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CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2014

LIFESTYLE 18 fashion Cobalt Blue 20 beauty Hands & Nails 22 health Foot Health 50 music Lady Antebellum 94 finance Financial Strategies for Women

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HOME 54 at home with Lauren Boggs McHugh 56 technology Lighting Your Way 70 design Formal Table Settings 76 garden Cool Weather Gardening

ON THE ROAD 32 mid south must do Holiday Open Houses 36 travel Alexandria, VA 44 roadtrip Decatur, AL 46 community hotspot Senatobia, MS 98 a closer look Can you guess it?

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F O O D & E N T E R TA I N I N G 52 arts Magnolia Bowl 84 cooking Guiltless Holiday Fare 86 cuisine Chez Philippe 88 chef ’s corner Chef Karen Kurr

I N E V E RY I S S U E 12 | PUBLISHER’S NOTE 14 | CONTRIBUTORS 74 | STYLE MARKETPLACE 90 | BY INVITATION — the social pages

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publisher’s note

Giving The Gift of

W

ith the holidays approaching, most of us are thankful for many things.

Some people find it hard to give thanks for many reasons. We have all watched the news and seen the way so much negativity is being broadcast about our city and surrounding area, in particular concerning our youth.

Just the other day a friend of mine told me she and her husband had attended a football game at their children’s private school. They had played an inner-city school and noticed there were very few parents there to support the other team. They decided to reach out to that school and offered to cook out for the players at the school on South Third Street. If you remember my notes from a few years ago, you will remember how much I enjoyed feeding my son’s football team and how much happiness it brought me. My son happened to be coming home from college the afternoon they were planning on doing this and I immediately told her we were in.

My son attended a private school. He had all the proper tools to insure his success, including parents and a school community who were there to help him up when he fell, reprimand him when he was wrong and most importantly, let him know he was loved every day. In our world, schools were pretty buildings and happy places.

Parents loved to volunteer and it was one big, happy family. That wasn’t the picture that Friday night as we fed the players in front of their school full of broken windows because there is no budget to fi x them.

My rose-colored glasses were quickly removed as we entered the school grounds. We met the principal, who is a wonderful, intelligent man, and their coaches alike, and it is clear that they are doing all they can with what they have. The problem is they have very little. Then we met about 50 of the kindest and most appreciative young men; it was truly an honor to host them and serve them. I believe the reason my son enjoyed serving them is because he grew up being served meals with his teammates and has those happy memories.

That night I didn’t see young men the news shows us on the street in gang riots, I saw young men who are doing their best in their situation, a situation that my world didn’t understand until now. I truly believe there are no “bad” children, but there are children in bad circumstances. We can continue to sit back in our world of plenty and write a check or two to our charities of choice. That allows stomachs to be filled, but until we get out of our comfort zone and go fill people's hearts, nothing will ever change and the cycle will continue. We don’t need to strive for our brothers and sisters in poverty just to provide for themselves, the goal should be to teach them to be leaders and help others do the same one day.

This season in particular, let’s please get out of our comfort zones. Don’t just write a check to a charity, take the gift you were given and use it to truly help others. Take the time to serve those in need so they can learn from our actions, and remember that a hug never hurt anyone. Wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving.

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contributors ANGELA MAZANTI • entertaining 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.

jordana white • home feature is a lifestyle writer and editor. In addition to contributing to At Home Memphis & Mid South magazine, she writes for nationally distributed Life & Style magazine and several online outlets.

Once a resident of Nashville, she now lives in New York with her husband Ian and two young sons, Brayden and Cooper.

April McKinney • cooking 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.

ANDREW PULTE • garden 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.

Chuck Dauphin • music 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 including 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.

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Shop these styles Purchase information:

1. Pardalote Drop Earrings in Blue Anthropologie, $48 www.anthropologie.com 2. Cap-Sleeve Cocktail Dress with Beaded Back Xscape, $230, www.belk.com 3. Square Lapis Ring Anthropologie, $268 www.anthropologie.com 4. Squared Away Necklace Kate Spade New York, $98 www.saksfifthavenue.com 5. Denim Blue Metro Watch Kate Spade New York, $195 www.belk.com 6. Fendista Pouchette in iris Fendi, $850 www.saksfifthavenue.com 7. Loyal Fanfare Bracelet in Cobalt ModCloth, $13 www.modcloth.com 8. Bedford Flat in Cobalt Blue Tory Burch, $275 www.toryburch.com 9. Suede Wedge Sandals in bluette Prada, $590 www.saksfifthavenue.com 10. Charter School Cardigan ModCloth, $35 www.modcloth.com November 2014 • athomemms.com | 19

beauty

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PAINT PAMPER INDULGE YOUR HANDS WITH LUXURY FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

24-7 Pro Gel Polish System Nail Surface Cleanser Mally, $15 www.mallybeauty.com

True Necessities Trio Haute, $42 www.hautepolish.com

AERIN Hand & Body Cream Estee Lauder, $40 www.esteelauder.com

Original Nail Envy Nail Strengthener OPI, $17 www.ulta.com

Mint Condition Pedi Crème Julep, $20 www.julep.com

Moisture Mask Trio Julep, $20 www.julep.com

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Nailkale Nail Polish Nails Inc., $14 www.sephora.com

Avojuice Apple Pie Spice Body & Hand Lotion OPI, $6 www.ulta.com

Rose Gold Top Coat FLOWER Beauty, $6 www.flowerbeauty.com

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health

PUTTING YOUR BEST

FOOT FORWARD TEXT BY DR. EDDY CALDWELL

Now is the time to think ahead about how you will put your best foot forward in 2015.

There’s no time like the present to address problems with your feet. People often delay seeing a podiatrist because they fear pain or being knocked out of their normal routine for recovery, but after having been treated most patients wish they had come in sooner.

Some of the most common foot ailments and corresponding treatments are: Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia of the foot, also commonly referred to as a stone bruise or heel spur.

This often presents as pain in the bottom of the heel which is alleviated after some walking but returns after any period of rest.

Preliminary treatment consists of a steroid injection, ice, stretching and a change in shoes. If this regimen fails, there is a simple surgical procedure which allows a partial release of the fascia from the bone. Similar to the elastic in the waistband of pants, the release allows the fascia to stretch without eliminating the integrity of its function.

Often orthotics are prescribed to prevent recurrence in the early phases of treatment.

Ingrown toenails are often tolerated for years with varying degrees of success and

pain. Whether you, your family physician or a podiatrist continue to remove an ingrowing toenail which is dystrophic, it causes a type of callous formation in the nail track which prevents normal resolution of the ailment. In this situation, there are minimally uncomfortable procedures which are performed to prevent a segment or complete area of toenail from regrowing.

The pain is usually sharp and may shoot into the toes or toward the ankle away from the origin (which is where the toes attach to the foot). Typically, pain from a neuroma can be alleviated by a steroid injection to the area along with an adjustment of the foot motion and shoe. In times past, when this failed, surgical excision followed with a lengthy, painful recovery. Now, new therapies including cryotherapy to the area Fungal toenails are a complaint that brings or minimal incision surgery (decompression) many people to see a podiatrist. Despite allow the patient to continue to be weight public fear of the medication, Terbinafine bearing after the procedure. Decompression is a very safe and effective treatment when of neuromas has demonstrated an prescribed appropriately, with a high success approximately 94 percent success rate rate even five years after initiation. Several without recurrence. topical medications are also available which are effective but require more patience and With the recent development of cold lasers, compliance to obtain improvement. Laser various types of foot ailments can now be therapy is an excellent alternative in treating treated painlessly, including musculoskeletal fungal toenails. pain. Laser treatment can be very effective in the elimination of pain associated with Neuromas of the feet are a painful, often stress fractures, ankle sprains, post-operative misdiagnosed ailment of the forefoot inflammation and swelling, and even in especially in runners and women who wear healing of chronic wounds. high heels. Patients complain of aching, throbbing pain to the balls of their feet Now is the time to stop suffering from which is often relieved with rest and the the “agony of de feet” and tend to your removal of the shoe. Neuromas may develop foundation so you will be able to spring into over a long period of time or quite suddenly. the New Year on the right foot.

