contributors Sarah Dobbins is an editorial and commercial lifestyle photographer based in Middle Tennessee. This month Dobbins photographed At Home Tennessee’s annual fall fashion spread (pg. 20). Dobbins is a charter member of the National Association of Professional Child Photographers and has taught numerous workshops focused on child photography. When not behind the lens, she enjoys chasing her three boys, renovating her century-old home and sharing a glass of wine with her husband. “Photography isn’t just for professionals—it belongs to everyone. It’s the perfect combination of science, creativity and anthropology,” she says.
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Jane Gaither discusses a family tradition of playfulness and delivers a tasty Halloween treat in “Halloween High Jinks” (pg. 96). Columnist, kitchen guru and quite possibly the next Food Network Star, Jane Gaither is as entertaining as the dishes she prepares. Each month her insightful columns and inventive recipes bring us one step closer to mastering the Julia Child in all of us. Gaither resides in Nashville where she is also a professional cook, class instructor and full-time mother. You can find more of her delicious culinary twists by visiting her website, www.gourmetgadgetgal. com.
Bonnie Grosshans explores Tennessee’s most kid-friendly restaurants in this month’s issue of “Dining Out,” (pg. 94). As a regular contributor to At Home Tennessee, Grosshans covers tantalizing cuisine and dining hot spots throughout the state. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Memphis. Her writing career began at The Commercial Appeal and she gained more experience working for VIP Memphis Magazine. Besides researching Tennessee restaurants, Grosshans spends her time as PR consultant for the Memphis Botanic Gardens. Cara SIEVErs is a regular contributor
Mila Grigg showcases her superior fashion sense in “Fall Fashion: Six Looks to Love All Season” (pg. 20). Grigg lives in Franklin where she is founder and president of MODA Image Consulting, an agency specializing in individual and corporate image and brand consulting. “Fashion is your advertisement about who you are, what you believe and what you want to share with the world. MODA helps you to create the statement you want to make, every time you walk into a room,” she says. Grigg works with individuals both male and female as well as with companies of all types and associations across the country from small to Fortune 500 businesses. Visit www.modaimageconsulting.com to learn more about Mila Grigg. 14 | At Home Tennessee • October 2011
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to At Home Tennessee where she specializes in, among other topics, home design. This month, Seviers covers contemporary living in “This Bold House” (pg. 58) . After earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee and a master’s degree from Auburn University (both in communications), she spent a short time in public relations, marketing and advertising before pursuing a career in trade journalism. Following several years as a magazine writer and editor, Seviers returned to corporate communications. In her free time, Seviers is a member of the Junior League of Memphis and Give365, and enjoys spending time with her husband, Rob, and their beautiful mutt, Ella Mae.