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FEATURES 16 How to Layer a Room: Tips from Ashley 21 Mid-South Muse: 2014 VESTA Home Show Graces Piperton 26 Classic Elegance 32 Timeless Taste 37 Green Thumb Garden Contest Results
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DEPARTMENTS 14 Artist Spotlight: Greely Myatt 47 Pinteresting 48 Fall Finds 52 Why We Love Our Home 58 Pros Who Know 61 Hospitality Fix
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From The Editor
F
all is without a doubt my favorite season. This time last year, I was living in Upstate New York and experienced my first New England autumn. The changing of the leaves was astonishing, the air was crisp and the apple orchards beckoned.
We have more of a laid-back fall here in the Mid-South, but it’s still a wonderful season for
anyone who is remotely outdoorsy. We finally have some relief from the suffocating summer heat and can begin to enjoy cool, comfortable weather, all while enjoying Pumpkin-flavored treats. I’m really excited to see that the VESTA Home Show is running in October this year; it’s the perfect time for a leisurely drive to Piperton to view the parade of custom homes and see all the latest home-building trends in a natural setting. We’ve got more details on the home show starting on page 17. We also have some great stories for you this issue, from home features focused on classic interior designs to a fun, affordable handmade gift guide to our spotlight on a local artist. And, of course, no issue would be complete without delicious recipes from our hospitality guru, Sarah Matheny Gordon. We also have the pleasure of featuring the top gardens from our 2014 Green Thumb Garden Contest in this issue. Thank you to everyone who attended our garden party at Graham’s Lighting and Outdoor Living in August. It was such a pleasure to meet readers and such a blast, overall. We’ll have to do it again next year! I hope you enjoy this issue and as always, please send me feedback by emailing patterson@commercialappeal.com. Sincerely,
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Artist Spotlight story by Sara P. Shirley • photos by Brandon Dill
GREELY MYATT
C
omics were some of the first art forms Greely Myatt was exposed to while growing up in Amory, Miss. The small town of less than 10,000 people didn’t have a museum or an art gallery, but Myatt found art where he could.
Many of his jigsaw puzzles featured paintings from famous artists such as French impressionist Camille Pissarro, his history books featured reproduced works, and he was also exposed to lots of Biblical art and illustrations.
Greely Myatt takes a short break from installing pieces for his latest exhibition at David Lusk Gallery, which runs through October 11. Here, he is seen front of “Big ReDot.”
Myatt is a sculptor who has taught art at the University of
steel, cheese wax, aluminum, linoleum and more. The show, titled
Memphis for more than two decades. His work in recent years
“and” is a continuation of Myatt’s Spring exhibit at David Lusk’s
has returned to one of the symbols he was drawn to as a kid
Nashville gallery.
reading comics: the speech bubble.
Many of the bubbles are empty, allowing viewers to fill in the
“I love these bubbles because even though they’re an abstract
blanks. A few of the pieces are filled with punctuation marks.
form, they’re easily recognizable,” said Myatt. “Everybody who
Companion word pieces made from reclaimed signs and other
looks at it gets it.”
materials add to the discourse flowing through the exhibition.
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Myatt’s goal was to give his works a voice. What they end up saying, said Myatt, is up to the viewer.
“BEAM” by Greely Myatt (right and below) can be seen at David Lusk Gallery through October 11.
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The Hampton - 55 Ellon Cove
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The American Heritage - 25 Ellon Cove
Kevin Yoon Construction
The American Heritage floor plan includes 5BR, 4.5 baths with custom cabinetry and tile, playroom, media room, home office, art studio, up and downstairs laundry rooms, exercise room, an upstairs bonus room, large great room, dining room with butler’s pantry and a breakfast area off the spacious kitchen featuring a separate food pantry, high end custom cabinetry and massive center island. AND... plenty of design elements like: exposed wood beams and custom brick fireplace in the great room, coffered ceiling in the dining room, double tray ceilings in the master bedroom and media room, custom iron railings, 8’ doors and oversized baseboard and crown molding. Situated on a large estate lot, this home will knock your socks off!! Be sure to stop by and see all the latest in all things innovative home design!
The Highlander - 50 Ellon Cove
Bryce Homes
Philip Bryce, in his 4th decade of building homes featuring quality, value and energy efficiency, welcomes you to the Highlander Plan. This 4+ bedroom home boasts an open floor plan perfect for entertaining. The first floor features a generously appointed gourmet kitchen open to the breakfast area, great room and dining room and provides easy access to the outdoor living area with a wood burning masonry fireplace. The grand master suite embraces the homeowner with a luxurious salon bath and large his and hers closets. The main floor also includes a guest room/office with a private bath. The second level offers two spacious multi-purpose rooms, a half bath and two bedrooms separated by a jack-n-jill bath. Abundant storage areas are located throughout the home.
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The Porter - 100 Kilmory Dr.