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Holiday

Gift Guide Perfect gifts for him and her plus gifts for the kids and family pet

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GIFTS

he'll love

The Golf Ball Locating Glasses $40 • www.hammacher.com

Personalized Wood Charging Station + Valet $120 • www.redenvelope.com

Portable Waterproof Speaker & Valuable Safe by Drytunes • $399 • Dixie Pickers in Collierville TN

The World's First 3D Printing Pen $100 • www.hammacher.com

Deluxe Moose Munch® Gourmet Popcorn Tin Harry & David • $50 • www.harryanddavid.com

Tangle Free iPhone Charger $40 • www.hammacher.com

Berkshire Gold Dress Watch $198 • www.orvis.com

6-in-1 Rescue Tool Kotula's • $50 • www.kotulas.com

Gardener’s Seat $30 • uncommongoods.com

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Personalized Wood Charging Station + Valet $120 • www.redenvelope.com

GIFTS

Wine Infused Bakery Box Estancia • $28 • EstanciaWines.com

she wants

Ring by Simon G. Call for price • Doris McLendon's Fine Jewelry in Germantown, TN

Hand Formed & Wheel Thrown Pottery Helene Fielder • $345 • Caron Gallery in Tupelo, MS

Blue Bird Windchimes Pier 1 Imports • $30 • www.pier1.com

Sultry Flower Fragrance FLOWER Beauty • $25 • flowerbeauty.com

Clarisonic Mia 2 Holiday Value Set $149 • www.clarisonic.com

Red Earrings Kendra Scott • $60 • Bella Bridesmaids in Memphis, TN

Magnolia Bowl Etta B Pottery • $62 • www.ettabpottery.com

Fabric-Covered Jewelry Box with Beading & Brocade Trim Pier 1 Imports • $50 • www.pier1.com

Ella Botanika Candle 6oz Dayna Decker • $48 • www.daynadecker.com

Tons of Help Ring Holder Creative Co-Op • $15 • www.modcloth.com

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GIFTS

for kids

Learn to Play Keyboard $150 • www.hammacher.com

Foreign Language Blocks (Spanish, Mandarin, French or Italian) $34-$39 • uncommongoods.com

Daytrader Board Game Orvis • $50 • www.orvis.com

Penguin Pillow $45 • www.uncommongoods.com

Volume Limit Headset Headphones KIDZ GEAR • $30 • www.gearforkidz.com

Handmade Journal Marina Paper • $37 • www.thegrommet.com

Reclaimed Branch Colored Penciils Poketo • $12 • www.poketo.com

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The Presidential Board Game Orvis • $39 • www.orvis.com

Original Lincoln Logs Orvis • $59 • www.orvis.com

Infant's Sleep Sound Lamb $30 • www.hammacher.com

GIFTS

Striped Play Balls Box Set Harry Barker • $8 • www.harrybarker.com

for pets

Fancy Dinner Feast Ceramic Pet Cat Bowl $25 • www.zazzle.com

SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post $50 • www.bedbathandbeyond.com

Blue White Chevron Pattern Dog Treat Jar Candy Jar $18 • www.zazzle.com

Pet's Single Laser Chase Toy Sharper Image • $50 • www.sharperimage.com

Classic Dog Treat Tin With Treats Harry Barker • $18 • www.harrybarker.com

Paws and Claws Lounger Beds $25 • www.bedbathandbeyond.com.

Cotton Rope Mouse Cat Toy Harry Barker • $10 • www.harrybarker.com

Top Dog Bone Bing's Barkin' Bakery • $15 • www.bingsbarkinbakery.com

Microchip Activated Pet Feeder $80 • www.hammacher.com

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mid south must do

Christmas Open Houses

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TENNESSEE Memphis: Palladio/Market Central November 7-8, featuring art by the artists of Le Bonheur. Proceeds donated to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

Social – a shop for gracious living Sunday, November 16, 1-5 pm Germantown: More Than Words Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15 Happi-Stores Celebrating 39th Anniversary, Friday and Saturday, November 7 & 8 Hampton Designs Corporate Gardens on Poplar Pike Saturday, November 8 Betty Hays Tuesday, November 18 10 am–7 pm.

Celebrating 18 years of dressing women of the Mid-South. Everything 18% off Collierville: Collierville’s Main Street was voted “America’s Best Main Street” in Parade Magazine First Fruit Collection Saturday, November 1 Collierville Square Saturday, November 8 Sheffield Antiques Friday, November 21st 6:30-9:30 pm.

Pre-selling $20 tax-deductible tickets.

Proceeds go to Salvation Army’s Angel and Forgotten Trees.

Covington: Visitors enjoy a delightful combination of shopping, dining and recreational activities in the gracious, hospitable and historic setting of Covington.

Covington Downtown Square November 7–9 Ripley Lauderdale Countywide November 14-15 Jackson: J Kent Freeman Saturday, November 8 Queen Bees Saturday, November 1, 10 am–7 pm Marilyn Jackson Gifts Sunday, November 15 November 2014 • athomemms.com | 33

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Oakland:

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Kindred Spirit Syle November 7–9, during shop hours

Hernando:

Twigs & Things Florist November 1, 10 am–2 pm Savannah Downtown Savannah, Main Street Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9, 10 am Somerville: Farmer’s Home Furnishings, Hardware Store and Gift Shop Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, 10 am.

Santa will be there Saturday from 10 am-2 pm.

Referred to as “Mississippi’s Front Porch, Hernando offers great places to dine, shop and experience during the holiday season Hernando Square Sunday, November 9 Blu Olive Sunday, November 9 Southaven: Ultimate Gifts Thursday, November 6, 10 am-8 pm

Olive Branch Florist Thursday, November 6, 8:30 am to 7 pm, Friday, November 7, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, 8:30 am to 3 pm Courtyard Gifts Saturday, November 15, 10 am–5 pm, Sunday, November 16, 1-5 pm. On Sunday, Peter woods with Peter’s Pottery will be signing pieces.

Oxford:

Olive Branch:

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community.

Downtown Olive Branch Saturday, November 8, 10 am-3 pm

The Oxford Square Friday, November 28

Lola B November 29, prom trunk show

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new albany Downtown New Albany Sunday, November 9, 1-5 pm Tupelo: The early home of Elvis - the King of Rock and Roll, Tupelo is also known as Mississippi’s “All America City” Downtown Tupelo Sunday, November 23, 12-5 pm Pontotoc: Downtown Pontotoc Tuesday, November 18, 1-5 pm Tunica: Tunica Florist Saturday, November 15 Clarksdale: Nellie Mays, Friday, November 14 Delta Creations Friday, November 14 Corinth: Considered the “Crossroads of the South”, Corinth has a unique blend of history and new growth and offers great access to Memphis, Nashville and Birmingham and is located just 20 minutes away from Pickwick Lake, Downtown Corinth Friday, November 7 & Saturday, November 8 Batesville: The Candle & Gift Shoppe Sunday, November 23, 1-5 pm Senatobia Mimi’s on Main Saturday, November 15 Other Side Gifts Saturday, November 15 ARKANSAS Marion: Early December marks the beginning of Marion’s Christmas season with the annual Christmas parade. Kids of all ages gather to watch and wave to passing friends on floats and in bands and walking groups.

Merry Magnolia Saturday, November 8, 1-5 pm Delta Blu Saturday, November 8 Happy shopping!

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travel

Alexandria Welcome to

TEXT by Brooke Watson Shirley

→ Tucked away on the bank of the Potomac River and a

stone’s throw away from the thriving metropolis of Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA, has long been enamoring visitors with its collection of charms. With a unique, welcoming experience to enjoy in each of the four seasons, Alexandria will move you no matter the time of year.

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he city resonates with a rich and well-preserved historical background. Its breathtaking 18th- and 19th-century architecture frames an ideal location for locals and tourists to appreciate the vibrant artistic culture that helps define Alexandria today. Boasting a captivating waterfront setting, the town is celebrated for its chef-driven restaurants, historical prominence, boutiques and eclectic feel.

of the Marshall House, the site of the first casualties of the Civil War. In addition to its historical significance, the hotel is famed for its luxury, whimsicality and pet friendliness. In fact, fourlegged friends are so beloved that the Monaco hosts “Doggie Happy Hour” from April to October, where locals and guests are invited to enjoy a cocktail whilst delighting in the company of Charlie, the hotel’s “Director of Pet Relations,” a friendly and diligent Bichon Frise.

