This article was a collaboration of Kevin and Caroline (who did 90% of the work). (Kevin) If there was anything in Atlanta that would compete for our love of collegiate football, it would be Braves baseball. In the South, we love tailgating and the two seasons compliment each other very well. The days and nights get warmer as the spring season continues on, and after playing plenty of ladder golf and corn hole, I can't be wearing something stuffy. Equally as important as figuring out which … [Read more...]
Upgrading Your State and School Pride with State Traditions
The first time I met Maury Lyon was in the Grove at the Ole Miss vs. Georgia game. Decked out in all State Traditions gear, the man looked like a walking advertisement. Hat, shirt, and koozie sporting both the Rebs and the Dawgs colors and states, this Bama guy was not taking sides. In his gameday finest, he sold me on the brand within minutes. Needless to say, I knew a lasting friendship was in store after sharing a couple drinks at the Birmingham tailgate in Oxford, MS. The first time I … [Read more...]
Martin Dingman – Leather Goods for Life
You know what I dig? Mad Men. You know what's even cooler? A Martin Dingman belt on John Slattery. In a recent GQ spread on John Slattery, a Martin Dingman belt appeared. Slattery, looking fresh as always, rocked the belt. Who is Martin Dingman though? Dingman is a remarkable leather craftsman out of the Ozark Mountains. A lifer in the clothing market, Dingman has worked across the board. From working in department stores to launching a bow tie line to designing Cole Haan accessories to … [Read more...]
What to Wear To… Atlanta Steeplechase
Spring is right around the corner and I'm not sure about you, but I can smell the seersucker. I can also smell the horses as the excitement for the Atlanta Steeplechase builds, an event that I'll be attending for the first time this year. Mark, my husband, and I will be wandering the grounds and photographing the event, particularly the good looks, for Back Down South. With that being said, I'd like to ensure that there will, in fact, be good looks. Mark has asked me a few times already what he … [Read more...]
Pickin’ Peaches with Derek Chitwood
Over the past few months, I have been hounding one of our long time supporters, Derek Chitwood of Peach State Pride, for an interview. Finally, we had the chance to sit down over a peach or two and spend some time together. The story of this small town, peach picking, charming, Southern guy is pretty remarkable. I have had the pleasure of knowing Chitwood for awhile, and was blown away by the Peach State Pride business plan when he told me about it a couple of years ago. The design, the … [Read more...]
Southern Ties Defies a Generation’s Stereotype
The young folks in their teens, 20s and early 30s have been labeled the laziest generation to have ever lived. People seem to think that this my generation feels apathetic and entitled. I can't deny that though I never grew up rich, I was extremely privileged. While my friends all had new cars, I was still privileged enough to have four wheels and an engine, which is all a sixteen year old boy needs to feel like he is invincible. When developing and starting our business, Southern culture … [Read more...]