Christmas - Southern Inspired Magazine
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Christmas - Southern Inspired Magazine
HOLIDAY 2010 Belle Meade Christmas Baking Memories Gift Cards Ava ilable From Our Mall Con cierge Kate Spade Burberry Brooks Brothers Cole Haan Juicy Couture Specs Optical Louis Vuitton Sephora The Cheesecake Factory Seven For All Mankind Tiffany & Co. True Religion Brand Jeans Introducing Omega Boutique, Free People, Judith Bright and Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory Complimentary Mall Valet Parking Available All Levels of Mall Parking Deck Now Open! THE MALL AT GREEN HILLS • HILLSBORO AND ABBOTT MARTIN ROADS, NASHVILLE • THEMALLATGREENHILLS.COM Missing Child Case#: 1158115 Id#: c1_1 State: FL First: Everett Last: Little Case Type: Family Abduction Sex: Male DOB: 11/21/1999 Missing From: Fort Myers Missing Date: 10/10/2010 Race: White Ht: 5'2" Wt: 160 Eyes: Brown Hair: Blonde Neil Little Everett Little CONTACT: Lee County Sheriff's Office (Florida) 1-239-477-1000 Details: The photo on the left is of Everett. He was allegedly abducted by his father, Neil Little, on October 10, 2010. A felony warrant was issued for Neil on October 14, 2010. They may be traveling in a 1997 green Chevrolet Tahoe with Florida license plates 111YVI. The vehicle may also have a 2010 Jayco trailer with Alabama license plates 38TL51A7. Neil may shave his head. He has multiple tattoos on his arms. Case#: 1156424 Id#: c1_1 State: TN First: Lauryn Last: Dickens Case Type: Non Family Abduction Sex: Female DOB: 11/24/2009 Missing From: Memphis Missing Date: 9/7/2010 Race: Black Ht: 1'9" Wt: 17 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Lauryn Dickens CONTACT: Memphis Police Department (Tennessee) 1-901-545-2677 Details: Lauryn was last seen September 7, 2010. She may be in the company of an adult female. Lauryn was last seen wearing a brown onesie with a pink flower and pink dots. She has a skin rash on both forearms and inner knees. 2010-11 Holiday 10 content s Holiday Traditions BAKE UP MEMORIES Bake up your own family memories with Sally Bennett’s yummy cookie recipes. 18 CHRISTMAS AT BELLE MEADE PLANTATION Step back into the opulence and grandeur of Christmas 1883 at the Belle Meade Plantation. SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 3 contents 22 WINE TASTING 32 GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN Sample the flavors of award winning vintner Brian Hamm at The Winery at Belle Meade Plantation. Holiday 2010-2011 62 Quick gifts made to delight friends and family. 40 A COLLECTION FROM THE PAST Howard Wiggins of Hearthstone Interior Design shares his rare collection of sterling ornaments. 4 48 HANNAH AT THE ZOO 52 CHRISTMAS CHECKLIST 62 THE DISTRICT 48 32 Butterflies, bongos, giraffes and zebras roaming freely in their natural habitat. Like the man in the red suit says "Make a List, Check it Twice" and enjoy the holidays with time to spare.. The DISTRICT held its 24th annual Progressive Party October 27, 2010. Using the theme "High Rises & Honky Tonks," the party showcased three iconic venues, including the Hard Rock Cafe, the Ryman Alley and the Pinnacle Tower at Symphony Place. � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE Publisher’s Letter Thrifty Finds Southern Seen 6 30 60 PUBLISHER Holiday TradiTions begin with a visit to nasHville’s only winery Peggy Ann Gaines EDITORS MEDICAL ADVISOR ART DIRECTOR COVER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHERS CONTRIBUTORS AD REPRESENTATIVES Mae Addison Ericka Crook Claire O .Ploegman Anna Smithson Kenneth J. Gaines, M.D. Michael Lang Bagwell Macy Advertising/PR Damon Bagwell Jessica Cherry Anna Smithson Lisa Barry Jessica Cherry Hannah Harris Sarah Marie Shepherd Howard Wiggins Lisa Barry Howard Wiggins EDITORIAL INQUIRIES: claire@southerninspiredmagazine.com ADVERTISING SALES: ads@southerninspiredmagazine.com We’re your one-stop-shop for the perfect bottle of wine, wine accessories and gourmet chocolates PUBLISHER: peggy@southerninspiredmagazine.com Published by Southern Inspired Publishing, LLC, Southern Inspired Magazine Division, All contents © 2008-2010. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of the contents without the prior written permission of the Publisher is prohibited. Southern Inspired Magazine cannot process unsolicited manuscripts, art materials or photographs, and the Publisher assumes no liability for their return and may use them at its discretion. Southern Inspired Publishing, LLC Southern Inspired Magazine Division P.O. Box 682428 Franklin, TN 37068 P: 615.337.7264 F: 615.595.8280 1134 S. Clearview Parkway Suite D, PMB 287 New Orleans, LA 70123 P: 803-477-2726 Located at Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Pike nasHville, Tn 37205 615.356.0501 bellemeadePlanTaTion.com Email: info@southerninspiredmagazine.com Website: www.southerninspiredmagazine.com PUBLISHER’S LETTER Holiday Tradition Count your blessings. How many times have we heard that phrase? While unpacking your familiar baubles and tinsel this holiday season take a few minutes to take an inventory of your blessings past and present. Close your eyes take a deep breath and smell the aroma of Grandma’s homemade goodies. Join the Bennett’s as they gather around the kitchen table making memories (and pleasing sweets) with neighbors and family. Enjoy bountiful dishes, the rustic stroke of a fire and festive parties with those you care for. Meet the girls at The Winery at Belle Meade Plantation for an afternoon wine tasting and pick up a few bottles of Blackberry Wine for home. Sheree Kelley shares her famous Blackberry Wine Jam Cake with SIM in this issue. Get organized with our Christmas Planning Checklist and relax with your guests this year. This holiday season you may see the sparkling work of Red Nose Lighting dazzling Nashville and surrounding communities. One of Southern Inspired's very own advertisers, Red Nose Lighting, knows how to make your home or office shine for the holiday season! From my heart to your home. Peggy Ann Gaines Publisher Peggy Ann Gaines We had a feature article in our October/November 2010 issue on Gold Skin Care Center where Dr. Gold was identified as William instead of Michael. 