Santa's Little Helper
One Franklin woman creates priceless Santas that honor history and tradition.
Text Laura Blanton
Photography Susan Adcock

In the Christmas Spirit
Spreading Christmas cheer is Aletha Wright's mission.
Text Chris McCoy
Photography Susan Adcock

Growing: Green Lungs
A former NASA scientist explains the natural way to keep your indoor air clean.
Text Susannah Reese

Arts: The Glass Blower
Chattanooga glass artist Chris Mosey turns his passion into a career.
Text Susannah Reese
Photography Courtesy Ignis Glass Studio

At Home with the Carroll Family
The Make-A-Wish Foundation builds an indoor playground for one east Tennessee family.
Text Laura Blanton
Photography Suzanne Saltzman

Destinations: Abingdon, Virginia
Step back in time when you visit the 2006 American Dream Town.
Text Kay Thompson Lee
Photography Courtesy Abingdon Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Barter Theatre, Martha Washington Inn, The Tavern and White Birches Inn

Road Trip: Holiday Home Tours
The holidays are upon us at last, and Tennessee historic homes have pulled out all the stops.

Architecture: Houses of God
Church deisgn returns to a focus on simplicity.
Text Laura Blanton
Photography Courtesy Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects and Rardin & Carroll Architects

Design: A Time for Wine
"Wine celler" gets redifined in these two Memphis homes.
Text Chris McCoy
Photography Steve Roberts

Community: Small Town Celebrations
Traditional Christmas festivities keep the holiday spirit alive in Tennessee.
Text Chris McCoy
Photography Courtesy Museum of Appalachia and Heritage Foundation of Historic Franklin

Publisher's Note: Bringing it Home

Style: All I Want for Christmas
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Entertaining: Livening Up Your Leftovers
Use your Thanksgiving extras to make creative "day after" recipes.
Text Beth Chapman
Photography Steve Roberts

What's Cookin'?
Recipes for the Season
Betty McClanahan shares delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes for the season's wintry burnches and festive buffets.

Fashion: A Taste for Lace
Photography Mike Boatman

Beauty: For Your Eyes Only
Pamper your brows, lashes and lids with the perfect tools and products.
Text Beth Chapman

Health: Hearty Holidays
How to survive this season with your waistline intact.
Text Chris McCoy

Finance: Real Illusions
How we trick ourselves about finance
Text Nancy Coe

Sources

Happenings

Gatherings
Indie Memphis Film Festival Filmmaker's Reception
Heritage Ball Patrons' Party
Memphis Univeristy School Reunion

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