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Fall is without a doubt my favorite season. This time last year, I was living in Upstate New
York and experienced my first New England autumn. The changing of the leaves was
astonishing, the air was crisp and the apple orchards beckoned.
We have more of a laid-back fall here in the Mid-South, but it’s still a wonderful season for
anyone who is remotely outdoorsy. We finally have some relief from the suffocating summer heat
and can begin to enjoy cool, comfortable weather, all while enjoying Pumpkin-flavored treats.
I’m really excited to see that the VESTA Home Show is running in October this year; it’s the
perfect time for a leisurely drive to Piperton to view the parade of custom homes and see all the
latest home-building trends in a natural setting.
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omics were some of the first art forms Greely Myatt was
exposed to while growing up in Amory, Miss. The small
town of less than 10,000 people didn’t have a museum
or an art gallery, but Myatt found art where he could.
Many of his jigsaw puzzles featured paintings from famous artists
such as French impressionist Camille Pissarro, his history books
featured reproduced works, and he was also exposed to lots of
Biblical art and illustrations.
Myatt is a sculptor who has taught art at the University of
Memphis for more than two decades. His work in recent years
has returned to one of the symbols he was drawn to as a kid
reading comics: the speech bubble.
“I love these bubbles because even though they’re an abstract
form, they’re easily recognizable,” said Myatt. “Everybody who
looks at it gets it.”
For his latest solo exhibition at David Lusk Gallery, Myatt
created bubbles from a wide array of materials—reclaimed wood,
steel, cheese wax, aluminum, linoleum and more. The show, titled
“and” is a continuation of Myatt’s Spring exhibit at David Lusk’s
Nashville gallery.
Many of the bubbles are empty, allowing viewers to fill in the
blanks. A few of the pieces are filled with punctuation marks.
Companion word pieces made from reclaimed signs and other
materials add to the discourse flowing through the exhibition.
Myatt’s goal was to give his works a voice. What they end up
saying, said Myatt, is up to the viewer.
GREELY MYATT
Artist Spotlight story by Sara P. Shirley • photos by Brandon Dill
CGreely Myatt takes a short break from installing pieces for his latest exhibition at David Lusk Gallery, which runs through October 11. Here, he is seen front of “Big ReDot.”
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The Tayloe Company, LLCwelcomes you to theHampton. This wonderful 2-story FrenchCountry designed homecombinesoldworldcharmwiththelatestindesignandtechnology.Weuseafreshupdatedfeelwithvaultedceilings,arched doorways, custom designed 5-inch solid hardwood floors, detail-focused and designer crown and basemoldingsandahugeoutdoorlivingspaceoverlookingthewoodedreservewithcoveredporch,fireplaceandoutdoorTVfor entertaining guests.
The Hampton was designed with today’s family in mind. Energy efficiency was also considered and integrated intothe design. The interior design, by Capel Rugs Home, was meticulously planned and well executed all through the home.
The Tayloe Company presents quality, design and luxury throughout this entire VESTA home.
This home has many unexpected surprises that will leave all of its guests inspired. The style of the Rosewell home is traditional,mixed with rustic elements and touches of glam. It is the perfect mix of rustic and glam. The formal, yet rustic Dining Room leadsright into the Kitchen through an entry arched with tin tiles and includes a barn wood sliding door to the pantry. Accents of colorare added not only in the furnishings, but also in the kitchen island that is painted in a distressed aqua finish. The Master Bathroomhas an industrial style sideboard used as a vanity, creating a one-of-a-kind look. The Master Bedroom has a large accent wall fauxfinished in a breathtaking metallic finish - an element that will make your jaw drop!
Get ready to be blown away at the 2014 Vesta Home Show! We know you will get inspired as soon as you step your foot throughthe front door of the Rosewell home!
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Philip Bryce, in his 4th decade of building homes featuring quality, value and energy efficiency, welcomes you to the Highlander Plan.This 4+ bedroom home boasts an open floor plan perfect for entertaining.The first floor features a generously appointed gourmet kitchen open to the breakfast area, great room anddining room and provides easy access to the outdoor living area with a wood burning masonry fireplace.The grand master suite embraces the homeowner with a luxurious salon bath and large his and hers closets. The main floor alsoincludes a guest room/office with a private bath.The second level offers two spacious multi-purpose rooms, a half bath and two bedrooms separated by a jack-n-jill bath. Abundantstorage areas are located throughout the home.
