Food + Beverage

Have Yourself a Pretty Lovely Christmas

Celebrate the holidays with afternoon tea Article by Michele Bogle | Photography by Amy Allmand "Afternoon tea doesn't need to be complicated; it just needs to be elegant and traditional," Meagan Benson of Pretty Lovely Teas admits. Though hot tea had already become a staple in the UK during the seventeenth century, it wasn't until 1840 that the customary ritual of afternoon tea was developed by the Duchess of Bedford's habitual need to snack before dinner. Unwilling to wait, the Duchess...

Home + Design

Friendsgiving

Bringing family traditions to the table with friends, new and old Article by Kit Garrott | Photography by Bonner Morgan Friendsgiving has become an annual event for many friend groups at the beginning of November. Lifelong-home-town friends or new-job-new-city friends celebrate Thanksgiving in a casual, potluck, all-hands-on-deck fashion. While scheduling a group dinner in November is challenging, friend groups make the extra effort for this occasion. Friendsgiving can be anything from a...

Home + Design

Howington Construction

Turning dreams into spaces for lifelong memories Article by Myra Simmons McEntire Belle Meade Lifestyle spoke with Samantha Howington about her business with her husband, Randy: Howington Construction. Samantha offered insight into their process and how Howington Construction executes niche, custom projects, creating spaces where families will make memories for years to come.     BML: Tell us about Howington Construction.  SH: We started in the industry by chance.   We had so much fun...

Life + Culture

Stepping Into Gratitude

Heartfelt Thank You notes from kids who walk with hope, thanks to Soles4Souls Photography by Tarrish Potter A new pair of shoes can be much more than that for a young child. New shoes can inspire confidence and joy. Soles4Souls provides shoes to kids in need every day. Some kids share how thankful they are for their new shoes with notes and drawings.  "I really want to thank Mrs. Donna for giving me these wonderful shoes that make me feel confident and cool. I didn't really want to go to...