Price Hays Construction
The moment you arrive at the front walkway of this classic Georgian style house you immediately know you are home. Price Hays Construction added custom features throughout such as wide plank quarter sawn random width Oak floors, upgraded moldings & trim, custom built-in bookcases & cabinetry. Many special touches such as Moen plumbing fixtures, hardware and lighting from Graham’s Lighting, marble & cabinets were handpicked by the design team at Germantown’s exclusive Chesnutt Hall. A large dining room with an adjacent butler’s pantry & pantry closet and a study/bedroom with attached bath surround the entry hall. A large family room with vaulted ceilings, beams, and fireplace opens to a gourmet kitchen with breakfast room. The huge master BR has large windows that take advantage of the beautiful views and an en suite master bathroom fit for a king or queen. There is a large mudroom area with a half bath & large separate laundry room with custom built cabinets for baskets & hanging laundry. Perfection for families! Come check it out for plenty of inspiration and ideas!
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MID-SOUTH
Muse
Story by Robin Gallaher Branch
N
2014 VESTA Home Show Graces Piperton amed for the goddess of hearth
David Clark Construction LLC and 2013
been held in earlier years at Harbor
and home, The VESTA Home
chairman of VESTA, describes the show
Town, Wind Chase Farms in Eads, and
Show has been a Memphis
as a way for people to get “excited about
Greystone in Cordova.
mainstay since 1984. Boasting an
the current trends” while also allowing
show marks a return to Fayette County,
average attendance of nearly 30,000
builders to showcase their top-of-the-
and Don Glays, Executive Director of
visitors, the parade of homes highlights
line products and individual styles. Clark
the West Tennessee Home Builders
new subdivisions as well as various
builds homes in the $500,000-$600,000
Association, praised the Shaw’s Creek
homebuilders
price range and up to $1.5 million.
Reserve subdivision.
and
industry-related
businesses. The show is undoubtedly
The popular VESTA home show has
This year’s
“It’s really country living but with all
the most important annual event of the Memphis Area Home Builders Association. Over the last 30 years, the show has
become
known
not
only
for
showcasing the latest and greatest in the homebuilding industry, but also for sparking trends that spread throughout the region. This year’s parade of five custom homes will be held October 4-26 at Shaw’s Creek Reserve in Piperton. Admission is $12 and can be purchased
Home entertainment rooms that resemble commercial movie theaters are popular additions in new, upscale Mid-South homes.
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Buyers continue to ask for wide-open floor plans in new, custom homes and the 2014 VESTA homes will serve as a great example of the versatility and variety such plans allow.
plan that features two bedrooms and a home office. The “hot” colors for 2014 are “cool” whites and grays; these have replaced earthy tans and browns. One of this year’s VESTA builders is Kevin Yoon, President of Kevin Yoon Construction, LLC.
Yoon said he’s
noticed a recent trend toward somewhat smaller homes. “People
want
less
footage
high-end amenities,” Yoon said.
but Yoon
estimated the trend as toward 20 percent less square footage in a home,
the amenities of a big city available in
trends debuted in VESTA homes in the
a few minutes,” he said. Since highway
last 30 years have included outdoor hot
385 opened, Downtown Memphis is
tubs, his-and-her closets near the master
readily accessible from Piperton, which is
bath instead of in the master bedroom and
fully certified and rated Energy Star
energy efficient technology. Memphians
houses. Other features of his homes
also gravitate toward crown molding and
are high-end cabinets and high-quality
granite or quartz counter tops.
millwork. Hardwood floors, large closets,
also just a few miles east of Collierville. Last year VESTA was held at St. James Place, a Germantown subdivision. Lynn Lewellen and her husband bought one of its showcase homes, a four-bedroom,
Buyers are looking for open floor
four-and-a-half-bath, 5200-square foot
plans, said Clark.
dwelling.
homes featuring a downstairs floor
“We have six kids and three of them are off at college and have friends coming by,” she said. Lewellen’s home is French contemporary brick dwelling that’s painted off white. A favorite feature is its indoor/outdoor living arrangement and access, one of the hottest trends in new, upscale homes across the Mid-South. “Glass doors off the breakfast room lead to a retractable screened area,” she said. “It’s like having an outdoor living area.” Clark said more and more homebuyers are now interested in covered porches, outdoor kitchens, and pergolas. “Even people with zero lot lines want outdoor living,” he said. In addition to a covered outdoor living space complete with amenities such as fireplaces, grills, bars, kitchens and entertainment centers, other industry 22
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He builds a lot of
and this is being reflected in the 2014 VESTA homes. Yoon’s homes are known for being
and a media room are popular requests. Proud of his media room designs, Yoon said, “It’s like being at the movies.” His homes often are five bedrooms
Outdoor living and entertaining areas are becoming much more commonplace in MidSouth homes.
and four-and-a-half baths.