The American Heritage floor plan includes 5BR, 4.5 baths with custom cabinetry and tile, playroom, mediaroom, home office, art studio, up and downstairs laundry rooms, exercise room, an upstairs bonus room,large great room, dining room with butler’s pantry and a breakfast area off the spacious kitchen featuring aseparate food pantry, high end custom cabinetry and massive center island. AND... plenty of design elementslike: exposed wood beams and custom brick fireplace in the great room, coffered ceiling in the dining room,double tray ceilings in the master bedroom and media room, custom iron railings, 8’ doors and oversized baseboardand crown molding.
Situated on a large estate lot, this home will knock your socks off!! Be sure to stop by and see all the latest in allthings innovative home design!
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The moment you arrive at the front walkway of this classic Georgian style house you immediately know you are home.Price Hays Construction added custom features throughout such as wide plank quarter sawn random width Oak floors, upgraded moldings& trim, custom built-in bookcases & cabinetry. Many special touches such as Moen plumbing fixtures, hardware and lighting fromGraham’s Lighting, marble & cabinets were handpicked by the design team at Germantown’s exclusive Chesnutt Hall.
A large dining room with an adjacent butler’s pantry & pantry closet and a study/bedroom with attached bath surround the entry hall.A large family room with vaulted ceilings, beams, and fireplace opens to a gourmet kitchen with breakfast room. The huge master BR haslarge windows that take advantage of the beautiful views and an en suite master bathroom fit for a king or queen. There is a large mudroomarea with a half bath & large separate laundry room with custom built cabinets for baskets & hanging laundry.
Perfection for families! Come check it out for plenty of inspiration and ideas!
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MID-SOUTH
Named for the goddess of hearth
and home, The VESTA Home
Show has been a Memphis
mainstay since 1984. Boasting an
average attendance of nearly 30,000
visitors, the parade of homes highlights
new subdivisions as well as various
homebuilders and industry-related
businesses. The show is undoubtedly
the most important annual event of
the Memphis Area Home Builders
Association.
Over the last 30 years, the show
has become known not only for
showcasing the latest and greatest in
the homebuilding industry, but also for
sparking trends that spread throughout
the region. This year’s parade of five
custom homes will be held October 4-26
at Shaw’s Creek Reserve in Piperton.
Admission is $12 and can be purchased
at the door. David Clark, president of
David Clark Construction LLC and 2013
chairman of VESTA, describes the show
as a way for people to get “excited about
the current trends” while also allowing
builders to showcase their top-of-the-
line products and individual styles. Clark
builds homes in the $500,000-$600,000
price range and up to $1.5 million.
The popular VESTA home show has
been held in earlier years at Harbor
Town, Wind Chase Farms in Eads, and
Greystone in Cordova. This year’s
show marks a return to Fayette County,
and Don Glays, Executive Director of
the West Tennessee Home Builders
Association, praised the Shaw’s Creek
Reserve subdivision.
“It’s really country living but with all
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Home entertainment rooms that resemble commercial movie theaters are popular additions in new, upscale Mid-South homes.
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the amenities of a big city available in
a few minutes,” he said. Since highway
385 opened, Downtown Memphis is
readily accessible from Piperton, which is
also just a few miles east of Collierville.
Last year VESTA was held at St. James
Place, a Germantown subdivision. Lynn
Lewellen and her husband bought one
of its showcase homes, a four-bedroom,
four-and-a-half-bath, 5200-square foot
dwelling.
“We have six kids and three of them
are off at college and have friends
coming by,” she said. Lewellen’s home is
French contemporary brick dwelling that’s
painted off white. A favorite feature is its
indoor/outdoor living arrangement and
access, one of the hottest trends in new,
upscale homes across the Mid-South.
“Glass doors off the breakfast room lead
to a retractable screened area,” she said.
“It’s like having an outdoor living area.”
Clark said more and more homebuyers
are now interested in covered porches,
outdoor kitchens, and pergolas. “Even
people with zero lot lines want outdoor
living,” he said.
In addition to a covered outdoor living
space complete with amenities such
as fireplaces, grills, bars, kitchens and
entertainment centers, other industry
trends debuted in VESTA homes in the
last 30 years have included outdoor hot
tubs, his-and-her closets near the master
bath instead of in the master bedroom and
energy efficient technology. Memphians
also gravitate toward crown molding and
granite or quartz counter tops.
Buyers are looking for open floor
plans, said Clark. He builds a lot of
homes featuring a downstairs floor
plan that features two bedrooms and a
home office. The “hot” colors for 2014
are “cool” whites and grays; these have
replaced earthy tans and browns.
One of this year’s VESTA builders
is Kevin Yoon, President of Kevin Yoon
Construction, LLC. Yoon said he’s
noticed a recent trend toward somewhat
smaller homes.
“People want less footage but
high-end amenities,” Yoon said. Yoon
estimated the trend as toward 20
percent less square footage in a home,
and this is being reflected in the 2014
VESTA homes.
