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Holiday Specials Embracing Fall’s Abundance With Seasonal Decorating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Spooky Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Entertaining Back-to-School Party ABC’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Frighteningly Festive: Party Fun!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Recipes We Love Us Some Great Tailgate!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 More Tailgating!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Fall is for Apples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cocktails for the Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Homemade for a Weeknight!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Your Old Fav’s Make the New Lineup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 A Stylish Nod to Neutrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Last Words Brought to Life: Quilt Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 The Funky Junk Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Georgia on Hollywood’s Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Set Designers Discover the Funky Junk Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Farm to Face: A Cornucopia of Skin Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Where in the South is that?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Southern Brand Favorites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Advertisers’ Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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I know people like fall because of the cooler weather, the leaves changing and pumpkin spiced everything (I seriously don’t get what all that fuss is about), but for me... fall is about football!

providing recipes for tailgating... (Yet another reason I love football so much). Shea and Sarah-Elizabeth did a great job with their recipes for this issue and I can’t wait to try them.

Football makes me happy. I can remember being a little girl and watching the Alabama Crimson Tide play at Bryant Denny. I didn’t understand the game for anything at the time, but I loved the atmosphere... the pageantry, the sounds, the smells, the traditions... all of it. Now, I still love all of that and even understand the game, too.

But, I am sorry to all of those people that might be looking for pumpkin recipes in this issue. The only time I like pumpkins are in the patch or when used for decorations.

My love of the game is evident in this issue of Southern Holiday Life with two of our contributors

So snuggle up with some hot apple cider or a good cup of coffee (I prefer mine with a little Kahlua in the fall) and enjoy reading this issue of Southern Holiday Life.

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Back-to-School Party ABC’s Sending your little one off to school for the first time can be extremely hard for mommies. Why not turn such a huge milestone into a time of celebration? A simple Welcome to School party could be just the solution for getting mommies and first time students excited about starting school. My focus for this educational celebration was all about keeping it simple and fun — allowing time for the children to play and time for moms to talk & (if we’re being honest) reassure each other. Here are some easy and uncomplicated ideas for creating a cute, school-themed party.

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Red paper plates are quickly transformed into apples with cut-out stems and leaves. Simply glue the cut-outs to the plates and then stand back and look at the impact. Grab some striped or polka dot napkins for a little extra pop of color. Small milk bottles grouped together is another easy trick. Save some “Starbucks frappucino” bottles or grab some at your local craft store. Here, the vinyl cut-outs were made on a Silhouette machine but I’ve spied these for sale at WalMart too. Get your kindergartener in on the fun and let him or her write ‘milk’ on each bottle. Top it off with a paper straw in your color scheme. Even dinner can be easy as you can see here. Paper sacks filled with goldfish and uncrustables and then adorned with an apple cut-out looks adorable and appeals to fiveyear old taste buds. Dessert consisted of homemade apple and pencil shaped sugar cookies with royal icing. The star of the show is a custom-made kindergarten cake by Carrie Allen. Thank goodness for dear sweet friends

who just happen to be crazy talented!! Every single detail on the cake is a nod to school. Last but not least, consider setting up a photo booth for moms & kids. This is such an easy and fun way to capture this precious memory. Pinterest has lots of printables to stock your photo booth with. A backdrop can be quickly thrown together with fabric, a banner and some pinwheels made from scrapbook paper. The certificate is yet another Pinterest find and is another keepsake from this super simple party. â&#x20AC;˘

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It’s almost fall y’all!! Kids are back in school, leaves are starting to change colors and the weather is beginning to change (well, kinda). Most importantly, though, that means football season is here, and in the South , the SEC rules. At my house, fall Saturday activities are centered around the games. We have family and friends over to watch the games and we eat, of course. I’m sharing with you a few of my very favorite football (or tailgating, of course) recipes for this fun Southern tradition.

