Health + Wellness

Creating a Healthy Nutrition Plan

Achieve long-term results through a knowledge-based individualized approach Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Bonner Morgan Sifting through the daily onslaught of conflicting information about nutrition and diet plans can be confusing and overwhelming. How many ounces of protein should we be eating every day? Do we need to add electrolytes to water in order to be fully hydrated? Would a Keto-type diet of low or no carbs help one lose weight? If you follow any influencers or...

Home + Design

Pillow Talk with BEEP Design

Daily Design Tips and Household Hints from Baylor Pillow Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Courtesy of BEEP Design Co. A New Year's resolution sparked designer Baylor Pillow to be more active on social media. He found it hard to define online relevance in the design world. "But here's the thing. I am absolutely—no question—bored to death with the look-at-me culture of Instagram. And let's be real, the design industry breeds some of the worst offenders," he jests. "My dilemma...

Arts + Culture

Contemporary Arts Memphis

Artist Derek Fordjour Opens Innovative Art Space in Memphis Article by Margaret Ledbetter | Photography by Bonner Morgan and Steve Jones Creativity runs deep in the River City and a new resource is available to aspiring artists. Renowned artist and Memphis native, Derek Fordjour, is back with a vision to inspire students. He is channeling his own success into building opportunities for young artists in his hometown. His latest project, Contemporary Arts Memphis “CAM”, which began as a series...

Food + Beverage

Turkey Chili

From the River City Kitchen Article by Malise Culpepper Like most folks, we love to have a good soup at home in the winter. We also like to “clean up” our eating after the holidays. I created this turkey chili a couple of years ago, and it is still a family favorite. I use Penzey Spices . We are big fans of their chili powder. For this recipe, I use one tablespoon of mild and one tablespoon of hot; you can adjust it to your family’s taste buds. I started using two cups of bone broth and one...

Local Services

Walnut Grove Dental Group

A Legacy of Connection and Care in Memphis Article by Kit Garrott | Photography by Bonner Morgan For over 40 years, Walnut Grove Dental Group has been a trusted dental provider in Memphis, evolving to meet the needs of its community while staying true to its founding values. Originally established in 1979 as Meadows & Avery Dental Partnership, the practice has grown, embraced new technologies and rebranded. The practice began when Drs. Dan Meadows and Jim Avery purchased a local dental office...

Home Services

Annestasis

Offering a compassionate approach to helping clients declutter, downsize, organize and move. Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Bonner Morgan Meet Stacey Saed, founder and owner of Annestasis, a local service organization with a compassionate approach to helping clients declutter, downsize, organize and move.   Q: What inspired you to start Annestasis? A:  The genesis of Annestasis was the desire to combine all of my skills and talents and craft a career helping people move beyond...

Health + Wellness

It Takes a Village

OrthoSouth and other healthcare professionals work hard to keep athletes healthy Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Bonner Morgan No one can deny the popularity of sports in this country. In 2023, the National Football League's 32 teams collectively generated over $20 billion in revenue. That doesn’t even include other professional sports where fans are equally passionate, like basketball, baseball and ice hockey. It’s not just professional sports that Americans love. Most people have...

Entertainment

A Lobster Holiday Dinner

Mark Duke shares advice on how to throw and enjoy a party Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Bonner Morgan Mark Duke, a man of many talents, is a real estate agent who has an eye for antiques and beautiful collections that he finds in shops and antique markets while traveling abroad. He is also a fabulous cook and an effortless host. Mark hosts everything from Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations to Sunday night family dinners. We recently attended his annual Lobster Dinner to learn...

Arts + Culture

Keeping Memphis Creative

Arrow gives River City creatives a new lifeline in their labs Article by Lauren Tester | Photography by Erica Haskett Did you know that a 10-needle embroidery machine can cost up to $15,000? Or that a pottery wheel can set a ceramist back nearly $1,000? Pottery kilns often require industrial-grade voltage beyond what a home can provide and a single printing press can weigh close to a ton. This isn't just trivia to toss around at your next party; the numbers represent significant obstacles...

Home + Design

Fa la la, Le FLEUR

A holiday haven of inspiration and enchantment Article by Christian Owen | Photography by Uday Sripathi The spirit of Christmas is on display throughout Memphis. One holiday destination locals turn to for inspiration is the unassuming yet spectacular floral boutique, Le FLEUR. Owner Kevin Coble AIFD is a master of many seasons, but Christmastime is an especially enchanting time of year at his shop on South Perkins. It is a tactile canvas, unfolding with each turn as his vignettes immerse...