Yoon’s homes are known for being
fully certified and rated Energy Star
houses. Other features of his homes
are high-end cabinets and high-quality
millwork. Hardwood floors, large closets,
and a media room are popular requests.
Proud of his media room designs, Yoon
said, “It’s like being at the movies.”
His homes often are five bedrooms
and four-and-a-half baths. Clients
frequently request both a children’s
Buyers continue to ask for wide-open floor plans in new, custom homes and the 2014 VESTA homes will serve as a great example of the versatility and variety such plans allow.
Outdoor living and entertaining areas are becoming much more commonplace in Mid-South homes.
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playroom and an adult playroom—a “man
cave” as it is colloquially known.
People also ask for three car garages,
storm shelters and art studios with tile
floors. Some of his houses have a small
front porch in addition to a much larger
rear porch with a grill and other amenities.
An artist’s studio might be more
common in newer homes than people
would think. Kent Thompson, a retired
FedEx pilot, bought a VESTA home
in 2007 in Collierville’s Spring Creek
Ranch subdivision. It’s a four bedroom,
four bath and two half-bath home that’s
about 4,200 square feet. He finished
off a 400-foot addition in the attic as
an art studio for his wife. The home is
two levels, white, Georgian style and with
pillars across the front porch.
“We love it and have no plans to
move,” Thompson said. “It’s a wonderful
community.” He commended Gary
Thompson (no relation) of Boyle
Investment Company “for a wonderful job
of developing the neighborhood in a high
quality manner.”
Clark is optimistic about homebuilding
in the Memphis area. “There’s an upward
trend. Contractors are busy,” he said.
Glays, who has been associated with
the building industry for many years,
agreed. He has worked in Wisconsin and
Illinois and praised the homes in those
two states but noted their high costs.
“Builders in Memphis build some of the
finest housing in America and in a very
reasonably priced manner,” Glays said.
Each year the Memphis Area Home
Builders Association aligns itself with
a charity. Charities in recent years
include the International Children’s
Heart Foundation, MIFA, the Down
Syndrome Association of the Mid South,
and Children’s Museum of Memphis.
This year’s charity is Fayette Cares,
an organization that focuses on the
homeless and abused, Glays said.
New homes in the Mid-South are being built with three-car garages rather than the more traditional two.
MID-SOUTHMuse
Outdoor kitchens have a become a must-have for many Memphis area homeowners.
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Memphis homes follow national norms
in terms of colors, fixtures, and trends in
kitchens and baths, according to Maureen
Mayeaux, an interior designer specializing
in kitchens and baths.
“We’re close to what is happening
throughout the country. People like a very
clean, organized look. They are trying to
be more efficient in their homes and want
simplicity and less clutter,” Mayeaux said.
And as the vice president of professional
development for the Tennessee National
Kitchen and Bath Association, Mayeaux
would know.
Memphians prefer a transitional style
that bridges traditional and contemporary,
which Mayeaux describes as “simple
sophistication.”
“It’s not extreme,” she said, “It’s very clean
with very straight lines and a comfortable
look.”
Favoring a floor plan with easy
accessibility and maintenance, homeowners
who stress simplicity and clean lines also
specify ample storage space. In addition,
they’re concerned about their pets. “People
want electronic docking stations and pet
feeding and pet sleeping areas in the
kitchen or bath,” she said.
Gray is the new neutral and “whites are
clean and crisp,” Mayeaux said. The trend
is definitely moving away from tans and
khakis. A dark, rich color works well as an
accent wall, “as a little wow factor,” she said.
In terms of lighting, watch for pendants,
chandeliers, and LED under-cabinet
and task lighting. “These are important
design elements. Lighting has become a
conversation piece,” Mayeaux said.
She also sees a trend toward
multigenerational houses. Older children
are moving back home. A shared space
in a multigenerational family may include
someone who is in a wheelchair and a
child with special needs. “Our spaces
must accommodate them with easy
maintenance and universal design,” she
said. Consequently, counter top heights
and decorative hardware in kitchens and
baths receive special attention.
For kitchens, granite keeps its premier
slot as the most popular counter top
material, but be aware that quartz, though
more expensive, is contemporary and
making a comeback. “Granite is quite
beautiful. It really makes a statement,”
Mayeaux said. “Stones with movement and
textures reflecting nature are being more
widely incorporated into designs.”
The most popular floors are wood for
the kitchen and tile for the bath. Faucets
and fixtures are in satin nickel or chrome;
Kitchen appliances are stainless steel. A
new kitchen has steam ovens, induction
cook tops, and French door refrigerators.
Modern homes have smart technology and
energy saving features, she said.
In terms of suggestions, Mayeaux says
to always trust your instincts.
