Home Services

For Help, Go to a Professional!

It’s not snobby to hire a professional - it’s smart & efficient! When your back aches, you go to a professional. When your car needs a repair, you take it to a professional. Your home is no different. Let us help you navigate the options and confusion by providing you with curated selections just for you to achieve the look, function, and investment range that you would like. Treat yourself with the peace of mind that your home will be beautiful, and let us take care of the details to make...

Arts + Culture

Charles Barber’s Christmas Cards:

A long-unopened box of holiday cards reveals startling designs from a past era Article by Paul James and Jack Neely | Photography by Knoxville History Project, Shawn Poynter For close to 90 years, a box containing unopened Christmas cards, many depicting rich, stylish illustrations, was found in the attic of an old house off Alcoa Highway in South Knoxville. The Christmas cards were addressed to the man who actually designed that house, Charles Barber (1887-1962), one of Knoxville’s most...

Life + Culture

Holidays Simplied

Make holiday entertaining easy with these styling food hacks Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones @uncommon.jane Make holiday entertaining easy with these styling food hacks that look impressive but are simple to create. If you don't have time to bake a dessert but want to serve something that doesn't look store bought, simply top it with berries, herbs, a sauce or a holiday prop to give it a little something extra. We made a trip to Trader Joes and purchased most of these...

Life + Culture

The Blessing of Giving Back

Article by West Knoxville Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Provided The West Knoxville Lifestyle Team has received great comfort and joy curating stories about our generous Partners. We couldn’t imagine a better feature for our last issue of 2024.   We invite you to join us and our business partners in this season of giving back to remember our neighbors in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina still needing so much help recovering from Hurricane Helene.    We each have a different...

Arts + Culture

Check Out Signature Gifts that Say “Uniquely for You”

One-of-a-kind gift ideas from small businesses and talented artisans all over Knoxville. Article and Photography by   Farmhouse Ripple Chef's Knife - Phillips Forged and Primeaux Kitchen Knives Versatile for home cooks and chefs, the Farmhouse Ripple 8.5" Zenith Chef Knife by John Phillips of Phillips Forged and Primeaux Kitchen Knives is crafted with passion in Knoxville, Tennessee. Available in Monosteel and Damascus stainless steel, this knife blends rustic charm with refined design...

Life + Culture

Spotlighting Our Partners in The Giving Back Season

Meet Business Leaders with Open Hearts Making a Meaningful Difference in Our Community Article by West Knoxville Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Provided In publishing this magazine, the West Knoxville Lifestyle team has the incredible opportunity and privilege to work with some of the most generous and community-driven business leaders in East Tennessee who truly make a difference. We are proud to call these leaders our Partners and friends.   Each month we collaborate with our Partners...

Education

Simplify the Season

Fresh Takes on Gift Giving Article by Melissa Ballard, CFP® | Photography by Ben Finch Sometimes the holidays can be life-taking rather than life-giving. We’ve all had times when “to do” lists or racking our brains to come up with a unique gift can take the fun out of the season. This year can be different. Below are some gift giving ideas I’ve learned from friends and family that I hope will help all of us have more time to breathe and better enjoy the holidays.   “Favorite Things” Party ...

Home Services

Create a Welcoming Foyer

Foyers are the first impression as your guests enter your home. How do you want them to feel? Those first few seconds after they’ve been invited in can make an impression. Welcome them to your home happily with a few considerations that we take when designing foyers for our clients: Coordinate: Ensure the foyer design is consistent with the overall style of your home by incorporating the colors and finishes of the adjacent rooms into the foyer. Infuse the space with items that reflect your...

Finance + Legal Services

Indexing Happiness

Article by Payton VeStrand, CFP ® The World Happiness Report captivates audiences worldwide by tackling a fascinating question: Can happiness be quantified, and if so, which country can claim the title of the happiest? The 2024 edition revealed several intriguing highlights worth exploring. Before delving into the specific findings, let’s understand what the World Happiness Report is and how it attempts to measure happiness. This annual publication ranks countries based on the perceived...

Arts + Culture

Honoring Volunteer State Veterans

Archiving Centuries of Military Service Stories at the Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Shawn Poynter Dr. Chris Magra, Early American history scholar, award-winning author, and University of Tennessee Professor since 2010, added a life-enriching role in 2022. As Director of the Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War, he and his staff endeavor to remember and honor Tennessee veterans.   What is the Center’s work? Our...