A dynamic seaport in the colonial era, and famous for being the hometown of George Washington and Gerald R. Ford, Alexandria is home to several sites closely associated with its two presidential native sons. Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, a favorite of George Washington, was visited by all of the United States’ first five presidents, and The Grille at Morrison House showcases the White House pianist who played for every president from Nixon through Clinton. President Barack Obama and the first family have also been known to visit eateries in the area, including Restaurant Eve, Dairy Godmother, Del Ray Pizzeria, The Majestic, Union Street Public House and Vermillion.

The perfect “home away from home.” the Monaco Alexandria is situated directly in the crux of the city’s Old Town, with a multitude of the finest boutiques, nightlife, art galleries and eateries close by. Cosmopolitan, Washington DC, Mt. Vernon, the Washington Convention Center and the National Harbor are all easily accessible from the hotel.

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Where to Dine With a wide array of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the dining choices available in Alexandria can be overwhelming, but there are several that should not be missed.

The Waterfront Market & Cafe, while new on the Alexandria scene, has quickly become known as a neighborhood favorite spot to enjoy stunning views of the Potomac, local brews and fresh meals that are picnic-ready. At eco-friendly Virtue Feed & Grain, a contemporary American tavern located in a vintage feed house, the menu that is both eclectic and imaginative.

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Wonderful year round, Alexandria was named one of HGTV’s Top10 Christmas Towns, and is nationally known for its dozens of holiday events and exquisite, festive seasonal decorations.”

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Society Fair, a uniquely singular pleasure for foodies, specializes in locally sourced ingredients and actively supports independent American artisans. The menu at this exceptional market rotates with the season to keep the offerings at the highest quality.

With a wine list featuring 150 different bottles in every price range, Society Fair provides something for everyone.

Joe Theismann's Restaurant & Bar, a local favorite, is the quintessential sports bar that the entire family can enjoy.

Set apart from the average, uninspired chain locations, Theismann's has a seasonal menu that maintains quality while remaining affordable and relaxed.

The state-of-the-art television system will keep fans enthralled while enjoying exceptional service and fare.

Vermillion, visited by President and Mrs. Obama for a romantic Valentine’s dinner, is famous for elegantly simplistic cuisine prepared by Chef William Morris. Using locally sourced and farm-raised products, this acclaimed restaurant pays a high tribute to American cooking.

What to Do While in Alexandria be sure to take part in these educational and entertainment experiences. Washington

by Water Monuments Cruise, considered a local “must do” by Alexandrians and tourists, is a themed cruise offered by The Potomac Riverboat Company. While on the 40-minute voyage, passengers will be able to view monuments between Alexandria and historic Georgetown, DC. The narrated tour provides an in-depth historical explanation along the journey.

Torpedo Factory Art Center, once home to a factory that manufactured torpedoes at the end of WWI and other ammunition in WWII, now holds three floors full of working artist studios. With more than a half million national and international visitors yearly, the organization provides a unique opportunity to meet the artists and watch them at work. At Studio 16, visitors can view the art of Lisa Schumaier, who recreates of great works of art using string licorice and globs of chewed gum.

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Visit

COVINGTON, TN

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roadtrip

Wheeler Refuge Observation

Bob Gibson pies

Historic Downtown

Decatur, Alabama

TEXT by Melinda M. Dunn | photography courtesy of Decatur CVB

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estled on the banks of the Tennessee River in north Alabama, Decatur is a vibrant city that offers a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the year. With the approach of the holiday season, Decatur is the perfect place for a weekend road trip.

Established in 1817 as Rhodes Ferry, Decatur’s rich history and charming Southern flavor abound in its revitalized downtown and residential districts. Begin your visit to Decatur by taking a free tour of the 1833 Old State Bank, a Classic Revival landmark that survived the Civil War and is Alabama’s oldest standing bank. Pick up a copy of the self-guided walking tour and enjoy a stroll through the Old Decatur and Albany historic residential districts, a veritable classroom of beautifully restored homes depicting the architectural styles popular in the 19th and 20th centuries. In a city in which only four antebellum structures stand, head back to historic Bank Street and visit a new free exhibit on the Civil War at the Morgan County

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Archives. Continue your exploration by viewing one of the largest private collections of Civil War artifacts at the Blue and Gray Museum.

After working up a hearty appetite, enjoy lunch at one of the many downtown eateries that please palates ranging from casual to gourmet, and spend some time exploring the unique shops of Bank Street and Second Avenue. Downtown stores feature an appealing mix of art, antiques, home decorative objects, paper goods, “made in Alabama” gifts, upscale men’s and women’s fashions and more. Art aficionados will want to take a free tour of the Carnegie Visual Arts Center. Housed in a historic 1903 Carnegie library, the facility features a rotating slate of exhibits.

After a day immersed in history and local culture, explore the downtown restaurant scene again for entertainment and more great food. Whether you want to create your own pizza or sample innovative “New South” cuisine, Decatur has a restaurant that will satisfy any appetite.

After spending the night in one of Decatur’s many hotels, begin your second day getting to know Alabama’s wildlife at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge and Interpretive Center. Established in 1938 as an experimental home for waterfowl, the refuge encompasses 34,500 acres of preserved woodlands. The Givens Interpretive Center is one of the South’s largest educational centers for waterfowl and wildlife study. Walk the trails to the observatory and view beautiful and abundant birds including sandhill cranes and rare whooping cranes. Can’t get enough of nature? Cook’s Natural Science Museum features a fantastic arrangement of natural wonders in one of the South’s finest museums of its type.

Admission is free and this year the Cook family (founders of Cook’s Pest Control) announced plans for a new building which will break ground in 2015.

Before you leave town, grab some of the nation’s best barbecue and worldfamous white sauce at Big Bob Gibson’s, 2014 first place pork winner and Grand Champion at the Memphis in May World Champion Barbecue Cooking Contest. Give yourself a sweet sendoff by picking up a box of homemade English toffee or other sweet treats at Morgan Price Candy Company.

Make special plans to visit Decatur during the holiday season. Whether you enjoy parades, historic home tours, shopping in specialty stores or dining in establishments where customer service is honored, you can cast aside any Scroogelike feelings and recapture the magic of Christmas past. The annual Historic Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes, which was named as one of the Top 10 events in the month of December by the Southeast Tourism Society, is slated for December 13. The tour offers a glimpse inside some of Decatur’s oldest and most fascinating historic residences and churches in the Old Decatur and Albany Historic Districts.

For more information contact the Decatur Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.decaturcvb. org or 800.524.6181.

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community hotspot

Senatobia The Five Star City

TEXT SUBMITTED BY THE TATE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

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Senatobia, Mississippi's nickname, "The Five Star City," dates back to 1962, just after the city's centennial in 1961.

The Chamber of Commerce entered a statewide contest and the community was awarded ecellence in five categories: Industry, Citizenship, Agriculture, Recreation and Education.

INDUSTRY Senatobia's first major industry came to town in 1953, following a tour of the South by representatives of The William Carter Co. By Senatobia's centennial in 1961, 500 employees, mostly women, worked in Carter's modern mill on Main Street. Though Carter's is now gone, subsequent industrial plants like Chromcraft, RR Donnelley, CarlisleSyntec, Aluminum Extrusions and PK USA have located in the Five Star City, with Advanced Urethane Technologies located in nearby Coldwater. The Baddour Center and Tate Industries are also well known for their custom packaging capabilities.

The Tate County Economic Development Foundation works diligently and closely with the state, Entergy, the county and the city to recruit new industries, using world-class economic development techniques and practices. The organization recently announced that Calbee North America, a Japanese-American joint venture that makes healthy snack products, will locate in the Senatobia Industrial Park. This publicly owned industrial park along I-55 is excellent for plant locations, situated only about 35 minutes from the Memphis airport.

CITIZENSHIP Many Senatobians and others from Tate County have served Mississippi in elected and appointed positions, including Judge G.D. Shands, who was lieutenant governor from 1880 to 1888. The Nat G. Troutt Readiness Center on Scott Street in Senatobia memorializes the former Adjutant General of the State of Mississippi, who was also a state senator, circuit judge and civic-minded attorney from Senatobia who passed away in 1998. The 2nd Battalion, 198th Armor Regiment of the Mississippi National Guard is housed there, continuing Gen. Troutt's legacy of devotion and leadership.