“Your home should reflect your family’s
personality and lifestyle. The design should
support comfort, safety, productivity, and
entertainment. Your home should be a
happy place for all the family members.”
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Stainless steel appliances, double ovens, light cabinetry and an abundance of overhead and under-cabinet lighting are top kitchen trends in 2014. Wood floors and gray walls are also dominating the landscape. Photo provided by Maureen Mayeaux.
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When Preston and Donette
Byrd began looking for a new
home in the early 2000s, they
searched for a space that the family
could grow into. In 2001, they landed in
a 5,100 sq.-ft. Southern Colonial home
on a quiet cove in Collierville.
A young family with mature
tastes, the Byrds enjoy the traditional
architectural features that their home
affords them. They were drawn to the
classic infrastructure with features such
as columns, built-in shelves beside the
fireplace mantel and trim moldings.
After closing on the house, the
Byrds decided to style the interior to
their tastes while also embracing the
traditional design of the house itself.
To help make their vision a reality,
the Byrds turned to interior designer
Dorothy Reives, former co-owner of
Grand Interiors & Designs and a former
JCPenney custom decorator.
“I first met Dorothy probably about
15 years ago,” said Preston Byrd, a
real estate developer. “It seems like I’ve
known her forever.”
Reives said she had a good feel
for the Byrds’ tastes because she had
already designed and decorated Preston
Byrd’s business office and first home.
She has also done the interior design
work in several past Vesta Show homes.
Her Vesta home won the Best Interior
Design award in 2003. She is now a
free-lance designer and her clients can
Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Andrea Zucker
ELEGANCEClassic
The traditional furnishings in the dining room work well with the classic columns, striking a balance between the architectural elements and interior design.
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A tapestry in the living room adds to the classical ambience of the home.
reach her by e-mail at dotr2005@aol.
com or online at makeitchic.com.
Reives began by creating an
atmosphere of casual elegance in the
living room. She designed around the
fireplace, which is the focal point of
the room, and she highlighted it with a
Greek Key style mirror, a vibrant orchid
and thoughtfully placed mementos on
the mantel.
Reives tastefully incorporated both
Donette Byrd’s collection of frogs and
Preston Byrd’s collection of Eagles into
the design of the home.
The furnishings in the living and
dining room are very traditional and a
tapestry in the living room showcases
the old world style that the Byrds prefer.
Warm colors on the walls—golds
and corals combined with sage and
cranberry—welcome guests. Artisan
Stephanie Barkowski designed the
faux paint seen on the living room walls
and dining room columns. To give the
rooms a finishing touch, Reives recently
added custom window treatments to the
living and dining rooms. The living room
drapery panels are stationary and hang
on each side of the large window so as
not to hide the view of the patio.
After more than a decade in the
home, the Byrds recently updated the
kitchen. Reives worked as the lead
contractor for the kitchen renovation
and said she wanted to make the
process less challenging for the family.
She narrowed down the final selections
of all materials before presenting them
to Donette and Preston Byrd. The
countertops were replaced with granite,
a mosaic backsplash was added and
new lighting fixtures brighten the room.
The cabinets are a deep cherry wood
and the tile floor is a soft coral.
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“The dark finishes are fine in this
area, because the room has lots of
windows and natural light,” said Reives,
“and the bright sunny yellow walls are
also a great contrast with the Black
Pearl granite counter tops.”
The large open kitchen, with its
expansive snack bar, is perfect for
entertaining. The kitchen looks into
the family’s main gathering area in the
hearth room, which is a more casual
area of relaxation for the family. The
hearth room is also home to what are
perhaps the most significant decorative
items in the home—an abundance of
photos of the Byrds’ three beautiful
children: Anthony (7), Amelia (11), and
Angelica (15).
ELEGANCEClassic
The warm yellow walls with a faux finish designed by artisan Stephanie Barkowski create an inviting and elegant atmosphere for guests.
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Recessed lights brighten the living room and beautifully show off the exposed beams on ceiling.
When clients tell designer Lynne
Catron that they are looking
for a “classic” style, Catron
responds by asking for a more specific
definition.
“There are a couple definitions of
classic style,” says Catron, a designer at
Fresh Perspective Design and Décor.
The first definition hinges on a time
period the owners want to follow, such
as 18th century classic or Mid-Century
modern classic. The other definition, says
Catron, is one she finds more interesting
to work with.
“Another way we use the word
classic is when we are trying to achieve
timelessness,” she said. “And I think to do
that, there has to be a convergence of
different styles, which respect the past,
embrace the present and are receptive to
the future.”