Clients
frequently request both a children’s
MID-SOUTH
Muse
playroom and an adult playroom—a “man cave” as it is colloquially known. People also ask for three car garages, storm shelters and art studios with tile floors. Some of his houses have a small front porch in addition to a much larger rear porch with a grill and other amenities. An artist’s studio might be more common in newer homes than people would think. Kent Thompson, a retired FedEx pilot, bought a VESTA home
Outdoor kitchens have a become a must-have for many Memphis area homeowners.
in 2007 in Collierville’s Spring Creek Ranch subdivision. It’s a four bedroom, four bath and two half-bath home that’s about 4,200 square feet. He finished
quality manner.”
reasonably priced manner,” Glays said.
off a 400-foot addition in the attic as
Clark is optimistic about homebuilding
Each year the Memphis Area Home
an art studio for his wife. The home is
in the Memphis area. “There’s an upward
Builders Association aligns itself with
two levels, white, Georgian style and with
trend. Contractors are busy,” he said.
a charity.
pillars across the front porch.
Glays, who has been associated with
include
Charities in recent years the
International
Children’s
“We love it and have no plans to
the building industry for many years,
Heart Foundation, MIFA, the Down
move,” Thompson said. “It’s a wonderful
agreed. He has worked in Wisconsin and
Syndrome Association of the Mid South,
community.”
Gary
Illinois and praised the homes in those
and Children’s Museum of Memphis.
Boyle
two states but noted their high costs.
This year’s charity is Fayette Cares,
Investment Company “for a wonderful job
“Builders in Memphis build some of the
an organization that focuses on the
of developing the neighborhood in a high
finest housing in America and in a very
homeless and abused, Glays said.
Thompson
He (no
commended relation)
of
New homes in the Mid-South are being built with three-car garages rather than the more traditional two.
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MID-SOUTH
Muse Kitchen and Bath Trends
Memphis homes follow national norms
they’re concerned about their pets. “People
For kitchens, granite keeps its premier
in terms of colors, fixtures, and trends in
want electronic docking stations and pet
slot as the most popular counter top
kitchens and baths, according to Maureen
feeding and pet sleeping areas in the
material, but be aware that quartz, though
Mayeaux, an interior designer specializing
kitchen or bath,” she said.
more expensive, is contemporary and
in kitchens and baths.
Gray is the new neutral and “whites are
making a comeback.
“Granite is quite
“We’re close to what is happening
clean and crisp,” Mayeaux said. The trend
beautiful.
throughout the country. People like a very
is definitely moving away from tans and
Mayeaux said. “Stones with movement and
clean, organized look. They are trying to
khakis. A dark, rich color works well as an
be more efficient in their homes and want
accent wall, “as a little wow factor,” she said.
simplicity and less clutter,” Mayeaux said.
In terms of lighting, watch for pendants,
And as the vice president of professional
chandeliers,
development for the Tennessee National
and task lighting.
Kitchen and Bath Association, Mayeaux
design elements. Lighting has become a
would know.
conversation piece,” Mayeaux said.
Memphians prefer a transitional style
She
also
and
LED
under-cabinet
“These are important
sees
a
trend
toward
that bridges traditional and contemporary,
multigenerational houses. Older children
which Mayeaux describes as “simple
are moving back home. A shared space
sophistication.”
in a multigenerational family may include
“It’s not extreme,” she said, “It’s very clean
someone who is in a wheelchair and a
with very straight lines and a comfortable
child with special needs.
look.”
must
“Our spaces
It really makes a statement,”
textures reflecting nature are being more widely incorporated into designs.” The most popular floors are wood for the kitchen and tile for the bath. Faucets and fixtures are in satin nickel or chrome; Kitchen appliances are stainless steel. A new kitchen has steam ovens, induction cook tops, and French door refrigerators. Modern homes have smart technology and energy saving features, she said. In terms of suggestions, Mayeaux says to always trust your instincts.
easy
“Your home should reflect your family’s
maintenance and universal design,” she
personality and lifestyle. The design should
accessibility and maintenance, homeowners
said.
support comfort, safety, productivity, and
who stress simplicity and clean lines also
and decorative hardware in kitchens and
entertainment.
specify ample storage space. In addition,
baths receive special attention.
happy place for all the family members.”
Favoring a floor plan with easy
Stainless steel appliances, double ovens, light cabinetry and an abundance of overhead and under-cabinet lighting are top kitchen trends in 2014. Wood floors and gray walls are also dominating the landscape. Photo provided by Maureen Mayeaux.
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ClassicELEGANCE Story by Sara P. Shirley Photos by Andrea Zucker
The traditional furnishings in the dining room work well with the classic columns, striking a balance between the architectural elements and interior design.