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board of Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis for 20 years. He died in 1992 at age 86, leaving behind a proud livestock legacy in Senatobia which continues today.

Senatobia and Tate County have a grand farming heritage dating back to crops grown by the native Chickasaw Nation several centuries ago. Corn, soybeans, cotton, livestock and forestry products are the mainstays of farming in the area today. In the 20th century, M.P. "Hot" Moore and his Circle M Ranch just outside Senatobia brought fame to Tate County with his prize bulls and breeder cows. Moore was recognized by 1951 as Mississippi's Man of the Year in Agriculture and the May 1959 issue of Reader's Digest featured "The South's Super Cow-Man" as one of its cover stories.

The City of Senatobia Parks & Recreation Department operates Gabbert Park, City Park, Norfleet Park and Sycamore Park, in addition to three athletic complexes (at Matthews Drive, Southern Ave, and Scott Street). Arkabutla Lake, Back Acres Country Club and Northwest Mississippi Community College’s facilities add to the recreation bonanza within Senatobia.

In 1963, Moore set a world record when he sold 50 Herefords for an average of $7,965 per head. Six years later, he was inducted in the American Polled Hereford Association Hall of Fame; Moore also served as president of the association three times. He helped organize the Mississippi Farm Bureau Insurance Company, served two terms as director and board chairman of the Memphis Federal Reserve Bank and was on the

In 2001, recognized as a "Playful City USA" by the non-profit KABOOM! Foundation, Senatobia was named "Best Place to Raise Kids" in Mississippi by Bloomberg Businessweek magazine.

The community's number of schools, school performance, cost of living and crime statistics played into the determination, along with job growth, air quality, ethnic diversity and access to parks, zoos, theaters and other recreational facilities.

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Education Cradle-to-grave learning opportunities are a reality in Senatobia. With the recent effort towards certification as an "Excelby-5" community, award-winning public and private schools in Senatobia and Tate County, and the flagship campus of Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia is a hub for education.

Senior adults commonly take advantage of credit and non-credit classes at Northwest, making the city truly a location for learning for those of all ages.

Through the Senatobia Main Street organization, the Tate County EDF provides leadership and assistance for business and community development projects concentrated in the historic downtown district. The group encourages citizens to buy locally and keep dollars at home, attracting others to experience the highest level quality of life in the traditional heart of the county seat.

As part of the downtown redevelopment effort in 2012, the City of Senatobia was accepted as a Certified Local Government (CLG) by the National Park Service through the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. This designation aids the Main Street program in partnering with the local historic preservation commission to oversee the integrity of Senatobia’s historic district and rehabilitation projects. Historic preservation is foundational to downtown revitalization, and Senatobia Main Street partners with the local preservation commission to support downtown property owners and businesses.

Last year the Tate County EDF formed a committee to oversee several programs of work including Main Street. The EDF is committed to supporting and aiding the Main Street program to refocus on developing downtown Senatobia by working with the Mississippi Main Street Association and all Senatobia Main Street stakeholders.

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Lady Antebellum text by Chuck dauphin | photography by Nino Muñoz

The world has changed drastically for Capitol Nashville’s Lady Antebellum since they released their self-titled debut in 2008.

All three members of the trio have gotten married, and both Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood have become parents. The group’s Charles Kelley says he feels that some of the material on their new disc, 747, reflects these changes. Kelley, who has been married for five years, points to one track in particular. ‘“Long Stretch of Love” talks about true love—having a partner that will challenge you; one that can probably upset you the most because you care about their opinion, so you love them the hardest and fight the hardest with them. That song talks about the fire and ice, the ups and downs, and that’s why this is going to be a long stretch of love where you’re in it for the long haul.”

Kelley says the lyrics could apply to the ongoing story of the band, as well. “It’s also so representative of us. We’ve had our ups and downs, but we know that together, we are so much stronger than separately. And if we stick with this, we can have a long stretch of love and have a long career, and make an impact. I think the only way you will hear about this band going away is if we self-implode. We work too hard, and we try to write with great writers who push us, so I feel like we can always evolve musically, and keep it fresh sounding. The only reason we would stop doing this is if someone didn’t 50 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • November 2014

want to do it anymore. Hopefully, that time never comes.” “[‘Long Stretch of Love’] to me, represents a lot of things,” Kelley continues. “It’s a new perspective on where we are. We’ve been at the top of the top when it comes to buzz and award shows, and we’ve also had a couple of years where we haven’t won awards. It makes you want to fight to get that back again. It’s been almost like a nice little slow-down, to where maybe we can rev it back up, and take this group to heights we weren’t at before, and maybe take it a little bit further. That’s what I’m excited about.”

Though the album is a little more attitudeladen than their previous work, Kelley says there are plenty of opportunities for him and Scott to share the vocal spotlight, as they do on “One Great Mystery.” He explains, “We’ve always loved that idea and the ability to have this constant dual multiple-singer type of concept. Our voices have always felt like they had that great blend together. So on a song like ‘One Great Mystery,’ a love song [on which] you can give two perspectives, it always makes it more powerful for the listener because you can see it.”

The vocal chemistry between Kelley and Scott that is so evident on 747 is also very much alive at Lady Antebellum’s live performances.

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TEXT BY MADELINE POLINSKI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEY BRENT

THE FOOTBALL RIVALRY BETWEEN OLE MISS AND LSU DATES TO THEIR FIRST MEETING IN 1894, BUT THE FIRST OFFICIAL MAGNOLIA BOWL OCCURRED IN 2008 AFTER THE SCHOOLS RENAMED THE GAME FOR THE STATE FLOWER OF BOTH MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA.

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n last year’s Magnolia Bowl, the Rebels won for the first time in three years. The Ole Miss team hoisted the trophy in the air, breaking both LSU’s winning streak and the trophy itself.

After the large golden magnolia in the center of the trophy broke off during the celebration, Ole Miss commissioned Will Hopkins to provide a new trophy. Will and his wife Missy, both alumni of the University of Mississippi, own and operate the Green Door Company out of Oxford and create unique pieces of furniture, often from reclaimed wood and other materials.

Will called on his own roots to come

up with a new trophy that expresses the tradition of the rivalry and the schools.

HOW WERE YOU FIRST APPROACHED TO DESIGN THE MAGNOLIA BOWL TROPHY? WHAT ARE YOUR CONNECTIONS TO OLE MISS?

I was contacted by the AD, Ross Bjork. I designed and built several furniture pieces for his home. I played baseball at Ole Miss and grew up in Oxford as a lifelong Ole Miss fan. My wife is also a lifelong Ole Miss fan with a father who played football here and a mother who was a cheerleader.

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HOW DID YOU FIRST START GETTING INTO WOODWORKING? IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME MAKING A TROPHY?

My grandfather had a workshop and I learned a great deal from him and an older cousin who also enjoyed spending time in the shop. This is my first trophy.

IS THE TROPHY MADE OF RECLAIMED MATERIALS LIKE SOME OF YOUR OTHER WORKS?

The magnolia wood is sourced from a tree that was removed from the Ole Miss campus.

While this design looks quite different from the previous one, it seems some elements were taken from the previous trophy. What else inspired the design? What kind of look were you going for?

The only component that was used from the old trophy on the new trophy is the actual magnolia. My inspiration for the design was using species of wood that are very specifically associated with each state. Magnolia wood from Mississippi was used as well as cypress from Louisiana.

What technique did you use?

The technique of design and creation is one that is my own and one that I keep as a trade secret.

Why did you choose to engrave the title and school names onto the trophy itself instead of on a plaque?

My partner, Terrran Arwood of Woodland Tree Service, had the idea to engrave onto the trophy instead of affixing a plaque.

What made you opt for a painted magnolia instead of gold-plated?

The painted version more accurately shows all the unique characteristics of a magnolia blossom versus just the natural bronze.

Since the previous trophy broke while Ole Miss celebrated their win last year, was this one designed to withstand excited football players?

YES!! Moreso than I even anticipated.

Even former Rebel Dexter McCluster who is now playing for the Tennessee Titans wanted to have his photo made with the new trophy!

Hopkins’ process created a trophy imbued with the traditions of the teams and the Magnolia Bowl. The new trophy was debuted last spring at Ole Miss during the Grove Bowl and awarded for the first time to LSU, the winner of the 2014 Magnolia Bowl on October 25.

