of their own. People planned their menus weeks in advance for each concer t. You would see wine glasses, centerpieces, candelabras and bedazzled coolers ever ywhere. Live at the Garden had officially become an annual event , and people had to plan their outfits accordingly. Stylish, cool and comfor table attire was a must! In those first few years, we didn’t have a permanent stage but what we did have was 96 acres of beautiful landscape at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Our first stage was a fabric domed shell and in addition to Hayes, in those early years we attracted such ar tists as Lyle Lovett , Harr y Connick , Jr., Ray Charles, Chris Isaac and Wynonna just to name a few.
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each passing year,
Live at the Garden grew bigger and better with more and more season table and lawn pass holders suppor ting the 5-show series. By 2005, we felt that we had outgrown the makeshift dome stage so we moved our location east , down the hill, to another open area within the Garden that would accommodate larger audiences. We brought in a larger stage from Louisiana that would load in before the first concer t in June and leave us after the last show in September. On that stage, we saw performances by legends such as Rev. Al Green, Joe Cocker, Diana Ross, Tony Bennett and Donna Summer. We saw the up-and-comers such as Michael Buble and Sugarland. We saw fan favorites like Chicago, Ear th, Wind & Fire, Huey Lewis & the News, and Z Z Top. In 2013, we dreamed big. We felt like we could take Live at the Garden to the next level, but that would require a permanent stage and backstage area that could accommodate larger touring acts. We kicked off a capital campaign, raised 6.5 million dollars from foundations, companies, and fans and broke ground. As the final sod was still being laid, we opened the 2014 series with countr y supergroup Little Big Town on a world-class stage with the proper infrastructure in place for us to be able to handle most any ar tist in front of over 7,400 people. Although Covid cancelled what would have been our 20th season in 2020, we celebrated the milestone by constructing a Can’t Stop The Music Donor Wall, which is permanently located on the west side of the stage. It is filled with Live at the Garden sponsors and fans and their sentiments May 2022 • athomemms.com | 75
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EXPERIENCE THIS regarding the long-running series. We were able to come back with the series in June 2021 and celebrated our 100th concer t with Brad Paisley and Jimmie Allen. I often have to pinch myself when I go back in my mind to the beginning and recall of all of the amazing memories of performers that have enter tained us and made music lovers of all ages want to get up and dance in the Garden! Our next season is upon us and this year ’s lineup is sure not to disappoint! First-time ar tists to perform at Live at the Garden Steely Dan and Lady A, alumni ar tists Darius Rucker, Chicago and the Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald comprise the 5-show concer t series for 2022 .
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off the candles and get out your dancing shoes. We are ready to rock . See you this summer at the Garden!
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IN THE KITCHEN
Mushroom & Onion Pasta with Gruyere & Crispy Prosciutto RECIPE & PHOTO JIM NORTON
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IN THE KITCHEN
THE INGREDIENTS: 8 Tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 ½ cups Sauvignon Blanc wine 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 16 oz. sliced baby bella mushrooms 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped thyme leaves 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped sage 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 lb. rigatoni pasta 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground pepper 4 oz. sliced prosciutto ½ cup heavy cream 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
THE STEPS: Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and in a single layer, bake prosciutto for 12 to 15 minutes or until crispy. Remove and set aside to cool. When cool, crumble into pieces. In a large pot, melt butter over mediumhigh heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until softened. Add 1 cup of the wine, ¼ cup at a time, stirring and allowing to absorb and evaporate. Repeat this step until the entire cup of wine is used. Add the garlic, thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Add the remaining ½ cup of wine along with chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Allow to boil. Once the mixture begins to boil, add pasta. Allow to cook until pasta is al dente, about 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Gruyere. Plate pasta in individual bowls and sprinkle with crispy prosciutto and fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy! thenortonrecipe.com Facebook @thenortonrecipe Instagram @thejimnorton May 2022 • athomemms.com | 81
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H E A LT H Y Y O U
For the Love of Mothers STORY MICHELLE JOHNS
MA, LPC-MHSP (TEMP), NCC, 200 HR E-RTY, 500 HR RYT
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writing is a celebration of mothers. Whether you are a mother or not, you have life because of your mother. I recognize there are many difficult situations surrounding mothers, nevertheless this month, I want to focus on the beauty of motherhood. As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (TLPCMHSP) and a trauma informed yoga teacher, my career is focused on empowering women to heal and overcome emotional, physical and verbal abuse. My work includes helping women reconnect to their body and find it a safe place to be after being abused and harmed in unimaginable ways. My focus is to be a safe place to hold space for women and help them find their path toward restoration through transformation of the relationship they hold with all the parts that make up the whole of their being. I celebrate mothers and all that they bring to humanity—the special and unique gifts that make them an important part of giving and sustaining life. As I spend my days with women who have been marginalized and minimized by unexpected and uninvited life events, I celebrate the graceful resilience I witness in their overcoming and rebounding to persevere toward the life they desire to create. For many that includes motherhood, despite unforeseen and unwarranted hardships. The calling to motherhood is often the dearest of all invitations. To quote my article in last May’s issue of At Home, “Whether you are [a parent] or not, you are a product of your parents. Whether you knew your parents well 84 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • May 2022