We Love Us Some Great Tailgate! Fried Pickles 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 T salt 1 T pepper 2 t cayenne pepper

1 cup buttermilk 1 12 oz jar hamburger pickles Canola or vegetable oil, for frying

Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and cayenne in a large bowl. Dip each pickle individually in the buttermilk, then dredge in flour mixture (I did mine twice to get a good coating on there). Bring the oil to 350 degrees. Fry the pickles in batches until brown, 1 to 2 minutes, and move to a paper towel lined plate using a slotted spoon. Serve with Ranch dressing.

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Cheese Stuffed Meatballs with Salsa Verde Mayo 1 lb. ground round 2 T Moore’s (or your favorite steak sauce) 6 T white cheese dip (make sure it’s good and cold)

3 T mayo 2 T salsa verde 1 T olive oil Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped

Combine the ground round and steak sauce in a mixing bowl. Flatten into 6 discs. Add 1 teaspoon cheese dip and bring edges up to make a ball. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Whisk mayo and salsa verde together; refrigerate. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add cold meatballs. Brown about 3 minutes each side, rolling around gently to ensure they get done evenly. Serve with salsa verde mayo and cilantro.

Pepperoni Pizza Dip 8 oz block cream cheese, softened 1 t dried Italian seasoning (plus more to sprinkle on top) 1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided in half 3 cups spaghetti sauce with meat (you could always use jarred sauce and add browned ground beef) 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Muenster cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded (or sliced, doesn't matter) Pepperoni slices (as much as you like) Preheat oven to 350. Mix the cream cheese, teaspoon of Italian seasoning and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl; spread in a 9x11 glass baking dish. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack and Muenster over the sauce. Layer the pepperoni slices and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until bubbly and the pepperoni is starting to get a little browned around the edges. Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, or whatever you want to dip it with!

Shea Goldstein, of Dixie Chik Cooks, is one of the newest contributors for Southern Holiday Life. She is a self-proclaimed Southern Belle who’s “thinking about what’s for dinner while eating lunch.” She began her blog in 2010 as a way to document her recipes for her children and family members as well as share her food and culinary experiences with others.

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More Tailgating!

Sarah-Elizabeth Cleveland uses her blog, www.theself-trainedchef.blogspot.com, as a way to share with the world her explorations into the love of food and new recipes. She is sharing her favorite tailgating recipes with us.

WALKING TACOS Snack sized bag of Doritos or Fritos Seasoned Taco Meat Shredded Cheese Lettuce (shredded) Onions (diced) Tomatoes (diced) Sour Cream Crush up chips in bag. Open bag and either cut off top or roll it down. Add toppings of your choice. Mix it up, grab a fork and your ready to go!

PIGSKINS IN A BLANKET 2 cans Pillsbury crescent rolls 1 pack of cocktail-sized sausages Mustard for topping Heat oven to 375Â°F. Unroll both cans of dough and separate into 16 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into three narrow triangles. Place one sausage on the thin point of each triangle and roll to the other end. Place seam side down on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to serving tray. Cool a couple of minutes. Squeeze mustard on top to make laces of football.

HAM & SWISS SLIDERS 1 stick butter (softened) 1 T 1/2 t mustard 2 T poppyseed 1 t Worcestershire sauce 1 pack Hawaiian rolls 1 lb deli ham 1/2 lb Swiss cheese Preheat oven to 375Âş. Mix together softened butter, mustard, poppyseed, and Worcestershire sauce. Slice the rolls in half, put the mustard mixture on both sides of the roll. Put one slice of ham and half a slice of Swiss between the rolls. Line the sliders on a pan and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake for 10-15 minutes.

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Your Old Fav’s Make the New Lineup Temperatures may still be boiling where we are in September, but the calendar says fall is near, which means that fall fashion is peeking through the summer haze. As always, we’re not ready to jump on board with every latest trend making its way down the runway. (Fur lined sleeve cuffs and socks? No thanks.) But there are several trends we are excited to curl up in once the weather turns crisp. Here are some styles to expect and some of our old favorites that have made it to the runway again!

