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Southern Culture HOMEGROWN in Nashville

May 27, 2011 By Kevin Ekmark

New York and LA have received plenty of attention for art and design.  If you keep up with news and culture, then you will have seen that the Southeastern region has been making their way into the national spotlight for many reasons including design.  The culture and style that is influencing those north of the Mason-Dixon Line is powered by key characteristics in the South.  Don't believe me?  Checkout New York City's new restaurants who have been serving up smoked pork, shrimp and grits, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the South, Design, Tennessee Tagged With: Art, Culture, Design, Green, Homegrown, Nashville, Repurposed Design, Southern Life, Style, Sustainable, Tennessee, The South

Made: Southern Designers Using Their Hands

May 21, 2011 By Kevin Ekmark

The Southern Design Concern

Resourcefulness is one of those words that comes to mind when folks think of the South.  The heritage and culture from the old South still stands today; Don't throw something away that can still be useful for another.  Much of the South is still covered with farm land where everything can have a second life.   I have found that those assumptions are true in the city as well.  Our brothers and sisters spending time in the corn and cotton fields aren't alone in their desire to live off of their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: Art, Atlanta, Design, Georgia, Style, The South, The Southern Design Concern

Top Picks for Best Value Bourbons: A Southern Guide

Finding the best value bourbons doesn’t have to be difficult. While some bourbons are pricey, many delicious … [Keep Reading...]

North Topsail Beach Review: Top Spots and Local Eats

Planning a beach trip? This North Topsail Beach review can help you decide if it’s the right spot for you. … [Keep Reading...]

Who Makes Costco Beer? Uncovering Kirkland’s Craft Brews

Who Makes Costco Beer? Unmasking the Kirkland Signature Mystery Ever cracked open a cold Kirkland Light … [Keep Reading...]

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