W
hen
Preston
and
Donette
Byrd began looking for a new
as columns, built-in shelves beside the
15 years ago,” said Preston Byrd, a
fireplace mantel and trim moldings.
real estate developer. “It seems like I’ve
home in the early 2000s, they
After closing on the house, the
searched for a space that the family
Byrds decided to style the interior to
Reives said she had a good feel
could grow into. In 2001, they landed in
their tastes while also embracing the
for the Byrds’ tastes because she had
a 5,100 sq.-ft. Southern Colonial home
traditional design of the house itself.
already designed and decorated Preston
known her forever.”
To help make their vision a reality,
Byrd’s business office and first home.
mature
the Byrds turned to interior designer
She has also done the interior design
tastes, the Byrds enjoy the traditional
Dorothy Reives, former co-owner of
work in several past Vesta Show homes.
architectural features that their home
Grand Interiors & Designs and a former
Her Vesta home won the Best Interior
affords them. They were drawn to the
JCPenney custom decorator.
Design award in 2003. She is now a
on a quiet cove in Collierville. A
young
family
with
classic infrastructure with features such 26
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“I first met Dorothy probably about
free-lance designer and her clients can
reach her by e-mail at dotr2005@aol. com or online at makeitchic.com. Reives
began
by
creating
an
atmosphere of casual elegance in the living room. She designed around the fireplace, which is the focal point of the room, and she highlighted it with a Greek Key style mirror, a vibrant orchid and thoughtfully placed mementos on the mantel. Reives tastefully incorporated both Donette Byrd’s collection of frogs and Preston Byrd’s collection of Eagles into the design of the home. The furnishings in the living and dining room are very traditional and a tapestry in the living room showcases the old world style that the Byrds prefer. Warm colors on the walls—golds and corals combined with sage and cranberry—welcome Stephanie
guests.
Barkowski
Artisan
designed
the
faux paint seen on the living room walls and dining room columns. To give the rooms a finishing touch, Reives recently added custom window treatments to the living and dining rooms. The living room drapery panels are stationary and hang on each side of the large window so as not to hide the view of the patio. After more than a decade in the home, the Byrds recently updated the kitchen. Reives worked as the lead contractor for the kitchen renovation and said she wanted to make the process less challenging for the family. She narrowed down the final selections of all materials before presenting them to Donette and Preston Byrd. The countertops were replaced with granite, a mosaic backsplash was added and
A tapestry in the living room adds to the classical ambience of the home.
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ClassicELEGANCE
“The dark finishes are fine in this
The large open kitchen, with its
hearth room is also home to what are
area, because the room has lots of
expansive snack bar, is perfect for
perhaps the most significant decorative
windows and natural light,” said Reives,
entertaining. The kitchen looks into
items in the home—an abundance of
“and the bright sunny yellow walls are
the family’s main gathering area in the
photos of the Byrds’ three beautiful
also a great contrast with the Black
hearth room, which is a more casual
children: Anthony (7), Amelia (11), and
Pearl granite counter tops.”
area of relaxation for the family. The
Angelica (15).
The warm yellow walls with a faux finish designed by artisan Stephanie Barkowski create an inviting and elegant atmosphere for guests.
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Interior designer Dorothy Reives incorporated the homeowners’ collection of frogs into the design of the home.
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TimelessTASTES Story by Sara P. Shirley • Photos by Jason Terrell
Recessed lights brighten the living room and beautifully show off the exposed beams on ceiling. hen clients tell designer Lynne
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Catron walked Fix Magazine through
design. Catron began by creating a color
Catron that they are looking
an East Memphis home she designed
palette for the home’s styling based on
for a “classic” style, Catron
with a mixture of styles to achieve just
the homeowners’ collection of artwork.
responds by asking for a more specific
this sort of timeless classic style. The
Warm colors on the wall play beautifully
definition.
homeowners
with prominently displayed art, giving the
were
previous
clients
“There are a couple definitions of
of Catron’s, and when they moved,
classic style,” says Catron, a designer at
Catron used all of the furniture, artwork
Catron also expertly displayed the
and decorative pieces the family had
homeowners’ large collection of pottery
accumulated over 30 years in the new
throughout the house, highlighting the
Fresh Perspective Design and Décor. The first definition hinges on a time period the owners want to follow, such as 18th century classic or Mid-Century modern classic. The other definition, says Catron, is one she finds more interesting to work with. “Another way we use the word classic is when we are trying to achieve timelessness,” she said. “And I think to do that, there has to be a convergence of different styles, which respect the past, embrace the present and are receptive to the future.” 32
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home a seamless, blended feel.
pieces by creating several designated
move, giving a new life and feeling to
add eye-catching interest in each room
display areas. This also kept the style
pieces her clients had known for years.
in an elegant way.
uncluttered, as everything has a place.