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Lauren Boggs McHugh

AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HUEY’S, PRESIDENT AND MANAGING PARTNER OF FOLK’S FOLLY, AND PARTNER IN THE HALF SHELL AND TSUNAMI, LAUREN BOGGS MCHUGH KNOWS THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS IN MEMPHIS. TEXT BY LESLEY HARRIS COLVETT

WHERE DID YOU GROW UP AND GO TO SCHOOL? I grew up in Memphis and graduated from Overton High School, attended UT Knoxville my freshman year, and graduated from the University of Memphis (then Memphis State University). I also received my MBA from the University of Memphis.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT LIVING IN MEMPHIS? I love so many things about our city! I appreciate Memphians who are positive about the future of the city and are proactive. I also love Shelby Farms and the green spaces across Memphis.

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Restaurant Association member, I am joined by so many great locally owned [restaurants], fabulous owners and employees.

Memphis’ restaurant figures are not competitive or cut-throat, but rather helpful and empowering. The restaurant business in Memphis reflects the city – it’s about people wanting to help one another. In our restaurants, the turnover is low for our 450 Huey’s employees and 100 Folk’s Folly employees. You learn the names and the faces, and you suddenly know about one another and their families and their lives. The family environment is a given.

FAVORITE MOMENTS IN YOUR CAREER? Opening Huey’s in Cordova was very memorable, as it was my first restaurant opening alongside my father and sisters. My sister Ashley had been running Huey’s East (Apple Tree), my father had run the Midtown location, and I was to run the Cordova location. Both were available for support and advice. When my younger sister Samantha graduated college soon after, she joined the business.

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When I became involved in Folk’s Folly 11 years ago, I had the opportunity to get to know a whole new group of great people. When at the restaurant or at home, it’s all about family.

What is your favorite part of your day?

I most look forward to dinner with my family. I try to cook three to four nights a week. With the kids’ busy schedules, it is sometimes challenging, but the meal is a great time to gather and share what each person enjoyed most about their day.

Since my mother lives nearby, we love having her join the dinner table, too.

What are your favorite restaurants in Memphis?

That question is too difficult to answer – there are so many fabulous dining options in this city.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I enjoy traveling, walking at Shelby Farms Park and in my neighborhood, spending time with my family and hanging out with my kids.

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LIGHTING YOUR WAY

TEXT BY SCOTT FUELLING, PRESIDENT, PHOENIX UNEQUALED HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Lighting is one of the under-appreciated features in most homes. Simply having some lights in or on the ceiling and some floor or table lamps may get the job done, but this approach leaves a lot to be desired in terms of accenting your beautiful decorating and construction elements.

In custom-built homes the architect or builder often handles the lighting with some consultation by a lighting showroom of some sorts. The homeowner usually selects a few custom fi xtures and walks through placements during construction.

This is certainly better than the rows of recessed ceiling fi xtures so common in spec home construction and most likely improves the lighting for both daily tasks and decorative needs. Added lighting, whether it be specific table and floor lamps, up lights or even permanently installed fi xtures on the walls or in the ceiling further improve any home’s lighting.

But how do you control and utilize the lights around your house every day? Do you have a series of switches and dimmers that you must activate individually each time you enter into a room? If so, you are like most everyone. Do you ignore the table and floor lamps because they are often left on or require extra effort each day to manage? Maybe you turn on light

switches and activate all the lighting at 100 percent each time you walk into a room.

How can you improve the lighting in your home, save energy and provide muchneeded convenience? Lighting control helps you manage your daily lifestyle with ease. Imagine simply walking into a room and having all of your lighting respond to your presence. Pressing a single button on a keypad by your bedside that turns off all of the lighting in the home, locks doors, shuts overhead garage doors and arms the security system as you retire for the evening. Opening your garage door upon arriving home after dark and having lighting turn on automatically throughout the home to greet you safe and sound.

Now think about having lighting set to show off your home for an evening gathering at the press of a single button on a conveniently located keypad, even starting the appropriate music playing.

Or having one-touch lighting events set up for your daily tasks such as good morning, cooking, cleaning, exercise and many more.

By connecting the lighting control system to a security system, you have a very powerful tool for your family’s safety. Such a system can turn on all the lighting in the

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home in the event of a security breach or activate low-level lighting in main hallways and staircases and flashing lights at the exits if a life-safety emergency occurs.

In my 30+ years in this industry, I can say that I have had nearly every client tell me that one of the main systems they would never live without again is lighting control.

Safety, security, comfort, convenience and control—lighting integration offers it all.

Managing lighting levels and functionality, utilizing occupancy sensors and built-in astronomical timers (think dusk/dawn and automatic DST 365 days a year) can effectively reduce energy usage.

The best part is that many modern integration systems offer a “no new wires” approach, utilizing specialized wireless protocols such as Zigbee, Z-Wave and more. This means a professional systems integration firm can meet with you, help you determine the best solution for your needs, then apply the technology appropriately to dramatically improve your lifestyle and convenience, all without having to undertake a major construction project in your home. Till next month…

For more information visit www.control4. com/solutions/lighting

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HOW PROFESSIONAL DESIGNER ASHLEY TONEY WORKS WITH HERSELF AS THE CLIENT. TEXT BY JORDANA WHITE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY SWEENEY

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2012 was a big year for Ashley Toney and her husband Brandon— not only did they buy a new home, but Ashley also purchased First Fruit Collection, a storied French country home décor shop in Collierville. For some, putting a personal touch on a business and a house might prove daunting, but Toney rose to the challenge with incredible results.

On the business front, Toney stayed true to First Fruit’s design roots, while still adding a fresh perspective to the shop’s concept. Since taking the helm as owner, that new perspective has helped put the store in the national spotlight; the First Fruit team recently appeared on two episodes of the popular Fix it and Finish It TV series.

For her home, Toney came up with a plan that would keep the décor relevant as she and her young family grow and change in the years to come. “I invested in quality pieces in neutral colors, so they’ll last through changing seasons,” she explains. Of course, a young designer wants a little fun in her residence, and Toney had a plan for that as well. “Add in your color and patterns in your accent pieces and accessories,” she advises, so that they can be changed out easily and inexpensively as tastes and times evolve.

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HOMEfeature Upon entering the 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom home, the wisdom of Toney’s personal design philosophy is evident. In an attempt to establish a relaxed, “lived-in” atmosphere, Toney worked with cool-toned vintage pieces in a mix of transitional and shabby-chic styles. To inject some vibrancy and “add just a little bit of fun to the design,” Toney threw in pops of blues and teals while leaving room for some fun surprises.

In the dining room, where Toney’s traditional 19th-century French reproduction table commands center stage, a playful geometric ceiling pattern offers visual interest to dinner guests looking up to admire a diamond-patterned light fixture.

“Patterns are very important when working with a neutral color palette,” Toney emphasizes.

The surprises aren’t limited to the ceilings in Toney’s deceptively simple design plan—hanging in the stairwell, situated behind a sedate, cream-colored club chair, is a vintage ship ladder, installed as “an interesting architectural element and conversation piece,” Toney explains.

In the kitchen, a teal range hood and an island, accompanied by dropped wooden light fixtures, add unexpected modernity when paired with pale granite countertops and traditional cream-colored cabinetry.

Moving into the master bedroom, which features grayblue walls and sedate bedding, antique leaded-glass doors (discovered by Toney on a particularly successful market trip) take center stage as the finishing touches for the space.

Surprises are important in traditionally appointed homes, but so too is allowing the beauty of the architecture to speak for itself. Nowhere is that more evident than in Toney’s hearth room, where she, Brandon and their two dogs Coco and Natalie (a Chihuahua and a Golden Retriever) can frequently be found relaxing at the end of the day. In this space, where neutral tones are only accented by a hint of blue in a threepiece wall panel, an oversized mirror and crystal-adorned chandelier perfectly highlight exposed wood beams and the floor-to-ceiling stone hearth and fireplace that lend the room its name and magnificence.

Of course, as the holidays approach, Toney is prepared to play up the natural beauty of the home with festive additions.

The key to tasteful holiday decorating, she warns, is restraint.

“Sometimes less really is more, so keep (decorations) simple.

Just add a few touches to each main living space so you can feel festive and be ready to enjoy the season.”

