by Lesley Harris ColvettWhile the Christmas tree certainly takes the main stage when decorating for the holidays, one of the other most important spots of the home is the mantel. The 4Memphis designers offer their expert advice for creating a unique and festive mantel. Lisa HogueThe Feathered Nest 7582 Southern Ave. Germantown, TN 38138 901.421.8185 Like me on FacebookChristmas is the most magical time of the year. It is a time …
P.U.R.E. Youth Athletic Alliance
P.U.R.E. Youth Athletic AllianceStory by Leslie Harris Colvett Photos submitted by P.U.R.E. Youth Located on three acres of land in Whitehaven is P.U.R.E. Youth Athletic Alliance (Progressing Under Restraints and Extremes), which is made up of seven of the city’s most talented teenage boy football players. Combined, this year there are more than 35 football scholarships by Division I college …
Where Function meets Beauty
by Lesley Harris ColvettOur expert designers weigh in on what makes a beautiful, yet workable/functional kitchen for entertaining, just in time for the busy holiday season. Cheers! Cindy McCordCindy McCord Design1289 S. DuBray PlaceCollierville, TN 38107901.610.3907 Visit my Website!The kitchen has long been referred to as the heart of the home. And with the exception of the kitchen oven there …
Mr & Mrs. Grant Leslie Hopkins II
Family and friends gathered in the bride’s hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia, for the marriage of Carter Moresi Craddock to Grant Leslie Hopkins on May 26, 2018. Friends since 2010 freshman year at Sewanee: The University of the South, they tied the knot in May! The Rehearsal Dinner was held at the historic Virginian Hotel with a Welcome Party following at …
Beautiful Design Ideas for the Entryway
by Lesley Harris ColvettEntertaining season is upon is, and from Halloween to New Year’s your entryway will be the first impression of your home. 4Memphis turned to our design experts for creating a well-appointed entryway. Allyson JamesAllyson James Designs3566 Walnut Grove Rd.Memphis, TN 38111901.281.8687 Visit my Website! We all know the importance of first impressions. The entry hall is the …
Seovia Wilson and Brandon Rushing
Brandon and Scovia first met through mutual friends at Hog & Hominy. Eventually, Scovia landed a job at the Memphis nonprofit, Operation Broken Silence (OBS), an organization that supports and empowers Sudanese refugees through education, storytelling, and advocacy, and where Brandon serves as a Board Member. They reconnected their friendship and for the next several months, Brandon and Scovia got …
Weddings & Engagements
Celebrating the Wedding of Alec Marshman & Harris ShortJanuary 9, 2024Celebrating the Wedding of Anna Cathryn Gay & Brett AriemmaJanuary 9, 2024Forever begins with the RingJanuary 1, 2024
September is for Success!
By Lesley Harris ColvettPhotos courtesy of IKEAThe kids are back in school, and that means that study habits and organization is on our minds. Growing up, my dad always used to tell me “don’t study in the same place you sleep,” so for me, I always had a desk in my bedroom that was dedicated to homework and studying. This …
Origami in the Garden²
By Lesley Harris ColvettPhotography courtesy of the Memphis Botanic Garden The beauty of origami will be boldly displayed at the Memphis Botanic Garden as a part of the Origami in the Garden travelling exhibit. Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures, and this exhibit, Origami at the Garden2, is presented by International Paper, Speer …