Catron walked Fix Magazine through
an East Memphis home she designed
with a mixture of styles to achieve just
this sort of timeless classic style. The
homeowners were previous clients
of Catron’s, and when they moved,
Catron used all of the furniture, artwork
and decorative pieces the family had
accumulated over 30 years in the new
design. Catron began by creating a color
palette for the home’s styling based on
the homeowners’ collection of artwork.
Warm colors on the wall play beautifully
with prominently displayed art, giving the
home a seamless, blended feel.
Catron also expertly displayed the
homeowners’ large collection of pottery
throughout the house, highlighting the
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Designer Lynne Catron displayed the homeowners’ collection of pottery throughout the house. Designated display areas keep the style uncluttered.
Large mirrors in the renovated master bathroom open up the space. The choice of wallpaper and chandelier over the bathtub create an elegant atmosphere.
A higher-than-usual backsplash is a great decorative touch that also keeps water from getting underneath the mirror.
pieces by creating several designated
display areas. This also kept the style
uncluttered, as everything has a place.
Catron mixed and matched the
homeowners’ furniture in different
rooms than it had been in before the
move, giving a new life and feeling to
pieces her clients had known for years.
A few of the chairs and sofas were
reupholstered to fit into new roles in
new rooms. Pops of color, such as in
the decorative vent hood in the kitchen,
add eye-catching interest in each room
in an elegant way.
The result of the mix-and-match
style is a personalized look fit to the
homeowners’ tastes, with room to grow
for years to come.
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E very year, Fix Magazine invites
readers to enter photos of their
gardens into the Green Thumb
Garden Contest. This summer, 23
gardeners rose to the challenge, and a
panel of judges selected Michael and
Denise Lachina of Germantown as the
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The public was also invited to vote
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inaugural People’s Choice Award. The
deserving winners, Karen and Bob Cannon
of East Memphis, graciously accepted
the award. Thanks to all of our sponsors,
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Karen and Bob CannonMichael and Denise Lachina
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Over the last seven years, Michael and Denise Lachina have
transformed their backyard from a few trees and grass to a natural area filled with azaleas, hostas,
hydrangeas, day Lillie’s, knockout roses, mums, palm trees, Japanese
maples, ferns, crepe myrtles, ornamental grasses, numerous
perennials and gorgeous mixes of colorful annuals, from begonias
to winter pansies. The garden has color year round, and a putting green adds a golfer’s delight. A new cobblestone walking path
winds through the nature area. A focal point of the garden is the koi pond, with its tiered waterfall that
is tranquil and serene.
Photos by Jason Terrell
WINNER
GREEN THUMBGARDEN CONTEST
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LACHINAGermantown
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The half-acre corner lot belonging to Bob and Karen Cannon has become a winged-one’s
paradise, with a birdhouse and butterfly house constantly being “rented.” It makes sense, as the sign on the porch states, “Every
Birdie Welcome.” The garden has brick walkways and LED
path lights. Many of the plants are “pass alongs” from friends and neighbors and the garden
is decorated with an abundance of yard art, from a horse figure
weathervane to a rusty iron dog made from door hinges to a
mermaid fountain that serves as a birdbath for the Cannons’
feathered friends.
Photos by Jason Terrell
WINNER
GREEN THUMBGARDEN CONTESTPEOPLE’S CHOICE
BOB & KAREN
CANNONMemphis
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Over the last seven years, Linda Pittman has slowly removed
most of the grass in her yard and replaced it with garden beds, adding pathways in between. The plants seen in her garden
include Japanese maples, hostas, ferns, ligularia, epimediums and any shade-loving plants.
The atmosphere of the garden is cool, calm and relaxing and a
testament to the beauty that can be cultivated in the shadows.
Photos by Nathan Berry
FINALIST
GREEN THUMBGARDEN CONTEST
LINDA
PITTMANLakeland
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Jason Lurie’s garden has a tropical atmosphere and is full of color and variety. The garden features 20 windmill palm trees, the largest being 25’ tall. Giant boxwoods anchor most flower beds and color is added with almost 100 varieties of plants
including mandevillas, crotons, hibiscus, gardenias, begonias,
durante, ferns, angelonia, purple hearts and lantana, just to name a few. Lurie’s goal was to make his garden as close to a resort setting in Florida as possible. The result
was a tropical paradise in the heart of the Mid-South.
Photos by Jason Terrell
FINALIST
GREEN THUMBGARDEN CONTEST
JASON
LURIECordova
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Susan Thompson began preparing her garden while waiting to
break ground on a new home. Thompson says she spends
“inordinate hours” trying to match oppositely colored plants to create eye-catching vistas. The garden features many hangers on, such as the Concord grapevines
stretching across the garden gates, climbing roses, climbing lilac and
climbing ivy. A greenhouse on the property holds succulents and
cacti, and her hanging baskets include knockout roses, sapphire spire duranta, pansies, airplane
plant and, as she said in her entry, “a little of this, a little of that.”