On the Top

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You will find many tops this year are slimmer and shorter to compliment the revived 70’s flare pant. You will also be happy to see the poncho and cape top is back on top of its A-Game. You

can also pull your turtlenecks back out as they are going to be your most fashionable layering piece. But most importantly, the big oversized chunky knits and sweaters have been made “fashionable” again. That means all of you that never stopped wearing those will be happy. But honestly, if you are still wearing your favorite chunky sweaters then you didn’t care that they ever went out of style in the first place!

Over the Top Please don’t say it’s so, but the puffy coat has been spotted. Let’s skip that and go to the ever-fun faux fur stoles, shearling vests and coats, and long-line blazers! This we can do.

On the Bottom Shorter slim skirts, uneven hem lines, flare leg pants and jeans, printed hosiery and pants, and the car wash skirt are going to be on the scene.

What? You don’t know what a car wash skirt is? Ok…you know those long wide strands that clean your car when you drive through the car wash? Look for skirts of all lengths with these wide strips of fabric. Let’s just say it is the polished sister to last season’s major fringe trend.

Set the Tone The biggest question everyone always has is what is the hot color for the season! This fall you will see an interesting and basic palette. Brown will be big, head to toe in different shades was a popular runway theme. Also, surprise, head to toe black! Winter cream has a large following as well…notice that it is winter CREAM, not white. It is a much creamier delicious version. So you have your brown, black, and cream. Nice basics that we can ALL work with. Now let’s add in some color! Neon, yes I

said it, is here. The electric shades that hit their peak in the 80’s are now all grown up when you pair them with neutral colors like gray, navy, or camel. And finally my favorite – the winter floral. When placed with backgrounds such as a deep red or teal, floral will definitely work for winter. Team them with winter fabrics like suede, leather and wool to keep them from being all about summer! Extra Extra! Accessories such as statement earrings, structured shaped purses and skinnier scarves will all be a hit! So yes, you have seen the 70s and 80s come back to life a bit, but as I have always said, take the fashions and make them your own. You know what look makes you feel your best, and if you aren’t wearing what makes you feel best and comfortable, then it will show! •

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Amanda Henderson is a stay-at-home mom with a love of decorating and DIY. She began her blog as a creative outlet, but Cultivate Create is about more than just decorating and design. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about cultivating a better you, a better life. Follow her journey at www.cultivatecreate.blogspot.com

Fall often conjures images of oranges, reds, and golds, but as of late neutrals have come on the scene with a sweet sophistication that many find hard to resist. Creams, whites, and muted greens have taken center stage in fall decorating and won’t be bowing out any time soon. Whether you’re decorating your dining room, your front porch, or for a fall gathering, using neutrals can be a great way to bring in elements that are earthy and rustic. Rather than the overall aesthetic looking haphazard, however, the effect is generally a refined palette that pleases the eye. Use these five tips to create a stunning, neutral scene in your own home.

Texture is key When decorating with neutrals, be sure to use lots of varying textures rather than contrast from different pops of color. A great way to incorporate texture is by using grasses, such as Purple Fountain Grass, Hakonechloa, or Carex.

a season of ghouls and ghosts. Add in yet other elements in November for Thanksgiving.

Don’t be afraid of artificial items Blending artificial pumpkins and floral picks with living specimens is a great way to get the desired look. Those gorgeous white pumpkins or trailing floral picks can be found at your local craft store. Be sure to look for high quality, life-like items that will mesh well with your living pumpkins and plants.

Glean from your yard or garden Gather branches, dried cornstalks or hydrangeas, or spent Echinacea flowers to tuck into pots or centerpieces. Find sturdy grasses with pretty plumage or dried seed pods to use, as well.

DIY it Find inexpensive pumpkins at the dollar store and use white latex or chalk paint to get that neutral palette you’re going for. Scour thrift stores and flea markets for items to use. As long as the shape is right, don’t be afraid the alter the color with a little paint. •

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APPLE COBBLER by Tracy Carpenter 1 20 oz. can apple slices or 2 thinly sliced fresh apples 1 cup warm water 1 t cinnamon 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup self rising flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1 stick butter melted Pre mixed cinnamon and sugar Pour apples in 9 x 13 pan, I use a glass dish. Add brown sugar and cinnamon to warm water and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour over apples and stir. Mix flour, white sugar and melted butter. Consistency should be so that you can spoon the mixture on top of apples. Once you top the apples with the crust mixture sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown, about an hour in my oven. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. This recipe makes great peach cobbler too. Just reduce the water to 1/2 cup and use one large can of peaches in heavy syrup.

