MADONNA CIRCLE: Service, Fundraising and Fellowship By Lesley Harris Colvett Photo courtesy of Madonna Circle In 1936, a group of civic-minded ladies joined together in response to a need in the Memphis Community, founding the St. Catherine’s Junior Club to assist girls from out-of-town working in the “big city” of Memphis and living in the St. Catherine’s Home for Girls. …
Forever begins with the Ring
Forever begins with the Ring By Lesley Harris Colvett Wedding jewelry is a very exciting, significant piece of a couple’s engagement and wedding! Fortunately, we have many superb local jewelry boutiques a couple can turn to when making such an important decision. Preston Hudson with Platinum Jewelers, Philip Gattas with James Gattas Jewelers, and Hollie Williams with Hollie Winter Fine …
Youth Villages Holiday Heroes
Jesse, Linzie, Bentley & Ray Mullins Photo by Josie Wallace PhotographyYouth Villages Holiday HeroesBy Lesley Harris Colvett Photos courtesy of Youth VillagesAnyone can be a Holiday Hero and be the “reason for the season.” For more than 20 years, Youth Villages’ Holiday Heroes program has spread joy by providing cheer and gifts during the holidays to children, youth and families …
Jessica K. Haas: The Speed of Art
Jessica K. Haas: The Speed of ArtBy Lesley Harris Colvett Photography by Giddens & Co. Visuals Jessica K. Haas took performing arts to a whole new level when she made history as the fastest female speedpainter in the world. Jessica, who has been a speedpainter for over half of her life, performs all across the country advocating and inspiring everyone …
Farmers Markets
& the Joy of
Seasonal Cooking
By Lesley Harris Colvett We are fortunate to have so many Farmers Markets sprinkled throughout the area, from downtown to Collierville, allowing us to enjoy homegrown produce right at our fingertips. The yumminess of freshly grown fruits and vegetables, without the time and effort of maintaining your own garden, is quite an edible luxury. There is just something about using …
Al Fresco in Style!
Wedding Registry GuideBy Lesley Harris Colvett Pack your cooler with your fave food and useful utensils to plan a fun night out to enjoy the season! Whether heading out to GPAC, Live at the Garden, Overton Park Shell or simply your own patio, ‘tis the season to pack it and go. Our 4Memphis retail partners have tips to help you …
Helping Kids for 100 Years: Le Bonheur Club, Inc.
Helping Kids for 100 Years:Le Bonheur Club, Inc.By Lesley Harris Colvett Photos courtesy of Le Bonheur Club The women of Le Bonheur Club, Inc. have something BIG to celebrate – they have been “helping kids for 100 years!” A centennial is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, and to festively mark the occasion, the Gold Centennial Ball will be held April 29 at …
Peggy Sibley Heard: An Inspiration For All
By Lesley Harris Colvett Photography by McKendree Walker Peggy Sibley Heard loves her job in customer service at Oak Hall. She answers the phone, gets the clothes ready for client pick-up, and does whatever they need her to do at Oak Hall. Every work morning Peggy gets dressed, packs her lunch, and works about eight hours a day, four days …
Eddie Perez Jr. 29029: Climbing for a Cause Operation Red Shoes
Eddie Perez Jr. 29029: Climbing for a CauseOperation Red ShoesBy Lesley Harris Colvett Photos Courtesy of Eddie Perez On August 19 when kids were going back to school, Eddie Perez, Jr., a senior at Christian Brothers High School, was not in class. Instead, he was hiking a ski slope in Snowbasin, Utah, to raise thousands of dollars for Operation Red …