2017 St. Jude Dream Home Featuring Celebrity Designer Michael Moloney’s Mystery Master Suite
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CONTENTS JUNE 2017
28 HOME: Step inside and take a look at this year's amazing St. Jude Dream Home!
36 DESIGN: Celebrity interior designer Michael Moloney
shares great tips on master bedroom suites as he reveals his latest creation to At Home.
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CONTENTS JUNE 2017
52. F O R YO U 16 healthy you Here Comes the Sun
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98 on a good note Duncan-Williams Dragon Boat Race for St. Jude.
HOME & DESIGN 26 at home with Youth Villages Cheif Marketing Officer Jennifer Jones 28 home feature St. Jude Dream Home 38 design St. Jude Dream Home's Mystery Suite Revealed 42 style marketplace Gifts that Give Back
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44 home trends Coming Up Roses
T R AV E L & C U L T U R E 46 getaway Wilson, Arkansas 52 travel Beaches, Anyone? 62 experience this Refining the Modern Man; Baron's Man Cave 68 social pages Mid South Happenings 76 wedding Megan and Johnny Dillon 82 arts Deanna Hamsley
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FOOD & DRINK 84 entertaining Fit for a King 90 dining out Mama Gaia 92 happy hour The Chancellor's House Lemontini 94 in the kitchen Shrimp Remoulade Salad 10 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • June 2017
IN EVERY ISSUE 14 | PUBLISHER'S NOTE 97 | SOURCES
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JUNE 2017 • VOL. 16 NO. 3 PUBLISHER / EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MARGARET MONGER | mmonger@athomemms.com
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publisher’s note It seems like yesterday we celebrating Christmas and looking forward to 2017, which is now almost half over. It is June, which means Hobby Lobby now has a store full of Halloween decorations and they are probably already on sale 40 percent off! Why the rush? Can we just slow down? Father Time is picking up the pace fast enough without our help. The month of May has been like a marathon for many of us and the lazy days of summer seem to be extinct. I hope this issue inspires you to slow down and take in some of the great things our Mid South area offers. Maybe a quick road trip to Arkansas to visit the charming town of Wilson or short drive east on Poplar to quaint Rossville, where you can stroll through the 2017 St. Jude Dream Home and enjoy some good home cooking at the Wolf River Cafe. Whatever you do, don’t count the number of weeks until Christmas, which is 30. Yes, I just did that. Wishing congrats to our graduates, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in our lives and a safe, happy and peaceful summer to all.
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healthy you
Here Comes the Sun!
Sun shine, big and bright! I have always loved living in the
southern region of the United States. The endless summer days, the long warm seasons, and the sun! In my early years of life, sunscreen was not available, however, as an adult and a parent, I have questions about sunscreens currently on the market. Which is the best for protection and least likely to contain toxic chemicals? Do I really need sunscreen every time I’m in the sun? Isn’t a little bit of natural sun good for the body and the skin? Is too much sunscreen dangerous? What about vitamin D? Can I really get all the vitamin D I need from a pill? After all, the body is designed to make vitamin D through absorption from the sun! According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with melanoma being the most deadly type of skin cancer. The rates of melanoma have been rising for 30 years and the risks of diagnosis increase with age. While moles are normal for most people, it is important to check your moles and see a board-certified dermatologist for skin screenings. I visit my dermatologist annually or anytime I see something that I suspect may be abnormal. The skin is our largest organ and the first passage for many environmental and chemical toxins to enter the body. Cancer is usually the result of too much exposure to an environmental or chemical toxin or a combination of too much exposure to environmental or chemical toxins. (Research the Halifax Project, The National Cancer Moonshot Initiative or the Environmental Working Groups–Rethinking Cancer initiative.) It seems living a healthy life every day has become very complex and thoughtful considerations have to be made at every single turn. We want to live naturally and limit our chemical exposures, but then we are told our natural environments (water, grass, whole foods, 16 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • June 2017
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sun, etc.) put us at as much risk as our chemical environments. I hope the following will shed a little light on the issues (no pun intended). According to the Vitamin D Council, led by Dr. John J. Cannell, MD, the sun is the best source for Vitamin D and sunscreen inhibits the body’s ability to absorb vitamin TextWorld by Michelle Johns D. According the Institute of Medicine, the Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control, the North American population may be at risk for serious vitamin D deficiency. Our bodies metabolize the vitamin D intake from the sun and dietary supplements within hours/days–biological differences in the body make it hard to give a definitive amount of time for everyone. The Institute of Medicine notes, “vitamin D requirements could not address the level of sun exposure because public health concerns about skin cancer preclude this possibility. There have not been studies to determine whether ultraviolet B (UVB)-induced vitamin D synthesis can occur without increased risk of skin cancer. The best approach was to estimate vitamin D requirements under conditions of minimal sun exposure.” Dr. Joseph Mercola, physician and alternative medicine proponent, supports limited exposure to the sun for best intake of the essential vitamin D nutrient. (Visit his website and type “vitamin D” in the search area to get his recommendations regarding sun exposure for skin type.) However, the bottom line is that you don’t need to be in the sun for prolonged periods of time to get the benefits of vitamin D. The lighter your skin tone the less time you need as fair skin absorbs vitamin D from the sun more easily. In fact, once your skin begins to change color, your body is no longer making vitamin D and you are putting yourself at risk for skin cancer.
healthy you Skin cancer is serious, so sunscreen is necessary. The UVB rays we need from the sun are the same rays that put us at risk for skin cancer. UVA rays cause wrinkles and accelerate aging. A broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects the skin from both UVB and UVA rays is best. According to the Environmental Working Group, the following factors should be considered when selecting a sunscreen: Just say no to • SPF above 50 • Retinyl palmitate • Aerosol spray and powder sunscreen • Oxybenzone – “penetrates the skin, gets into the bloodstream and acts like estrogen in the body. It can trigger allergic skin reactions. Some research studies, while not conclusive, have linked higher concentrations of oxybenzone to health disorders, including endometriosis in older women and lower birth weights in newborn girls.” • Added insect repellent Say yes to • Hats and shade in midday sun • Zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as active ingredients,
otherwise Avobenzone (at 3%) • SPF 15 to 50, depending on your skin coloration, time outside, shade and cloud cover. • Using a generous amount and reapplying frequently The Vitamin D Council recommends the use of Solar D sunscreen. According to the label it meets most of the Environmental Working Group’s requirements, though it is not on their approved list. A study available on pubmed.gov, titled “Sun exposure prior to diagnosis is associated with improved survival in melanoma patients: results from a long-term follow-up study of Italian patients,” concurs with my recommendations regarding sunscreen: Use common sense with exposure to the sun and sunscreens. Too much of anything can be a bad thing, but just the right amount can be helpful and healthy. Please note: The contents of this documentation are for educational purposes and are not intended to offer personal medical advice. You should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and lifestyle changes. Resources for the content of this piece are available upon request.
