Southern Love...

Have you noticed the new look and changes in this months Southern Living? Take a look here! I really enjoyed their new contemporary layout, playful fonts, and beautiful photography. Southern Living has noticed that even though the South {and the Southern woman} respects its values, manners, warmth and hospitality, it is also evolving, modern, vibrant and busy.

The magazine provides a little bit of everything a Southerner needs for the home, garden, health, food, and travel. I liked it that their tips are realistic, inspiring, and give you confidence to achieve them. And with the fall season here, I loved all their travel ideas and the calendar of events of everything going on. By now I am sure you have seen the 3/50 project throughout the blogsphere, so it was great to see them showcase and support the local artists. It is also full of recipes to prepare you for the holidays {that are approaching quickly!}, it would make me feel like a better cook!

There is so much in this magazine, I would need a week to talk about it. Check out the Chattanooga Bungalow feature; I love the artwork used, from blueprints to an enlarged letter to maps. I also enjoyed their 'Done in a Day' and 'Step by Step' features. And if I had a yard/garden, I would know exactly what to plant right now. All-in-all it's a magazine good for the Southern soul.

Image of the Day...

Tender.

Potted...

How do you feel about pot racks? Love 'em, hate 'em, or neither? We have a wall mounted one that we love. I wasn't to sure about them before, but when we moved into our first apartment we had no place for pots and pans {we really had no place for anything - one six inch drawer and base cabinet and two upper cabinets - it was tiny}. Luckily we had a beam in the kitchen that we screwed hooks into and made our own pot rack. We really liked the convenience of having them out and also the look it brought to the kitchen {we only hang our pans}. Plus, it also makes you keep them in great condition. It was the same way when we bought our condo; we knew we wanted a pot rack, and with limited storage again, it was needed. So what's your verdict?

courtesy: bhg

Lets Share...

I had such a great time reading about all your fabulous finds, that I want to see them! I would love to do a post of all your fabulous finds. When you get a chance please email { alifesdesign@gmail.com } me a photo of one of your favorite finds {include your name, blog & blog link, and short description}. You did not have to enter the giveaway to send a photo. I will collect images throughout the week, until Sunday evening. Depending on the amount of images, I will divide up the finds in a few posts. Be sure to 'follow' the blog to see everyone's favorite finds!

courtesy: country living

Winner...

Thank you all for entering and your kind comments about my Etsy shop! I thoroughly enjoyed reading about all your fabulous finds! The winner of the milk glass bowl, selected by random.org, is number six...Design Esquire! Congratulations!

{please send me your mailing information to alifesdesign@gmail.com}

Please be Green...

One day when I have a garden {or even just a yard}...I hope my thumbs are green and I have beautiful blooms such as these.

Remember to enter the giveaway! Happy Weekend!

Giveaway...

~This giveaway is closed. Thank you for all the entries.~

As an introduction to one of my new adventures I am hosting a giveaway for you! {Milk glass bowl; 6 1/2"H x 5 1/2" dia.}. I have set up an Etsy shop of great vintage and antique finds that are too good to leave behind. To enter, just leave a comment below telling about one of your favorite finds {please make sure I can contact you}. The giveaway closes Sunday at 9pm EST. The winner will be selected through random.org and announced Monday. I can't wait to hear all about your favorite things!