Mary Beard

Recent Posts By Mary Beard

Summer Shopping in Charlotte

In our Charlotte Summer in the South guide we tapped interior designer Barrie Benson for tips on the best shopping spots in Charlotte. If it’s a great deal you are after, Barrie recommends going to Hong Kong Vintage & Recycled on Central Avenue for chic accessories and breezy sundresses. To splurge on lust-worthy designer pieces such SUNO dresses, Nina Ricci skirts, and […]

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5 Southern Bands that Rocked Hangout

All eyes were on the South this weekend as musicians and music lovers descended on Gulf Shores, Alabama, for the 4th annual Hangout Music Festival. With one of the most eclectic lineups of summer, Hangout had acts to suit every kind of musical taste. Crowd favorites included Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Roots, Bassnectar, Stevie Wonder, and Ellie Goulding. […]

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Find Your Favorite Music Festival!

Nothing feels more like summer than taking in live music surrounded by thousands of your best friends. Luckily, the South is home to some of the best music festivals around, so tune into some of our favorites.

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Etsy Shop of the Month: Ceramica Botanica

Each month Dixie Chic is scouring the storefronts to bring you our favorite Southern artisans. From textiles to typography and everything in between, discovering truly unique Southern pieces has never been this easy—or this fun. The Shop: Going seven years strong, Ceramica Botanica is a pottery shop showcasing Texas-based Susan Rodriguez’s bright and eclectic custom pieces. After fulfilling a ceramics […]

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Rifle Paper Co. Debuts Cell Phone Cases

It’s official: Rifle Paper Co. is taking over all forms of communication, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. The brand that continues to produce our favorite stationery, journals, paper goods, and gifts debuted their cell phone cases for the iPhone 4 & iPhone 5 this week. The inaugural line features 10 different designs available in slim or inlay cases, making […]

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Get Inspired: Cotton + Quill Textiles

It’s no secret that we love all things Southern-made, but we get especially tickled when we find out that the textiles and products we’re crushing on come from our own hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Our latest discovery is Mary Catherine Folmar’s Cotton + Quill. A Southern belle with a penchant for travel, Mary Catherine combines her love of fine art and […]

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Etsy Shop of the Month: Project Type

Each month Dixie Chic is scouring the storefronts for our favorite Southern artisans. From textiles to typography and everything in between, discovering truly unique Southern pieces has never been this easy—or this fun! The Shop: Started in February 2012, Project Type is a collection of prints showcasing Texas-based Miranda Lyn’s unique take on art design and typography. “I wanted my […]

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Cooking with Guinness: Your Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

This weekend the Irish—and everyone who pretends to be each March—will lift glasses full of Guinness to toast to the greenest of all holidays: St. Patrick’s Day.

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Say Thanks the Southern Way

On Wednesday March 20, Southern Living kicks off its first ever Write a Thank-You Note Day. Here in the South we have a lot to be grateful for: delicious cuisine, sandy beaches, polite manners, and of course, the southern gentleman. Topping our list are the creative minds behind our favorite paper goods. Thanks to them, we now have more stylish ways to express […]

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Gold: A Timeless Choice for Wedding China

The passing of Valentine’s Day unofficially marks the end of engagement season and now brides-to-be across the South are diving right into their wedding prep.

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