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at home with At Home With....
Jennifer Jones Youth Villages’ Chief Marketing Officer Text by Ginni Jones Photos courtesy of Youth Villages
At Home Memphis & Mid South recently had the opportunity to get to know Youth Village’s chief marketing officer, Jennifer Jones. Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Jennifer shares with us how she came to call Memphis home.
Q&A
At Home Memphis & Mid South: Tell us a little about
your background, both professionally and personally. Jennifer Jones: I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, but got the travel bug at a young age as we took many family vacations all over the world, so travel and hospitality were my passion. I went to college at Pitzer College in Claremont, CA, then went on a few years after I graduated to get a master’s from Northwestern University in Integrated Marketing and Communications. I had a three-year stint working for Club Med in between. I spent much of my career after grad school at Hilton Worldwide, starting with Embassy Suites in 1999 where I served as Embassy Suites brand marketing director. When Hilton moved their global headquarters to McLean, VA, I was asked to move, but opted to stay in Memphis. I went to work with their luxury and lifestyle brands (Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Resorts, Conrad Hotels and Resorts, and Canopy by Hilton), eventually serving as the senior director of marketing. I’m now the chief marketing officer at Youth Villages, providing 26 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • June 2017
leadership to the business planning and policy, marketing communications, and managed care and referral services departments. My husband Brent and I live in East Memphis with our children, Sophie and Dylan, and our fur kids Teddy and Sully.
AHMMS: What’s your favorite thing about your job? JJ: I enjoy working with the various teams to find a way to
tell the Youth Villages story. What we do there is so complex and necessary, and I think it’s important for people in the Mid South and the nation to know what a difference YV makes in the lives of children and their families. The transition from the corporate world to the non-profit world came at the best time for me as I knew I wanted to take the next step in my career and I knew I wanted to find something that I could be passionate about. Youth Villages is an amazing organization and I want all of Memphis (and beyond) to know that.
AHMMS: What do you do when you aren’t working? JJ: Several days a week I like to break a sweat at Orangetheory Fitness. I started it a couple of years ago, and it really gives me bang for my buck as far as getting a good calorie burn in an hour. I also enjoy pretending I can garden, and love to pretty up my yard this time of year with colorful pots of flowers. My family and I often go to Shelby Farms with the dogs; they love to play in the lake and get messy and the kids still enjoy the playground and the ziplines. AHMMS: What are your favorite places in the Mid South? JJ: Well, I have my classic favorites like the Germantown Commissary—I could eat a gallon of their banana pudding. My husband gets it for my birthday and puts a candle in it! Love the great vibe on Broad Street; Bounty is always fabulous and City/State is the most unique, innovative coffee shop out there. My current favorite new place is City Silo. I usually like to eat clean and healthy and they really have an outstanding selection of salads and smoothies and even items to take home. I appreciate places that use fresh, organic, locally sourced products. AHMMS: What inspires you? JJ: Travel inspires me the most. You don’t realize how interesting and beautiful the world is until you leave your comfort zone. I don’t really get people who travel to the same destination year after year when the world is wide open to explore. I am so inspired by the diversity, beauty and culture of the world and whenever possible I tell people to get a passport and go! AHMMS: What advice could you give to people who want to realize their dreams? JJ: Travel. You can gain such knowledge and perspective when you do. Go while you can, while you’re young, before you’re settled, and see anything, everything. There’s too much out there to learn to just stay put. The other piece of advice I give (after having learned a lesson or two in my career the hard way) is change your perspective; be open to new ideas, opinions and listen. Listen, listen, listen. AHMMS: Do you have any plans for the future? JJ: I’ve got my sights set on our upcoming trip to Napa Valley. That’s all the future I need. I’m lucky to plan more than a few weeks out! As much as I like to say I am a planner, I actually thrive on figuring things out as they come. I think it comes from being very disciplined at work that when it comes to home life, I like to relax a little. June 2017 • athomemms.com | 27
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The 2017 St. Jude Dream Home Text by Ginni Jones | Photography by Hal Jaffe
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home feature At Home Memphis & Mid South is extremely excited to introduce our readers to the 2017 St. Jude Dream Home, built by Southern Serenity Homes and valued at $465,000. Open to the public May 20 to June 18, this year’s St. Jude Dream Home is a true masterpiece! Located in Rossville, TN, the two-story house features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms over an estimated 3,000 square feet. On the exterior, a large covered front porch creates a warm welcome into the home. Inside, the main floor features 10-foot ceilings, a large study, a chef’s kitchen with walk-in pantry, a huge master suite with salon bath and double walk-in closets (designed by celebrity decorator Michael Moloney), and a second bedroom.
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home feature The open-concept kitchen flows into the adjoining living space. An adorable built-in dog kennel and bed under the staircase in the kitchen will allow the homeowner’s furry best friend to be included in family time. Off the kitchen’s island is a built-in kitchen table—a perfect space for casual meals, kids’ craft time, et cetera. Next to the kitchen and oversized laundry room is the master suite Moloney designed as his way to support St. Jude’s lifesaving mission. For more details about the suite turn to this month’s AHMMS design feature (pg. 38). Past the master suite and an additional bedroom is a two-car, rear-entry garage with an in-ground storm shelter. The home’s third bedroom and bathroom as well as a family media room for entertainment comprise the second floor.
