Mississippi Magazine articles from May 2009

Mississippi Magazine archives from May 2009

Editor's note.
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The moment you become a parent your world changes forever. The way you view the world around you is altered in ways you never would have dreamed. As I sit on a rainy Sunday afternoon with my daughter Mary Pender...

A mother's promise.
May 1, 2009... Thisbe's Promise By Laurian Scott, Illustrations by Kelley Sharp, Hardcover, $16.99. ETS Publishing, www.etspublishing.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jackson native Laurian Lee Scott is a young mother who has endured many difficult...

Mailbox.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Here's a special use of your Mississippi cookie cutter. This ornament was given by three debutantes as party favors at their debutante party. One star represents Brookhaven, which is the...

Correction.(mailbox)(Correction notice)
May 1, 2009... In our March/April 2009 issue (pg. 26) the Creary-Liddon-Frazier home located at 609 East Fourth Street in Corinth was inadvertently referenced as the Verandah/Curlee House located at 705 Jackson Street. Please visit www.corinthhometour.org for...

Reduce, reuse, recycle.(OLD HOUSE DEPOT: ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE)
May 1, 2009... southern scrapbook can't miss mississippi matters noteworth made in Mississippi small-town spotlight [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Looking to renovate or redo your home? Searching for materials for a new home? At the Old House Depot in...

Celebrating the king.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2009... Elvis' hometown pays tribute to the King once again with this year's Elvis Presley Festival June 5-7. Fans will flock to Tupelo for a music and memorabilia-filled weekend with fun for all ages. This year's Festival features musical...

Chopper love.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2009... Mark Boler learned to ride a dirt bike before he learned to ride a bicycle. And he's never stopped riding bikes--that is, bikes with an engine--since. "Anything with two wheels and an engine--I love it," Mark says. "That love for...

Clays for a cause.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2009... Enjoy the outdoors and support local charities with the inaugural Mississippi Charity Clays event in Jackson on Saturday, May 16. The action-packed day will benefit the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, the Mississippi Alzheimer's...

Building green.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2009... With a clientele including a movie star in Hawaii and the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site in the Marshall Islands, Grenada's General Panel Corporation is making a difference in environmentally-conscious construction in...

Sustainable chic.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2009... What began with trips to the local farmer's market became a prime example of eco-chic eating in the heart of Starkville. Step into the Little Building Cafe off Main Street, and you just might think you've stumbled into a hip Brooklyn eatery....

Cooking with class.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2009... This summer, the culinary lover's dreams will come true in the Jackson area with the arrival of the Viking Cooking School at The Township at Colony Park in Ridgeland. The state-of-the-art culinary center will feature a combination of the...

Party like it's 1809.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Amite County celebrates 200 years of history this year with a week of special events in Liberty, the county seat. The Amite County and Liberty Bicentennial Celebration boasts a range of festivities from patriotic...

Green on the green.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When you are putting on the green, go green! These peel-and-stick solar panels invented in Mississippi will increase the power of your golf cart on inclines and hilly terrains, will increase your battery life by...

Recycle your papers.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
May 1, 2009... Funky eco-friendly fashion is at your fingertips--well, on your wrist and ears. These colorful earrings and bracelet by Recycled Planet are fashioned from recycled magazines. Your afternoon reading today becomes the fashion of tomorrow. (single...

Green-friendly fire.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At West End is a Mississippi based catalog company that features rustic and recycled decor for the home. This fire pit will be the perfect addition to your outdoor patio. Handmade in Haiti of old tomato paste drums,...

Totally floored.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
May 1, 2009... A cube shaped ottoman and generously sized floor pillow are the perfect accents for your eco-friendly decor. Made with 100% jute covers with 90% wool and 10% cotton fillers, these chic finds by Roost will become treasured objects in your home....

Clean green.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Clean dirty shoes and be green at the same time. Handmade in small villages along the coastline of southern India, this coir doormat is constructed of 100% coconut fiber, is hand painted with non-toxic dyes, and is...

Herbalicious.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
May 1, 2009... Grow your own culinary herb garden and enjoy the flavorful fauna all summer long. These nifty Gardens in a Bag are USDA organic and easy to plant. Bring out your green thumb and enjoy fresh herbs. ($14 per bag) Anthropologie, The Renaissance,...

