Education

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

Home + Design

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

Food + Beverage

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

Entertainment

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

Arts + Culture

Second Nature

Cultivating Beauty in Every Season with Dale Skaggs Article by Kit Garrott | Photography by Sarah Bell, Sélavie Photography The Dixon Gallery and Gardens embodies the harmonious blend of art and nature – a beacon for artists, a year-round event hub and a harbinger of generational memories.  At the helm of its horticultural endeavors is Dale Skaggs. With a passion for the natural world, Dale is instrumental in the innovation, growth and design of the gardens as the Director of Horticulture. We...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

Crafting Irish Charm

DJ Naylor Brings a Taste of Dublin to Memphis with Bog & Barley Article by Kit Garrott | Photography by Sarah Bell, Sarah Voigt Photography Nestled in the Regalia Shopping Center is Bog & Barley, a polished, 9,000-square-foot Irish pub and restaurant that seamlessly blends Irish tradition with Southern hospitality. With a vision fueled by passion and a desire to create something truly remarkable, owner DJ Naylor sat down with us to share insights into Bog & Barley's unique journey.  The...

May 2024

Sports + Recreation

Coach Duncan

Building a Football Legacy at Rhodes College Article by Kit Garrott | Photography by Bonner Morgan In a candid conversation, Head Coach Rich Duncan shares his journey from building a startup football program at Berry College to leading the football team here in Memphis at Rhodes College. Here, Coach Duncan reflects on his experiences and challenges as well as his vision for the program's future. You were a part of a startup Division III football program before coming to Rhodes. What was that...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Houston Cofield

Photographing Identities of the American South Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Houston Cofield Memphian Houston Cofield has the ability to make time stand still. A photojournalist by trade and artist by design, he spends time between commissions for the likes of  The New York Times ,  Oxford American, Vice  and  Garden & Gun Magazine  and creating artwork for museums, galleries and collectors.  In the tradition of Southern storytelling, his work explores the mythology...

May 2024

Entertainment

Delta Blues Winery

Listen to live music, sip wine or host an event in Shelby County wine country! Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Bell, Sélavie Photography Located in a beautiful wooded setting in Lakeland Tennessee, Delta Blues Winery (DBW) offers wine tastings, live music and an event venue unique to the greater-Memphis area. DBW was named by owner Jerry Michie to represent all that there is to love about the delta: warm people, charming architecture, fertile land, rich music and, of course...

May 2024

Shopping

Babcock Gifts

Celebrating Fifty Years with a Beautiful Store Expansion and New Product Lines Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Bonner Morgan Brooks Terry, owner of Babcock Gifts, welcomed us into his newly expanded, beautifully appointed gift shop in Laurelwood Shopping Center. He was able to articulate what makes Babcock Gifts a special part of Memphis’ retail community for 50 years and counting.  Q: You are about to celebrate Babcock Gifts’ 50th anniversary. What does this mean to you? A: ...

May 2024