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design home feature The new homeowner will be announced on June 25 live on WMC Action News 5. Tickets can be purchased online at dreamhome. org or by calling 800.224.6681; only 13,500 tickets will be sold! Visitors to the St. Jude Dream Home have the chance to register to win a $10,000 furniture shopping spree to Ashley Home Store or Stash Home! This year’s St. Jude Dream Home would not be complete without the following sponsors who donated time, money and effort to get the home built:
Southern Serenity Homes Flooring Solutions of Memphis Renaissance General Shale Granite & Marble Products Ashley Home Store Stash Home Home Solutions Michael Moloney J Walker Contractors Shaw Jenn-Air Appliances Madden Phillips Construction Co. Trane Memphis Winnelson Brizo 84 Lumber Otto Electric All About Plumbing, LLC Progress Lighting Batesville Cabinet Company Quality Insulation Brown Refrigeration Sherwin Williams Central Woodwork, Inc. Southern Landscape Services, LLC Davis Painting & Drywall Triton Stone Group Express Shelters, LLC Window World of Memphis Woodson & Bozeman, Inc. Ferguson Bath & Kitchens 36 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • June 2017
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St. Jude Dream Home’s Mystery Master Suite Revealed! An exclusive interview with designer Michael Moloney Text by Ginni Jones | Photography by Anna Leppert
Just as the drywall was being placed onto the frame of the St. Jude Dream Home, At Home Memphis & Mid South had the opportunity Text by Jordana White | Photography by Anna Leppert to talk to celebrity interior Michael Moloney about the Life is messy, but that doesn’tdesigner mean your laundry and utility spaces Mystery Bedroom createdrecently in the house and with to gain have toMaster reflect that fact! AtSuite Homehe Memphis sat down Windsor Homes builder Katie Clarkon to his getdesign. the tips that will ensure an some insight on-trend design for your laundry room and other utility spaces.
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design At Home Memphis & Mid South: What made you choose Memphis and the St. Jude Dream Home? Michael Moloney: I got connected with a builder in northern California who built a home for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the show I was on. I mentioned how I wanted to get involved with St. Jude, whether it was letter stuffing, whatever. Instead, they wanted me to do the Mystery Master Bedroom Suite, so I did that last year in Fresno, and it was a huge success for them. It brought in new people, excitement, media buzz, something new and different. It went really well. Then I got asked by St. Jude to come out to Memphis and be part of their conference for the builders of all the St. Jude Dream Homes. I hosted their gala awards dinner, which was super exciting. Then I got to tour the campus at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and I was sold. I clearly remember seeing one of the patients in her little wagon with her mom, dad and sibling and realized that was what it was all about. I have a passion for design, so the fact that I could utilize my passion, it was the perfect way to give back. They asked me if I would do the Mystery Master Suite in Memphis and I said, “Of course, let’s do as many as we can!” AHMMS: What inspired your design for the St. Jude Dream Home's "Mystery Suite?" MM: Design tends to be safe in the South, a little traditional, so I want to kind of mix that up at little. Not too crazy, but give it a bit of edge. There is a black-and-white theme, so I want it to have a sort of New York loft feel with a bit of ethnic flair. A fresh, different look, especially since model homes are very “safe” when it comes to interior design. AHMMS: What should be the first step when
it comes to designing a master suite?
MM: The bed placement is always first. What size bed you are using, it sets the layout of the room. You want to pick your headboard wall first and from there consider your overall goal for the look. Don’t forget to consider your palette. Master bedrooms are supposed to be sanctuaries and they should be calm and peaceful. Have neutral linens and fabrics so you can switch out your pillows and throws easily when you are ready for a change. I also think it’s important to have a goal in line. June 2017 • athomemms.com | 39
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design AHMMS: What design choices do you avoid in a sleeping space? MM: I avoid clutter and make sure to keep it fresh. My word for all rooms is E-D-I-T. Less is more! We, as humans,
collect a lot of stuff. Have your luxurious linens, great mattress, the best you can afford, and that’s it. A third of your life should be spent in bed so mattress quality and linen quality are huge to me!
AHMMS: What is your top priority for a master bathroom? MM: The bathroom should be an en suite—should feel like part of of the same room. Especially if it’s open. And, again, the clutter issue is important: if you don't use it, put it away! AHMMS: What kind of lighting would you recommend in a master bedroom suite? MM: If you are a reader, then I would make sure you have a reading lamp. All rooms should have dimmers. Master bedrooms should be serene so soft lighting is key. But if you have good natural light, take advantage of it. AHMMS: What’s a current bedroom trend that you’re loving? MM: I like seeing things mixed. Seeing contemporary mixed with vintage and not something that feels like it all came from the same store. Really mixing up the elements. Honestly, not buying the bedroom set is the trend everyone needs to pay attention to. Mix it up, have some flavor, make it your own! AHMMS: Where do you see master suite design heading? MM: I see it going to sleep! But most importantly, make sure to make your master suite a sanctuary.
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getaway style marketplace
Gifts that
Give Back!
In honor of the St. Jude Dream Home reveal, we found special gifts from St. Jude that give directly back to the hospital. all products can be found online at giftshop.stjude.org
Brooks Brothers Dot Tie $28.00
Thankful Polka Dots Mug
Black Running Hat
$15.00
$20.00
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Patient Art Airplane Mouse Pad "Janelle" Plush Giraffe
$8.00
$16.00
Love Ceramic Trinket Tray $14.00 Blush Peony Scented Candle $12.00
Copper Water Bottle $20.00
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Coming Up Roses
Text by P. Allen Smith | Photos courtesy of P. Allen Smith
I’m a rose fanatic and have planted them extensively in my garden. My love of roses began when I lived in England while doing my graduate work. I became fast friends with Lady Elizabeth Ashbrook, who was crazy about roses and had them all around her estate in Cheshire. So when I came home, I started planting roses at my house in downtown Little Rock. I now have a two-acre rose garden at Moss Mountain Farm dedicated to my friend who taught me so much about these charming flowers. The peak of rose bloom in my garden occurs around the first week of May. I consider this an unofficial farewell to spring and the beginning of summer. I say goodbye to dogwoods and tulips and hello to daylilies, hydrangeas and, of course, more roses. With the exception of one or two, the roses in my garden are repeat bloomers and will continue to throw out flowers until the first hard freeze in fall. While most of the varieties are fairly carefree I do have a summer regimen that I follow to keep them in tiptop shape. Feeding I give my roses a healthy dose of fertilizer in the early spring to fortify them for their first flush of bloom. I simply use a fertilizer high in phosphorous, which is the middle number on the package. After the first wave of flowers fades I hit them with a second application of fertilizer formulated especially for roses. This re-energizes the plants and promotes more roses for those that are repeat bloomers. Through the summer I continue to feed my repeatblooming roses after each bloom cycle.
