I am humbled and super excited to receive word that Cindy Barganier Textiles made the cut and I am now an official member of Southern Makers 2015 ! 2015 marks the third year for what has become a much anticipated event at the historic Union Station in Montgomery, Alabama. [caption id="attachment_7609" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Southern Makers[/caption] Talked about by the likes of Garden & Gun and...
Read MoreI think it is healthy to always look back at the year that is behind us and reflect on all that we, with the help of all the amazing people God puts in our path, were able to accomplish. I don't know about you but I am hard on myself thinking that I could have/should have done more. Looking back sometimes...
Read MoreTo start at the beginning of this post click here. The headliners for Southern Makers were famous Alabamian Apparel Designers Natalie Chanin and Billy Reid. Both, in recent years, have moved their operations home to Florence, Alabama from New York and have embraced their roots as the world has embraced them. He did a great job of helping people get a sense of...
Read MoreSooo, the scene was finally set. The staff bustled. The chefs hustled. [caption id="attachment_4881" align="aligncenter" width="650"] yummy Dreamland[/caption] And we puzzled over how to do things (like play electric guitars) when the power blipped out. #oops #1st year #learning curves Isn't that a beauty? All hand made by Thomas Hinds. There was lots to do. Lots to eat ...
Read MoreIt was a busy Saturday. I spoke for the women's conference at Vaughn Forest in Montgomery, AL at 10 then ran like a crazy woman downtown in time to help set up for the Southern Makers event (which was fantastic if you missed it) and spent late afternoon seeking interviews with all the uber talented folks represented. I have a million...
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