Be it a mini-pumpkin on the kitchen island or a bright teal pillow on a love seat, the idea, according to Toney, behind holiday (and everyday) decorating is to liven up the favorite spaces in your house without masking what you already love about them. By following her careful design strategy both at home and at work, Toney was able to enhance what was already special about her business and her residence in a tasteful, lasting fashion.

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TEXT BY LESLEY HARRIS COLVETT PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURIE A. SUMMERS

Photographed in the dining room of Anita and Fred Harris, featuring her family's Italian hand-painted, vintage dinner plates that are more than a century old.

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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us, and that means more time spent planning menus, cooking, baking, shopping, entertaining and attending parties. Details and basic etiquette may get overlooked when setting the table or simply being a guest. Etiquette expert and consultant Sally Shy shares her know-how with At Home Memphis & Mid South and answers some common questions that may arise during this most wonderful and festive time of the year.

WITH THE HOLIDAYS ARRIVING AND FAMILIES GETTING TOGETHER, WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SERVE EVERYONE?

If you are having a large gathering with all ages, the best way is to serve buffet style. This way everyone can eat at their most convenient time. Be sure to have not only the traditional food, but something that is easy for the little ones to manage, such as turkey sandwiches and raw carrots.

WITH TODAY’S BUSY LIFESTYLE MANY FAMILIES HAVE FALLEN OUT OF THE HABIT OF SETTING AND EATING AT THE TABLE. WHAT ARE SOME BASICS FOR SETTING THE TABLE?

Here is the formula for the very basic setting (facing the table): • The small salad and the large entrée fork are on your left • The dinner plate is in front of you in the middle • The napkin goes on the left • The knife is next to the plate and the spoon next to the knife on the right • The butter plate goel above the forks • Water, tea and/or wine glass should be above the knife and spoon.

• Going from left to right place the glasses as such: water, wine, tea.

MY GRANDMOTHER LOVES TO SERVE EVERYTHING FOR OUR THANKSGIVING DINNER AND ALWAYS STARTS THE MEAL WITH AN ARTICHOKE. PLEASE SHARE SOME TIPS ON HOW TO PROPERLY EAT AN ARTICHOKE.

Artichokes (whole) are eaten with the fingers. Each leaf is removed separately; the soft end dipped in butter or sauce and pulled through the teeth to remove the edible portion. Discard the remainder of the leaf. The thistle is scraped away with a knife and fork. The heart is then cut into pieces and eaten with a fork.

SALLY’S QUICK TIPS • DO encourage your children to try a bite of everything. They may find a new favorite food.

• DO remove a bone or gristle from your mouth with your thumb and index finger. Then place it on the rim of your plate.

• DO avoid speaking with your mouth full.

• DON’T overload your plate or fork. Seconds are available.

• DON’T eat your neighbor’s bread…your bread is on your left.

• DON’T push your plate away from you and stretch when you are finished eating.

MORE DINING TIPS: • Water: Blot your mouth before taking a drink. Do not take a drink while food is in your mouth, roll water around your mouth or swallow loudly. If the food is too hot, sip a bit of water. Don’t drain an entire glassful.

Hold a tumbler-style glass near the bottom, a small stem glass by the stem, and a large goblet at the bottom of the bowl.

• Salt: Only to be used after tasting food.

If open salts are used and no salt spoon is available, take salt with the tip of a clean knife or use your thumb and forefinger.

When passing, the salt and pepper are always passed together. Help yourself, then pass to your right, and place them on the table. Do not hand them to the person next to you.

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Sally Johnson Shy received her certificate in International Protocol and Corporate and Business Dining Etiquette from the prestigious Protocol School of Washington and her children’s certificate in etiquette from the American School of Protocol.

Shy has been the etiquette consultant and contributing editor for several magazines including I Do for Tennessee, VIP magazine and At Home Memphis & Mid South. Shy is the owner of Sally Shy Event Design and has created events from Nantucket to Palm Beach and Memphis to Los Angeles. Her clients are among the more notable social and political figures in the country and she is considered one of the foremost wedding and event designers in the business today.

She has served on many boards in the Mid South, including Hope House, the Junior League of Memphis, Marguerite Piazza Gala, the Dixon Museum and the Brooks Museum Gala, as well as having been Sustainer Chairman for the Junior League. Shy is currently on the board of Methodist Healthcare Foundation and serves as a consultant for Big Brothers-Big Sisters. Shy is a past president of Memphis In May and was listed as one of eight women who make a difference in Memphis.

She is author of the children’s book DAPHNEY at the Peabody.

She attended Finch College in New York, served on the Sabe Florence board with then First Lady Jacquelyn Kennedy, and graduated with a membership in the Ineamus Meliora honor society and a BA in art history.

She lived in Europe and studied in Spain, Italy, France and England and upon her return was invited to the White House for the first American visit

by Prince Charles and Princess Anne of the United Kingdom.

For information about classes contact Shy@sallyshy.com.

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KEEP GARDENING TEXT BY ANDY PULTE | PHOTO COURTESY OF TERRA NOVA® NURSERIES, INC.

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rost has found us; the jacket has made its way out of the closet and our minds naturally turn away from the outdoors. However, there is no reason to let the planting containers go to waste. If you haven’t done it already, now is the time to turn empty soil and dead annuals into something fantastic.

When choosing the container for late fall or winter planting make sure you pick one that holds up to the elements. Nice glazed or ceramic pots should spend the winter protected from the elements if you want them to last. Luckily, many varieties of good-looking plastic, lightweight poly resin, fiberglass or concrete containers are available for year-round use. Terracotta is also a good choice for winter use; it will only last two or three years when left outside year-round but is inexpensive enough to warrant use for smaller containers.

look. All of the above are good, but merely supporting players in winter containers— the plants are the real stars. Here are a few you should think about this year.

CAREX One of the most underused winter plants, Carex is often listed as a grass due to its appearance, but it is actually a grass-like sedge. There are hundreds of different sedges, many of which are nearly indistinguishable. Carextestacea, often called New Zealand sedge, is one of the most beautiful and breeders have been busy improving both color and form, adding many new cultivars to the fold.

When planted for winter interest you will often purchase Carextestacea in the fall with more of an orange color. As winter arrives, New Zealand sedge will turn more of a cornstalk brown which, when paired with the right plants, can be very eye catching.

PLANTS FOR WINTER CONTAINERS Consider planting it with silvers and deep Not everything in your winter containers purples to make the orange, brown or even has to be a plant. Late fall and winter are the olive colors of this sedge really pop. best times to add sculptural or whimsical HEUCHERA elements to outdoor pots. Dried or fresh gourds, painted bamboo poles, or even an One of my favorite winter foliage plants interesting piece of rusty metal can add is Heuchera or coral bells. I have coral bells visual flavor to your displays. Evergreen planted all over my garden and I will often plant material like southern magnolia, holly simply divide a plant and move it from my or pine boughs can be cut and placed in perennial border to my winter containers. the soil of containers for a quick holiday When it comes to selecting plants for your 76 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • November 2014

garden that add beauty and interest, don’t think just about flower power. Adding plants with interesting foliage can be one of the best ways to beat back the gray skies of winter. Since the 1990’s breeders have gone crazy with this plant, giving rise to interesting new foliage colors and textures.

Heuchera is a member of the saxifrage family of plants, known for growing well among rocks. This should clue you in on how tough coral bells can be in the garden.

They like well-drained, moderately moist soil in partial shade, but don’t be afraid to test the limits of this axiom.

COOL-SEASON EDIBLES The Brassica family is a well-known group of vegetables. It’s one of the most economically significant families of plants in the world. Kids have been staring at them on their plates for generations and they are highly regarded for their nutritional value.

Cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli are all closely related plants that love cool weather. Kale is another member of the Brassica clan that can be a beautiful addition to any winter container. Leafy colors that range from burgundy to frilly white make kale the perfect complement to burgundy coral bells or a well-paired pansy.

Also consider for fall and winter containers these plants that have edible parts: mustard, pansy (flowers) and parsley.

GARDENING SEASON ISN’T OVER YET! Here are some fall gardening tips from The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture: SHRUBS AND TREES • It’s an ideal time to plant or transplant trees, shrubs and fruit crops. Be sure to cover newly planted plants with a good three- to fourinch layer of mulch.

• Fertilize trees and shrubs before the ground freezes so that food is available to them in early spring.

