Arts + Culture

Let the Music Play

The Magic of Chamber Music Article by Margaret Ledbetter | Photography by Emily Swan While Memphis is considered the birthplace of rock and roll and a pillar of the blues, there is another notable music force in town. Chamber music is having a moment. Memphis Chamber Music Society (MCMS) has been staging concerts of local ensembles and international artists in private homes and gallery spaces for over 30 years. Founded in 1989 by Marsha Evans, a former Rhodes College piano teacher...

Style + Beauty

Thrifting in Style

Hot Spots for Thrifting in Memphis and Beyond Article by Anna Gsanger and Ruby Gsanger | Photography by Sarah Voigt Thrifting has been a part of the cultural zeitgeist in the United States since the 1960s, but it has exploded in the last 15 years. Chances are that in the past month you have been thrifting, a young person in your life has asked to go thrifting or you have seen a reference to thrifted items on your social media feed. It is an activity that is both environmentally sound and...

Local Services

Accent Jewelers, Generations of Trust

A second generation is honoring Accent Jewelers' legacy while creating new traditions for Memphis families. Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Photos Provided For nearly four decades, Accent Jewelers has earned the trust of Memphis families by helping customers celebrate life's biggest milestones and preserve the memories behind their most treasured pieces. Founded in 1989 by Webster Smith as a wholesale jewelry company providing manufacturing, restoration and repair services to retail...

Style + Beauty

Designer Notes

Pattern Play Article by Amy Birdsong Golden Baylor Pillow, BEEP Design Co. “Mixing patterns comes down to three things: color value, pattern scale and the mix of prints themselves. Billy Baldwin said you must think about how a room makes an item look, then how that item makes the room look—true for fabrics too. In a favorite client's parlor, a huge floral takes geometric cut-velvet pillows with ease. On a midcentury sectional, though, another large floral wouldn't work—it'd feel like...

Local Services

Behind the Seams

Where craftsmanship meets connection, Joseph's Alterations is redefining the meaning of a perfect fit. Article by Campbell Jenkins | Photography by Sarah Voigt The steady hum of sewing machines fills the back of Joseph’s Alterations while customers chat with staff over garment bags, wedding dresses, and well-loved blazers waiting for a second life. The atmosphere feels less like a tailoring shop and more like a neighborhood gathering place, where clients are greeted by name, offered a drink...

Arts + Culture

If These Walls Could Talk

Heirloom fabrics, scarves and cherished keepsakes are stepping out of storage and into the spotlight. Article by Lindsey Tonkin | Photography by Sarah Voigt Some of the most meaningful pieces in our homes may not be hanging on the walls. They're carefully folded in drawers, tucked into cedar closets or packed away for safekeeping, waiting for the next generation to rediscover them. Increasingly, however, those cherished textiles are finding new life through custom framing, transforming family...

Arts + Culture

Liz Crosby Studio Botanical Jewels

Petals Reimagined as Wearable Art Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Voigt Some businesses start with a plan. Liz Crosby's started with a bucket of hydrangeas and a birthday party. A Memphis resident for thirty years, Crosby grew up in Richmond, Virginia, in a family that loved gardening, flowers and art. That lifelong love of nature and creativity laid the groundwork for what would eventually become Liz Crosby Studio Botanical Jewels. The path there began on a whim in the...

Arts + Culture

Common Thread

A Memphis needlework shop stitches together creativity, connection and community. Article by Jeannie Tabor Walk into Stitchers Memphis on any given afternoon and you're likely to find a group gathered around the large white kitting table in the back, comparing thread colors and swapping stories about their latest projects. For owner Sarah Adams, that scene is the whole point. Adams left a career in the medical field to purchase the local needlework shop, and she says the decision came down to...

Shopping

The Art of Accessorizing

Cindy Gambrell and Colleen Canale share a peek into their personal accessory collections. Article by Kit Garrott | Photography by Sarah Voigt At Kittie Kyle, jewelry is never just an afterthought. For Cindy Gambrell and Colleen Canale, pins, brooches and bold statement pieces are the secret ingredients that turn an outfit into a conversation starter. Their collections are a kaleidoscope of color and craftsmanship, each piece chosen for its spark—be it an unexpected design, a flash of beautiful...

Home + Design

Smarter Tools for Back-to-School

Simple, practical technology picks to help students learn, stay organized and stay safe. Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Uday Sripathi Since founding Gattas Home Innovations in September 2019, local business owner George Gattas has built his company around helping clients find the technology products that best fit their needs. As families prepare for a new school year, he understands how difficult it can be to sort through the many devices, apps and tools marketed to children and...