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To request a copy for your waiting room or office, please contact: Ann Smith ann@southerninspiredmagazine.com CONTRIBUTORS Jessica Cherry is a freelance photojournalist from Nashville, TN. In May 2010 she graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Journalism with a focus in Photojournalism from the University of Missouri. Her work has been published in the Columbia Missourian and she recently finished an internship with Vanderbilt University's Creative Services Department. Always looking to stay busy, Jessica currently contributes for Southern Inspired Magazine, is a Contest Assistant for Pictures of the Year International and is a freelance photographer specializing in portraits. Sara Bailey enjoys art, photography, sweet tea, and summertime, during which she and her husband argue about buying Braves or Red Sox paraphernalia. As a visual designer, her choices are influenced by the patterns she detects in the natural world, particularly the Middle Tennessee countryside where she was raised. Hannah Harris is an honor student who likes swimming, music, and the arts. She enjoys traveling and writing about her adventures. She loves to spend time with her family, cat, Noodle, and dog, Marco. Fiddling with furniture painting, faux finishing, and browsing for perfect pieces for her antique booth are some of Lisa Barry’s favorite pastimes. She is sweet on fabric, color, paint, and anything related to design and decorating. Oh yes, did we mention that she loves color? A prerequisite for Lisa’s projects is that they must spark cheerfulness as she works—it is a must! She fancies that her designs sprinkle happiness over all of her customers—Inspirez le Bonheur! Aimee Hale is a born and raised Nashvillian. Aimee graduated from Nossi College of Art in graphic design and is continuing her degree at MTSU. Her interests include painting, sculpting, outdoor sports, and good music. Sarah Shepherd is finally calling Nashville home after residing in the rustic mountains of East Tennessee for the whole of her spirited childhood. Currently she pursues a degree in English writing from Belmont University. When the free moments flow, she enjoys biking on breezy nights, travel, Whole Foods, and grooving. 8 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE Claire O. Ploegman made the jaunt from hometown Carbondale, southern Illinois, for no reason, which has resulted in lots of rhyme. While wearing magazine hats, she also hikes, embraces macrobiotics, follows Cubs baseball, and returns to modern literature. Bennett Family FAMILY UNIT � BAKING MEMORIES The Bakes Up Memories By Sarah Marie Shepherd For many families, the Christmas season brings with it the scents of sugar and gingerbread cookies rising from the oven. The Bennett family is no exception. For more than thirty years, Sally Bennett has been collecting her favorite Christmas cookie recipes to enjoy with her eight children and their families. “Making cookies together is one of our favorite holiday activities,” Sally says as she looks through scrapbooks of Christmases past. The family has a canon of about seven different kinds of cookies they make: Pealing Bells, Mushrooms, Candy Canes, Robins’ Nests, Granny’s Fruitcake, Lemon Logs, and Chocolate Stars. To make the cookies, Sally first makes large batches of the different kinds of dough and then freezes them. When company calls, she thaws the dough and together she and her children, grandchildren, and other friends and family members will make the cookies together. Sally and Cliff, her husband, emphasize that it’s a project everyone enjoys: “When our baby grandson Patrick comes into town, he makes cookies, and when Granny comes into town, she makes cookies. It’s an intergenerational activity.” Year after year, the Bennett family and friends are brought together by, among other traditions, the shaping and baking of delectable Christmas cookies. Spreading the holiday cheer, Sally has shared some of her favorite recipes with Southern Inspired so that you, too, can enjoy them with your friends and family: SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 11 12 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE FAMILY UNIT � BAKING MEMORIES LIGHT COOKIE DOUGH BUTTERCREAM ICING 2/3 cup butter 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup honey 2 eggs 2 teaspoons lemon or vanilla flavoring 5 1/2 -5 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 5 cups confectioner’s sugar (1 box = 4 cups) 1/3 cup milk Cream butter, sugar, and honey. Add eggs and flavoring and beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt and beat into creamed mixture. Chill in 3 or 4 small packages. Cream butter and shortening. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually add in sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Once all sugar is mixed, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at high speed until light and fluffy. On a floured surface, Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 – inch thick. Cut out cookies and place on parchment paper-lined baking stone or cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees (325 convection) for 9 minutes. Watch carefully. Remove cookies andd place on wire racks to cool. Store in airtight containers. Cookie Decorating Party Make 2 recipes of Light Cookie Dough and 2 recipes of Buttercream Icing. Divide one recipe into 5 plastic bowls and color different colors with food coloring. Divide the second recipe reserving 2/3 for white frosting and 1/3 for chocolate frosting. Add melted squares of cocoa and more milk to frosting mixture to make chocolate frosting. From the kitchen of Sally Bennett, 11-08-10 SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 13 FAMILY UNIT � BAKING MEMORIES CANDY CANE COOKIES Yield: 3 dozen 1 cup butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoons almond extract 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy 1/4 cup granulated sugar Mix butter, sugar, egg and flavorings in a large bowl. Add flour and salt and combine to make dough. Divide dough in half and blend the red food coloring into one half of the dough mixture. Refrigerate the dough for two hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using approximately 1 teaspoon of dough, roll a 4 inch strip from each color. Place the strips side by side, pressing lightly together, and then twist the two strips like rope. Crook the top to make a candy cane shape. Complete the cookies one at a time because pre-rolled stips of dough will become too dry to shape. Place on parchment- covered baking sheets. Bake 9-10 minutes or until lightly browned. While still warm, sprinkle the cookies with a mixture of crushed peppermint candy and granulated sugar. From the kitchen of Sally Bennett, 11-9-10 14 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE FAMILY UNIT � BAKING MEMORIES PEALING BELLS LEMON CHEESE LOGS 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 egg yolk 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour 1 cup finely chopped almonds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 teaspoon almond extract or cherry extract 25 maraschino cherries, halved and well drained 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 egg yolk 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 6 ounce package semisweet chocolate morsels, melted Colored or chocolate decorating sprinkles Cream sugar, butter, and cream cheese. Beat in egg yolk. Stir in flour, nuts, salt, orange peel, and almond extract. Shape dough into two 8-inch rolls. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours. In a large bowl, cream sugar, butter, and cream cheese, then beat in the egg yolk. Stir flour, nuts, salt, and lemon peel into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Cut logs into 1/4 –inch slices. Place the rounds on parchment-lined baking sheets. Place a cherry-half near the bottom of each slice for a bell clappers. Fold in the sides of each slice, overlapping at the top and slightly covering cherry. Pinch in the sides to resemble a bell shape. Shape tablespoons of dough into a log, 1-inch long. Place logs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake until light brown, about 12 minutes. Slip the parchment paper with the baked cookies onto wire racks to cool. Yield 5 dozen Bake for approximately 12-14 minutes. .Slip the parchment paper with the baked cookies onto wire racks to cool. Store between layers of wax paper in airtight containers at room temperature no longer than 10 days. Store in the freezer no longer than 3 months. Yield: 9 dozen To complete, dip the ends of the logs into the melted chocolate and then into decorating sprinkles. Let stand on wire racks until chocolate sets. Store between layers of wax paper in airtight containers at room temperature no longer than 10 days. Store in the freezer no longer than 3 months. From the kitchen of Sally Bennett, 11-08-10 From the kitchen of Sally Bennett, 11-08-10 SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 15 16 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE 18 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE PAST REVISITED � BELLE MEADE PLANTATION Plantation Belle Meade by Jessica Cherry Tennessee is a wonderful place for Christmas. The Opryland Hotel recently reopened, downtown Nashville has gotten its holiday makeover. Locals and visitors might be looking for holiday activities that are off the beaten path. Nestled off Harding Pike in Belle Meade sits the Belle Meade Planta- tion, the former home of General William Hicks Jackson and his family, The thirty-acre historic site offers a unique look at the way Christmas was celebrated in the 1800s. The plantation’s original mansion was restored and now serves as a museum where visitors can take a tour guided by experts dressed in Civil War era garb. The mansion is currently decorated for the holidays. Decorations remain somewhat simple in comparison to modern -day standards but stay true to the time period. SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 19 PAST REVISITED � BELLE MEADE PLANTATION Holly is hung over images of the Jacksons' deceased loved ones as a memorial. “The Victorians had a morbid sense of life and death, and Christmas was usually a time for reflection in addition to celebration,” says John Lamb, plantation curator. Frothy syllabub, a traditional winter drink, waits in the parlor room for guests. Syllabub comes in many variations. The Belle Meade recipe includes white wine and eggs. The mixture then sits for a few days to allow the cream to rise and froth. 