Southern Made
Do you have favorite finds from around the South that you give as gifts, bought for your home or rave about to your friends? If so, please share them with us.
In our new feature, “Southern Made,” we will spotlight products made in the South. Examples include home décor, art, apparel, tables, food, patio and garden products, plus bed, bath, bridal or baby items. Maybe your fabulous find is the just-right gift for a host’s beach, lake or mountain house.
From Virginia and Florida to Texas and Tennessee, if it is Southern Made, we want to know about it. Don’t forget Georgia, Alabama and the Carolinas.
Please include:
The product (company name or where you bought it)
The product website (or phone number)
Your name and contact number
Please send your Southern Made idea to:
ljerkins@bellsouth.net. In the subject field, write Southern Made.
Table art
Athens-based R. Wood Studio is nationally known for its gorgeous, handmade ceramics. Made of red clay (terra cotta) and painted in rich, yummy colors, pieces work for everyday or for that special occasion. The food-and-oven-safe dinnerware and serving bowls and platters are must-haves for brides-to-be. In the picture, are the Floraform dinner plate in blueberry ($48), the small everything bowl in surf ($45) and the rice bowl in poppy ($40). Other popular pieces include the large everything bowl ($85), the antipasto platter ($85) and the dinner plates ($45). www.rwoodstudio.com.
Just for girls
Today’s young, on-the-go moms want a versatile, smart-looking bag to use as a purse, day tote and diaper bag. Many have found the perfect tote at Alpharetta-based Solley Bags. The roomy, hip-looking bags feature bold patterns and warm colors in durable fabrics. The Solley Tote (pictured) is $45.99. The bath wraps ($33.99) with a single initial are perfect for college coeds and bride maid’s gifts. The new girls’ reversible dresses ($47.99) go from dress to tunic as little girls grow. www.solleybags.com
Put a cork in it
Made in Nashville, the decorative bottle stopper features a vintage glass doorknob ($36) and a reinforced cork. Other favorites include the fleur-de-lis ($22), crafted from actual iron-gate finials. The vintage golf balls ($29) vary in brand and wear, but will suit golf lovers to a tee. Besides wine, the stoppers can be used in oils or other special bottles. www.knobstoppers.com
