Van Atkins Jewelry has a wonderful reputation for providing a superior customer experience, exquisite fine jewelry, and exclusive estate pieces. Their legacy spans over four decades and I’ve been an vocal admirer of this Mississippi family-led business for many years. The staff has always been a delightful presence at our Southern Lady Celebration weekends, so it was no surprise that …
The Rose
Neal came inside from my garden and told me the most beautiful red rose was in full bloom. He planted this rose bush last year, and I really don’t remember it blooming. I went out to see it and decided since we were having storms, I would bring it in for the Easter weekend. The color was breathtaking. Now those …
Faith, Hope, and Love
My grandmother gave me a silver charm for my charm bracelet when I was a little girl. I still have it on my bracelet today. “Faith, Hope, and Charity”….I don’t think I really understood it then, or why she loved that charm so much. It came from a little store in her town called The Jewel Box. It was a …
Living in this World of Uncertainty
In just a few short days, the world has been turned upside down over the virus. The fear of the unknown is what drives everyone crazy and creates panic. We just don’t like the unpredictable nature of our current situation and can’t really figure out what to do. Do you find yourself in that mindset? I went to the store …
Carbon Me on That
There are things that crack me up! I was in a staff meeting this week with some of the most wonderful people in our company. We were putting the final touches on our 2020 events this year, and I said to one of the girls, “Carbon me on that, please.” She looked at me and said, “I don’t know what …
Make Every Day as Special as You Can
I hope your 2020 has started off with great joy and happiness. We have all made our New Year’s resolutions I am sure, but mine have changed during the years. Oh, yes—I have started 45 diets and resolved to get organized in my sewing room, but as years have passed, my resolutions have changed. During the Christmas season, my son …
The Ultimate Holiday Hostess Gift Giveaway
The holiday season is the perfect time to give artfully crafted goods from esteemed merchants offering a wide variety of products. And that’s exactly what each elegant item from our wonderful partners promises. From a botanically infused skin care line and beautifully gilded jewelry to gorgeous ceramic glassware and heavenly scented candles, this bundle has an array of generous offerings. We’re inviting …
Treasured Thanksgiving Memories
Thanksgiving week has always been a favorite of mine. When I was a schoolgirl many, many years ago, I remember with great fondness the pine cone turkeys we would all make. This signified that a wonderful season was ahead. Then the Pilgrim hats would be made next, and the Thanksgiving season was officially underway. We rode to our grandparents’ homes …
Honoring Our Veterans
I love this time of year when the cool weather is here, and we tend to be outside more often. The leaves are gorgeous, and the colors are so vivid. Along one of the main streets are rows of flags in honor of Veterans Day. My dad was a Navy veteran, and since his death, we have revisited the memories …
Lori Allen: TLC Star, Breast Cancer Survivor & Our Southern Lady of the Year
We had the privilege of presenting the Southern Lady of the Year award to Lori Allen of Bridals by Lori. At our Celebration Weekend, Lori shared her story of how she built her business into the premier bridal shop in Atlanta, Georgia. And she is also the star of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. She then talked about …