20 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE PAST REVISITED � BELLE MEADE PLANTATION Before the Civil War, the Christmas holiday was a simple affair, but after the war was over there was a desire to be modern and forward thinking. This new outlook combined with mass production and the importation of goods sparked the commercialization of Christmas. According to Lamb, the change was not received well by the press, and families such as the Jacksons were criticized. The Belle Meade Plantation offers an educational experience. Today's guests learn about the Jackson family and other residents of the plantation. Lamb notes that the Jackson family hosted well-known guests during the holiday season such as President and Mrs. Cleveland, Robert Todd Lincoln, Charles Dudley Warmer, and William Howard Taft. SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 21 22 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE PAST REVISITED � BELLE MEADE PLANTATION After touring the mansion and plantation grounds, guests can relax at The Winery, open Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All the wines offered come from grapes grown near Hohenwald, Tennessee, and the wine is made by award winning vintner Brian Hamm. Director Alton Kelley and his wife Sheree, run the non-profit winery. All bottles of the local wine selection are under twenty dollars, and all proceeds go back to the plantation to help preserve local history. Wither you are looking for a family fun outing, a visit to the past, or drinks with friends, the Belle Meade Plantation is the perfect holiday attraction. SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 23 24 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE PAST REVISITED � BELLE MEADE PLANTATION BELLE MEADE BLACKBERRY WINE JAM CAKE 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup oil 1/2 cup Belle Meade Plantation Blackberry Wine 3/4 cup buttermilk 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups blackberry jam (I prefer seedless) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon all spice 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) From the Kitchen of Sheree Kelley Do you have a recipe that works with our wine? Email us: winery@bellemeadeplantation.com Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three nine inch round cake pans. In a small bowl, stir together flour and next seven ingredients. In a large mixing bowl combine sugar, oil, wine, buttermilk, eggs and blackberry jam; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, add vanilla and beat four minutes on medium speed. Stir in nuts if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Prepare Blackberry Wine Filling and Blackberry Wine Frosting. Place one cake layer on serving plate; top with Blackberry Wine Filling. Top with second cake layer; top with Blackberry Wine Filling. Add third layer; frost the top and side of cake with Blackberry Wine Frosting. BLACKBERRY WINE FILLING 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2/3 cup Belle Meade Plantation Blackberry Wine 1/2 cup blackberry jam (seedless) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Combine sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Stir in wine and blackberry jam; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and butter. Cool completely. BLACKBERRY WINE FROSTING 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup Belle Meade Blackberry Wine 4 cups (about 1 pound) powdered sugar Beat butter and wine in medium bowl until creamy and well blended. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Makes about 4 cups frosting. Enjoy!! SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 25 Southern Inspired Magazine Congradulates Chef Deb of My Secret Chef Chef Deb won "Best Food Presentation" and "Best Vegetable" awards at the recent Taste of Madison event. My Secret Chef is a unique and full-service catering company where Chef Deb offers family style, take-home meals Monday thru Friday. My Secret Chef is located at 793 West Main Street, Hendersonville, TN. Thrifty Finds THE IN THIS ISSUE Serving Tray $1.99 Franklin Goodwill Champagne Glasses set of 32 pieces $25.00 garage sale, Franklin Large Ornament $1.00 Thrift Store in New Orleans Large Blue Ornament $1.00 Thrift Store Madison TN. Plate set of 4 $3.99 Our Thrift Store Franklin Wire Christmas Basket $.99 Hendersonville Goodwill Blue Plate $1.00 Rivergate Goodwill 30 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE SIM Reader Response LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the editor can be sent to: Editor Southern Inspired Magazine P.O. Box 682428 Franklin, TN 37068 All letters must include contact information and the author’s signature. SPECIAL EVENTS To submit special event pictures or to request a representative from Southern Inspired Magazine to cover an event, please contact Ann Smith at ann@southerninspiredmagazine.com. SUBMISSIONS Southern Inspired Magazine welcomes submissions of freelance articles, photography, and art for publication. Queries should be accompanied by three published clips along with a SASE if you would like the materials returned. However, SIM cannot assume responsibility for the loss or return of unsolicited manuscripts or artwork. Submissions should be sent to: Submission Editor Southern Inspired Magazine P.O. Box 682428 Franklin, TN 37068 or info@southerninspiredmagazine.com 32 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE SIM'S SIDEBOARD � GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN SOY STIR FRY SAUCE Yield: 4 ½ cups 