Summer is here...now it's time for live music!!

If this poster is too small to see,

go to www.mainstreetcollierville.org

for more details.

The Cute of the Boot!

Went to Memphis in May Beale Street Music Fest Friday night….. Steve and I got on stage after Al Kapone (good show!) and before the B-52’s (my third time to see them…love them!) We managed to avoid the rain when we were there. Whew! You know, it’s always fun once you get down there. For many though, I know it’s the dragging yourself downtown and finding a parking space that is a big deterrent….Oh, yeah and the now traditional threat of rain.

Of course, it’s one big band party and it’s all about the music, but I think they could change the name. (And no, not to Memphis In Mud!) They should change the name because even with everyone donning appropriate “outdoor festival with a threat of rain” attire, this is a see and be seen event. Friday night it was all about the boots! How about we call it the Beale Street BOOT festival…… or maybe the BOOT Street Music Festival. It was obvious that for days, weeks, even months prior to the BSMF, females begin the search for cute rain boots. And I never knew so many styles, colors and patterns of boot even existed!!! Stripes, polka dots, oriental, toile, solid color, checks, animals, and peace signs just to name a few. This year, most did not just stop at a store on the way, there was some serious on line searching for these boots. And no matter if it was with shorts, pants, capri’s or even a skirt, there was some boot flaunting going on. I even had a little boot envy! :)

Again, while I was there, no rain had fallen. You could still see every cute new boot…..but after Friday night….probably not so much. As the Music Fest progressed, all the boots, no matter the pattern, were caked in mud and that’s when it comes down to simple usefulness of a boot. Or does it? Functionality or the “cute of your boot”……which is more important? I guess it all boils down to the person wearing that boot. :)

(Pictured above is the boot I almost got from Piperlime.com! )

Downtown fun for Make A Wish!

Dishes for Wishes

Sunday, April 25, 2010

at Felicia Suzanne’s Downtown

5 - 8 p.m.

This spring will mark the 5th annual Dishes for Wishes downtown food event at Felicia Suzanne’s restaurant to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South. The event celebrates downtown Memphis’ finest chefs’ latest culinary creations, along with a one-of-a kind live auction and much more!

The wonderful restaurants taking part

Automatic Slims
Bangkok Alley
Blue Monkey
Felicia Suzanne’s
Itta Bena
Majestic Grille
McEwen’s on Monroe
Mesquite Chop House
Rendezvous
Sole

For more information on tickets, call 680-WISH.

Go Red!

Find your favorite red outfit or jewelry;
it’s time once again to GO RED with

the American Heart Association
and Classic Hits 94.1 KQK.

This year Debbi Fields Rose is the chairperson of the 7th annual Go Red For Women campaign. Go Red is a national movement to motivate and inspire women to prevent heart disease. There are two special events are scheduled for this week.

Tuesday, April 20th……“Art for the Heart” from 5-9 p.m.

“Art for the Heart” Support the American Heart Association and our Artist Community…. with Food and Wine while showcasing “Art for the Heart” from highly acclaimed and up and coming talent from all mediums. Featuring: Kenneth Lecco, Matthew Hasty, Paul Edelstein, Tom Clifton, Warren Greene, and from California - Victoria Miller’s photographic art plus over 30 more gifted and talented midsouth area artists. Sponsors include Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Amy Howard Designs. Come Sip, Savor and Buy!… direct from the Artist. It will do your heart good! Entertainment provided. Tickets are $50 each.

Thursday, April 22nd ......the Go Red for Women “Girls Night Out” Symposium from 5-10p.m.

♥A Woman’s Guide to “Mind, Body and Spirit

♥Emphasizing “Heart Healthy and Heart Happy” for Life!

♥Featuring the first ever “Memphis Top Chef’s Cook Off” with healthy heart cooking demonstrations with Chefs.