A few of the chairs and sofas were
The result of the mix-and-match
reupholstered to fit into new roles in
style is a personalized look fit to the
different
new rooms. Pops of color, such as in
homeowners’ tastes, with room to grow
rooms than it had been in before the
the decorative vent hood in the kitchen,
for years to come.
Catron mixed and matched the homeowners’
furniture
in
A higher-than-usual backsplash is a great decorative touch that also keeps water from getting underneath the mirror.
Large mirrors in the renovated master bathroom open up the space. The choice of wallpaper and chandelier over the bathtub create an elegant atmosphere.
Designer Lynne Catron displayed the homeowners’ collection of pottery throughout the house. Designated display areas keep the style uncluttered.
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Wallpaper in the butler’s pantry makes a splash.
TimelessTASTES
A decorative vent hood adds interest to the kitchen.
Slate flooring, shaped like flagstone, carries guests from the entryway through the house.
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very year, Fix Magazine invites readers to enter photos of their gardens into the Green Thumb
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the award. Thanks to all of our sponsors,
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LACHINA Germantown
Over the last seven years, Michael and Denise Lachina have transformed their backyard from a few trees and grass to a natural area filled with azaleas, hostas, hydrangeas, day Lillie’s, knockout roses, mums, palm trees, Japanese maples, ferns, crepe myrtles, ornamental grasses, numerous perennials and gorgeous mixes of colorful annuals, from begonias to winter pansies. The garden has color year round, and a putting green adds a golfer’s delight. A new cobblestone walking path winds through the nature area. A focal point of the garden is the koi pond, with its tiered waterfall that is tranquil and serene. Photos by Jason Terrell
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GREEN THUMB
GARDEN CONTEST PEOPLE’S CHOICE
WINNER BOB & KAREN
CANNON Memphis
The half-acre corner lot belonging to Bob and Karen Cannon has become a winged-one’s paradise, with a birdhouse and butterfly house constantly being “rented.” It makes sense, as the sign on the porch states, “Every Birdie Welcome.” The garden has brick walkways and LED path lights. Many of the plants are “pass alongs” from friends and neighbors and the garden is decorated with an abundance of yard art, from a horse figure weathervane to a rusty iron dog made from door hinges to a mermaid fountain that serves as a birdbath for the Cannons’ feathered friends. Photos by Jason Terrell
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GREEN THUMB GARDEN CONTEST
FINALIST LINDA
PITTMAN Lakeland
Over the last seven years, Linda Pittman has slowly removed most of the grass in her yard and replaced it with garden beds, adding pathways in between. The plants seen in her garden include Japanese maples, hostas, ferns, ligularia, epimediums and any shade-loving plants. The atmosphere of the garden is cool, calm and relaxing and a testament to the beauty that can be cultivated in the shadows. Photos by Nathan Berry
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GREEN THUMB GARDEN CONTEST
FINALIST JASON
LURIE Cordova
Jason Lurie’s garden has a tropical atmosphere and is full of color and variety. The garden features 20 windmill palm trees, the largest being 25’ tall. Giant boxwoods anchor most flower beds and color is added with almost 100 varieties of plants including mandevillas, crotons, hibiscus, gardenias, begonias, durante, ferns, angelonia, purple hearts and lantana, just to name a few. Lurie’s goal was to make his garden as close to a resort setting in Florida as possible. The result was a tropical paradise in the heart of the Mid-South. Photos by Jason Terrell
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GREEN THUMB GARDEN CONTEST
FINALIST SUSAN
THOMPSON Germantown Susan Thompson began preparing her garden while waiting to break ground on a new home. Thompson says she spends “inordinate hours” trying to match oppositely colored plants to create eye-catching vistas. The garden features many hangers on, such as the Concord grapevines stretching across the garden gates, climbing roses, climbing lilac and climbing ivy. A greenhouse on the property holds succulents and cacti, and her hanging baskets include knockout roses, sapphire spire duranta, pansies, airplane plant and, as she said in her entry, “a little of this, a little of that.” Photos by Jason Terrell
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Handmade Gifts
Gift-giving season is nearly upon us, and handmade pieces add a touch of heart to any holiday. Here are a few easy, affordable (under $10) do-it-yourself ideas that I saw on Pinterest and attempted to duplicate. If you’re looking this season to add a personal touch, while also potentially saving a few bucks, here are a few ideas that you can start on now and have ready well before the holiday rush.
Happy Pinning!
Marbled Nail Polish Coasters
Photo Coasters
Depending on the photos you decide to use, these can have very different vibes. Because I was doing a trial run, I decided to stay away from family photos and go for some travel pictures my mom captured while visiting me in Italy, where I was studying abroad several years ago. I used wooden coasters found at a craft store. White tiles from a hardware store are also great, and less than $1 each. I painted my coasters white because I was going for a Polaroid picture feel. I cut the photos (just eyeballed them) into rectangles, leaving margins at the top, bottoms and sides that best resembled a Polaroid. Then I used ModPodge glossy glue/sealer to place the photos on the coasters. After that I covered the photos with a layer of the glue/sealer. When that dried, I added a final layer of spray sealer. If you are using tile, secure felt circles or squares to the back with a waterproof glue to prevent scratching.