A hiker's jewel: Wilkinson County's Clark Creek Natural Area is a diamond in the rough.(mississippi matters: noteworthy)
May 1, 2009... Tucked away in the far southwest corner of Mississippi and lying just across the line from West Feliciana Parish in Louisiana, Clark Creek Natural Area is one of nature's gems. An often-overlooked destination for weekend hikers and day-trippers...

Patty's pick.(mississippi matters: noteworthy)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you have ever been to Paris in the spring or anytime, chances are, you have enjoyed a Parisian macaroon at one of the delightful patisseries throughout the city. They are beautiful delicate, pastel sandwich...

All in the family.(mississippi matters: made in mississippi)
May 1, 2009... In recent years, Johnny, Billy, and Zeke Hodges have been steadily expanding Premier Prints Inc., the fabric-printing operation they founded together in 1991. From the simple notion of printing liner cloth to sell to the furniture...

Whistle into Waynesboro: the little town beside the tracks is grand central station for down home fun.(mississippi matters: small-town spotlight)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The trains don't stop in Waynesboro anymore. At least not trains filled with...

Epicurean economics: planning delicious meals for family and friends doesn't always have to break the bank.(home matters: food)
May 1, 2009... Planning meals and getting food on the table night after night is no small feat--whether one has a lot or little to spend at the grocery store. I think family meal planning should be a declared major in college along with Political Science, Art...

Dish it out.(home matters)
May 1, 2009... Dear Mississippi Magazine, Cafe Memories is a restaurant in Iuka with a calm "settle-in and enjoy-the-memories" feeling. The restaurant is filled with old items of interest and pictures of past years that create a warm, friendly ambiance....

Chillin' and grillin'.(home matters: design lesson)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Welcome the warmer weather with an outdoor grill, and set up your outdoor kitchen for fantastic summertime entertaining. Whether you are a fan of charcoal, gas, or electric, this selection of premium grills will...

Honoring mother & father: what better way to celebrate mother and father than to give them a special luncheon or dinner? Invite family and friends and serve their favorites ending with a delicious dessert.(home matters: easy does it)
May 1, 2009... Mother's Day Honor mothers, grandmothers, and daughters with a ladies' luncheon. Mother's Day is certainly the time to enjoy beautiful things that have passed from one generation to another. Set the table with fresh spring flowers and...

Just a pack of seeds: produce a colorful summer garden with patience and a little bit of tender loving care.(home matters: gardens)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gardening is a wonderful hobby, and a garden can be as elaborate as the budget or time will allow. But a garden does not necessarily have to be labor intensive or expensive to be beautiful. In fact, with just a small...

Imagination is everything: mothers and daughters enjoy tea and creative time together at Joy McAllister Art.
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For artist Joy McAllister, imagination is everything. As soon as you step into her studio and shop in Jackson, you will understand why. Brilliant orange and pink walls display a bevy of...

The Royal treatment: a Mississippian's royal connection links our youth to a global program.
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most of us have heard of "six degrees of separation," the theory that we are all connected by merely six links, in networks of relatives, friends, business associates, and schoolmates, the idea is certainly...

Light and bright ... and "green" all over: "Living Green" begins at home.
May 1, 2009... According to the Book of Common Prayer, this "fragile Earth, Our island home" is worth saving, and its finite resources are not going to last forever unless we all live mindfully. "Go green!" has become the rallying cry. Most of us do a...

Downright healthy and downright good: a California spa chef shows how vegetarian cooking has a place in Deep South cuisine.
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] German-born Beatrix Rohlsen never expected to come to Mississippi. As executive chef at the White Lotus Foundation, a spiritual retreat in the mountains overlooking Santa Barbara, California, Beatrix often talks with...

2009 recipe contest: enjoy these winning recipes and meet the cooks behind them.
May 1, 2009... After four years, we decided to kick things up a notch for our 5th Annual Recipe Contest. Each year our offices are flooded with entries of grandma's secrets and accidental creations by our readers. Then, our test kitchen goes into overdrive...

Creating soul deep art: Lea Barton proves that Mississippi is full of beauty and creativity that is yet to be expressed.(heritage matters: culture center)
May 1, 2009... Lea Barton is the picture of hip Southern hospitality in her pink "Mississippi Girl" ball cap and neatly untucked layered look. Quick with ready laughter, she offers a soft drink and a tour of her immaculate metal-trimmed art studio framed...

Promises I Made My Mother.(heritage matters: home pages)(Interview)
May 1, 2009... Promises I Made My Mother Written by Sam Haskell with David Rensin Hardcover, $24.00. Ballantine Books, www.ballantinebooks.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you've tuned into American television in the last quarter century,...