Chef Erling’s Jensen - Erling Jensen the Restaurant

Chef Jeffrey Dunham - The Grove Grill
Chef Wally Joe - The Benchmark

Chef Ben Vaughn - Grace Restaurant
Chef Bill Kloos - Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse

Chef Carl Jones - Premier Place
Chef John Bragg – Circa

Chef Daniel John – Harrah’s
Chef Renaldo Alfonso – Chez Philippe

Chef Mac Edwards
Appetizers also provided by: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Plus, wine, up to date trends in Beauty, Health, Fitness, and Fashion. Breakout Sessions, Q & A with physicians, dinner and speeches from Heart Survivors.

Keynote: Her First Secret Recipe: Making it Against All Odds! By Debbi Fields Rose – Founder Mrs. Fields Cookies.

Tax Deductable Tickets are: $100 Monies raised will go to Education, Detection, Prevention & Action… So act TODAY and buy tickets!

For advance ticket sales on both events or for corporate table sales or booth/sponsorship participation in the “Girls Night Out” please call the American Heart Association at 901.383.5411

Both events will take place at the Harrah’s Entertainment Corporate Building, located at 1023 Cherry Rd. (behind the Dixon.)

What's for dinner?

I am a working mom who doesn’t always enjoy cooking. That being said, I appreciate Super Suppers. You may have heard of it. Some years ago, I read about the concept and not too much later Super Suppers came to the Memphis area.

The idea has always been to make the life of the cook in the house easier. They started out with assembly meals and take and bake “to go” options. Now, they have evolved and still remain a one stop shop for all your dinner needs. Meals that have an “out to eat” flavor but that you can eat at your own dinner table. I have been going to the Super Suppers in Collierville since they opened. On a recent visit I found they are even better than ever. You can take advantage of their grab and go menu. You’ll find ready to heat meals that are always favorites, plus each month they feature over 10 special dishes. I noticed this month there is even collaboration with Rachel Ray. The point is that you can stop by on your way home, pick up a meal to throw in the oven for that night. Or you can preorder meals you want from that month’s selection. Do you have a picky eater in your house? No problem. Pre-order your meals…tell them Little Kaitlyn doesn’t eat onions…they will leave them out if they are included in that dish! I served up one of their breakfast offerings, a strata, at a recent bunco. It (I!) got rave reviews.

Two locations, one in Bartlett/ Wolfchase at 2965 N. Germantown Pkwy and the Collierville store at the corner of Houston Levee and Poplar. You can get info on the take-n-bake menu, specials and more online. Follow them on line at www.supersuppers.com or each location has a Facebook page. You can get on the email lists too. I just got word from the Collierville location they are having a 15% off special on tax day (April 15th you see!) on most items in the store. Take the pressure off yourself when it comes to providing a hot meal at home tonight! :)

It's all about the Pets! :)

To Find out more, go to their website at www.desotopetlovers.org


I read on the website that the Desoto Animal Rescue Society (DARS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, care, rehabilitation, and placement of unwanted, abandoned, and abused pets. All animals taken in get medical care, and if needed and routine vaccinations. All animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption.


But I did not realize that they are not a shelter with a facility where you can visit the pets. All rescued pets live in foster homes, where they are evaluated and cared for until they find their ideal adoptive family. They are not affiliated any governmental agency. They do not receive any taxpayer funds…so it’s all about donations and the revenue they generate from fundraising events.


It all happens this Friday night (4/9) at 5pm. Eat in or get it to go!

Hello...do you like my hat?

There is an article in the Tuesday Commercial Appeal (Memphis newspaper) about hats.

Hats.

It seems to me either you are a hat person or not. Sure, I’ve thrown on a baseball cap as needed on a rainy or bad hair day. But I have never worn a hat for fashion. The hats in today’s paper make me want to rethink that.

Sure, back in the day Princess Di could wear a hat like no other. These hats (like the one picture above) evoke that same classiness. I own cute hats…..a black one for winter….a floppy one for beachwear….a rhinestone studded ball cap so I can look like a stylish stay at home mom…..even thought I’m not.:) But I never seem to find the appropriate time to wear said hats.

Am I too chicken? Am I over thinking? Am I just not that kind of attention attracting person? While I don’t claim to be the most fashion forward person around, I should wear a hat if I feel so inclined. I should mention that it would be hard for me wear a brimmed hat to work…….wearing headphones everyday makes that a little more difficult. :)