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3 Southern Winter Vacation Hot Spots to Check Out
Take a winter vacation at one of these Southern resorts, perfectly located for a the long weekend you’ve been longing for, filled with snowy fun!
Whitney Luckett of Luckett Media: FACES of Memphis
When Hollywood A-listers, musicians and public figures need a social media and branding strategist, they turn to today’s FACE of Memphis, Whitney Luckett.
4 Design Trends We Love From High Point Market
A trip to High Point Market uncovered four design trends that are making a big impact. Take a look and then get some ideas for how best to incorporate the looks in your own space.
Interior Designer Crush: Glennys Bryant
Whether she’s designing a restaurant interior or a residential space, Glennys Bryant translates each client’s personality into reality. Meet today’s designer crush!
Sandie Whittington of Miss Sandie’s Gluten-Free Baked Goods: FACES of the South
When she’s not teaching English, this dynamo is whipping up gluten-free baked goods and winning over Southern taste buds. Meet Sandie Whittington!
Sandie Whittington of Miss Sandie’s Gluten-Free Baked Goods: FACES of Memphis
When she’s not teaching English, this dynamo is whipping up gluten-free baked goods and winning over the taste buds of Memphians. Meet Sandie Whittington!
4 Easy Girlfriend Getaways
Gather your best gal pals, nail down a date and make your girls’ getaway a reality. Here are four fantastic destinations for a quick and easy girls’ weekend!
Dr. Altha Stewart: FACES of Memphis
Today’s FACE of Memphis, Dr. Altha Stewart, brings a singular passion to her work: finding solutions to reduce the impact of violence on children.
Memphis Foodies Share Their Favorite Cheap Eats
We asked some of our favorite Memphis foodies to dish on their favorite cheap eats around the city, and their answers are delicious! Dig in!
30 Pieces of Advice: Memphis FACES of 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, we’ve put together the advice, wit and wisdom of the fascinating women we profiled as FACES of Memphis this year. Enjoy!
QUIZ: Are You a True Memphis Foodie?
How well do you know our culinary scene, from dining history to the city’s most inspired chefs? Take our quiz, and see if you’re a true Memphis foodie!
6 Must-Visit Dive Bars in Memphis
Memphis is full of great dive bars, and we’ve assembled a list of six that we highly recommend for a new take on girls’ night out!
When Awkward Situations Arise at Holiday Events, Here’s What to Do
It’s the time of year for awkward questions and party pitfalls. Worry not! Our experts have the advice you need to navigate the holidays with ease! Image: Bridget Jones’ Diary/Miramax
Interior Designer Crush: Greg Baudoin
We recently caught up with this true Southern gentleman and tastemaker to get the scoop on his latest venture. See why we have a crush on Greg Baudoin!
15 Luxe Loves to Swoon Over
The holidays are a time for spoiling those you love. We’ve gathered an array of luxe loves for those on your list who’ve been really good this year!
Whitney Luckett: FACES of Memphis
When Hollywood A-listers, musicians and public figures need a social media and branding strategist, they turn to today’s FACE of Memphis, Whitney Luckett.
Ready, Set, GO: How to Shop IKEA Like a Pro
Yes, yes, YES! The Swedish wonderland of home furnishings, IKEA, opens its doors in Memphis Wednesday morning. We’ve got all you need to know so you can shop like a pro!
The Morning Routines of 4 Successful Memphis Women
From morning mantras to go-to uniform selections, you’ll be inspired by these four dynamic women, who each have morning routines that get the day going on the right foot.
What to Wear on New Year’s Eve in Memphis
What are YOU wearing New Year’s Eve? It’s never too early to find that perfect outfit, and get ready for a totally Memphis NYE!
A Dozen Gifts Any Hostess Will Love!
Stock up on this selection of a dozen must-have hostess gifts, and you’ll never arrive empty-handed at a holiday soirée! Party season, mastered!
Stacy Crenshaw: FACES of Memphis
Stacy Crenshaw, today’s sweet FACE of Memphis, is the dynamic driving force behind a Mississippi treasure, Billie’s Pecans & More.
What It’s Really Like to Spend a Day at High Point Market
What’s it like to spend a day at High Point Market, the furniture and home decor wonderland in North Carolina? Come along as we tour High Point with a seasoned insider!
Interior Designer Crush: Ami Austin
We are crushing on Ami Austin, a former IBM-er who brings high design to her residential and commercial clients. Meet today’s Interior Designer Crush!
Donna Smith: FACES of Memphis
Basketball isn’t just the sport her husband coaches, it is the game that inspires her. Meet Donna Smith, a new Memphian and today’s FACE of Memphis, and find out her favorite places to dine out, her best advice and more.