More coasters, but this time I used old nail polish to create a fun, textured marble effect. I began by spray painting wooden coasters silver. I let those dry overnight. To create this nail polish effect, you’ll need some sort of plastic tray and different nail polish colors. The polish can be old, but not so old that it’s gloopy and won’t run out of the bottle. Begin by filling your tray (I used one of those crayon boxes) with warm water. Then, drop polish into the water in a circular, swirling motion. The polish will expand and rise to the top to create a sort of film. Dip your coaster into the water and push it through the tray, allowing the film to stick to the top. The coaster should pick up all, or at least most, of the polish, so you’ll need to add more with each new coaster, but a little bit goes a long way. Finish with sealer.
Yarn-Wrapped Monogram
Miniature monograms are great to use as gift tags and larger ones can be attached to a holiday wreath or hung on the door in replace of one. I used a medium-sized wooden monogram found at a crafts store. I already had some white yarn at home, but it was very fine, which made this process a little more time consuming. Thick yarn also looks nice on these. I started by putting some glue on my monogram and carefully wrapping yarn around it, from top to bottom. My curvy “S” involved a bit of overlap to get it covered, but I tried to keep my lines nice and straight to give it a nicer look. Then, I cut out a few flowers from an old wreath that I had found in my attic and glued those on for a finishing touch.
Marbled Nail Polish Cards
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why we love our home
A
HomeTHAT’S
Colossal Oak trees drew homeowner Angela Wolf to her Germantown residence.
Just Right
Story by Erinn Figg • Photos by Nathan Berry
L
ast year, when Angela Wolf of
instincts as an internal GPS device.
I don’t want anything that traditional.’ But
quest
“I would drive up and down streets
for a new home, she was mainly
with my dog and a cooler of Rockstar
searching for a certain feeling rather than
energy drinks, just looking,” Wolf said. “I
Wolf has nothing personal against
architectural specifics.
wanted to get a feel for the energy of the
Germantown. In fact, she grew up there,
“I knew two things: I didn’t want
neighborhoods, how the people in the
which is exactly why she wanted to live in
anything east of Yates Road and I didn’t
area took care of their houses, what was
a different location. Yet she couldn’t stop
want anything that looked too traditional,”
for sale, those kinds of things.”
thinking about that house. She eventually
Germantown
began
her
all I could do was just stop my car and stare at it,” she said.
she said. “Other than that, I was
One morning, she was on her way
called the realtor whose name was on
Goldilocks. I knew I wanted something
to an appointment in Germantown and
the sign. He told her a contract for its
not too hot, not too cold, not too hard, not
passed a house with a “For Sale” sign in
sale was already in the works. She had
too soft, but something just right. That
the yard. It called her name.
missed it by a hair. She put it out of her
“I thought, ‘No way. Why do I feel a
was about it.”
mind and resumed house hunting.
Wolf spent hours roaming the city
pull for this house? It’s in Germantown.
Several weeks later, Wolf happened
looking at houses, primarily using her
Heck, it’s got four columns in the front!
to drive by the house again and noticed
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A sitting area just off the kitchen offers the perfect setting for thought gathering.
the realtor’s sign was back in the yard. Apparently, the original buyers were having second thoughts and there were some problems with the contract. “The homeowner happened to be in the yard. I said, ‘Show me the house, and if your contract falls through, I’ll buy it within 24 hours.’ I barely even got two feet in the door before I said, ‘I’ll take it.’” When all was said and done, Wolf had found, bought and moved into the house within three weeks. And now that the home is officially hers, Wolf believes the trees in front played a major role in her decision. “There are two gigantic oaks in the front yard that are exactly parallel to each
at Millstone Market and Nursery in
“The landscaping was the biggest
other. Now I realize they remind me of
Germantown and her contractor – who
thing for me because it expands the
my parents. As a family, we’ve weathered
later became her significant other –
whole house and I love outdoor living,”
a lot of storms throughout my life, but
Joe Rushing, she also made significant
she said. “For me, when you get outdoors,
my parents stood strong, side by side,
changes to the landscaping. She put in
you get closer to God.”
through it all,” she said.
evergreen shrubs; sweet olive, magnolia
Inside, the tree motif continues. She
Wolf installed spotlighting to honor
and gardenia trees; peonies; a privacy
has paintings of trees from Memphis
the majesty of the trees as well as her
hedge; and Zen gardens, to name just a
artist Ken Lecco on the walls. In her living
parents. With the help of the experts
few changes.
