Cory Bordonaro

Cory Bordonaro is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She enjoys few things more than hosting small dinner parties, and she prizes written correspondence—with an penchant for all things paper and letterpress. Follow her on twitter @fourhatspress.

Recent Posts By Cory Bordonaro

Dixie Chic

Shop Local: Fox & Brie

February 26, 2013 | By Cory Bordonaro | Comments (2)

This Austin-based business creates colorful men’s fashion accessories with retro charm.

See Your Name in Lights in Nashville!

February 16, 2013 | By Cory Bordonaro | Comments (1)

Aussie-born Luke Stockdale’s formal training is in graphic design, but at a height of 6’7″ he’s never been comfortable sitting behind a desk. So after marrying a Nashville native and moving to Tennessee in 2009, he took things into his own large hands.

Hot Off the Skillet

Shop Local Flavor at Bourbon Barrel Foods

February 15, 2013 | By Cory Bordonaro | Comments (0)

Using distillery discards, chef Matt Jamie is spicing things up in Louisville.

Dixie Chic

Two Washington, D.C., Shirtmakers Create Sharp Apparel Fit for Men

January 1, 2013 | By Cory Bordonaro | Comments (0)

As a young man in Washington, D.C., Pranav Vora had been dressing in shirts about three sizes too big. Then, while studying in London, he discovered clothes that actually fit and were more flattering, thanks to such retailers as Topshop and Selfridges. Pranav returned to the States and teamed up with businessman Philip Soriano to create a line of shirts for […]

Dixie Chic

Get Dirty for a Clean Shave

November 14, 2012 | By Cory Bordonaro | Comments (4)

For modern moustaches and muttonchops, a disposable razor from a big box store just won’t cut it. Among the folks joining forces to answer the call for finely crafted grooming products are Heather and Justin May of Dirty Deeds Soaps in Lubbock.

Dixie Chic

Our New Favorite Must Have Candle

November 9, 2012 | By Cory Bordonaro | Comments (1)

Six years ago, Meghan Cook was burning the candle at both ends, working an office job by day and waiting tables by night with no creative outlet. Inspired by the wonderful, rich smells of her Southern upbringing and a respect for the environment, she began dabbling in her Arlington, Virginia, home kitchen.

Dixie Chic

Fancy Up Your Walls with Becca Stadtlander’s Art

November 1, 2012 | By Cory Bordonaro | Comments (0)

Some of Becca Stadtlander’s earliest paintings were of her dad’s legs from the knee down, in what she calls Muppet Babies style. Her art has since evolved, now featuring pastoral scenes around her home in Covington. This month, Southern Living readers can purchase any of her work at 15% off!