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Happy Holidays!

meet designer michelle smith

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A funny thing happened last month here in Florence, Italy where I’ve been shacked up for the past year. Elizabeth, our long-time blogger and Olivia, our fan-favorite Food & Travel editor both informed me that they would be passing through town on the same day! Here, thousands of miles from the South, the three of us were meeting up for coffee, gelato and conversation.

One of the most amazing things about putting together Southern Flourish’s eight issues

over the past two years has been all of the amazing people that I’ve had the opportunity to meet, often in the most unexpected places — and, sometimes, not even in person. The web has created a true community of people willing to share theirs talents, passion and expertise with us. It’s a beautiful thing.

This Holiday issue will be the last Southern Flourish issue for a bit. We’re going to take some time off in 2012 to rethink and reassess the magazine. We hope you understand and won’t miss us too much! And, please, send any ideas for reinventing the magazine to southernflourish@gmail.com. It has been such a pleasure sharing the magazine with you and I hope that we are back soon. In the meantime, happy holidays to all of our fabulous, wonderful and devoted readers!

-KateEditorial Director

editor’s letter

tori BurcH sweaterA ridiculously cozy sweater is a must for

the winter season and this Tori Burch piece definitely fits the bill!

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wHat’s on mywinterwisH list

I was inspired by an amazing yarn spool roll display at Bottega Quattro, a chic boutique here in Florence. The colors felt so wintery without being dreary.

Kate hasheditorial director

malarino owl Pendent >I love the intricate design of this neck-

lace and think it would add whimsy to my typically very black-and-white

winter wardrobe.

< micHael kors clutcHThe perfect size for carrying on what’s important. Plus, this soft, beautiful leather clutch is the perfect size for toting around my iPad!

< sass & Bide sHift dressI adore this dress. It says holiday celebration and fun without hitting you over the head with glitter and gold.

Bally wedge ankly Boots >These boots look both practical and fashionable — a hard combo to find.

malene Birger mittens >

I love the retro charm of these mittens. Plus,

they look like the warmest gloves

I’ve seen in a very long time!

tori BurcH sweaterA ridiculously cozy sweater is a must for

the winter season and this Tori Burch piece definitely fits the bill!

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elise yetton’s

Southern Style Gift Guide

OUR SOUtHeRn StyLe

edItOR and ReSIdent

expeRt FOR aLL tHIngS

Handmade, cHIc and

StyLISH, elise yetton,

SHaReS HeR tOp pIckS

FOR tHe HOLIday gIFt-

gIvIng SeaSOn.

otis James Handcrafted tie

This Nashville artist creates stunning custom neckties,

bow ties and hats,perfect for every man in your life.

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sydney Hale co. candle

This Fir + Blue Sage candle not only smells amazing,

but is made from natural soy wax and comes in a beautiful reusable container.

small leatHerBound Journal

These mini leather journals are perfect

for toting around in your bag for that unexpected burst of inspiration. Write, record and doodle

away!

anderson design grouP

Postcards

This design group creates special

vintage-like prints of Tennessee landmarks,

old-timey ads and popular travel

destinations. I have some of these in my

house and adore them.

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imogene + willie Hall sHirt

I+W has one of the coolest, most talked about stores of the south. Their denim and classic shirts are made locally with the finest

materials.

fivelowcountry

originals cHandelier

Add some charm and coziness to your home

with this driftwood and rope light. Can’t

you imagine a hearty, festive meal with your loved ones under this

beautiful piece?

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BonJour card stationery set

J’adore these sweet French-inspired cards! Makes a perfect gift for a

friend or little treat for yourself. Come on, you deserve it.

seven gaBrielle Handmade ring

I tend to go for simple jewelry and especially

love elegant rings. This little number

handmade in Charleston is both chic and playful at

the same time.

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introducingMichelleSMith

she designs jewelry, paper and textiles,

works on your favorite sites and magazines

as a prop stylist, promotes local design

communities online and organizes one of the south’s coolest indie market events.

now do you see why we’re obsessed?

photography and art direction bycade bOwman

styling bymIcHeLLe SmItH

interview bykate HaSH

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sheridan french

my southern

liFetexaS bORn and RaISed (bUt wItH

a LIttLe eUROpean cHIc tHROwn IntO tHe mIx) deSIgneR, entRepReneUR and

bLOggeR sHeridan frencH gIveS SOUtHeRn

FLOURISH an InSIde LOOk at HeR OH-SO-Sweet SOUtHeRn LIFe.

text and photos bySHeRIdan FRencH

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travelogue:

Le moulinBrégeoncHaRLeStOn-baSed aRtISt

zac maLLaRd SHaReS HIS expeRIence

jOURneyIng tHROUgH tHe FRencH cOUntRySIde.

dOn’t be SURpRISed IF yOU decIde tO add a tRIp tO Le mOULIn bRégeOn tO yOUR HOLIday wISH LISt.

text byzac maLLaRd

photography byOLIvIa Rae jameS

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appetizerrecipes

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it needed a little Bit of attention, a wHole lot of uPdating and aBout twenty

gallons of fresH wHite Paint — But from tHe moment

designer and ten June Blogger micHelle rotHmeier and Her HusBand sPotted tHis

House in tHe footHills of georgia tHey knew tHey

Had found Home.

take a tour of micHelle’s Home and learn How a little elBow grease transformed

tHeir living sPace.

text and photos bymIcHeLLe ROtHmeIeR

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