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home trends Black Spot and Powdery Mildew
Deadheading The time to do any hard pruning of roses is late winter or early spring before the leaf buds open. Don’t panic if you didn’t get around to cutting back your plants this year, though. They won’t suffer, and once the blooms have faded at the end of spring you will have the opportunity to do some light pruning. Not only will this be a chance to reshape and clean up plants, but with many of the repeatblooming varieties, it will encourage a second round of flower production. It’s important to realize that not all roses rebloom. Some old-fashioned shrub types only bloom once in the spring. Cutting the old flowers away on these types will only help the plant look a little better. But for those that rebloom like my favorite ‘New Dawn’ as well as any of the floribundas, polyanthas and popular hybrid tea roses, removing what is left of dead flowers will definitely encourage the next wave of bloom. Always use sharp pruners, making the cut just above a leaf with five leaflets. This will ensure that the stem will be large and strong enough to support new blooms. After pruning I always feed roses with a high-phosphorus liquid fertilizer. By devoting a little time to care for these beauties, your flower garden will be “coming up roses” all season long.
The biggest headaches when growing roses are black spot and powdery mildew. As the name implies, black spot starts with a black spot on the leaf. It’s a fungus that certainly diminishes the look of the plant. I’ve never had a rose bush actually die from black spot, but it can certainly cut down on their performance and make the shrubs look pretty shabby. Black spot is usually brought on by weather conditions. Sporadic rain followed by humid to hot conditions is the ideal breeding ground for this fungus. The rain soaks the plant, and then the weather heats up and causes the fungus to form on the damp leaves and petals. If the problem becomes severe, use a commercial fungicide for black spot; make sure to saturate the plant completely from top to bottom with the spray. Serious black spot cases require several treatments before the fungus is completely annihilated. You should also spray theTour ground around Trolley effected shrubs and put any diseased leaves in the trash, not in your compost. Powdery mildew reveals itself as a powder-like coating over the leaves. Rarely will this fungus kill a plant, but it can damage perennials, including phlox, and shrubs such as lilacs, crape myrtles and roses. A heavy infestation of powdery mildew can cause a plant to lose its leaves, diminishing its vigor and reducing its flower output. If you have powdery mildew in your garden there are two approaches you should try to bring the problem under control. The first is prevention. Remove and dispose of infected plants and leaves by burning them or put them in the garbage to help cut down on the spread. Don’t put infected leaves in your compost because you will just harbor spores for another round next season. The second line of defense is to take action by spraying. Before using a conventional fungicide, try some of the new, safer alternatives. I use a sulfur-based product. Since it’s not a synthetic fungicide, I don’t have to worry about it damaging the environment. Spray your roses every seven to 10 days when mildew is a problem. Davenport House
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A New Era for Wilson, Arkansas
Text by Claire Peeler | Photos courtesy of Wilson, AR
Nestled between verdant East Arkansas fields lies Wilson, a charming small town with humble roots and big ambitions. While seeking to honor its significant heritage, modern-day Wilson is continuously taking strides to improve itself. A quaint town square, a farm-to-table restaurant and multiple music events are a just few reasons to make the short 45-minute drive from Memphis to Wilson for an enjoyable day trip this summer.
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getaway History of Wilson Wilson was founded by Robert E. Lee Wilson in 1886 and soon grew into a booming company town, the hub of Wilson’s cotton empire. The town remained in the Wilson family until 2010, when The Lawrence Group took over ownership. The group’s goals were to revitalize the failing community and to keep the longstanding character and history of Wilson alive through preserving its unique past.
Historic Sites The city’s Tudor-inspired Town Square, developed in 1925 by Robert E. Lee Wilson Jr. remains intact and operating. Galleries, boutiques, a pharmacy, library, supermarket and much more remain around the square for visitors to explore. Another historic site, expected to debut this fall, is the Hampson Archeological Museum. The facility will house a collection of artifacts found in a nearby Native American archeological site. Some relics are thought to date back to 1400-1650 AD. The museum will offer special programming and educational opportunities.
Farm-to-Table Wilson has always been an agricultural hub of the Arkansas Delta. This distinctive part of the town’s history is still a vital aspect of its functionality today. One such agricultural business that prides itself on sustaining the area’s healthy food economy is Wilson Gardens. The organic farm grows fruits, herbs and vegetables without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. The garden shop features fresh flowers, house-grown produce and other locally-sourced items such as jams and jellies.
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The restaurant in the town’s center partners with Wilson Gardens to source healthy, organic produce on its menu. Wilson Café was founded in 2013 by owners Joe Cartwright and Shari’ Haley, who both had worked in the restaurant business in Memphis. The owners shared a desire to run a restaurant that incorporated local foods into a Southern-style menu. Cartwright and Haley have built the cafe into a gathering spot and culinary center for the town. It’s a perfect place to enjoy lunch after shopping and exploring this small town’s charm.
Modern-day General Store A small-town general store is a rare sighting nowadays, but with the help of critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Holly Williams, Wilson has its very own modern-day version of the oncepopular emporium. White’s Mercantile opened its third location (other stores are in Nashville and Franklin, TN) in Wilson last month. Williams personally curates every item in the store, and each carries special meaning for her. Look for products bearing a handwritten note describing the piece’s significance to Williams and her famous family (she’s the granddaughter of country legend Hank Williams). This unique, personal touch adds authentic flair to the store. Modern and chic, White’s includes a market/food section and also carries dog beds and treats, watches, cosmetics, custom Wilson drinking glasses and much more.
Talent & Tunes Wilson is located on the important cultural corridor known as Highway 61 or the Great River Road. The town embraces its musical history through the Wilson Music Series, a quarterly event featuring local, regional and national artists performing in venues across town. On June 24 country artist Sammy Kershaw will present an evening of songs and stories at the Delta School. Tickets are available through eventbrite.com. June 2017 • athomemms.com | 49
getaway Wilson hopes to expand its local artistic talent by providing studio space for artists eager to create and share their work with others. This Artist Residency Program brings visual artists to town to create pieces inspired by the local landscape, people and culture of the region. Public art already has a presence in Wilson in the form of the Industrial Connection Art Installation. Conceived and created by three University of Memphis art students, the work reanimates the concrete slab next to the original Lee Wilson Company cotton gin and explores its location’s juxtaposition between organic and industrial.
For more information on Wilson and upcoming events in the town, visit www.wilsonarkansas.com.
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Beach, Anyone? When summer rolls around, it seems everyone is talking about their upcoming or just completed beach vacation. There are so many options when it comes to a “fun-in- thesun” getaway and each is unique in its own way. While it would be next to impossible to narrow down a list of the world’s beaches to a mere top 10, the following would surely make any roster, each for a different and wonderful reason.
Text by Leigh Sullivan | Photos by Regency Travel, Inc.