Photos by Jason Terrell
FINALIST
GREEN THUMBGARDEN CONTEST
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Gift-giving season is nearly upon us, and handmade pieces add a touch of heart to any holiday. Here are a few easy, affordable (under $10) do-it-yourself ideas that I saw on Pinterest and attempted to duplicate. If you’re looking this season to add a personal touch, while also potentially saving a few bucks, here are a few ideas that you can start on now and have ready well before the holiday rush.
Photo Coasters Depending on the photos you decide to use, these can have very different vibes. Because I was doing a trial run, I decided to stay away from family photos and go for some travel pictures my mom captured while visiting me in Italy, where I was studying abroad several years ago. I used wooden coasters found at a craft store. White tiles from a hardware store are also great, and less than $1 each. I painted my coasters white because I was going for a Polaroid picture feel. I cut the photos (just eyeballed them) into rectangles, leaving margins at the top, bottoms and sides that best resembled a Polaroid. Then I used ModPodge glossy glue/sealer to place the photos on the coasters. After that I covered the photos with a layer of the glue/sealer. When that dried, I added a final layer of spray sealer. If you are using tile, secure felt circles or squares to the back with a waterproof glue to prevent scratching.
Marbled Nail Polish CoastersMore coasters, but this time I used old nail polish to create a fun, textured marble effect. I began by spray painting wooden coasters silver. I let those dry overnight. To create this nail polish effect, you’ll need some sort of plastic tray and different nail polish colors. The polish can be old, but not so old that it’s gloopy and won’t run out of the bottle. Begin
by filling your tray (I used one of those crayon boxes) with warm water. Then, drop polish into the water in a circular, swirling motion. The polish will expand and rise to the top to create a sort of film. Dip your coaster into the water and push it through the tray, allowing the film to stick to the top. The coaster should pick up all, or at least most, of the polish, so you’ll need to add more with each
new coaster, but a little bit goes a long way. Finish with sealer.
Marbled Nail Polish CardsI used the exact same technique on the cards (using plain white cardstock) as I did on the coasters. My tip is to do this outside, because the fumes from the nail polish will go to your head otherwise.
Yarn-Wrapped Monogram Miniature monograms are great to use as gift tags and larger ones can be attached to a holiday wreath or hung on the door in replace of one. I used a medium-sized wooden monogram found at a crafts store. I already had some white yarn at home, but it was very fine, which made this process a little more time consuming. Thick yarn also looks nice on these. I started by putting some glue on my monogram and carefully wrapping yarn around it, from top to bottom. My curvy “S” involved a bit of overlap to get it covered, but I tried to keep my lines nice and straight to give it a nicer look. Then, I cut out a few flowers from an old wreath that I had found in my attic and glued those on for a finishing touch.
Happy Pinning!
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Last year, when Angela Wolf of
Germantown began her quest
for a new home, she was mainly
searching for a certain feeling rather than
architectural specifics.
“I knew two things: I didn’t want
anything east of Yates Road and I didn’t
want anything that looked too traditional,”
she said. “Other than that, I was
Goldilocks. I knew I wanted something
not too hot, not too cold, not too hard, not
too soft, but something just right. That
was about it.”
Wolf spent hours roaming the city
looking at houses, primarily using her
instincts as an internal GPS device.
“I would drive up and down streets
with my dog and a cooler of Rockstar
energy drinks, just looking,” Wolf said. “I
wanted to get a feel for the energy of the
neighborhoods, how the people in the
area took care of their houses, what was
for sale, those kinds of things.”
One morning, she was on her way
to an appointment in Germantown and
passed a house with a “For Sale” sign in
the yard. It called her name.
“I thought, ‘No way. Why do I feel a
pull for this house? It’s in Germantown.
Heck, it’s got four columns in the front!
I don’t want anything that traditional.’ But
all I could do was just stop my car and
stare at it,” she said.
Wolf has nothing personal against
Germantown. In fact, she grew up there,
which is exactly why she wanted to live in
a different location. Yet she couldn’t stop
thinking about that house. She eventually
called the realtor whose name was on
the sign. He told her a contract for its
sale was already in the works. She had
missed it by a hair. She put it out of her
mind and resumed house hunting.
Several weeks later, Wolf happened
to drive by the house again and noticed
Story by Erinn Figg • Photos by Nathan Berry
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AHome
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Colossal Oak trees drew homeowner Angela Wolf to her Germantown residence.
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the realtor’s sign was back in the yard.
Apparently, the original buyers were
having second thoughts and there were
some problems with the contract.