or not at all, they played a significant role in your development as a human. Parents are the most influential people in our lives. It is from our parents we inherit our legacy burdens and gifts.” I invite you to pause for a moment of gratitude for your mother; if for nothing else, for giving you life. If you are breathing right now in a body with flowing blood and a beating heart, it is because a mother carried you to term and gave you life. Mothers are not perfect people, but most mothers seek to give their best to their children each and every day. Mothers work hard to create harmony between their career and family. Mothers sacrifice a career outside the home to stay at home fulltime with their children. Mothers homeschool their children. Mothers manage multiple schedules for multiple family members. Mothers ensure their families are fed breakfast, lunch and dinner at home or on the go. Mothers heal wounds physically and emotionally throughout every stage of development. Mothers make celebrations grand and personal. Mothers encourage their children to live out their dreams. Mothers are the most influential people in our lives. While there may be many things we wish they did or would do differently, we are almost always grateful for them. We seek their advice and help when we plan an event, go to an event, cook our first meals, ask out our first date, go on our first date, have our first heartbreak, break our first heart, struggle with a bully, face a challenging coach or teacher, seek our first job, move into our first home away from home, and start our own branch of the family.
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Motherhood doesn’t always go as planned. The combination of family members, life experiences and community can present unexpected challenges. Mothers experience fear, anxiety, worry and tears alongside laughter, joy, peace and assurance. Mothers set boundaries to keep their children safe and young people inevitably push those limits in their quest for independence. Every time, though, they discover a mother’s love is unyielding and limitless. In your mother’s arms you find your greatest comfort and her voice can bring peace in any storm. A mother’s words of wisdom provide guidance during uncertainty. A mother is her child’s biggest cheerleader and greatest fan.
Perhaps this month, you can be your mother’s biggest cheerleader and greatest fan. Following are some ways you can celebrate your mum, momma, mother, mom, mommy… 1. Make her a homemade card.
2. Make a date for you and your mother to do something special. 3. Give her a bouquet of flowers. 4. Take a picture of you and your mother and frame it for her. 5. Give her a self-care box with Epsom salts and a gift card for a massage. **If your family has a trauma history due to parental issues, please seek the help of a professional counselor to guide you through the journey of healing and connection. The celebratory focus of this piece is not intended to minimize the hurt and suffering many people experience from their parents or due to not becoming a parent. It is, as noted, intended to celebrate the good that is part of the gifts of mothers and motherhood. The writer of this piece has overcome many struggles due to childhood developmental trauma and is sensitive to the challenges of such trauma.
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MAY 2022 HO M E F E AT U R E Special Thanks Cindy McCord Design cindymccord.com Ross Group Creative rossgroupcreative.com
DESIGN Special Thanks Lindsey Black Interiors lindseyblackinteriors.com Sélavie Photography Selaviephoto.com
EXPERIENCE THIS Special Thanks Live at the Garden latgradians.squarespace.com
IN THE KITCHEN Special Thanks Jim Norton thenortonrecipe.com
HEALTHY YOU Special Thanks Michelle Johns mjohns@transformingwellness.com Wellness MD wellnessmd.clinic
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ON A GOOD NOTE
TEXT BY MEGAN BANASZEK | PHOTOS COURTESY OF CARPENTER ART GARDEN
CARPENTER ART GARDEN
is a non-profit organization dedicated to working with the children of Binghampton to promote each one's creativity and self-worth through exposure to artistic, educational and vocational programs. We partner with the Binghampton community to develop and implement vibrant programs that cultivate creativity, a love of learning, relationship-building, leadership and neighborhood pride. Since 2012, CAG’s programming has aimed to address critical issues facing the neighborhood. CAG’s campus is on Carpenter Street on the east side of Binghampton. This location on the main walking path between a large housing development and a neighborhood school places the Art Garden in the direct consciousness of the neighborhood every
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day. After-school programs offered at no charge include art classes, sewing lessons, bike rides, mosaic work, a mural program, cooking classes, weekly popup vegetable markets and a teen job hub. About 40 children and youth rush to the Carpenter Art Garden after school each day to be with their friends, family, volunteers and staff. Our team includes five neighborhood residents who are catalysts for change, influencing a new generation of leaders to transform their neighborhood. We also have a staff of seven neighborhood teenagers through our teen job hub. This summer Carpenter Art Garden will celebrate 10 years of success in Binghampton. The team will host an art show in a block party format on the campus on Carpenter Street. Visit carpenterartgarden. org to learn more about the event and follow us on social media to stay up to date. .........
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