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travel Thanks to fantastic sugary beaches, the first on the list is the Turks and Caicos, a British-held territory in the Caribbean. Providenciales (Provo to the locals), the main town and point of arrival for these islands, is located on Caicos Island and covers an area of 38 miles. It is the most developed island in the Turks and Caicos. On the north shore, the world-famous Grace Bay Beach offers silky white sand and clear turquoise water: this pristine locale continues to rank as one of the best in the world. The water-related activities are spectacular with excellent snorkeling, boat and catamaran excursions to the remote and uninhabited islands (there are approximately 40 small island and cays!) eco-tours, scuba and more. Easily accessible from the Mid South, Turks and Caicos is a great destination for a quick summer getaway or a long winter escape, with a variety of luxury resort accommodations and local dining choices. From the romantic and very private Amanyara Resort (the name means peaceful place) to the bespoke luxury of the newly opened Shore Club, lodging options for couples and families abound on this stunning island.
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Chincoteague Island ’s sentimental appeal earned it a place on the list. I spent many summers as a child on this charming Virginia destination. The town of Chincoteague is a quaint fishing village best known for its annual Pony Swim, famous by Marguerite Henry’s classic children’s book "Misty of Chincoteague." Tens of thousands of spectators from around the world gather on Chincoteague Island each year to watch this annual tradition. The weekend prior to Wednesday's Pony Swim, “Saltwater Cowboys” on horseback begin to round up the approximately 150 adult wild ponies that live on Assateague Island, along with the 60 to 70 foals that were born in the spring. For the last 91 years on the last Wednesday of July at slack tide, the wild ponies swim across the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island. After a brief rest, the ponies are “paraded” to the carnival grounds for the Fireman’s Carnival on Main Street. The foals are auctioned off on Thursday, and on Friday the adult ponies make their return swim back across the channel, where they live in the wild for another year. This area is a National Seashore (Assateague) and Wildlife Refuge (Chincoteague) so the birds, boating, fishing, cuisine and activities are endless. This year’s swim will take place on Wed., July 26. Many visitors to Chincoteague’s beach recall topping the small incline that surrounds it and viewing the crashing waves and windswept expanse of beach for the first time—it is truly an awesome sight. The drive is about three hours from Washington, DC, making the island a perfect add-on to a visit to our nation’s capital. June 2017 • athomemms.com | 57
travel Captiva Island, Florida, rounds out this list of allstars. Located north of Sanibel Island about an hour’s drive from Ft. Myers on the Gulf of Mexico, Captiva is famous for its wide variety of shells, over 250 types! The bounty owes to the fact that the island runs east and west rather than north and south, making it a perfect catching spot for an extraordinary number of shells. It’s not unusual for vacationers on Captive to spend an entire day walking the long stretch of beach “shopping” for sea shells. The area is also rich in Florida wildlife, including manatees, also known as sea cows. The docile mammals graze on seagrass around the marinas and are truly gentle giants—newborns can weigh upwards of 60 pounds! At latest count the 6,300-acre J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge was home to 238 species of birds, more than 50 types of reptiles and 32 different kinds of mammals. The refuge features wonderful bird watching spots, bike and walking paths, winding canoe routes and a four-mile scenic drive, all of which are lush with sea grape, wax and salt myrtles, red mangrove, cabbage and sabal palms, and other native plants. The ideal time to visit is during low tide when the birds are feeding. Other attractions on the island include shelling excursions, bicycle, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, boat rentals for fishing and sunset cruises. A nice variety of local restaurants rounds out this ideal getaway. Don’t miss the famous Bubble Room for delish desserts or The Mucky Duck for tantalizing local seafood backed by picturesque sunsets.
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experience this
Refining the Modern Man Baron’s Man Cave
Text by Melody Dixon | Photography by Anna Haley
Since 2015, Germantown has been home to a men’s grooming salon like no other. Baron’s Man Cave goes beyond typical barbershop services like haircuts and shaves by offering serious spa-like treatments. It’s the result of founder and co-owner Dara Vongphrachanh’s vision of a salon to fill the void between value-driven shops and high-end ones—a place where men could receive full grooming services “without feeling awkward or being surrounded by a sea of women,” she says. At this public man cave ultimate relaxation can come in the form of a soothing foot massage in a luxurious leather chair, a refreshing facial, a manicure or pedicure while watching one of multiple televisions stream movies, ESPN’s Sportscenter or a ball game. “We worked with Braganza Design Group to create a rustic and industrial space featuring stained concrete floors, exposed ceilings, sliding barn doors and our pride and joy, a 500-square-foot wall of reclaimed wood comprised of seven different species, which is backlit with LED lighting,” Vongphrachanh says of the shop’s contemporary style. Vongphrachanh and her new partners, Jeremy and Matthew ThackerRhodes, want to make sure appearance-conscious Memphians feel properly prepared and ready to take on anything. “When you look good, you feel good,” she says. For that reason, the goal of their business is to provide a family-friendly atmosphere with outstanding customer service provided by trained professionals.
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Since Baron’s opened Vongphrachanh has tweaked her offerings to better fit the clientele. She explains, “As we started to better understand our clients’ needs, our menu of services reflected that with new items like facials and waxing.” The shop’s original walk-in concept soon gave way to an appointment-based model to avoid the risk of losing business from regulars. “Our clients have very busy schedules and appreciate knowing when they will receive their service without having to deal with long wait times,” she says. Vongphrachanh and Thacker-Rhodes takes pride in heading a people-focused business where the workers’ strengths are focused to enhance each visitor’s pampering experience. Staff members know most of their clients by name and go above and beyond to make sure customers leave well-pleased.
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Before opening Baron’s, Vongphrachanh developed her entrepreneurial skills as an independent small business consultant. “Like many other millennials, I spent several years in the corporate environment only to realize I felt unfulfilled,” she recalls. “In search of being my own boss and motivated by the possibility of creating something new, I started brainstorming.” Her research revealed that the men’s grooming industry was growing exponentially, so she set out to create a resource for men of all ages who are prioritizing and taking pride in personal care. The concept was such a success that the owners now plan to expand the shop’s area to almost double its present size. Additions will include more barber stations to better accommodate clients, along with a retail area featuring a selection of stylish clothing and footwear for the fashion-forward man and an expanded array of men’s grooming products. Baron’s Man Cave is available for group celebrations, birthday parties and wedding-day preparation for dapper grooms and their attendants.
Baron’s Man Cave is located at 9289 Poplar Ave., Suite #102, Germantown TN 38138. Hours are Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun. 12-6 p.m. For appointments or private events call 901.505.2242 or visit online at baronsmancave.com.