“The homeowner happened to be
in the yard. I said, ‘Show me the house,
and if your contract falls through, I’ll buy
it within 24 hours.’ I barely even got two
feet in the door before I said, ‘I’ll take it.’”
When all was said and done, Wolf had
found, bought and moved into the house
within three weeks. And now that the
home is officially hers, Wolf believes the
trees in front played a major role in her
decision.
“There are two gigantic oaks in the
front yard that are exactly parallel to each
other. Now I realize they remind me of
my parents. As a family, we’ve weathered
a lot of storms throughout my life, but
my parents stood strong, side by side,
through it all,” she said.
Wolf installed spotlighting to honor
the majesty of the trees as well as her
parents. With the help of the experts
at Millstone Market and Nursery in
Germantown and her contractor – who
later became her significant other –
Joe Rushing, she also made significant
changes to the landscaping. She put in
evergreen shrubs; sweet olive, magnolia
and gardenia trees; peonies; a privacy
hedge; and Zen gardens, to name just a
few changes.
“The landscaping was the biggest
thing for me because it expands the
whole house and I love outdoor living,”
she said. “For me, when you get outdoors,
you get closer to God.”
Inside, the tree motif continues. She
has paintings of trees from Memphis
artist Ken Lecco on the walls. In her living
room is a coffee table with a tree as its
A sitting area just off the kitchen offers the perfect setting for thought gathering.
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base. On it, she displays her favorite
book, “That Tree,” by photojournalist Mark
Hirsch. She has come to realize that trees
hold a special significance in her life.
“I think my love of trees is about
growing,” she said. “It’s about ever
changing. You lose your leaves, you shed
your old stuff, you grow new stuff. You
just keep growing. And you grow taller
and you grow stronger.”
Wolf has made several renovations to
the home, including painting the kitchen
red to reflect her love of spicy foods.
She’s in the process of installing more
hardwood floors and has many other
changes in the works.
Ultimately, her long search and hard
work paid off. Wolf says she’s comfortable
and cozy in her own space for the first
time in her life.
“I like things clean and simple, and
that’s what this house is. Anybody who
knows me and knows my personality
walks in this home and immediately says,
‘This house is so you.’”
Just Right
AHome
THAT’S
A tree motif is carried throughout the home. The coffee table in the living room stands on a tree branch base.
Sunny, warm colors give the dining area an inviting atmosphere.
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Just Right
AHome
THAT’S
Artworks inspired by nature, trees in particular, are displayed throughout the home.
Red is emerging as a rather popular kitchen wall color and the white cabinetry and appliances offer a nice contrast to balance out the room.
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Open since March 2013, the 5,000
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business. Stephenson and Frank strive to
keep their shop filled with furniture, art,
and exclusive jewelry pieces. “We try to
buy better and unique, like nothing else
in Memphis,” said Frank. “I’m constantly
thinking about what I can bring in (that’s)
better. We try to set ourselves apart from
anyone else.”
Each month the duo travel to Scott
Antique Market in Atlanta, an antique
fair where dealers from all over the world
come to find just the right piece. At market,
Stephenson and Frank’s primary sources
are true French-speaking antique dealers
that go to France to shop. The business
partners also have rented space in New
Orleans’ Passage Antiques, which they
say is all the more reason to travel the
southeast coast for one-of-a-kind pieces.
Their journey began when Frank,
a retired nurse, began looking for a
hobby the two could share together.
Stephenson, a real estate appraiser, was
along for the ride. Frank said, “From the
moment we sold our first piece, I was
hooked. I found I have a flair for it and all
my energy went into selling.”
As they learned more about the
trade, they decided to take their antique
Robert Stephenson and Jayne Frank are the owners of RS Antiques & Art, 700 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis.
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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 three-
year 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
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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 FIXRecipes by Sarah Matheny Gordon
As we begin to look forward to the
crisp air and colorful leaves of
fall, gardens across the South are
yielding the last of their delicious bounties.
This time of year, at supermarkets and
farmers’ markets, mounds of vegetables
are high and prices are low. Anyone with a
backyard garden surely has many pounds
of summer squash, zucchini, tomatoes
and peppers at their disposal. At local
orchards, apple season is beginning to
overlap with the tail end of peach season.
People who have grown herb gardens on
their back patios may be marveling at the
cups of fresh basil and other herbs that
need to be harvested and used.
There are countless great ways to
use these fantastic, fresh ingredients.
One guaranteed tasty recipe is to slice or
dice fresh ripe vegetables to a uniform
size, toss them in olive oil, salt and
pepper, and grill them for 15-20 minutes
(or to taste) over a medium-high grill.