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 1/2 cup dry sherry 1 15-ounce bottle soy sauce 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 clove garlic, quartered 2 tablespoons chicken-flavored granules 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil Combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours. Strain and pour into a sterilized bottle and cork. May be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 33 SIM'S SIDEBOARD � GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN GRANDMA SMITH'S FUDGE 1 pound powdered sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 6 tablespoons butter Pinch salt 4 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract In a saucepan melt butter with cocoa and salt, then alternately add powered sugar and milk stirring constantly. Cook until mixture forms a ball. Remove from burner and add vanilla. Grease the bottom of a 10X10 glass dish with butter and spread fudge to corners. Allow fudge to set and cut into squares. TIP: For thumbprint cookies, spoon fudge in cookie center while cookie is cooling on wire rack. We used store bought peanut butter cookie rolls for cookies shown below. 34 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE SIM'S SIDEBOARD � GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN PEPPERMINT PRETZEL TWISTS 1 10-ounce package of thin pretzels 1 24- ounce package vanilla -flavored candy coating 1 small package peppermint candies Place vanilla candy coating in a glass bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until melted. Coating melts faster when stirred. Dip pretzels into candy coating, covering completely. Place coated pretzels on wax paper and sprinkle with crushed peppermint. Coated pretzels will dry in approximately 5 minutes. Garnish with whole peppermint candies. *TIP Peppermint Twists were easier to crush. SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 35 GIVING BACK � A FASHION AFFAIR A Vintage Affair Announces Fourth “A Fashion Affair” Fourth Annual Runway and Wine Event Raising Funds for Women’s and Children’s Charities WHAT: A Vintage Affair hosts its fourth annual “A Fashion Affair.” AFA is a runway and wine event raising funds for women’s and children’s charities in Williamson County. Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided by local restaurants and there will be a special musical performance. The runway show, featuring DAN Agency models, will showcase vintage clothing worn by celebrities – Including June Carter Cash’s hat collection. Radio and talk show diva Jane Ellen will host the event. WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 29th 6 p.m. – cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and Informal Trunk show 8 p.m. – runway show WHERE: The Factory at Franklin, Jamison Hall 230 Franklin Road Franklin, TN 37064 ADDITIONAL INFO: Ticket Information: VIP Runway Tables of eight and individual seats – $800 per table or $100 per seat (VIP seats and table hosts will receive goody bags) General Admission – $75 per seat or $600 per table All tickets can be purchased either online at www.avintageaffair.org/events or by calling 615-351-8165. A Vintage Affair is an organization whose mission is to provide significant financial contributions to various nonprofit organizations in Williamson County whose services benefit the community at large. All funds contributed to the nonprofit organizations are designated for programs to support the well-being of women and children of need. To date, A Vintage Affair has contributed nearly a million dollars. www.avintageaffair.org. The 2011 beneficiaries include: the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Williamson Medical Center, My Friend’s House, and Williamson County Library Foundation. Ashley Roberts MEDIA CONTACT: 615-351-8165 ashleywroberts@avintageaffair.org 36 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE GIVING BACK � A FASHION AFFAIR SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 37 Privacy...Tranquility...Beauty... Copper Still Farm 4545 Peytonsville Road Franklin, Tennessee 37064 New England Style meets Nashville Charm Laura Baugh 615.330.3051 McClain Holloway 615.405.2603 615.250.7880 615.591.1170 40 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE Christmas Tree DECOR AND MORE � ORNAMENTS A Designer’s BY HOWARD WIGGINS Howard Wiggins of Hearthstone Interior Design was given the opportunity to set up a Christmas tree display at Copper Steel Farms, former residence of country music singer and songwriter, Kenny Chesney. The twelve- foot Christmas tree will be on display in the home through the Holiday season. The Christmas tree is covered in sterling silver ornaments, a display which has been a lobor of love for many Christmases as Wiggins has been collecting the ornaments since th 1970's. The collection features various ornaments by American Heritage, Boston Museum, Buccellati, Christopher Radko, Gorham, Halls, Hand and Hammer, Lunt Silversmiths, Neiman-Marcus, Reed and Barton, Sculpture Workshop, Tiffany, Towle Silversmiths and Wallace Silversmiths. Buccellati, an Italian company, introduced its first sterling silver ornament to the U.S. market in 1986. The 1988 Buccellati Santa showcased on the Christmas tree at Copper Steel Farms has been one of the most sought-after sterling ornaments in the country, and the Nashville designer considers this to be his most prized ornament. Other favorites include those by Christopher Radko, who produced only three ornaments from 1997 to 1999. The 1998 Regal Reindeer from this collection was designed to double as a pin. NeimanMarcus introduced a three dimensional