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social
DOUBLE DECKER ARTS
The 22nd annual Double Decker Festival was held April 28-29 in Oxford, MS. Originally inspired by the double decker bus that Oxford imported from England in 1994, the festival showcases Oxford as a town that supports the arts and has grown to be one of the premier events in the region. Double Decker started with the bed of an old pickup truck serving as the stage for music, and only hosted a handful art and food vendors. Today, the event is centered around the historic Courthouse Square and boasts a crowd of more than 60,000 people. Now in a two-day format, Double Decker kicked off on Friday evening with Thacker Mountain Radio hosting a live broadcast complete with music. Saturday was an all-day affair featuring nearly 200 art and food vendors and local and touring musicians taking the stage. Photos courtesy of Joey Brent
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FESTIVAL 2017
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Jude Frances Trunk Show
at Southen Avenue Company On May 3 Southern Avenue Company hosted a trunk show for their new jewelry line, Jude Frances. The colorful and stunning jewelry was a hit! Southern Avenue Company is located in the Shops of Saddle Creek in Germantown.
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The 2017 GPAC Gala Celebrating Memphis Music Was a Huge Success! GPAC is extremely grateful to our generous sponsors and patrons for helping us to achieve and exceed our 2017 Gala fundraising goals. Thank you, Gala Host Committee, especially co-chairs Lynn and Kevin Foley, our Board of Trustees and the GPAC team for your enthusiastic support. Special thanks to our dear friend Joyce Cobb for setting the tone for our trip down Beale Street and Memphis music history during the cocktail reception. After an exquisite meal prepared by Erling Jensen, auctioneer Jeff Morris conducted a spirited live auction and “Raise Your Hand for Arts Education,” helping us far surpass our fundraising goals. Inspired by our iconic Memphis music entertainers, Memphis Jones and Lil’ Rounds, guests kicked off their shoes and hit the dance floor, taking our "fun"-raising experience through the roof! Text & photos courtesy of GPAC
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Live at the Garden Premiere Party
Live at the Garden held its annual Premiere Party to announce the full season lineup to season table subscribers before it is released to the general public. Despite the serious threat of storms, over 600 people braved the weather to get a sneak peek at the lineup. This year’s concert series has something for everyone. No matter what genre of music you listen to on a daily basis, these are five great nights of music kicking off with country music’s Little Big Town on June 23, classic rock icons Boston on July 1, newcomers St. Paul & the Broken Bones with Memphian Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors on August 11, a Live the Garden fan favorite Seal on August 26 and ending with the legendary Steve Miller Band on September 15. All tickets are on sale now through www.ticketmaster.com. Text and photos courtesy of Live at the Garden
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ART BY DESIGN SHOWCASE 2017
The 2017 Art by Design Showcase Event was a hit! The event attracted a diverse crowd of all ages eager to explore the designer's creations. On Thursday, April 27 VIP dinner guests were the first to experience the designer showcase with an on-site dinner at our one-of-a-kind venue: Propcellar, – a vintage furniture and décor emporium on Summer Avenue. They enjoyed an exclusive preview of the interior design showcase, featuring vignettes crafted by the city’s leading designers, as well as a seated dinner created by Executive Chef Dave Krog and Executive Pastry Chef Franck Oysel of Interim Restaurant and Bar, music by PRIZM Ensemble, and conversation with top designers. On Friday, April 28 the Cambria Kick Off Party marked the public opening of the Art by Design Showcase at Propcellar while guests strolled through the exhibition with drinks and hors d'oeuvres, they enjoyed the Stax Music Academy Alumni Jazz Ensamble and had the opportunity to mingle with the designers. The showroom was open to the public on Saturday, April 29. This year's showcase raised over $135,000 to support over 60 local art groups. Photography by Isaac Singleton
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Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party On May 6, Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy celebrated their second annual Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party. Proudly presented by FTB Advisors, the event featured big hats, bourbon, bluegrass and a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby. Proceeds from the event enable Southern Reins to provide equineassisted activities and therapies to support people with disabilities throughout the Mid South. Photos courtesy of Southern Reins
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Megan Marchant Johnny Dillon October 29, 2016 Memphis, Tennessee Parents of the Bride: Gloria & Doug Marchant Parents of the Groom: Lesley & John Dillon 76 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • June 2017
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WEDDING SOURCES Wedding Planner: Mona E. Dunlap Events Ceremony: St. John's Episcopal Church Reception: Memphis Country Club Rehearsal Dinner: Acre Restaurant Photographer: Kristyn Hogan Videographer: Frameblender Films Florist: The Garden District Caterer: Memphis Country Club Band: G3 - Gary Goin Group Tent & Rentals: White Door Events & The Garden District Hair: Kendrick Simpson Make-Up: Bride - Farrah Taylor, Bridesmaids - Ronald McKnight Dress: Oscar de la Renta (Neiman Marcus Bridal)
Bridesmaid's Dresses: Jenny Yoo (Bella Bridesmaids)
Invitations: Menage Engagement Ring: Peter Poole Wedding Rings: Mednikow Baker: The Flour Garden
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father's day gift guide
Normal Brand Cap $23.99, Shirley Dawg's Corinth, MS 662.284.0111
White Wing Classic Backpack $262, Southern Avenue Company Germantown, TN 901.207.6407
Socks & Tie call for pricing MLM Clotheirs Tupelo, MS 662.842.4165
Well Done, Dad Apron $19.95, Paper Source Germantown, TN 901.751.2741 80 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • June 2017
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Chef Shuttle Restaurant Delivery Gift Card www.chefshuttle.com
901 BBQ Tee $20, Design & Print Store Germantown, TN 901.488.4974
Baron's Man Cave Gift Card Germantown, TN baronsmancave.com 901.505.2242
Sugarfina Assorted Candies Prices vary, Southern Muse Collierville, TN 901.221.7479
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arts
Deanna Hamsl e y’s Grace-Given Gift Text by Claire Peeler Photos courtesy of Rustic Reflections Photography
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eanna Hamsley never expected to call herself a true Tennessean or a professional painter, but after many years of traveling and soul searching, she now finds both those titles a perfect fit. After moving to Tennessee this mother of five was eager to find a creative outlet that would keep her calm in the chaos of the world. Painting became both her outlet and purpose. With her husband and family as her greatest cheerleaders, Hamsley is able to pursue her artistic passion while raising her children and creating connections with all those inspired by her peaceful style. Hamsley was born in Texas but calls herself a gypsy. Her father was in the oil business, so moving from place to place was ordinary for her family. It was not until 1997 that she ended up in Collierville. With the rivalry shared by Tennessee and Texas over important matters like barbeque and Southern ways, she couldn’t believe she was moving to the Volunteer State. Says Hamsley, “I kept thinking, ‘I’m a Texas girl. I’m never going to be okay with living in Tennessee.’ Everybody laughs and says people in Texas are so protective of their state. But now I would say Tennessee is my home.” After her move, Hamsley went through a divorce and, as a result, suffered from anxiety. Although she admits her separation initially resulted in the loss of her identity, she adds that she was not willing to stop searching until she found her purpose again. She recalls Dolly Parton’s famous quote, “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” Hamsley says, “The storm I had gone through truly made me grow deeper roots into who I was, what my purpose was and where I was going.” After leaving a career as a visual designer in the retail business, Hamsley sought a respite to clear her busy, anxious mind. She says, “When you have anxiety, your brain is on constant overload. I needed a way to get out of my head, so I started to lay it out on canvas through paint.” The artit is a firm believer that God gave her this gift to provide peace of mind in the craziness of life. “I really kind of feel like art found me,” she says. “I didn’t find it.” 82 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • June 2017