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A Home THAT’S
Just Right
base. On it, she displays her favorite book, “That Tree,” by photojournalist Mark Hirsch. She has come to realize that trees hold a special significance in her life. “I think my love of trees is about growing,” she said. “It’s about ever changing. You lose your leaves, you shed your old stuff, you grow new stuff. You just keep growing. And you grow taller and you grow stronger.” Wolf has made several renovations to the home, including painting the kitchen red to reflect her love of spicy foods. She’s in the process of installing more hardwood floors and has many other changes in the works. Ultimately, her long search and hard work paid off. Wolf says she’s comfortable and cozy in her own space for the first time in her life. “I like things clean and simple, and that’s what this house is. Anybody who knows me and knows my personality walks in this home and immediately says, ‘This house is so you.’”
Sunny, warm colors give the dining area an inviting atmosphere.
A tree motif is carried throughout the home. The coffee table in the living room stands on a tree branch base.
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A Home THAT’S
Just Right Artworks inspired by nature, trees in particular, are displayed throughout the home.
Red is emerging as a rather popular kitchen wall color and the white cabinetry and appliances offer a nice contrast to balance out the room.
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Story by Kim Odom Photos by Jason Terrell
Robert Stephenson and Jayne Frank are the owners of RS Antiques & Art, 700 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis.
Memphis shop has become known for having one-of-a-kind large pieces. Traveling to find these unique pieces is part of the excitement of owning the business. Stephenson and Frank strive to keep their shop filled with furniture, art, and exclusive jewelry pieces. “We try to buy better and unique, like nothing else in Memphis,” said Frank. “I’m constantly thinking about what I can bring in (that’s) better. We try to set ourselves apart from anyone else.” Each month the duo travel to Scott Antique Market in Atlanta, an antique fair where dealers from all over the world come to find just the right piece. At market, Stephenson and Frank’s primary sources are true French-speaking antique dealers that go to France to shop. The business partners also have rented space in New Orleans’ Passage Antiques, which they say is all the more reason to travel the
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southeast coast for one-of-a-kind pieces. obert Stephenson and Jayne
sq-ft. shop is filled with fine antiques
Frank
downstairs
Their journey began when Frank,
studios
a retired nurse, began looking for a
upstairs. Once a month, the store is
hobby the two could share together.
host to an artist reception featuring an
Stephenson, a real estate appraiser, was
entire collection presented by a local
along for the ride. Frank said, “From the
artist. “We are very art friendly. That’s our
moment we sold our first piece, I was
contribution to the art community, to let
hooked. I found I have a flair for it and all
contemporary pieces, as well as exclusive
them have a safe, clean place to work,”
my energy went into selling.”
lines of jewelry, décor and gift items.
said Frank.
share
an
appreciation
for fine antiques and art. Their
upscale shop, RS Antiques & Art in East Memphis is filled with 18th and 19th century French, mid-century and
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and
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art
As for antiques, the quaint East
As they learned more about the trade, they decided to take their antique
A vintage oil on canvas portrait of a lady by an unknown artist hangs prominently in the showroom.
collection and rent a booth at La Maison Antiques in Memphis. Thanks to Pete Rosato, owner of La Maison, Stephenson and Frank say that over a threeyear period they learned everything they needed to know to go out on their own. Stephenson admits they gained experience through trial and error. When the antique lovers first started out they purchased a fake. Although
A 19th-century Louis XV buffet (ca 1870) sits underneath an antique gilded gesso mirror featuring Japanese Ho Ho birds, a traditional sign of luck.
disappointed, Stephenson said, “I’ve never learned
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An 18th-century Louis Phillip cabinet with bread holder is one of many items featured at RS Antiques.
anything from a success. Everything I’ve learned has been from a failure.” He suggests a good way to tell an antique is to test its sturdiness. “Good wood gains weight the older it gets,” he said. “It should also have some bug damage. If it’s an antique it likely has some. You can always look for wood pegs and square nails. If you see staples, it’s probably a reproduction.” Frank’s advice is to deal with someone reputable, someone who will stand behind his or her merchandise. “And,” she adds, “If you like something, it’s in your price range and you think you can use it, when you see it – it is the time to buy it.” For more information about RS Antiques & Art located at 700 S. Mendenhall Road, call (901) 417-8315.