ornament comprised of moving parts featuring a reindeer, an angel and a jack-in-the box. Also gracing the tree at Copper Steel Farms are the large and impressive Archive Series ornaments produced by Gorham from 1988 until 1993. Gorham was the first of the U.S. Silversmiths to introduce a series of sterling ornaments. Yet the very first sterling silver ornament ever produced was not part of a series. This was the1964 Pieta made by Towle for the New York World’s Fair and is one of the many rare ornaments crepresented in Wiggins's collection. Towlel's later series, The Twelve Days of Christmas, set the stage for the beginning of the sterling ornament collector's market as it exis today. SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 41 DECOR AND MORE � ORNAMENTS 42 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE Faberge Neiman Marcus SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 43 Christopher Radko Pieta made by Towle 44 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE Buccellati Essy’s Rug Gallery 24 Years’ Experience Question & Answer Q: Why did you decide to open a rug store at the Factory in Franklin? A: I love the town of Franklin. I've been in the area for 24 years. I have raised four kids here and currently live in downtown. Franklin is such a welcoming community. Q: Tell us why we should purchase a rug from you instead of other rug retailers in the area? A: First of all, we want to sell the perfect rug for you, not for us. It should be a rug you love and can afford. Q: I s it true that you will help plan the space with which rug is best? A: Yes, I offer a free rug design consultation at your home. We will discuss your space and determine the best options for you. Q: What would people say if we asked about Essy’s? A: They would smile. They would say we are experienced and helpful and that they trust us like family. Essy’s Rug Gallery Rugs From Around The World 230 Franklin Road • Franklin• 615-595-0959 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Located in the Factory at Franklin Wash & Repair Available TWEEN TALK � ST. LOUIS ZOO BY HANNAH HARRIS I just moved to St. Louis, so I wanted to see the sights. If you ever visit St. Louis, the first place you should go is to the Zoo. IT’S FREE!!! The zoo has almost every animal you can imagine, from kangaroos to grizzly bears! Plus, you can see all of the animals you normally think of at a zoo, like lions , giraffes, tigers, and zebras. The zoo also has endangered and rare animals, like Bongos. My favorite part was the penguin exhibit. It was FREEZING in there, so bring a sweater! They also have a butterfly exhibit, where you walk into a giant glass dome with plants everywhere. The butterflies live in a natural habitat and fly around freely. They land on people, too! They even 48 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE TWEEN TALK � ST. LOUIS ZOO have insects and reptiles…but they don’t run around freely. In the summertime, you can feed stingrays and see a sea lion show where the sea lions go on stage and perform tricks! There is also a train that takes you all over the zoo. It is so much fun! It goes through dark tunnels, past the elephants, and saves you from a LOT of walking! So, if you visit St. Louis, plan a day to go to the zoo! TWEEN TALK � ST. LOUIS ZOO ADMISSION: Admission to the Saint Louis Zoo is free to all. There are fees for Zooline Railroad, Sea Lion Show, Children’s Zoo, Conservation Carousel, Wild Adventure simulator, 3-D movie, and Zoo parking lots. The Conservation Carousel and Children’s Zoo are free the first hour the Zoo is open. Limited street parking is available for free. ZOO HOURS: The Zoo is open year round, except December 25 and January 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Please check back for extended summer hours. Mis s Fannie 50 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE Saint Louis Zoo One Government Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 781-0900 Toll free: (800) 966-8877 Christmas Planning Checklist One Year Ahead · Hit the post-Christmas sales. Stock up on stockings, wrapping paper, bows and Christmas decorations. · Have a plan. Consider new ideas to enhance your Christmas traditions for next year. Six to Three Months Ahead · Prepare your guest list. · Select your menu. · Draft a budget. · Christmas goodies can be baked ahead and stored until the Holidays. Take care to wrap securely and store in an airtight container in the freezer. One Month Ahead · Order turkey or ham. · Purchase wine, beer and soft drinks if you have room to store. · Purchase or make your table decorations. · Plan your table settings. One Week Ahead · Make your fudge and jams and store in the refrigerator. · Pull out turkey roasting pan, baking dishes and other serving dishes and make sure they are in good condition and large enough for assigned use. · Sharpen carving knife. Two Days Ahead · Make sure cloth napkins are clean and place in attractive baskets for containers if you are having a buffet with several tables for seating. See page 53-54 for napkin decorating ideas. · Fill your salt and pepper shakers, sugar bowls and other table container. · Defrost in refrigerator baked goodies or casseroles made earlier. One Day Ahead · Buy all fresh produce, seafood and flowers. · Make stuffing and refrigerate in a sealed bowl. · Prepare glaze for your ham. · Refrigerate your drinks and purchase ice if needed. · Polish your silver and glasses and cover with a soft clean cloth. · Iron your tablecloth and set your table if not done earlier. Christmas Day · Turn on the music, put on your apron and good attitude and relax. · Preheat your oven. · Put the ham or turkey in the oven or roaster to cook. Do not stuff your turkey ahead of time. Bacteria can develop in the cavity even if refrigerated. · Vegetables to be roasted should go on one hour before the meat is cooked. · Other sides that do not need long to cook should be cooked while your meat is cooling. 