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Exploring the Benefits of Creativity for Youth
Article by Sierra Daugherty | Photography by Erica Haskett Summer is in the air, bringing with it a perfect opportunity for children to explore the world of art. Here in Memphis, the warm, sunny days, bright green foliage and vibrant evenings create an inviting backdrop for a season of creativity and discovery. From painting to fashion design, creative activities offer kids more than just a fun way to pass the time. Away from the structure of traditional education, summer is a time where kids...
June 2024
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Lake House Living
A Renovation with Hayley Davis Interiors Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Emily Frazier Creative Interior Designer Hayley Davis is a master at blending modern and vintage. A West Texas native, she studied design at Abilene Christian University. In 2007, a job transfer via FedEx for husband Kelby brought her family to Memphis. After stints at World’s Away and with local interior design firms, she started Hayley Davis Interiors in 2017. We explored a renovated lake house retreat...
June 2024
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Perfect Pairings
Article by Kit Garrott Dirty Gin Martini and Small Snacks Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce dry vermouth 1/2 ounce olive brine Garnish: 2 to 4 olives Directions: Add the gin or vodka, vermouth and olive brine to a shaker filled with ice. Shake for 15–20 seconds until icy cold Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a skewer of olives. Enjoy this crisp cocktail before dinner with a...
June 2024
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Mahjong Madness
The Craze is Current. The Game is Ancient. Article by Margaret Ledbetter | Photography by Bonner Morgan Mahjong is the most popular pastime in the world, but it’s not played the same everywhere. In fact, it’s been adapted over and over to suit different groups and cultures for centuries. Mahjong dates to the mid 1800s in China during the Qing Dynasty. The history is referenced in the 144 game pieces; tiles depict “bams” (for bamboo), “cracks” (for Chinese characters), "dots" for coins and...
June 2024
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