PERENNIALS AND ANNUALS • Cut chrysanthemum stems and other perennials to four to five inches from the soil once they have begun to die back, but leave ornamental grasses to provide winter interest.

• You can transplant perennials throughout the fall and winter, as long as they remain dormant.

LAWN CARE • Keep layers of leaves raked from the lawn. They should be composted.

Alternatively, you can just mow over a light layer of leaves, turning them to a mulch which adds important nutrients back to the lawn.

FRUITS AND VEGGIES • As soon as the leaves fall from fruit trees, shade or flowering trees, raspberries and other deciduous plants, they can be sprayed for the first time with a dormant spray. This spraying helps control over-wintering insects and diseases. Apply according to label instructions.

• Removal of fallen leaves and debris will help protect plants from overwintering insects and disease organisms.

INDOOR PLANTS • Give houseplants as much light as possible as lower-light days begin.

• Stop fertilizing indoor plants.

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Vintage-Inspired TABLESCAPE TEXT BY SHAY NIKOLE GARRETT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINDSEY LISSAU

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As November arrives with it comes Thanksgiving It’s the season when the newest design trends begin to surface.

This year, vintage-inspired tablescapes are a popular way to highlight the place where people come together to enjoy holiday meals.

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ngela Mazanti says her biggest inspiration when designing Thanksgiving tablescapes has been “Grandma’s kitchen.” The Memphis designer tries to recreate the traditions she grew to love at her grandmother’s home as a child. “The senses of family and love were unforgettable and it’s what I strive to duplicate every year,” Mazanti says. She remembers the mismatched vintage bowls and trays on the table and her grandmother using her own hands to design and bake from scratch.

Mazanti pays homage to the style of those memorable Thanksgivings in her designs today by incorporating amber serving ware and vintage table linens.

The look is easily replicated; start with serving pieces from your own family and fill in with thrift store or antique shop finds. Create centerpieces in vintage fruit bowls with flowers from a florist or your backyard. For table linens with a well-loved look, go with pieces from grandmother or mother’s collection.

Mazanti says, “The most important thing is to add color and texture to your table and sometimes the things that don’t look perfect are the best looking.”

When creating a tablescape, more is more, as Mazanti says. Bounty and a mix-and-match scheme go hand in hand to provide an eye-catching design. Trends for this year’s Thanksgiving settings are stepping back into tradition, using basic autumn colors and textures. The acorn name pieces on Mazanti’s table are a perfect example—the perennial symbols of fall are a stylish replacement for dull place cards. Arranging colorful flowers in pieces other than vases, such as troughs and bowls, creates a pop of excitement within the vintage design. “Remember, it doesn’t have to look like a professional designer did it,” Mazanti advises.

Designing is a labor of love for Mazanti.

“I think Thanksgiving tablescapes have always been a tradition… it’s a chance to create an atmosphere that says this is a special meal. Creating them gives me the ability to give a gift for those who will dine at that table,” she says.

Use these inspirations to express your own personality and thanks in a tangible way. As Thanksgiving draws near, design a tablescape that will bless those who sit at your table and let the celebrations begin.

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Holiday fare TEXT BY APRIL MCKINNEY

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ool weather, prime time for comfort food, is in full swing, and the holidays are upon us. There is always quite a bit of entertaining that goes on this time of year, and I have the perfect meal plan for your next holiday get together!

Lasagna is a dish that we all love, but it can leave you feeling pretty sluggish with the layers of beef, pasta and cheese. So I have come up with a two-layer vegetarian lasagna layered with less cheese than most recipes. I also used whole-wheat lasagna noodles, which are always a healthier option when it comes to pasta.

You can even make this lasagna recipe ahead of time and bake it just before the party starts.

To go along with the entree, I feature a simple side dish that takes very little hands-on time. I love the caramelization that comes from roasting green beans at a high temperature. This may became a go-to dish for busy weeknights, as well as the holidays.

Isn’t it wonderful that we can still indulge in delicious comfort food this time of year without the guilt?

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Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna INGREDIENTS: • 8 cups butternut squash, cubed and peeled • ½ cup onion, chopped • 1 ½ Tbsp. fresh sage, chopped • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil • ¾ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 32 oz. low-fat ricotta cheese • 1 egg • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese • 10 whole-wheat lasagna noodles, cooked al dente • 5 pieces of crisp bacon, chopped

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 425˚.

2. Place cubed squash, onion and sage on a large baking sheet,

drizzle with oil, salt and pepper, toss to coat. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, toss and cook another 10 minutes.

3. Once squash is cooked, turn oven to 350˚, and place squash in a bowl, then mash with maple syrup until a chunky mixture is formed.

4. Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, egg and remaining salt and pepper in a separate bowl.

5. In 13x9 baking dish drizzle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil, then cover the bottom with 5 noodles. Spread half of the squash mixture evenly on top of noodles, then half of ricotta mixture over squash. Repeat once, ending with ricotta mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese, then bake for 40-45 minutes, until bubbly.

8. Top with chopped bacon just before serving.

Balsamic and Orange Scented Green Beans INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ½ lbs. fresh green beans • ½ cup sliced onion • 1 ½ tsp. orange zest • 1 ½ Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil • ¾ tsp. salt • ½ tsp. pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400˚.

2. Toss together all ingredients on a baking sheet.

3. Cook for 10 minutes, toss and cook another 10 minutes.

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THE PEABODY HOTEL’S

Chez Philippe TEXT BY FRANCES J. FOLSOM PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF PEABODY HOTEL

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n a recent interview Chef Andreas Kisler, executive chef at the Peabody Hotel’s Chez Philippe declared he has no favorites when it comes to food. “The only favorites I have are my mom’s dishes when she visits and my wife Joanne’s. My wife is a marvelous cook,” he says.

Chef Kisler has been cooking since he was 15 and attended a culinary college in his home city of Vienna. In the three-year program he worked in restaurants five days a week; the sixth day was spent in the classroom. At the end of the training he passed oral, written and technical tests. The aspiring chef had to plan a meal for four in six hours, including figuring what it was going to cost him and how much to charge the patrons.

After having apprenticed at Palais Schwarzenberg in Vienna and La Maree in Paris, Kisler returned to Vienna and was hired as chef at the Hotel Sacher. In 1982 Austrian chef Peter

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Grunauer offered Chef Kisler a temporary position as sous chef at Grunauer’s restaurant Vienna 79 in New York City.

No sooner had Kisler landed in New York than he received a promotion. Grunauer informed him that the executive chef had quit and Kisler was given that position. Two years later Kisler was voted one of the Best 13 Chefs in New York and appeared on PBS’s Master Chefs of New York series.

According to Chef Kisler, “I was 23 years old; the only things I knew about America were from movies such as Death Wish where Charles Bronson shot people in the subways. It was my mother who pushed me to go, telling me I had to further my career.” He went on to say, “My English teacher told me I was too dumb to speak English, yet here I was in America with no green card, chef of a famous four-star restaurant, voted one of the top chefs in the city and on national TV.”

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The only favorites I have are my mom’s dishes when she visits and my wife Joanne’s. My wife is a marvelous cook.”

In 1986 he moved to California where he met his wife. Chef Kisler sings Joanne’s praises, “My wife is the most important part of my life – she is the anchor and guide.”

The position at Barnaby’s Hotel came when the hotel’s general manager, who had worked with Chef Kisler at the Palais Schwarzenberg, tapped him to be executive chef. From there he went on to La Loggia, Beau Rivage, the Wyndham Checkers Hotel and Chasen’s in Beverly Hills.

Relocating to Memphis was a life change for both Andreas and Joanne. Her mother, who lived in Savannah, Georgia, developed cancer and Joanne was flying back and forth across the country to care for her. Before that devastating news they had planned to open their own restaurant in Calistoga.

Putting their dream on hold, Andreas asked his wife to find him a position at a fine hotel in the South. She distributed dozens of his resumes at hotel management conventions. A manager picked one up

and kept it. When a friend, the general manager of the Peabody Hotel, asked that manager if he knew of any chefs looking for work he gave him Kisler’s resume.

According to Kisler, “That was in 2000; I had a quick interview, didn’t even see the hotel, and was hired.” In 2012 he became executive chef of the Peabody’s awardwinning (Forbes Four Star and AAA Five Diamond) French restaurant Chez Philippe.