52 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 53 54 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE ON TOPIC � CAREGIVERS Caregivers, Inc and Affordable Home Access Solutions W Quality Care, Compassion and Commitment What better choice when looking for someone to care for your loved one than a family owned and operated business that radiates compassion and skill. That is exactly what Caregivers, Inc and Affordable Home Access Solutions are – two businesses operated by husband and wife team Robert and Betty Deblasio. Not only is this 2-person team a compassionate and caring duo, but they are both registered nurses who have years of experience in the hospital, home health and healthcare fields. Operating out of three locations (Hendersonville, Nashville and Brentwood/Franklin) Robert and Betty Deblasio orchestrate a full service company that offers a very broad arena of care to individuals who need assistance in some form. “Caregivers, Inc. is the first of its kind in the middle Tennessee area,” stated, Robert Deblasio. “After working in the healthcare profession for a number of years I realized a great need for this type of service - a service that would comfort the minds of individuals with aging parents; a service that would offer support to individuals receiving rehabilitation or physical therapy; a service that would care for individuals with a short term illness; or a service for those suffering with a debilitating condition,” continued Deblasio. The most important components of survival, that we sometimes take for granted, are a large part of what Caregivers, Inc. provides. Eating, drinking, bathing, exercising, and creating a safe environment make up a very basic, but vital, list of functions that the Caregivers, Inc. staff sets in motion for those who need assistance. Assisting with medications, bathroom needs, providing meals, and assisting with exercise can all provide a peace of mind for the family member who cannot be with his or her loved one 24 hours, 7 days a week. Not only does Caregivers, Inc. assist with basic needs, but they also fill in gaps between physical therapy appointments and remind patients of their therapy schedules; or the staff can check insulin levels or blood sugar levels. While Caregivers, Inc. does not employ physical therapists or dietitians, the staff is there to remind and coach while keeping the patient in check with his or her schedules or routines that the physicians or therapists have set in place. Some of the other services that Caregivers, Inc. offers are housekeeping, companionship, respite for family, escorts to medical appointments, errand service and even newborn/well baby care. “There are specific needs that we are geared toward. We have an awareness of our clients’ needs because we view each individual situation from a clinical standpoint,” commented Deblasio. When asked what makes Caregivers, Inc. stand out in the home care business, SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 55 in advance. We also accept Visa and Mastercard payments.” Standing beside Caregivers, Inc. is its sister business, Affordable Home Access Solutions, also owned and operated by the Deblasio team. Affordable Home Access Solutions makes a home completely accessible for various medical needs. “So many people need these medical amenities, but they do not know they exist. We hope to inform and educate our communities that these products do exist,” remarked Deblasio. “Our specialty is home modifications for the elderly, disabled, and chronically ill.” Many individuals are released from their hospital stay and upon returning home they realize that there is an unexpected need for assistance to complete their daily routines. With the installation of these medical provisions, Affordable Home Access Solutions is able to save its clients exorbitant amounts of money by allowing the patient to live in his or her own home instead of having to stay in a medical facility. Indoor and outdoor ramps, roll-in showers, walk-in bathtubs, stair lifts, elevators (also called vertical lifts), grab bars for showers/tubs/commodes, and overhead lift systems are some of the company’s most popular installations. “All of our installations are ADA approved,” stated Deblasio. “We follow their guidelines to a tee.” I-STOCK PHOTO Deblasio said, “We are not a franchise, but we are a family operated business. I believe this is what makes us unique and thorough in what we do. It sets us apart from the rest.” Caregivers, Inc. staffs approximately 130 employees with a variety of skills for various needs. “We are so much more than a sitting company, remarked Deblasio. “We employee CNTs’, LPN’s, RN’s, and sitting assistants, all of whom have been screened and tested to meet our high quality of standards. We want to insure that our clients have the safest and most knowledgeable caregivers that we can provide. Extensive background checks, pre-drug screens and continued random drug tests are all part of our ongoing commitment of quality to our clients. Caregivers, Inc. boasts a drug free work place, and we are very proud of that fact,” continued Deblasio. Caregivers, Inc. services Davidson, Sumner, Wilson, Dickson, Williamson, Montgomery, Robertson, and Rutherford