Style + Beauty

Jewelry with Meaning

Nikki McVean transforms antique finds into modern heirlooms, creating one-of-a kind jewelry Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Voigt Nikki McVean is a local jewelry designer and owner of Danes Road Antiques, through which she sells her specialty pieces largely at local home shows. Her one-of-a-kind jewelry reflects a keen eye for beauty and a willingness to work hard to source her items. She specializes in creating and selling antique rings, necklaces, pins and bracelets that can...

Arts + Culture

Kong Wee Pang

From Malaysia to Memphis, she transforms public spaces, brands and everyday moments into vibrant experiences Article by Kit Garrott Kong Wee Pang is a creative force who has called Memphis home since 2001. "I'm a little bit of everything," she says with a laugh, and that's exactly what makes her work stand out. Kong Wee moved to the U.S. from Malaysia in 2001 after graduating from the Singapore Nanyang Academy of Fine Art. Since then, she's earned a degree in Fine Art and Design and an MFA...

Shopping

The Women’s Exchange of Memphis

Memphis’ marketplace for handmade goods, fine dining and iconic charm Article by Margaret Ledbetter | Photography by Uday Sripathi Celebrating Memphis craft, community and service, the Women’s Exchange of Memphis endures as a proud reminder of the power of women working together to create and serve others. On a recent Tuesday at the Women’s Exchange, tucked back on Racine Street in the heart of midtown, the sewing room was buzzing, families were gathering for lunch in the iconic Tearoom and...

Shopping

Store Credit

Mother's Day Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Bonner Morgan For the second Sunday in May, make sure you gift... like a mother . Make it thoughtful, make it fun. Don’t forget to write a card. Elevate your gifting game by sourcing local antiques or vintage wares—because what mom doesn’t love a beautiful thing with a backstory? Heirloom House in Chickasaw Oaks has a beautiful selection of Chinoiserie. These hand-painted porcelain pieces are adorned with an array of florals...