Travel

The Southern Soul of Italy

Sunny Peaks and Sicilian Swagger Article by Anna Gsanger Like its counterpart in the United States, southern Italy has a less dense population, is known to be sun-kissed, and is dotted with villages and farms that embody the agricultural soul of Italy. The mountains and hills are characterized by heat, both from the sun and several volcanoes, adding to the unpredictability of this portion of Italy’s Boot. When in southern Italy, the road signs are like polite suggestions, and lanes are...

Food + Beverage

Coffee Shop Roundup

A caffeinated tour through Memphis's most unique and inviting coffee spots Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Uday Sripathi What better way to judge the state of affairs in your city than a roundup of local coffeehouses. Whether you aim to hold a meeting, gather with friends or spend some quiet time with a tasty beverage and a good book, Memphis offers a wide variety of enticing spots. We offer a few choices to satisfy your caffeine craving from downtown to east Memphis. With hot...

Event Planning + Services

Fall Florals: A Bounty of Beauty

Inspiring Centerpieces from Rachel Johnson, Dreamscape Florals and Tastemaker, Mimsie Crump Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Bonner Morgan Rachel Johnson of Dreamscape Florals loves the unexpected when creating organic farm-to-table looks. Emphasis on farm . She counts The Flower Farm in Arlington as a favorite micro-farm in the city for flowers. These arrangements also include a harvest from the Cordova International Farmer’s Market and a trip through a friend’s home...

Home + Design

Inviting Kitchens

Article by Amy Birdsong Golden Design your kitchen as a welcoming room, where utility yields to atmosphere. We visited these designer kitchens for major inspiration. “No matter what -  everyone always ends up in the kitchen,” says Jessie Cate, of M.Cate Interiors. “I love a showstopper range, but it feel like putting a car in your living room,” she admits. Here, Jessie layers cabinetry with two different hues of white oak for dimension. The tower cabinetry hugs the range to soften the space...