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Giveaway! Hand-Forged Iron Chandelier

May 14, 2013 | By Zoë Gowen | Comments (93)

Deep in the heart of Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains, Stone County Ironworks crafts iron furniture and lighting using old-world blacksmith methods. Company president Corky Baker leads a team of 30 artisans (including 3 of Corky’s own 6 children ) who make each piece using century-old, true smithy equipment. Although, Stone County works diligently to preserve the heritage of blacksmithing, their designs are […]

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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.

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Time to Refresh Your Nest!

December 29, 2012 | By Zoë Gowen | Comments (3)

Update your floors, furniture, and more for $100 or less with these quick decorating fixes—all made right here in the South.

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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.

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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.

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The Lamp You Need Now

September 12, 2012 | By Zoë Gowen | Comments (0)

After five years of playing the drums to rocking crowds, Adam Gatchel had a eureka moment. Maybe it was the effect of all those stage lights, but Adam had a wild idea that he could create amazing light fixtures. So, he actually quit the band and did it.

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You Could Win This Copper Lantern!

September 11, 2012 | By Zoë Gowen | Comments (118)

We know that copper lanterns are a much-loved staple on Southern homes. So this month we’ve partnered with one of our favorite Southern lighting companies, the New Orleans’ based Flambeaux Lighting, to give away the hand-crafted, copper Lafitte lantern. Featured in our October Southern Made column, the Lafitte is a handsome, 22″ tall lantern wired for electricity (Installation will be […]

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Southern Made Desk Give Away!

September 5, 2012 | By Zoë Gowen | Comments (13)

We’ve partnered with Drexel Heritage to give away the punchy desk from our September Southern Made column. If you don’t have a home office, try the desk as a console table or in a front entry to really show off the pattern. All you have to do is visit their Facebook Fan Page to enter the sweeps for a chance to win.

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Fortuny Fabrics Influencing Southern Style

August 12, 2012 | By Zoë Gowen | Comments (6)

Recently, we rounded up six of our favorite Southern textile designers in the August issue’s Southern Made: Hand-Printed Fabrics. More than one of these new artisans described their designs as “Fortuny-like.” For those not in the fabric world, Fortuny is an Italian company best known for creating some of the world’s finest fabrics.