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BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL

Up your wallet game with these eye-catching wallets and card holders. Awash in vibrant hues of soft Italian leather, these functional and compact cases will hold your necessary objects in style. Every option comes in multiple colors, making it easy to find one that fits your fancy just right. Available at Bella. Wallet, $138. Card case, $25.

SWEET!

Fanny packs are back, y’all. No longer the carryall of your grandmother or that nerdy uncle, these original “hands-free” devices are just too darn useful and practical to remain unpopular. We love this colorful, whimsical and super sweet version made by the Joy to Life Foundation in honor of the “life savers” who raise needed funds for the Foundation each year during its Walk of Life. It’s great to take on a stroll, a bike ride or your favorite fall hike. Get yours at joytolife.org. $20.

LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN

Confidence is key, so put your best face forward with SilkPeel Dermalinfusion. This facial rejuvenation procedure available at River Region Dermatology addresses a host of common complaints: dark spots, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, rough texture and more. Plus, it’s fast and easy. It exfoliates, extracts and infuses skin with condition-specific serums for an all-inclusive treatment in one single step. It takes about an hour, and since it’s completely non-invasive, there’s no downtime.

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PALATE PLEASERS

Jessica Drosyk and Jackie Lucas started MADE Cookies in July 2018, and their baking business has been growing ever since. Using family recipes and drawing inspiration from other favorite sweets and treats, the duo is creating a cookie menu that features both familiar favorites and truly unique, brandnew twists on tradition, like Alabama Lane Cake cookies and Sweet Potato Pie cookies (perfectly apropos for autumn). Rising demand proves they’re tasty, but they’re pretty to look at too. Each batch is made to order (hence the name) and can be picked up on Fridays at Prevail Union in downtown Montgomery or at Leola & Croff in Montgomery’s Hampstead neighborhood. Follow @made.cookiesmgm on Instagram to find current flavors and email hellow@madecookies.com to order.

ROVING RAINBOW

For Alabama’s big birthday (200 years and still going strong!), award-winning photographer John Dersham compiled 200 of his works that showcase the diverse palette of our state’s landscapes, people and culture in My Alabama: John Dersham Photographs a State. Dersham’s images display a wide range of light, settings and topics and capture the astonishing array of multi-faceted beauty found all over and in every corner of our state.

COLOR POP

Bring the warm jewel tones of autumn indoors with a few well-placed antique objects. We love some of the vintage vases and other glassware and ceramics you can pick up at Montgomery Antiques & Interiors. And no matter what your retina detects, all antiques are also green. By reusing existing items, you’re helping reduce waste and helping protect the environment.

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PASSING THE TORCH

For decades, River Region residents and visitors have soaked up the carefully cultivated beauty of the bountiful blooms on the 22 acres of Jasmine Hill Gardens in Wetumpka. Today, owners Jim and Elmore Inscoe have turned the reins over to their three children, passing the torch in the same way the Olympic torch was exchanged at Jasmine Hill in 1996. With this new leadership comes some exciting new offerings and additions, including giant yard games on garden lawns, workshops and other special events.

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Photography courtesy of Elmore DeMott.