Katie Smythe of New Ballet Ensemble & School: FACES of Memphis
This dynamic visionary believes in breaking down barriers and works to make dance accessible to all children in Memphis. Meet the inspiring Katie Smythe, today’s FACE of Memphis!
7 Fabulous Thanksgiving Meals To-Go!
One call, one stop, and you are done! Order a delicious Thanksgiving meal to-go from some of the yummiest restaurants in Memphis.
Score One for LOVE! How a Touchdown Led to Happily Ever After
More than a decade after their first encounter at a football game, Kendall Jones and William Franklin tie the knot in a gorgeous wedding!
What to Wear: November 2016 Events in Memphis
The Junior League of Memphis is our gorgeous backdrop for this month’s “What to Wear,” featuring outfits for three great November events in Memphis!
This Southern Kitchen Is Love at First Sight …
Cookbook author Justin Fox Burks, aka The Chubby Vegetarian, dishes on how to design the perfect kitchen for YOUR lifestyle. And, can we just say we are head-over-heels for his own kitchen? A fireplace, islands, stainless, different woods, eat-in … a must see. Image: Justin Fox Burks
This East Memphis Kitchen is Warm, Inviting and a Perfect Reflection of the Homeowners
Cookbook author Justin Fox Burks, aka The Chubby Vegetarian, dishes on how to design the perfect kitchen for YOUR lifestyle and touring his kitchen with today’s article is a total treat! Image: Justin Fox Burks
Jo Anne Fusco of The Exceptional Foundation: FACES of Memphis
Jo Anne Fusco is a powerhouse. A therapy dog trainer and volunteer, Jo Anne is the Executive Director of The Exceptional Foundation. Meet today’s incredible FACE of Memphis!
A Tasty Fall Meal Featuring Recipes from the Memphis Food and Wine Festival
Two of the featured chefs from the Memphis Food and Wine Festival, Dominic Orsini and Vivian Howard, are sharing their recipes with us! Get ready to drool …
Saundra Messinger: FACES of Memphis
Meet jewelry designer Saundra Messinger, a native Memphian, who now lives in New York. She is a creative force who finds inspiration from nature. Find out what brings her home in today’s FACES of Memphis feature.
Orange Crush: The Cutest Southern Town That’s NOT in the South!
Welcome to Orange, the town that put the “O” in the OC! The cutest Southern (California) town we’ve ever visited is a delightful college town that feels like home.
Interior Designer Crush: Ashley Binkley of York Binkley Interior Design
This month, we’re crushing on Ashley Binkley of York Binkley Interior Design. You need to know this young designer … here’s why! Image: Randi Baird Photography
Make Art, Leave the Mess at The Art Project at Overton Square
Sure, The Art Project is a creative space for kids, but adults, you’ll love it too! Meet the sisters who created an art space for everyone in the family.
Terri Freeman: FACES of Memphis
She’s the take-charge President of the National Civil Rights Museum, mom to three girls and a new grandmother. Meet Terri Freeman, today’s FACE of Memphis!
Memphis Foodies Share Their Favorite Meals Around Town
There are SO many great places to dine in Memphis right now that it can be a bit overwhelming to choose where to eat. We turned to the experts for help!
3 Amazing October Events in Memphis & What to Wear to Each
October rocks with fantastic outdoor events! This month, our “What to Wear” feature welcomes fall with suede, booties, statement jewelry and cozy sweaters. Take a look!
This New Southern Food & Wine Festival is on a GRAND Scale!
Get ready for the Memphis Food & Wine Festival. With 29 acclaimed chefs and 36 wineries, this new Southern event is a must for adventurous palates!
The Pink Wig Project’s Teri Trotter: FACES of Memphis
Today’s FACE of Memphis is helping other women through their breast cancer diagnoses with an empowering accessory. Color us inspired by Teri Trotter’s story!
12 Memphis Food-Centric Instagram Feeds You Should Follow
Get hungry, Memphis! We’re bringing you 12 of our favorite foodie Instagrammers, and you’ll want to follow them all! Get those smartphones ready … Image: @amitaliancooks
The Kitchen is Now Open in Shelby Farms and in a Word … WOW!
It may be the most anticipated restaurant opening of 2016: The Kitchen in Shelby Farms is the new “it” spot to see and be seen!
Local Art Experts Share Key Pointers for Starting (or Building) an Art Collection
We check in with some Memphis art champions to get their advice on how (and why!) to build an art collection you’ll love for years to come.
Bold Lips, Skin Oils and More Fall Beauty Trends You Should Try
From skin-soothing oils to experimenting with bold lips and eyes, are you ready for the best of fall’s beauty trends? We’ve got four looks to try!
Memphis News You Need!
Catch up on all the Memphis news from August!