Hamsley soon began conducting workshops to help others uncover their grace-given gifts. She wanted to help people find a part of themselves that they didn’t even know they were capable of reaching. Of all she has created since she discovered her artistic outlet, Hamsley says her favorite has been the relationships. In fact, she believes that’s why God pointed her in the direction of painting. “I think that’s one of the main reasons why I am doing what I am doing. It’s about creating connections. I’m proud of what I paint, but I don’t know if that is what my purpose is.” Hamsley’s artwork is constantly changing; her type of media, colors and subjects vary depending on her mood, the season, weather, music, etc. She employs a variety of mixed media including reclaimed wood, canvas, Venetian plaster and paper. Although cool colors are her usual paints of choice, Hamsley’s eight-year-old daughter Emerson has inspired her to broaden her color horizons and change her palette. Says the artist, “I recently started painting with all these really bright colors because my daughter said to me, ‘Why do you have all these colors you don’t use?’ I realized I’ve boxed myself in. My family inspires me to be better and step outside my comfort zone.” To view Hamsley’s work, request a commission and find out where her art is displayed,visit her website at www.deannahamsleyartwork.com.
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entertaining
Fit for a King
A chic baby shower set at Annesdale Mansion for a couple’s new little prince. Text by Ginni Jones | Photos by Dimple Kumar and Avni Pathak
The Hostesses:
Cindy Harrison, Dimple Kumar, Monica Stiles and Nimika Patel
The Inspiration:
The inspiration for the shower was the elegant and charming Annesdale Mansion. With its marble entryway, grand spiral staircase, crystal chandeliers and hand-painted ceilings, the mansion was the perfect venue. 84 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • June 2017
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The Decor:
To avoid competing with the beauty of Annesdale Mansion, the hostesses decided to keep the decor simple. Tables were draped with royal blue crushed silk linens gathered at the base and tied with sequined gold sashes. To complete the chic look, small floral arrangements were added on the tables.
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The Flowers:
Cindy Harrison, the hostess responsible for the floral arrangements, was excited to help with baby Rowan’s shower. “After talking with the parents about what they wanted it was quick to see that this little blessing was going to be treated like a prince. The parents mentioned a cake with a crown and this was the inspiration for the decor,” she says. Harrison filled urns and other containers in gold tones with blue and white flowers as a nod to the baby boy. The arrangements consisted of gladiolus, snapdragons, lilies, wax flowers, hydrangeas and blue delphiniums. Guest tables held smaller nosegays while taller arrangements graced the dining table to highlight the beautiful chandelier.
The Menu:
In order for guests to be able to socialize while enjoying the food, the hostesses offered an array of bite-sized savory and dessert foods. Catered by Hotel Napoleon, the menu included spicy Asian meatballs, crab wonton cups, mini shrimp cocktails, chicken salad sliders, stuffed mushrooms and a variety of fruits, nuts and vegetables. For dessert, guests enjoyed a variety of chocolate truffles, key lime pie shooters, tiramisu shooters and, of course, the delicious crown cake by Andrea Elliott. June 2017 • athomemms.com | 87
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Hostesses' Top Tip for Hosting Your Own Event:
Don’t overestimate the amount of food you’ll need. People tend to eat less if they are enjoying the event.
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dining out
For Philipp and Cru von Holtzen-Fehling, eating organic isn’t a trend, it’s a permanent lifestyle, and one they couldn’t be more pleased to introduce to the Memphis community in the form of Mama Gaia, the city’s first all-organic restaurant.
Text by E. Brooke Watson Photos courtesy of Mama Gaia
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fter a successful March debut in the newly revitalized Crosstown Concourse, Mama Gaia’s vibrant vegetarian menu has enjoyed an overwhelmingly positive response that can only be called a classic Southern welcome. While the von HoltzenFehlings couldn’t be more thrilled, they’re quick to acknowledge that in a city laced with strong traditional dining habits, the community response means even more. “There were so many people who wondered if an organic, vegetarian and sustainable dining concept would work here, but don’t underestimate Memphians. Our experience so far has just shown that Memphis is ready for a concept like this. The first several weeks have been packed, and we’ve been so welcomed,” Philipp says. And while they’ve loved bonding with locals over a shared passion for thoughtfully prepared organic food, the couple’s true mission is to raise awareness for healthier lifestyles by making organic dining choices easy, accessible and affordable. With a name borrowed from the Greek for “Mother Earth,” Mama Gaia’s owners seek to honor the planet while gently encouraging others to alter the way they think about food. “Our goal has been to be as accessible as possible, especially to people that don’t normally eat this way. It’s a very focused menu with a few very flavorful items that work in several ways, which makes it approachable,” says Cru. A menu that boasts bright, innovative flavors paired with the freshest organic vegetables is a recipe for success. “We wanted to be as affordable, fast and delicious as possible so that it takes the guesswork out of people’s minds when they come in,” explains Philipp. That approach is working, and working well. Customer favorites include everything from organic Green Tea Lemonade brewed with fresh ginger to the Cena Petitzza (a dish based on a miniature pita pizza, topped with hearty mushrooms, tomato sauce and cheese) and the Copia Bowl, a quinoa-based entree filled with oven-roasted vegetables and topped with olive-basil sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. For classically trained chef Cru, these flavors and ingredients represent more than just items on a menu, they’re an extension of who she is. Roughly ten years ago when the couple came to the United States from their native Germany, an unexpected Lyme disease diagnosis was just the inspiration she needed to pull her culinary skills back into action. “She really changed a lot of things to address it, and it truly helped,” says Philipp. “The diet change was one of the biggest; it became all about organic foods, even more so than before, and she turned vegan. It did only good things.” 90 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • June 2017
It was then that they became aware of the a void for organic restaurants, not only in Memphis, but almost everywhere they looked. “We realized there weren’t many places we could eat out anymore. We lived in Seattle at the time, but even there, there weren’t many options. And when we moved to Memphis five years ago, we noticed the same thing,” shares Cru. It wasn’t long afterward that the pair set out to utilize their story and skills to create Mama Gaia, and as they say—the rest is history. With Philipp putting to use his background in corporate marketing to steer the business, Cru had room to dream and create, and it’s an experience she values. “We are actually an amazing team, I have to say. We complement each other, but like the key to anything beautiful, we know our own strengths and appreciate them in the other,” she says. “I love to create, but if it were me alone, there would never be a restaurant. I’m an artist, but no art is worth anything if you don’t put [it] in context with something worldly, and he’s the driver that accomplishes that.” It may seem that this dynamic relationship and a menu bursting with a new kind of local flavor are the factors that have garnered Mama Gaia success in its short history, but Cru says it’s more than that. “This is a really great community to start something new. We have had so much support from the community in Memphis. That’s something that Memphians need to know about themselves. They know there’s a difference to be made, and they want to be a part of it. We’re just so happy to be here.”
