Arts + Culture

Words Between Worlds

Author Hadley Hury's new novel bridges Florence and Memphis, exploring love, art and authenticity. Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Amy Threadgill In At the Villa Borago , Hadley Hury’s newest novel, two worlds meet across oceans and eras—Florence and Memphis, love and loss, art and identity. The book unfolds with a sense of grace and intelligence that reflects not just the story’s characters but the man who created them. For Hury, a longtime Memphian, words have always been the way...

Home + Design

Designer Notes

Selena McAdams of Spruce Article by Amy Birdsong Golden “Oh, it was awful,” says Selena McAdams, lead designer and owner at Spruce, recalling one of her first design projects. “But it was all mine. Hunter green and yellow, blue ribbons feeding through cabbage roses. Decidedly 80s,” she says smiling. One year for Christmas, her mother presented a Spiegel catalog to redecorate her room. It was practice for her true calling. “It sparked something in me.” That spark, ignited by a thick catalog...

Shopping

Year of the Horse

Another Chance at a Fresh Start Arrives with the Lunar New Year Article by Amy Birdsong Golden If the "New Year, New You" resolve of January first has already faded, a more spirited beginning awaits. On February seventeenth, the Lunar New Year arrives, ushering in the Year of the Horse - defined by  unbridled energy, triumph, adventure and forward  momentum. The transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse is a dramatic shift in tempo. Where the snake was about...

Food + Beverage

Galentine's Game Day

Celebrating friendship with easy snacks, bubbly drinks and game-night fun Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Sarah Voigt February is the month for love. And what’s more fun than celebrating that love with your favorite gal pals? Enter Galentine’s Game Day - a relaxed, laughter-filled way to honor friendship, connection and a little friendly competition. Forget the pressure of fancy reservations or elaborate menus. This celebration is all about cozy vibes, shared treats and quality time...