The Historic Stratton House is Now an AMAZING B&B
Take a tour of Collierville’s new Stratton House B&B! This historic family home has been beautifully updated into an amazing local escape.
3 AMAZING Spaces That Flow Seamlessly From Indoors to Out
Three homes, three talented designers and one common theme: Create an outdoor space that’s an extension of the indoors. These local homes showcase just that, and the results are nothing short of stunning.
Mandy Rough: FACES of Memphis
Students are back in the classroom, and today’s FACE of Memphis, Mandy Rough, helps many of them attend the school of their choice as director of a local non-profit. Read what motivates her, how she spends free time and more!
The Bridal Registry Playbook: Do’s, Don’ts & Everything in Between
The wedding registry can be an awkward topic of conversation, but worry not, brides and grooms! We have your bridal registry playbook all mapped out, complete with insight from local experts!
Interior Designer Crush: Karen Kassen of Kitchens Unlimited
We have a crush on Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer Karen Kassen! The owner of Kitchens Unlimited shares her interior design advice with us today.
Interior Designer Crush: Leslie Cetingok of DesignArt
Art is attainable, DesignArt’s founder Leslie Cetingok tells her clients. Today she shares how she integrates art with design for stunning results!
Interior Designer Crush: Leslie Cetingok of DesignArt
Art is attainable, DesignArt’s founder Leslie Cetingok tells her clients. Today she shares how she integrates art with design for stunning results!
Taking Root: Top Memphis News From June 2016
June was an exciting month for Memphis, as we celebrated a young gun golfer, added a ton of new jobs and embraced our maker spirit.
8 Memphis Vacation Rentals Worthy of a Staycation!
Looking for a chic weekend getaway, right here in the city? We’ve hunted down the best Memphis vacation rentals for you — or your out-of-town guests!
The Curb Market is a Win for Shoppers and Small Businesses
With a focus on supporting local food producers and farmers, The Curb Market is more than just a great neighborhood market, it’s a community gem.
How to Go Gray Gracefully: Tips from Top Colorists & Gray Goddesses
No matter your age, breaking up (with your hair color) can be intimidating. Our expert colorists — and some gray goddesses — are here to help!
Interior Designer Crush: Rachel Gray
Spend an hour with Rachel Gray, and you’ll come away feeling inspired and creative. Meet this Midtowner and mom of two, today’s Interior Designer Crush!
What to Wear: June 2016 Events in Memphis
June in Memphis brings an array of outdoor sporting events, concerts and more. We’ll help you figure out what to wear to three of the city’s most-loved events.
3 Mississippi Towns to Check Out This Summer
Want a quick getaway? We’ve got three great day trips to Mississippi, all towns that are less than two hours away and full of fun things to see and do!
3 Mississippi Towns to Check Out This Summer
Want a quintessential Southern getaway? Pay a visit to one of these Mississippi towns, all full of fun things to see and do!
Next Door’s Fried Green Tomato BLT Recipe is AMAZING!
Chef Ryan Trimm of Next Door and Sweet Grass lets us in on the secrets of his amazing signature sandwich, the fried green tomato BLT!
Lisa Toro: FACES of Memphis
Lisa Toro, today’s FACE of Memphis, left the security of corporate life to follow the pull of entrepreneurship, opening the coffee and crafter boutique City & State on Broad Avenue.
Why A Handwritten Thank You Note Matters So Much
Graduates, newlyweds and everyone else, put down your digital devices and pick up a pen — it’s time to write those thank you notes!
Going to the Dark Side: Rooms with a (Moody) Hue
Interior designer Sean Anderson shows us there’s no reason to be afraid of the dark with these rooms that are moody, mysterious and marvelous!
The ‘New Traditional’ Focus of Chestnut Hall and At the Cabin
Walk into At the Cabin/Chestnut Hall in Germantown, and you’re walking into a space dedicated to the craftsmanship and beauty of American furnishings and a refreshing “new traditional” aesthetic.
12 Facts About MIM’s Honored Country We Bet You Didn’t Know
Canada is the 2016 honored country for the Memphis in May International Festival, so it’s time to raise your knowledge of all things Canadian!
Dolly Parton: FACES of the South
We’re not afraid to admit it: We’ve got a girl crush on this Southern superstar! Meet Dolly Parton, today’s FACE of the South!
9 Local Streets Names Explained
Do you know Sam, E.H., GE and Paul? If not, you need to! Meet the people behind 9 of the most-traveled streets in Memphis.
How to Shop the Tanger Outlets in Southaven
A trip to the Tanger Outlets, the Mid-South’s first new outlet mall in recent history, requires a strategic plan — and a bit of patience!
Carolyne Roehm: FACES of the South
Tastemaker. Style icon. Design maven. Carolyne Roehm is all that and more — and she is bringing her passion for timeless design to the South. Image: Ken Bartle
Get Ready for Memphis Fashion Week!