Seasonal vegetables prepared with this
method make an unbeatable side dish
to an entrée of grilled meat or fish, and
they are impressively delicious in a pasta
salad, as filling for a quesadilla, or in a
pasta primavera-type dish, such as in the
recipe below. Even fresh peaches can be
grilled (cut in half and pit removed, flesh
side down) in order to caramelize their
natural sugars, then topped with whipped
cream or vanilla ice cream and fresh
berries to make a low-fuss desert.
Not to worry, this recipe for White
Sangria with Peaches does not call for
grilled peaches. For this recipe, a handful
of ingredients, a few minutes of slicing,
and a few hours of chilling results in a
cocktail worthy of sharing – if you can be
persuaded to share, that is! And because
this sangria recipe uses only white wine,
it complements the vegetable pasta dish
wonderfully.
This recipe for Pasta with Late-
Summer Garden Vegetables is similar
to a pasta primavera recipe. Primavera
means “spring” in Italian, but this variation
made with end-of-summer vegetables
poses delicious competition to the classic
recipe and is a great way to use up extra
vegetables and herbs on hand.
In fact, any combination of fresh
herbs and seasonal vegetables could
be substituted for the ingredients listed
below. If herbs are plentiful, an easy
homemade pesto would be a fantastic
replacement for the dressing recipe
here. Slice, dice, or chop vegetables to
preference, just be sure they are roughly
the same size so they cook at the same
rate. Do not overcook them or they will
turn soft and soggy. This recipe makes
an excellent weeknight vegetarian entrée
or side dish and is excellent served chilled
as a pasta salad. The addition of grilled
chicken or shrimp makes for a heartier
one-dish entrée.
PASTA WITH LATE-SUMMER GARDEN VEGETABLES
WHITE SANGRIA WITH PEACHES
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HOSPITALITY FIX
PASTA WITH LATE-SUMMER GARDEN VEGETABLES
INGREDIENTS1/2 pound farfalle (bowtie) pasta
1 zucchini (small to medium in
size), sliced into quarter-half
inch rounds
1 summer squash (small to
medium in size), sliced into
quarter-half inch rounds
1 red onion, sliced into quarter-
half inch rounds
1 red bell pepper, sliced into
quarter-half inch slices
1 green bell pepper, sliced into
quarter-half inch slices
1 ripe tomato
1 ear corn, husk on (if husk is
removed, wrap in tin foil)
3 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh
rosemary
1 Tbs. minced thyme
¼ grated parmesan
Salt and fresh cracked pepper
For the dressing:1/3 c. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grilled and
minced
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard or whole
grain mustard
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. sugar or honey
Pinch of salt, fresh cracked pepper
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WHITE SANGRIA WITH PEACHES
DirectionsPre-heat the grill to medium-
high. Make the dressing: whisk
together all of the ingredients
except the olive oil. Drizzle in the
olive oil, whisking constantly until
well-combined. Set aside.
Brush sliced fresh vegetables
(except tomato) with olive oil, and
sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Cook over medium-high heat for
10-20 minutes or until fork tender,
turning once. Wrap garlic cloves in
small piece of tin foil and grill with
vegetables. While vegetables are
cooking on the grill, cook pasta to
al dente in salted water according
to box instructions. Drain and
return to pot (do not rinse). Drizzle
with a few tablespoons of dressing
and toss to coat.
When vegetables have cooled,
carefully strip corn from the cob
using a sharp knife. Add grilled
vegetables to pot with pasta and
toss lightly. Add dressing a little
bit at a time, tossing gently, until
well-coated. Add chopped herbs,
parmesan cheese, and chopped
tomato. Taste for seasonings and
adjust.
DirectionsIn a glass pitcher, add all liquid
ingredients and stir to combine.
Quarter, core, and thinly slice one
apple and add to pitcher. Quarter
one peach, remove pit, thinly slice
and add to pitcher. Add lemon and
ginger to pitcher, stir, and refrigerate
for at least four hours.
After sangria has chilled for four
hours, strain the mixture to remove
seeds and reduce cloudiness, and
return it to the pitcher. Add some of
the sliced fruit back to the pitcher if
desired. Dice remaining peach and
apple for garnish and mix together
in a small bowl.
To serve, pour glasses 2/3 full
with sangria and top with a splash of
club soda. Garnish with a spoonful
of diced peach and apple.
Makes about 1 quart.
INGREDIENTS1 750 mL bottle unoaked
chardonnay
1/3 c. peach schnapps
1/4 c. brandy
1/4 c. triple sec
1/4 c. simple syrup
2 ripe peaches, separated
2 apples (I used one Granny Smith and one Honeycrisp), separated
1 lemon, cut in thin rounds
1 slice of peeled fresh ginger, ¼ inch thick
Club soda
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