APPLE BUTTER by Sarah-Elizabeth Cleveland 6 Gala apples 1 T cinnamon 1/4 t nutmeg 1/8 t allspice 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup sugar Squeeze of lemon juice (optional) Core the apples and give them a rough chop. Place in a Crockpot and add spices, water and sugar. Gently stir. Cover and cook on low for four and a half hours. Check it periodically to make sure the apples do not dry out. After four and a half hours, mix with an immersion blender or remove from Crockpot and mix in a blender or processor. At this point add the lemon juice if you would like. Puree until smooth. If the mixture is not the rich brown color you want, cook for another hour or so uncovered on high. Check often.

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Tracy Carpenter lives in Wedowee and loves to create regardless of the outlet. She likes to draw, paint, bake and cook. Sarah-Elizabeth Cleveland uses her blog, www.theself-trainedchef.blogspot.com, as a way to share with the world her explorations into the love of food and new recipes.

FALL IS FOR APPLES APPLE PIE by Sarah-Elizabeth Cleveland 2 Pillsbury pie crusts 6 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and chopped) 1 cup sugar 2 T+ flour 1/2 t cinnamon 1/8 t nutmeg 1/8 t allspice Preheat oven to 375ยบ. Lay one of the pie crust sheets in a well-greased pie pan. Poke the dough with a fork all over and bake for about 5 minutes. Mix together sugar, flour, and spices with chopped apples. Pour apple mixture into the pastry lined pan and cover with top crust. Cut holes into the top of the dough to allow air to ventilation during baking. Crimp top and bottom crust together. Brush on an egg wash. Place in preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Crust might need to be covered with foil towards the end. Serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

APPLE & GOAT CHEESE FLATBREAD by Sarah-Elizabeth Cleveland 1 can Pillsbury pizza dough TT extra virgin olive oil 1 g of goat cheese (crumbled) 1-2 Gala apples (thinly sliced) 1/2 onion (chopped, caramelized) 1/4 cup pecans (chopped) 1/4 cup craisins TT kosher salt Preheat oven to 450ยบ. Place pizza dough on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes. Remove from oven, drizzle on olive oil (to taste). Spread goat cheese, apple slices, onions, pecans and dried cranberries over the pizza crust. Top with kosher salt (to taste). Bake for another 5-9 minutes, until crust is golden brown. SOUTHERN HOLIDAY LIFE

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Embracing Fall’s Abundance With Seasonal Decorating No matter what part of the country you live in, for most Americans, fall is a time filled with images of harvest, abundance, cool weather, and gathering with family and close ones. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the 2015 fall season officially begins on Sept. 23 and ends on the Winter Solstice December 22nd but no one day most embodies the season more than Thanksgiving Day, a day filled with family, friends, laughter, sharing memories, and of course food. Preparing your home for that one day, however, can be overwhelming if you attempt to menu plan, shop, decorate, set the table and cook all in a matter of the three days prior to the big feast! So the “fall-ification” of my home begins directly after Labor Day. OK, well sometimes if the weather remains warm, I may wait a week or two but fairly soon after that the shells, flip flops and beach décor are packed away to be replaced by beautiful bowls of acorns, centerpieces of red and gold maple leaves and baskets filled with gourds of every color mother nature can create. This early and slow transition not only helps make the Thanksgiving celebration less stressful but allows us to enjoy the entire length and bounty of the season.

