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Southern Made: Best of Atlanta

 

 
  • From Atlanta: In his West End warehouse, Joe Manus has stacks of corrugated cardboard, piles of plywood and other wood scraps. The lean Pant Rocker is made of upcycled carbon steel. The woods are a blend of discarded cherry, oak, walnut and maple pieces. The chair measures 32 inches wide by 33 inches high by 34 inches deep. It is available for $849 at Suite Spot, 1465 Chattahoochee Ave. NW, Suite 450, Atlanta, 404-891-1000, www.suitespot.net. Learn more about Manus and his company at www.shinerinternational.com
  • From Smyrna: For a timeless look, consider designer pillows from Smyrna-based Lacefield Designs. Seen here from left to right, are some of the company’s new designs and colors: A 13-inch-by-19-inch mud linen lumbar pillow with fretwork trim ($150); a 20-inch square appliqué, screen-print linen pillow ($168); a 13-inch-by-19-inch chartreuse woven lumbar pillow with fretwork trim ($150); a 20-inch square Marrakesh pillow in graphite; and a 20-inch square chartreuse woven pillow with jute fringe. Pillows and textiles are available at www.lacefielddesigns.com
  • From Woodstock: These elevated, handcrafted feeders from the Polka Dot Dog Company can feature any breed. They also can be personalized with the dog’s initial or name. The wooden feeders, available in a variety of colors and three sizes: small double bowl ($120), medium double bowl ($170) and large double ($185). See the collection at www.thepolkadotdogcompany.com.
  • From Atlanta: In his distinctive designs, Mark Edge uses bold combinations of reclaimed metal and wood, old stock chains and vintage crystals. His new eco-vintage collection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings incorporates a variety of older American coins. The necklace features a stainless steel chain ($196) and a 1941 silver half-dollar, which is 90 percent silver. See and shop his varied collection for women and men at http://markedge.com. Also check Peridot, 514 E. Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta, or The Mercantile, 1430 Dresden Drive, in Atlanta’s Brookhaven area.
  • From Atlanta: “Cuff It,” a comfy, stylish and functional leg wear accessory by Atlanta-based Bootlegz. Cuff It is an adjustable wrap – with a Velcro closure -- worn under your boots to anchor your jeans, cords and leggings and keep you looking chic. Check out the cuffs at www.bootlegzlegwear.com or visit the London Trading Company, 30 E. Andrews Drive, Atlanta (Buckhead), 404-233-1225 or www.londontradingcompany.com.
  • From Atlanta: Liddabits, which makes celebration banners and flags for parties and special events. Her custom wedding banners have been wildly popular. Great as wedding favors or center pieces, the mini-flags are a fun option to throwing rice or blowing bubbles as the bride and groom trot off. For information, visit Liddabits.etsy.com or email at liddabits@gmail.com
  • From Atlanta: For a nursery wall or desk-top easel, these handmade “Birth Boards” have been a hit. Colors in the eight-inch-by-eight-inch boards ($25, plus shipping) can be customized to match your nursery and provide a fresh approach to a framed baby announcement. For other designs, visit http://bubbyshandmadehome.etsy.com. Also find her creations at The Beehive collective (www.thebeehiveatl.com) in Atlanta.
  • From Candler Park: Kathleen Plate Plate uses colorful recycled glass, which is individually cut from empty soda, wine, beer bottles, to make her signature style of jewelry. Her recycled glass scones start at $2,500. Chandeliers range from $5,000 to $10,000, but she can customize a chandelier to your room and budget. The 30-pound Dionysus chandelier (pictured) is 26 inches deep by 42 inches high. See more at www.kathleenplate.com
  • From Acworth: Laurie and Lee Dayvault started their home business in 2005 with one hand-made sign. Now they offer more than 2,000 different designs. The retro-looking signs are new but made to look as though they have been outside for years. Prices vary from about $20 to $150. Visit www.gojumpinthelake.net.
  • From Cartersville: Tthe artisan glass company Uncorked Glass uses recycled wine bottles to create striking “green” glassware. The “dimple” or “punt” in the bottom of the wine bottle gives each tumbler its unique character. A set of four, four-inch clear glasses is $40. For orders, visit uncorkedglass.com.
  • From Atlanta: Poison Apple perfumed oil and scrub. Prices range from $15 for the hand-blended, perfumed oils to $13 for a 6-ounce jar of sugar scrub. The company’s signature product, Embalming Cream, is $16.50 for a 6-ounce jar. To order, visit: www.PoisonAppleApothecary.com
  • From Atlanta: Athens & Gainesville painted signs. Painted in school colors, the ready-to-hang signs ($29) are 15 inches by 15 inches. Check www.SimplySouthernSigns.com and Etsy.com/shop/SimplySouthernSigns.
  • From Pensacola, Fla.: Table Vogue. Team logo covers, designed for a six-foot table, are $79.99. Alabama and Army are top-sellers. But many of your favorite college teams are represented, including Auburn, Clemson, LSU, Ole Miss, Michigan, Florida State and Georgia Tech. For a college table cover, visit www.TeamTablevogue.com.
  • From Roswell: Khakis. The 100 percent combed cotton pants ($92) are available in flat or pleated front and in colors of khaki, British khaki and stone. Shorts ($72), in flat or pleated front, feature two inseam lengths (7.5 and 9 inches). Visit JackDonnellyKhakis.com
  • From Atlanta: Boombox by Curious Provisions. The Thumper is a one-of-a-kind rechargeable boom box made from a vintage suitcase and hi-fi speakers. Portable and rechargeable, the cases, which come in a variety of colors, designs and sizes, are custom wired and sealed for safety. Prices range from $590 to $790. Find the suitcase boom boxes at www.curiousprovisions.com.
 

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