The Help.
May 1, 2009... The Help By Kathryn Stockett. Hardcover, $24.95. Putnam www.katbrynstockett.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Describing The Help as the story of Jackson maids in the early 1960s is as meaningful as describing the South as a sunny...

Evernight & Stargazer.
May 1, 2009... Evernight & Stargazer By Claudia Gray. Hardcover, $16.99; Paperback, $8.99; Stargazer Hardcover, $16.99. www.ballantinebooks.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Like most American teenagers, Bianca Olivier's world revolves around school,...

Mermaids in the Basement.
May 1, 2009... Mermaids in the Basement by Michael Lee West. Paperback, $13.99. Avon, wwwmichaelleewest.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Born in Louisiana and raised in Tennessee, author Michael Lee West grew up listening to stories on her...

Sea rest.(heritage matters: looking back)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The two-story white-frame antebellum house known for more than a century as the "Father Ryan Home" is no more. Once located at 1428 Beach Boulevard in West Biloxi, the historic structure, famous for its towering palm...

Mississippi matters of fact.(heritage matters: looking back)(Calendar)
May 1, 2009... may 5 (1942) Wynette Pugh, better known as country music singer Tammy Wynette, was born in her grandparents' home in rural Itawamba County near the Alabama state line. 8 (1541) Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto discovered the...

May events.(heritage matters: calendar)(Calendar)
May 1, 2009... Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. MAY 1-3 Port Gibson "Tale of the Talented Cat" This cute, updated version of "Puss N' Boots" is performed by...

June events.(heritage matters: calendar)(Calendar)
May 1, 2009... Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change june 5 Indianola 20th Annual B.B. King Homecoming Festival [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This blues festival always...

Picture this.(heritage matters)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How well do you know your state? If you can correctly identify this Mississippi scene (left), you'll be entered in a drawing to win our exclusive Mississippi T-shirt. Instructions for entering are below, left....

Mississippi's 'goula belles.(heritage matters: on being southern)
May 1, 2009... For those familiar with the Gulf Coast and the city of Pascagoula, the name "'Goula Belles" stirs a memory of eight high school girls packed in an ivory station wagon, tailgate down, ukulele strumming, and voices singing the Marcel's version...

Total transformation: one couple's shared vision becomes a reality.
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For Emily and John Decker, a clean slate is the best place to start. And that is exactly what they set out to create in their Jackson home. John, who grew up in the Country Club of Jackson neighborhood, was eager to...

Builders' best: good things come in small packages and sometimes very large ones, too! The recent building and remodeling awards went to fabulous houses in all size ranges.
May 1, 2009... A beautiful, brand new house is always exciting--a clean canvas upon which some lucky family can begin to paint the intricate design of their lives. There are colors to choose, furniture to place, art to hang--but first, there must be a...

Lounge interiors.
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stephannie Welsh and Haley Bianchini started Lounge Interiors after they discovered they had the same vision to open a store. Haley has designed homes in Oxford, MS, Navarre Beach, FL, Orange Beach, FL; and...

Bella.
May 1, 2009... An interior design firm located in historic Downtown Columbus, Bella offers a full range of services for any residential and commercial design. The fully furnished market showroom features truly unique accessories that complement the latest...

Dragon Court designs.
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jimmy Reeves' interior design background is based on a BFA degree from Louisiana Tech, and 25+ years with Ethan Allen, Inc. His experiences have given him incredible exposure while traveling throughout the world as a...

Something Southern.
May 1, 2009... With nearly thirty years of experience in interior design, Something Southern prides itself on catering to all tastes by offering the latest high-end designs and furnishings at unsurpassed prices. Owner/Designer Becki Huelse, Allied Member of...

Michael Grogan.
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Michael Grogan has been in interior design practice since 1979. He studied art and design at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. He is the creator of a copyrighted art form called Star[c] Boxes....

L'elegance du Decor.
May 1, 2009... L'elegance du Decor is Hattiesburg's only complete window fashion specialty store. The showroom is filled with everything you need to decorate your windows from blinds, shades & shutters to fabric, trims, custom draperies and drapery hardware,...

The pool behind the hill: a Grenada couple creates a private backyard with a dramatic pool.
May 1, 2009... House designing comes easily to Carolyn and Bobby Laster. After all, the Grenada couple has had a lot of practice in their 40 years together, having restored, remodeled, or built from scratch ten or twelve houses. Neither can remember the...