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DECORATING DEN INTERIORS
Drapery hardware can take your custom window treatments from basic to wow! Our wide selection can be customized in more than 100 hand-painted finishes, are available for traditional, classic, and modern designs, and can be a combination of metal, lucite, wood, and more. Available at Decorating Den Interiors | Kozar Design Team, 521 Lovell Road, Suite 205 in Knoxville, 865.392.6222, SandyKozar.DecoratingDen.com.
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MEADOW VIEW GREENHOUSES & GARDEN CENTER
A painted wooden birdhouse adds a touch of color to any outdoor garden or indoor spring display. Many styles and colors to choose from at Meadow View Greenhouses & Garden Center, 9885 Highway 11E in Lenoir City, 865.986.7229, MeadowViewGreenhouse.com. FULL BOAR BBQ
It’s grilling time in Tennessee! Full Boar BBQ has a variety of spices and sauces to complement your culinary creations. Bottles are available at your local Food City, Elder’s Hardware, and Butler & Bailey Market stores. Gift boxes can be purchased at FullBoarBBQProducts.com.
THE TOWN FRAMERY & GIFTS
Keep your birds happy this spring and year-round with Mr. Bird birdseed cylinders, wreaths, and bells. Available at The Town Framery & Gifts, 12814 Kingston Pike in Farragut, 865.671.6627, TheTownFramery.com.
DESIGN DECOR
These life-size metal geese are sure to make mom’s day. The friendly fowl are great for outdoor décor and a fun way to greet guests. Available at Design Decor, 627 American Glass Way in Knoxville, 865.896.3450, DesignDecorKnoxville.com. THE LILY PAD BOUTIQUE
Oh My Gauze! is the perfect attire for all your summer activities - travel, boating, or dress it up for summer events! Available in sizes S-3X at The Lily Pad Boutique, 209 N. Main Street in Sweetwater, 423.337.5537, LilyPadBoutiqueOnline.com.
Mother’s Day:
Always a Good Time for Brunch
BY JEFF GOTCHER
MOTHER’S DAY is right around the corner, and most people will celebrate by going out for brunch. If you plan on going the homecooked route, be sure to pick up the supplies for a special beverage too. There is nothing that goes better with brunch than a cocktail. Here are a couple of winebased cocktails that you’ll be proud to serve to any “motherly figure” and any other guests that may arrive to celebrate.
Orange Sorbet Mimosa (virgin option available)
This vibrant twist on a classic drink is definitely a crowd-pleaser. The sorbet cuts down on the acidity, a barrier for most. It is still fresh and smooth. There is a virgin option if you want to substitute a Sprite or soda water for the kiddos or non drinkers. Serves 1. • 1 scoop of orange sorbet • Sparkling wine or champagne • Garnish: 1/4 of an orange slice
Grapefruit Mint Bellini
A good Bellini is hard to find. Too many times the elements of the drink are out of balance, so this recipe is a little advanced. Regardless, it’s a beautiful cocktail that is as equally tasty. I can confirm that it’s not quite peach season just yet when writing this article, so we’ll use grapefruit instead. Here’s an easy twist on an Italian cocktail you can never go wrong with. Do not deviate from the Campari or the Prosecco if you’re looking for authenticity. If you want to leave out the rosemary, you can. • 1/4 cup honey • 1/4 cup water • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves • 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice • 2 tablespoons Campari • 1 cup Prosecco • Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs
In a small saucepan, bring honey, 1/4 cup water, and rosemary leaves to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat; cover and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain and discard rosemary. Let cool completely.
In 4 champagne flutes, combine 1/4 cup grapefruit juice, 2 tablespoons rosemary-honey simple syrup, and 1/2 tablespoon Campari. Top each with 1/4 cup Prosecco. Garnish with rosemary sprigs if that’s your jam.
There is always time for a cocktail, especially for moms or Mr. Moms. On their day, give them a cocktail and some space so they can actually relax. I want to shout out to my mom, who put up with a lot in my childhood. I also want to shout out to my wife, who continues to be a fantastic mother day in and day out. Cheers! Jeff Gotcher is a graduate of the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, member of the Wine Scholar Guild, and a winemaker who resides in Knoxville.
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Focus on What You Can Control
BY TRAVIS CULLMAN, CFP ®, CPFA
WE LIVE IN tumultuous times. As of this writing, Russia continues to devastate Ukraine, inflation continues to rise, and Covid-19 refuses to retreat into the shadows. It’s so easy to feel lost, anxious, and upset with everything happening beyond our control in this present world. At Cullman Wealth Team, we believe in focusing on what we can control. We can’t control the stock market, but we can control how we react to it. We can’t control the impact of Covid, but we can donate to the charities that are helping. We can’t control the chaos in the world, but
Travis Cullman, CFP®, CPFA we can look after our neighbors. Many times, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference, and sometimes just having a plan in place can make everything easier to handle.
At Cullman Wealth Team, everything we do is based on our shared beliefs in our duty as financial stewards, the collaborative effort of teamwork, and the importance of treating our clients like family. If you have questions about the market, inflation, or are wondering if you need to adjust your financial plan, we would love to help you focus on what you can control.
Travis Cullman, CFP®, CPFA Senior Vice President, Southwestern Investment Group
Wealth Advisor, SWIG 136 Concord Road Knoxville, TN 37934 865.686.5202 SWInvestmentGroup.com
Investment advisory services offered through Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. Southwestern Investment Group and Cullman Wealth Team are not registered broker-dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SPIC. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CFP® (with plague design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individual who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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Senior Vice President, Southwestern Investment Group Wealth Advisor, SWIG
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Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. Southwestern Investment Group and Cullman Wealth Team are not registered broker-dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states. Certified ® Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP , CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER , CFP ® (with plague design) and CFP ®(with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individual who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
