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Boho Prom: An Inspirational Alfresco Dinner for Prom {Life}

3/19/2018

We are jumping for joy that Spring has officially, finally arrived! Spring in Mississippi is one of our favorite times of the year. Blooming flowers and warm, but not too hot, weather make Spring one of the best times to have your event outdoors. The 2018 Spring Cover captures the endless possibilities of outdoor entertaining! We hope you enjoy this new cover as much as you enjoy the warmer weather we were blessed with today!

Prom is the highlight of high school for so many teenagers. The beautiful colors of a spring day provided the perfect backdrop for this special meal before the big night. Flowy dresses with floral details harkened back to the days of bohemian fashion while the guys looked quite dashing in their tuxes. A beautiful table was set and their night will be one to remember with memories that will last for a lifetime.

Photography: Adam + Alli Photography | Rentals & Decor: Parlours | Florals: Fresh Cut Catering & Florals
Dresses: Mimi's Bridal| Tuxes: Tuxes Too| Hair: Tracy Branch Agency- Gellisa Ferrier
Makeup: Tracy Branch Agency- Darah Boykin

Nick Wallace Has the Chops {Life}

3/16/2018

A Jackson chef is making waves in the food world by marrying Mississippi farmed goods with sophisticated culinary technique. Chef Nick Wallace, born and raised in Edwards, Mississippi, formed his love of food at a very young age. As a little boy, he would wander his family farm barefoot, cheeks stained by blueberries; and as he matured, his passion for the culinary world grew stronger and stronger." Wallace began his career washing dishes in high school. “It was important to me to work around food any way I could.” Wallace explained. He went from working in restaurants to working in hotels then cooking school.

In 2015, Chef Nick made his Food Network debut competing in Alton Brown’s Cutthroat Kitchen, a high-energy game show where chefs go through different recipe challenges to compete for $25,000. While the Edwards native did not win this competition, he returned to the cooking channel in October of 2017 where he took first place on Food Network’s Chopped: Alton Brown Challenge. “It was incredible winning this time around,” Chef Wallace grinned. “I felt I owed it to myself and my family to compete again and show my skill and technique.” Wallace says he’s not done competing. “I’m determined to be a two and three-time Chopped champion.”

Competition isn’t the only thing that’s on Wallace’s radar. He spends a great amount of time with his non-profit organization Creativity Kitchen. Chef Nick realized that children in the Jackson-metropolitan area needed healthy meals at school and for some kids it would be their only opportunity to receive delicious and nutritious fare. “It’s so important for me to give back to the community, specifically JPS [Jackson Public Schools],” Chef said. “It’s really tough being young and black. You may not get the support you need, and if I can help even a little bit it’s worth it.” The young chef went on to say that he plans to revolutionize the business. “Giving back is usually the last step in a chef’s career. Instead, I’m starting with it.” This year, Chef Nick Wallace has made it his mission to do more. He plans to fill 2018 with growth, advancement, and helping Mississippi.

Article written by Hilary Ravick

Vivienne's First Birthday Party! {Event}

3/14/2018

Today we wanted to give y'all a glimpse of a super adorable first birthday party for the sweetest little girl! Her mama is so creative and put together a wonderful event that brought friends and family together to celebrate! Keep reading for more details on this cute and creative birthday party.

{Tell us about you.}
I’m Meagan… Everyone calls me Meag (pronounced Meg, with a random A that serves no purpose whatsoever). I’m married to super hot dude name Brett and we have a little girl named Vivienne. I was born and raised in Mississippi (from Meridian, graduated from Mississippi State) and have lived and worked in Jackson for 7 years now. I have a blog called Twenty Two Lane where I ramble on about all things fashion + lifestyle + motherhood. You can find me here: www.twentytwolane.com

{Tell us about the party!}
Vivienne’s 1st birthday party mood board (yes, I totally had a mood board) was full of simplicity... whites, florals, cute balloons, etc. I had one big idea in mind that my husband so graciously ran with. He built a HUGE backdrop so that I could create a flower wall. It turned out so gorgeous! The party was held at our house on a Sunday afternoon at 2pm.

{What was your favorite detail from the party?}
My favorite detail was the flower wall! It was even more special and meaningful that Brett built it. I actually picked up an array of flowers from Kroger the night before, and that’s what I used to create it.

{What was your favorite part of the planning process?}
My favorite part of the planning process was at the end when everything came together. All of your visions up to that point are just in your head. Seeing the reality of it all set-up was so dreamy!

Thank you Meagan for allowing us to feature this event!

Be a Healthy Woman | Guest Blog

3/12/2018

As women, we are really great at taking care of others but are quick to neglect taking care of ourselves. It is important to see your Women’s Healthcare Provider yearly. The key to taking care of yourself includes following prevention recommendations including diet, exercise and necessary vitamins or supplements as outlined by your physician or nurse practitioner. Your annual gynecological wellness exams include important lab work and a pelvic examination that screens for early signs of cancer. There are a variety of issues including irregular or painful periods, painful intercourse, lack of sex drive, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, weight gain or mood swings that can affect women. These can be evaluated at your yearly gynecological exam. Breast and colon cancer screening is also an important part of your wellness exams. Your healthcare provider will review your past medical history and family history to individualize your care including mammograms and colonoscopy. Don’t wait, take care of yourself today.
Please contact us to schedule your yearly exam.

Valley Hildebrand, NP-BC
Ovations Women’s Wellness
601-326-6401
www.ovationwomen.com

March 12th, 2018

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