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HOSPITALITY FIX Recipes by Sarah Matheny Gordon
PASTA WITH LATE-SUMMER GARDEN VEGETABLES
&
WHITE SANGRIA WITH PEACHES
A
s we begin to look forward to the
Seasonal vegetables prepared with this
Summer Garden Vegetables is similar
crisp air and colorful leaves of
method make an unbeatable side dish
to a pasta primavera recipe. Primavera
fall, gardens across the South are
to an entrée of grilled meat or fish, and
means “spring” in Italian, but this variation
yielding the last of their delicious bounties.
they are impressively delicious in a pasta
made with end-of-summer vegetables
This time of year, at supermarkets and
salad, as filling for a quesadilla, or in a
poses delicious competition to the classic
farmers’ markets, mounds of vegetables
pasta primavera-type dish, such as in the
recipe and is a great way to use up extra
are high and prices are low. Anyone with a
recipe below. Even fresh peaches can be
vegetables and herbs on hand.
backyard garden surely has many pounds
grilled (cut in half and pit removed, flesh
In fact, any combination of fresh
of summer squash, zucchini, tomatoes
side down) in order to caramelize their
herbs and seasonal vegetables could
and peppers at their disposal. At local
natural sugars, then topped with whipped
be substituted for the ingredients listed
orchards, apple season is beginning to
cream or vanilla ice cream and fresh
below.
overlap with the tail end of peach season.
berries to make a low-fuss desert.
homemade pesto would be a fantastic
If herbs are plentiful, an easy
People who have grown herb gardens on
Not to worry, this recipe for White
replacement for the dressing recipe
their back patios may be marveling at the
Sangria with Peaches does not call for
here. Slice, dice, or chop vegetables to
cups of fresh basil and other herbs that
grilled peaches. For this recipe, a handful
preference, just be sure they are roughly
need to be harvested and used.
of ingredients, a few minutes of slicing,
the same size so they cook at the same
There are countless great ways to
and a few hours of chilling results in a
rate. Do not overcook them or they will
use these fantastic, fresh ingredients.
cocktail worthy of sharing – if you can be
turn soft and soggy. This recipe makes
One guaranteed tasty recipe is to slice or
persuaded to share, that is! And because
an excellent weeknight vegetarian entrée
dice fresh ripe vegetables to a uniform
this sangria recipe uses only white wine,
or side dish and is excellent served chilled
size, toss them in olive oil, salt and
it complements the vegetable pasta dish
as a pasta salad. The addition of grilled
pepper, and grill them for 15-20 minutes
wonderfully.
chicken or shrimp makes for a heartier
(or to taste) over a medium-high grill.
This recipe for Pasta with Late-
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HOSPITALITY FIX
PASTA WITH LATE-SUMMER GARDEN VEGETABLES
INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound farfalle (bowtie) pasta
1 green bell pepper, sliced into quarter-half inch slices
1 zucchini (small to medium in 1
inch rounds
1 ear corn, husk on (if husk is removed, wrap in tin foil)
1 summer squash (small to 3
quarter-half inch rounds
2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh
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1/3 c. red wine vinegar 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, grilled and minced
Tbs. chopped fresh basil
medium in size), sliced into
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard
rosemary
1 red onion, sliced into quarter-
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ripe tomato
size), sliced into quarter-half
For the dressing:
1
Tbs. lemon juice
Âź grated parmesan
1
Tbs. sugar or honey
Salt and fresh cracked pepper
Pinch of salt, fresh cracked pepper
1
Tbs. minced thyme
WHITE SANGRIA WITH PEACHES Directions Pre-heat the grill to mediumhigh. Make the dressing: whisk together all of the ingredients except the olive oil. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly until well-combined. Set aside. Brush sliced fresh vegetables (except tomato) with olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 10-20 minutes or until fork tender, turning once. Wrap garlic cloves in
INGREDIENTS
small piece of tin foil and grill with
1 750 mL bottle unoaked chardonnay
vegetables. While vegetables are
1/3 c. peach schnapps
2 apples (I used one Granny Smith and one Honeycrisp), separated
1/4 c. brandy
1
1/4 c. triple sec
1 slice of peeled fresh ginger, Âź inch thick
cooking on the grill, cook pasta to al dente in salted water according to box instructions. Drain and return to pot (do not rinse). Drizzle
1/4 c. simple syrup ripe peaches, separated
with a few tablespoons of dressing
2
and toss to coat.
Directions
When vegetables have cooled,
In a glass pitcher, add all liquid
lemon, cut in thin rounds
Club soda
return it to the pitcher. Add some of
carefully strip corn from the cob
ingredients and stir to combine.
the sliced fruit back to the pitcher if
using a sharp knife. Add grilled
Quarter, core, and thinly slice one
desired. Dice remaining peach and
vegetables to pot with pasta and
apple and add to pitcher. Quarter
toss lightly. Add dressing a little bit at a time, tossing gently, until well-coated. Add chopped herbs, parmesan cheese, and chopped
one peach, remove pit, thinly slice and add to pitcher. Add lemon and ginger to pitcher, stir, and refrigerate for at least four hours. After sangria has chilled for four
tomato. Taste for seasonings and
hours, strain the mixture to remove
adjust.
seeds and reduce cloudiness, and
apple for garnish and mix together in a small bowl. To serve, pour glasses 2/3 full with sangria and top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a spoonful of diced peach and apple. Makes about 1 quart. SEPTEMBER â&#x20AC;˘ OCTOBER 2014
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