counties. Caregivers, Inc. is licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Personal Support Service, and they are also bonded and insured - all of which provides a peace of mind to individuals seeking their services. Caregivers, Inc. offers a wide range of payment options. “We are pleased that we can extend an easy and affordable way to pay,” stated Deblasio. “In today’s economy it is so important that we present manageable payment plans. We offer six-month and twelve-month plans for short term care, instead of requiring payment 56 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE “A lot of customers think that we are a durable medical equipment company, but we are much more than that,” said Deblasio. “We not only install numerous medical provisions, but we also make modifications to our clients’ homes such as lowering kitchen cabinets. We hope to take our services to another level, perhaps in the next six months, by offering modifications to swimming pools and automobiles,” continued Deblasio. “Thirty or forty years ago it was commonplace for the elderly couples with medical equipment needs to sell their homes so they could live in medical facilities. This theory has changed over the years,” said Deblasio. “Our senior citizens are now living with their children or other loved ones which makes home modifications a necessity now more than ever.” Deblasio stated, “The mission of Affordable Home Access Solutions is to keep individuals at home. We can save them a great deal of money and make them as ON TOPIC � CAREGIVERS comfortable as possible with in-home modifications.” Deblasio wants potential customers to know that financing is available through VA grants (up to $6,400), Medicare, a variety of insurance policies, along with several other options. With a phone call to Affordable Home Access Solutions, a staff member can guide and assist individuals in making financial choices that are right for him or her. “We have a top rating in the service that we provide. We are licensed by the State of Tennessee and we are certified by CAPS (Certified Aging In-place Specialists). We also boast an excellent rating with Better Business Bureau. To stand by our good name, we offer a 12-month installation guarantee,” continued Deblasio. “We encourage individuals to call us and see what we can offer them or their loved ones. Greater freedom could be just a few steps away, both inside or outside of the home.” For more information about Caregivers, Inc. visit their website: www.caregiversinc.net Or call: Hendersonville office: (615) 264-8648 Nashville: (615) 340-9001 Brentwood/Franklin: (615) 591-0048 For more information about Affordable Home Access Solutions visit their website: www. affordablehomeaccesssolutions.com Or call: (615) 730-2761 or call toll free 1 (877) 317-3713 “We want to make our clients’ home modification construction a hassle-free process,” remarked Deblasio. SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 57 2 3 7 M o l l y Wa l t o n D r. , H e n d e r s o n v i l l e , T N 3 7 0 7 5 • 6 1 5 _ 8 2 2 _ 7 4 4 8 Red Nose Lighting WSMV News Channel 4 we have done for the last couple years. We go early in September and set up the angel tree set because they do all their video shots early to begin airing in November. We then return right around Thanksgiving to decorate the news studio, kitchen and interview set. The District The DISTRICT began in 1989 as a collaboration between the Metropolitan Historical Commission, Historic Nashville and the Historic Riverfront Association. Patterned after the National Trust for Historic Preservation's successful "Main Street Program," the organization focuses on the historic areas of Nashville, specifically 2nd Avenue, Broadway and Printer's Alley. We at Red Nose Lighting have been decorating The District for the last three years! It is a great honor to do so! 60 � SOUTHERN INSPIRED MAGAZINE SOUTHERN SEEN � SOW N' GROW Sow N' Grow Garden Club The garden club held its November meeting at the home of Martha Ann Caldwell. The program speakers were Interior Decorators Howard Wiggins and partner Vicki Donovan from Hearthstone Interior Design. Mr. Wiggins spoke on his book 'What Were You Thinking'. The Sow N' Grow Garden club is a member of the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee. The Sow N' Grow Garden Club is celebrating its 50th year. Martha Ann Caldwell SOUTHERNINSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM � 61 SOUTHERN SEEN � THE DISTRICT The District The DISTRICT, a non-profit organization promoting Nashville's premier historic and entertainment downtown district, held its 24th annual Progressive Party October 27, 2010. Using the theme "High Rises & Honky Tonks," the party showcased three iconic venues, including the Hard Rock Cafe, the Ryman Alley and the Pinnacle Tower at Symphony Place. Mayor Karl Dean was presented this year's Spirit of The DISTRICT Award by celebrity host Kix Brooks. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the preservation, development and prosperity to Nashville's downtown district. The DISTRICT Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to the economic and community revitalization of three historic districts and their contiguous areas in downtown Nashville -- Broadway, Second Avenue/Riverfront and Printer's Alley, collectively known as The DISTRICT. Its programs seek to foster and stimulate growth of a district identity, community spirit, civic pride and unity, to promote the people and businesses in the area, and to retain its historic character. 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