Since then the chef has brought young assistants into the kitchen and started a mentoring program for students majoring in the culinary arts at the University of Memphis. Today Kisler manages 65 chefs.

The Peabody is renowned for its sumptuous afternoon tea served in the grand splendor of Chez Philippe. Mothers and daughters throughout Memphis have enjoyed decadent sandwiches and pastries served in the English high-tea style.

One thing will never be on the menu of any of the Peabody’s restaurants… duck.

How could they, with the famous Peabody

Ducks splashing in the lobby fountain.

Their red carpet parade every morning and evening to and from their palatial rooftop home is legendary. They even have a Duck Master to train, feed and fluff them. It’s a cardinal rule, no duck on the menus.

In an homage to the Peabody’s most famous residents, Kisler will never include duck on Chez Philippe’s menu. However, two of the restaurant’s most popular dishes are the sea scallops with lobster and the pheasant.

The scallops are served with a fennel flan and carrot ginger sauce and accompanied by a lobster claw fried in beer-yeast batter with shaved fennel, carrots and slaw.

The pheasant comes with purple mashed potatoes scented with truffle oil, cassis, braised Brussels sprouts and a warm confit ground fine with goat cheese and light brown sugar and caramelized to resemble crème brulee.

According to Chef Kisler, “My profession is hands on. Even with over 30 years of being a chef I am no different than a mechanic. In the end it’s a service job, working with my hands to fix and create.”

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NO TIME 2 COOK

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KAREN KURR “NO TIME 2 COOK” TEXT BY LESLEY HARRIS COLVETT

Karen Kurr founded No Time 2 Cook as a cottage industry when she renovated a room in her home and began selling frozen Southern and Cajun-style casseroles, soups and desserts at local farmers markets, including the Memphis Farmers Market and the AgriCenter.

Kurr, who has lived in Louisiana and Mississippi as well as in Memphis and Collierville, uses recipes that have been shared and passed down by her family and friends from throughout the Deep South. Her culinary creations are cooked from scratch in small batches using simple, premium ingredients.

In the beginning, Kurr did everything from cooking and cleaning to hauling coolers of frozen goods to markets. As her business grew, she hired friends and family to help. Many of the original staff continue to work for the company, taking as much pride as Kurr in the quality and integrity of the finished product. The business operated for six years out of Kurr’s family home, but when operations outgrew her house, she built a small USDA manufacturing plant in her current hometown of Oxford, Mississippi.

OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF INGREDIENTS: • 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes • 15-oz. can petite diced tomatoes • 1 ½ Tbsp. salt • 1 ½ tsp. black pepper • 5 large eggs, beaten • 3 c. dry quick oats • 3 c. onions, 1 c. celery and ½ c. green peppers, chopped • 5 lbs. ground chuck

DIRECTIONS: Combine and mix above ingredients.

Hint: Stir salt and pepper into wet ingredients for even distribution before adding ground chuck.

Divide between 5 2-pound loaf pans. Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat.

TOPPING INGREDIENTS: • 1½ c. ketchup • ½ c. brown sugar, packed • 3 Tbsp. yellow mustard

TOPPING DIRECTIONS: Mix topping ingredients and spread over meatloaves.

Bake at 350˚ for about 1 hour. Cook to internal temperature of 160˚F. We recommend using a probe thermometer to check for proper temperature.

Freezes well and can be reheated.

The biggest breakthrough came in 2013 when Kurr was approached by Kroger to include No Time 2 Cook in their “Local Product” program. Kroger recognizes that many of their customers like to buy local products, thus supporting local small businesses. Kurr says she feels very fortunate to be a part of the program and is grateful to Kroger for providing her this incredible opportunity. Today, you can find No Time 2 Cook family-sized Chicken Pie, Chicken and Dumplings, Chicken and Dressing, Tamale Pie, and Crab and Mushroom Penne in more than 100 Kroger stores throughout Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and west Tennessee.

Though Kurr’s children are grown now, she can relate to the hectic lifestyle of “on-the-go” families and understands how hard it is to get kids to after-school activities, help with homework, prepare dinner and then sit down for family conversation around a meal. With No Time 2 Cook, you just pop one of Kurr’s home-style casseroles into the oven or microwave, steam some veggies or prepare a big salad, and serve a delicious, wholesome meal to a family of three to four with little effort, reasonable cost and minimal cleanup.

The complete line of No Time 2 Cook products is available at Country Gardens at the AgriCenter, Country Gardens Arlington and La Maison on Poplar Avenue in East Memphis. For the past nine years, Kurr has maintained a retail freezer at The Mustard Seed in Oxford, open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Other locations, directions and product information can be accessed through the No Time 2 Cook website at www.notime2cook.com.

One of Kurr’s most popular dishes is the meatloaf. No Time 2 Cook customer Monique Bailey says she first tasted the meatloaf in 2011 when a friend brought it to her while she was recovering from surgery. “The best meatloaf I’d ever had in my life,” she raves. “My boyfriend and I still talk about it three years later!”

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FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN'S

MAJOR LIFE EVENTS The last time you want to think about finances is when you’re in the middle of a major life event. When a marriage, the birth of a child, a divorce or the death of a loved one occurs you are totally caught up in the overwhelming detail of the situation.

Yet, it is important to think about the financial impact of these milestones.

LINDSEY BAILEY HARMON FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, BARNETT FINANCIAL GROUP

• Making sure you receive all the life insurance benefits to which you are entitled • Assisting with transferring ownership of investment accounts • Re-examining your investment portfolio in light of your new situation • Helping determine how best to withdraw funds from your spouse’s retirement plans • Funding a new estate planning strategy

Whether you manage your own finances or have a financial professional to assist you, certain life events call for a reexamination of your financial strategy.

Here are some of those events.

MARRIAGE When you marry, especially if both spouses already have their own careers, you have to make some decisions about your financial futures. Many working couples keep separate checking accounts for day-today expenses, sharing the major costs (like mortgage payments) on an equitable basis.

But most married people invest for the future together. Saving for children’s college education, retirement, a second home or other long-term goals requires planning and agreement on investment tactics. Couples should determine how much they need to save, what their investment options are and how best to reach their goals with the help of a financial professional, if necessary.

HAVING CHILDREN When children enter the picture, whether through birth, adoption or step-parenthood, priorities change. Having children means setting new priorities—for example, how much to save for the child’s education vs. how much to save for your own retirement.

A financial professional can be particularly helpful at this time. An advisor can help by making sure you have life insurance to take care of the children until they are able to support themselves, suggest methods of addressing college education expenses, and work with your attorney and/or tax advisor to help establish and fund an estate plan to reduce taxes and makes sure your property is distributed in the way you desire.

discussed and understood by both parties so that either is prepared to carry on alone.

Still, the death of a spouse, no matter how prepared a couple may be, is overwhelming.

A financial professional can help in many ways, including:

DIVORCE Divorce is an emotionally chaotic time, but it shouldn’t leave you with financial regrets. You or your financial professional will want to consider these and other issues: • Payment of bills for joint assets (car, mortgage, etc.)

• Tax implications of dividing marital property • Protecting yourself from possible bankruptcy of your spouse • Protecting your assets from your former partner’s liabilities, including business or tax liabilities • College funding for children • Equitable division of retirement plans and reinvestment of proceeds to avoid tax liabilities • Renaming beneficiaries of life insurance policies and revisiting your estate plan DEATH OF A SPOUSE One of the most important functions of a financial strategy is preparing for the event of one partner's death. Insurance, estate planning and many other issues should be

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If you are currently in the middle of one of these major life changes, you should think about your financial strategy now. But don’t wait until change occurs—make sure you are prepared for your financial future.

AXA Advisors, LLC and its affiliates do not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your individual situation.

Please be advised that this document is not intended as legal or tax advice.

This article is provided by Lindsey B. Harmon.

Lindsey B. Harmon is a registered representative who offers securities through AXA Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, SIPC and an agent who offers annuity and insurance products through AXA Network, LLC. AXA Network conducts business in CA as AXA Network Insurance Agency of California, LLC, in UT as AXA Network Insurance Agency of Utah, LLC, and in PR as AXA Network of Puerto Rico, Inc. Investment advisory products and services offered through AXA Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC. AXA Advisors and AXA Network are affiliated companies and do not provide tax or legal advice. Barnett Financial Group is not a registered investment advisor and is not owned or operated by AXA Advisors or AXA Network.

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