Dixie Chic

Get inspired by decor ideas with a distinctly Southern flair


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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Sweet Deals!

We love helping you score discounts on our favorite products. Check out the exclusive deals we’ve rounded up on items featured in our magazine.

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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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This Spring’s Best Design Books

Just in time to inspire you for Spring, there’s a new batch of design books from a few of our favorite Southern writers, architects, and designers offering glimpses into several of the South’s best homes and neighborhoods. The Book: Houses with Charm: Simple Southern Style (Rizzoli)  By: author Susan Sully Southern Roots: Susan lives in Asheville, NC Why We Love […]

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Southern Charm Tip #252: Maintain a Well-Stocked Gift Closet

How many times have you been stuck in a checkout line, feeling like a lame mother/friend/daughter because you scrambled together a gift at the last possible minute–again? And, by the way, it’s the most generic thing known to man. Or woman. Spend one afternoon online and you can stock up on an assortment of great presents. Here, our favorites for every […]

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3 Egg-cellent Table Settings for Easter

Planning to host a stylish Easter fete this year? Look no further than our Editor-at-Large and entertaining maven, Kim Schlegel Whitman who debuted three fresh Easter tablescapes on the Today Show this morning. Kim created one look that’s elegantly restrained but topped off with chocolate bunnies for whimsy. The second table celebrates Easter with a cheery (and so very Spring-y) […]

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Southern Charm Tip #9: Wear Copious Strands of Pearls

It’s no secret that everything looks better with pearls. Hence our wearing them to brunch, tailgates and, yes, even the gym. We’re all for the classic single strand. But, why stop there?

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Southern Charm Tip #160: Try the New Southern Manicure

Exciting News: Southern Living now has it’s own signature nail polish! We’ve teamed up with Scotch Naturals to create a custom Southern Living polish called “The Southern Charmer.” (The French have their white tips, so we decided it was time for us Southerners to nail down a look of our own.)

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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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Purple – The Color You Need This Spring

The official color of the year may be emerald, but we’ve noticed splashes of violet, lilac and lavender popping up on our mini-trend radar.

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