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of your home, and whether it is their first or their 100th visit it matters. Which is why it’s a wonderful place to start your seasonal décor. Instead of buying a wreath pre-made from the craft store, head outside to collect items from your own yard or neighborhood. Colorful turning leaves, earth toned fallen nuts, Crab Apples or bright Pyracantha berries add naturally seasonal colors to a homemade grapevine wreath. Perhaps you live in a city or do not have free access to these items, head to your local farmers market and buy items that will dry nicely to carefully place near the doorway. Hay bales, pumpkins and gourds are standards but also consider potted seasonal plants with orange, brown and rust foliage that can add beautiful color to your front porch while lasting more than a week.

BRING IT INSIDE Don’t stop at the door. Mother Nature puts on one of her best shows of the year during the fall. Be inspired by all the natural beauty and bring this feeling past the front door into your home to warm up living spaces with fall-colored accessories. Richly colored linen pillows or chocolatebrown velvet drapes warm up the living room, stacked plush towels in moss green and deep woodland grey can soften a guest bathroom while a beautifully decorated entry table with bittersweet branches in your favorite vase welcomes guests as they enter. At the heart of the holiday, Thanksgiving means gathering with your nearest and dearest to enjoy time together lingering over a well-set table. Prepare your dining room for fall festivities by polishing the silver and dusting off the good china and crystal. If you prefer a more casual table, use beautiful

linens, ironed white cotton napkins and your favorite earthenware. But, set the table well advance and it will make for one less task to complete the morning of the big day.

BEFORE THE BIG FEAST Plan and choose your menu well in advance. Depending on if you are having a plated or buffet dinner, choosing a menu early will leave you feeling relaxed or at least less stressed! Consider going through old family recipes in cookbooks, or visiting your favorite food blog or website for ideas. However, to ensure everyone can partake in the delicious meal, ask for any diet and/or restrictions they have in advance, so you can plan the menu accordingly. If you aren’t sure what to serve those that have a restriction ask them for suggestions as to what they’d prefer to eat. While we all would like to take the honor of making and planning the entire Thanksgiving feast, the reality is that help can make for a smoother meal, my words of wisdom, ACCEPT help from others. While this seems like a simple concept, the misconception that the host/hostess has to do everything is not true. If you are hosting the big meal at your home, ask for help in an area that you feel weakest. If you are good at cooking, but not planning the details, ask for help. Ask each member to bring a certain item. But be sure to keep a running list so you don’t have 10 deserts and no side dishes! Plan for little Pilgrims at the big table. Unless your guests list is 18 or older, children will need to have activities to do while the parents are socializing. Plan an area with toys and season themed games. This will keep everyone happy and help the day be more enjoyable for all those involved. …con’t to Page 28. SOUTHERN HOLIDAY LIFE

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In our busy lives, often times spending the hours required to cook the Thanksgiving meal isn’t realistic with our hectic schedules. If time and energy are scarce, consider having your favorite local restaurant cater the meal. Many restaurants offer Thanksgiving meals that you can order in advance, or you can order sides a la carte to pick up. Believe it or not, once you bring your food home, and

Consider the Following for a Naturally Festive Tablescape Fruits & vegetables for your centerpiece. Indian corn in the husk, squashes and acorns, coupled with taper candles and votives or use apples, pumpkins, and other festive fruit to make it a one of a kind display. Layering rustic elements with glamorous touches like a dark wooden tray topped with gourds and fall apples and birch bark vases with gold-rimmed crystal plates, gilt-lined votives and golden sprayed mini-pumpkins. Natural outdoor touches brought inside pull in nature and holiday themes without being overbearing. If you have access to mature trees, use branches and limbs to bring rich festive color. Mix in miniature pumpkins, leaves, cranberries and straw to make the branches come alive. Candles, soft lights and outdoor luminaries make beautiful additions to the table. Regardless of the season, fresh flowers are always a treat. Use rich reds, oranges, and yellows to bring a Thanksgiving tone to your arrangement. 28

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serve it in your beautiful dinnerware, no one will ever know the difference. If each year you vow to make this Thanksgiving easier than the last, and every year you end up spending more time running around the house fixing last minute touches than enjoying your guests company, let this year be the one you change, prepare your home in advance to help you be present when you’re guests arrive.