The most fashionable week in Memphis is just a few days away, and we can’t wait! Memphis Fashion Week, coming next week, is filled with runway shows, freeze models and the best in spring and summer fashions.
The Women of Memphis’ Great Charities
Readers voted, and here’s who rose to the top! Meet the women from some of Memphis’ most amazing nonprofits!
Tara Skelley: FACES of Memphis
As Memphis Fashion Week approaches, meet Tara Skelley, one of the city’s hot young fashion designers!
Here’s Why You Need to Revisit South Main District
If you haven’t been to South Main lately, you’ll love the hustle and flow of this revitalized neighborhood.
Leigh Mansberg: FACES of Memphis
Helping girls find their voices — and the confidence to use them — is Leigh Mansberg’s passion. Today, she shares her favorite book, the best part of her job and more as our FACE of Memphis.
Memphis’ Prettiest Streets for Spring Blooms
Spring has sprung, but its blooms are fleeting. See Memphis in its spring glory, with our easy guide to a walk through Harbor Town!
5 Unexpected Art Galleries Worth a Visit
We found five local art galleries in unexpected places. You’ll want to visit every one on our list! Image: Lisa Buser
A Visit to Mirror Mirror is Like Winning the Lottery
There’s a new blowout bar in East Memphis, and our inner princess couldn’t be happier!
The Calvary Waffle Shop: A Downtown Tradition
Order up! It’s time for one of the oldest Lenten traditions in Memphis: the Calvary Waffle Shop.
A Last Semester Project Leads to a Happy Ending
A random assignment to the same college project team led to love and marriage for Natalie and Will Bullock.
SB FINDS Memphis: February 2016
Who loves ya, baby? StyleBlueprint does, and we’ve got your Valentine’s shopping wrapped up!
5 Insider Holiday Travel Tips You Need to Know
The holiday travel season is officially under way! Here’s an expert’s guide to navigate your adventures with your good humor intact!
Bonnie Thornton: FACES of Memphis
Today, we head down to the South Main District, where we meet our FACE of Memphis, Bonnie Thornton, director of the Artist Market at RiverArtsFest.
Zoo-Hoo! The James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour is Coming!
It’s a zoo coup! The James Beard Foundation brings its Celebrity Chef Tour to Memphis, and for the first time ever, a zoo–OUR zoo—is the setting.
Jenny Fuente: FACES of Memphis
Today, we introduce you to Jenny Fuente, a true-blue Memphian, mother of three and the wife of Tigers football coach Justin Fuente. Welcome our FACE of Memphis!
Lauren W. Young: FACES of Memphis
Meet Lauren Young, founder of Sweet LaLa’s Bakery. Her tempting treats are more than just lovin’ from the oven; they’re changing the lives of at-risk teens in Memphis. Here’s her inspiring story!
A Magical Beale Street Landing Wedding Reception
This is a love story that started at an Ole Miss football party … but the eventual bride-to-be was rooting for the opposition. A match made in heaven? You bet.
5 Reasons to Check Out Chattanooga
If you haven’t been to Chattanooga lately, it’s time for a road trip! Here are five reasons to get you started …
Boutiques Swap Spaces in Chickasaw Oaks Village
Expect exciting changes on your next visit to Chickasaw Oaks Village!
SB FINDS Memphis: June 2015
Whether shopping for Dad, yourself or someone else, we have rounded up some great June FINDS!
19 Memphis Happenings: June 2015
Memphis heats up in the first month of summer, with live music in outdoor venues, the FedEx St. Jude Classic golf tournament, farmers markets and more!
5 Fun Reasons to Visit Collierville
It’s got all the charm of a small Tennessee town—complete with a beautiful square. And summer is the perfect time to get to know Collierville.
Gretchen Wollert McLennon: FACES of Memphis
Meet Gretchen Wollert McLennon: She’s smart, funny and deeply dedicated to making Memphis a better place.
Kelly Earnest: FACES of Memphis
Meet Kelly Earnest, a self-described high-heeled tomboy and the public relations director at The Peabody Hotel. And yep, she reps those famous ducks.
8 Classic Graduation Gifts They’ll LOVE!
Scared of the May-hem that all of the month’s graduations and celebrations can bring? Worry not! We have eight classic graduation gifts that are as excellent as they are easy. Take back May!
Michelle Pao Levine: FACES of Memphis
She balances business ownership with marriage and parenting, and she makes it look easy. Today, Michelle Pao Levine shares her passions, experience and wisdom as our FACES of Memphis feature.
Confessions of (& Tips From) a Vacation Rental Junkie
Here are important things one needs to know before taking the vacation rental-by-owner plunge.