Open daily, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mama Gaia is located at 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 137. For more information, visit www.mamagaia.net or phone 901.203.3838.
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happy hour
Limontini Photography by Madeline Wyatt
Recipe courtesy of the Chancellor's House
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in the kitchen
Shrimp Remoulade Salad Shrimp remoulade is one of those iconic New Orleans dishes I order on every trip to the Big Easy … and it’s one of my favorite composed salads to make for a summer picnic!
By Jennifer Chandler Excerpted from The Southern Pantry Cookbook by Jennifer Chandler Photo by Justin Fox Burks. Food styling by Jennifer Chandler.
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My dressing is a bit milder than what you will find at some New Orleans restaurant institutions, but I think it makes for a better main course salad or sandwich filling. • 2 pounds large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, thawed if using frozen • 1 lemon, cut into quarters • 1 cup mayonnaise • 3 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon paprika • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion (about 1/2 small onion) • 1/4 cup finely sliced celery (about 1 stalk) • Butter lettuce for serving, if desired Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add the shrimp and lemon wedges. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Place in a large bowl and refrigerate while making the dressing. In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, horseradish, lemon juice, garlic and paprika until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Take the shrimp out of the refrigerator. Add to the shrimp the red onion and celery and toss to combine. Add the dressing and toss until well coated. Adjust seasonings as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Serve chilled, over a bed of lettuce if desired. Serves 4. Cooking Tip: I like large pieces of shrimp in my salad, but if you prefer, you can cut the shrimp into smaller bite-size pieces. Pantry Shortcut: Precooked shrimp (fresh or frozen) can be substituted. They just won’t have the same lemony flavor as when cooked with lemon wedges. June 2017 • athomemms.com | 95
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Sources 26 | AT HOME WITH Special thanks - Jennifer Jones Youth Villages 28 | HOME FEATURE Special thanks St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital For other sources, please turn to the feature story. 38 | DESIGN Special thanks - Michael Moloney 44 | HOMETRENDS Special thanks - P. Allen Smith www.pallensmith.com 84 | ENTERTAINING Location - Annesdale Mansion Caterer - Hotel Napoleon 90 | DINING OUT Special thanks - Mama Gaia www.mamagaia.net 901.203.3838 92 | HAPPY HOUR Special thanks - Chancellor’s House 425 S. Lamar Blvd Oxford, MS 38655 http://chancellorshouse.com 662.371.1400 98 | ON A GOOD NOTE Special thanks - Duncan Williams St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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on a good note
Duncan-Williams Dragon Boat Races for St. Jude Text by E. Brook Watson Photo courtesy of Nancy Newton
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hat do you get when you combine the pulse of the mighty Mississippi River, an ancient Chinese tradition over 2,000 years old, and two community partners as impactful as Duncan-Williams and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? A fundraising event that’s as exciting, fun and unique as the city in which it takes place.
for the first time and fielded a team. It was a wide variety of our own staff members, and it was great getting to connect with them. I rode next to one of our incredible team members who runs our mail room and does a lot of logistics for us, as well as one of our chief legal officers. It was a great way to get to know people that I wouldn’t normally get to see.”
This year’s edition of the Duncan-Williams Dragon Boat Races for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital took place on Sat., May 13. The event continued a Memphis fundraising tradition that’s become a beloved addition to the full roster of exciting Memphis in May events. A unique blend of community, fitness and festival, the races offered participants and attendees alike a chance to connect and collaborate for one fun-filled day in the name of a great cause.
But lying beyond the team-building and community connection aspects of the day is the mission that brings everyone together. “The fact that nobody ever sees a bill from St. Jude—that we pay for the travel, the treatment and the housing—really blows our families away,” says Callahan. “To know that virtual strangers are coming out on a Saturday and raising money and awareness for St. Jude is really powerful.”
Emily Callahan, Chief Marketing Officer for St. Jude ALSAC, remembers her personal experience participating in the races, “Several years ago, we started
Next up in the hospital’s annual fundraising calendar is the FedEx St. Jude Classic, set for June 5-11. For more information, visit www.stjudeclassic.com.
Duncan-Williams, an investment banking firm with The contest personifies the best of the Bluff City: over a presence in the Memphis community for over 47 50 teams of 20 people row ornamental, 42-foot-long years, lends financial support to the event. As of Chinese dragon boats on the powerful Mississippi River. early May, the fundraising total already stood at over As friends and family members mingle along the river $100,000, an achievement for which Callahan says the bank, race teams compete under the encouragement hospital owes Memphians much gratitude. “We want and direction of a professional coach, participating in to thank the Memphis community. St. Jude Children’s three heats on a 300-meter course. Research Hospital flourishes because it’s in Memphis, and it’s amazing to see so many Memphians that are With a cause as worthy as St. Jude, it’s not hard to see why teams from many backgrounds come together on a so committed to this mission of finding cures for special Saturday each May. St. Jude ALSAC itself fielded childhood cancer, saving children and doing all they can to take care of our patients’ families. We just want six teams this year; other squads represented schools, to thank our community for making it possible to take businesses and groups of friends with a competitive care of kids from all over the world.” spirit.
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