Remember, every detail doesn’t have to be perfect, be flexible in your plans and goals. After all, life happens and unforeseen challenges occur. Either way, your guests will enjoy your home, your company and appreciate your thoughtfulness. Fall is a time to cherish the abundance and beauty of the season and to give thanks for every moment you spend with loved ones. •

An accomplished Entertaining + Lifestyle Expert, Krayl Funch’s passion for living well is evident in everything she touches. Raised in Connecticut, and currently residing in Tampa Bay, she easily blends New England sophistication with Southern hospitality. Along with her successful lifestyle blog, Krayl’s current projects include publishing her first full color book, An Appealing Plan, filled with appealing images, seasonal inspiration and tempting recipes designed to encourage others to celebrate every day and each season to its fullest. Learn more AnAppealingPlan. com

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W A L K E R Similar to what we did as children in art class, Lenz stretches fabric over gravestones and transfers the images by rubbing a wax crayon across incised patterns. Excess wax on the fabric is ironed away, making the crayonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remaining pigment permanent.

Grave Rubbings and Vintage Linens Lenz recycles vintage table linens to create her works of art. She stitches freehand and by selfguided machine embroidery to outline her designs as well as hold three layers of fabric together. Lenz is a self-taught hand stitcher turned art quilter who rejected embroidery as a child because an older person commented as to how bad the back of her work looked. Only as an adult did she discover the pleasure of feeling thread and seeing her work progress.

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Cemeteries are fascinating to many, morbid to some, but for the most part a necessity to us all. Every cemetery is full of history and fiber artist Susan Lenz has discovered a way to take part of that history and turn it into art. Last Words, Lenzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit opening at the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum on Sept. 26 in Carrollton, Ga., features grave rubbings made in cemeteries all over the United States and aboard, many of which date to the Civil War era.

The layers of fabric that make up Lenzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art quilts include the wax tinted cloth, a felt filling layer and a backing of another vintage table cloth. She rarely allows the back of her embroidery does to show as additional vintage materials cover the stitches. Buttons, lace, and beads are featured prominently in her work. Over time she discovered that statues and 3D monuments do not work well for making the initial grave rubbings. However, personal mementos, trinkets, ribbons and even eyeglasses can all be stitched into a fabric memorial. Lenz works with discarded objects to explore time, memory, mortality and personal legacy. For the third anniversary of the Southeastern Quilt

and Textile Museum and the opening of her exhibit, Lenz will be on hand to offer a workshop, lecture and gallery talk about her use of wax rubbings from hundreds of cemeteries. The meaning of symbols in funeral art can be explored during a guided tour with Lenz through Carrollton City Cemetery as part of the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third anniversary celebration on Sept. 23. There will be a brochure on hand with a challenge to find all 17 of the traditional motifs present in the cemetery. Lenz will also conduct a Second Life workshop on Sept. 24-25. The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum is located at 306 Bradley Street, Carrollton, Georgia 30117, and is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM or by appointment. Admission is $5. More information is available by visiting southeasternquiltmuseum.com or by calling 770.301.2187. Check us out on social media and please, like us on Facebook. â&#x20AC;˘

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The Funky Junk Trail embraces originality and of course the thrill of the hunt! Southern Holiday Life chose the following stores to be part of the trail because each of them embodies the spirit of the trail. All are an eclectic mix of old and new and none of them are your grandmother’s antique store! Happy hunting and be sure to share your treasures from the trail on social media! Use the hashtag #funkyjunktrail so we can all celebrate your finds!

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Two Guys and a Girl, Attics to Antiques

104 West Broad Street Wedowee, AL

3355 Highway 431 Roanoke, AL

256-357-4557

334-863-5865

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Wed 8-noon Thurs-Sat 10-4

Where the Funky Junk Trail begins! Our little shop gives you an extension of our magazine, offering our customers an eclectic mix of repurposed furniture, handcrafted custom made furniture, home décor, boutiquestyle clothing, handcrafted jewelry, gourmet food products, gifts, bath and body products and so much more!

Roanoke Discount Center 3800 Highway 431, Roanoke, AL 334-338-1300 Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat 9-1 Roanoke Discount Center is a treasure hunter or picker’s dream. With just a little digging and a good eye you will many treasures at reasonable prices. The owners have spent years collecting inventory at auctions, estate sales and other junk stores to fill their warehouse sized space of treasures. Funky Junk bargain hunters should definitely put this place on their radar.

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A hometown small shop that offers a variety of antique treasures including, but certainly not limited to, vintage glassware, McCoy and Hull pottery, collectibles, small furniture, lamps, vintage keepsakes, and so much more.

Wehadkee Trade Days 66276 Highway 22, Rock Mills, AL 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 7-1 This is the place “where the real pickers shop”! Approximately 40 vendors gather in the old Wehadkee Yarn Mills building showing and selling their wares. The old mill is a treasure all its own. You can’t miss it when traveling on Hwy 22 West from Roanoke, Ala. toward the Georgia Line. It is the big red brick building sitting on the banks of the rocky Wehadkee Creek. The mill is one of the oldest mills still standing in the southeast. In 2004 the mill finally closed its doors to making yarn. Bill Head who was raised in Rock Mills, Ala. bought the mill in 2005. He gave a new life and purpose by establishing Wehadkee Trade Days in part of the old mill. Today, Wehadkee Trade Days is managed by Matt Browning and his family. They have done an exceptional job of bringing the Wehadkee Trade Day family together. All the vendors are very friendly and helpful and there is a large array of “stuff” to discover from primitives, farm tools, glass ware and kitchenware to art, woodworking and of course funky junk. There is ample parking and an easy pull up for loading your purchases. They say “It pays to be early for the best picks and the hot biscuits.”

1. Southern Holiday Shop 2. Roanoke Discount Center 3. Two Guys and a Girl, Attics to Antiques 4. Wehadkee Trade Days* 5. The Refinery 6. Marketplace on Lafayette Square 7. Southern Charm, A Vintage Marketplace 8. Home is where the heART is

9. Table Talk* 10. Beads and Lace Boutique* 11. Eklektik Styles 12. Sweet Southern Salvage 13. Junk Mama’s General Store 14. Kelly & Company Antiques 15. It’s About Time Antiques & Uniques 16. Collectors on 54

17. The Pineapple House 18. The Nest* 19. Feathers & Twigs 20. Memories Past and Present 21. Romiette and Julieo 22. Birds of a Feather

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Southern Charm, A Vintage Marketplace

906 Columbus Pkwy Opelika, AL

10 Wares Cross Road Suite 70 Lagrange, GA

334-220-8925

785-766-7257

Mon 10-7 Thur-Sat 10-7 Sun 1-5

Wed-Fri 11-5; Sat 5-8

This shop is the place to go for the notso-crafty funky junkers. We specialize in making your vision come true with custom refinishing, restoring and painting furniture. New Creations Upholstery is inside the store as well. The Refinery also offers trendy home décor at affordable prices.

Marketplace on Lafayette Square

Repurposed with style is what you will find by shopping with us! We carry Southern Brand Favorite Dixie Belle Paint Company and use the paint throughout the store on furniture items for sale. We have shabby chic furniture and home décor items as well as candles, goat milk soap and jewelry.

Home is where the heART is 18157 Main Street, Woodbury, GA

100 Bull Street Lagrange, GA 706-882-3338

678-523-9126

Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun 11-4

Home is Where the heART features upscale women’s and children’s consignment clothing and home decor in addition to local artists that are prominent throughout the store. You will come for the art but return for the eclectic mix of old, new repurposed and local that makes the store one of a kind.

If you are looking for high-end antiques and the out of the ordinary treasures, this is the place to stop. Marketplace has a large collection of rugs and other décor to meet your needs, too!

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Table Talk of Senoia 770-599-9700 Sun-Mon 11-4; Tues-Fri 10-5; Sat 10-6 A sense of humor isn’t mandatory for visiting Table Talk, but it sure does help. Filled with a healthy dose of sarcasm, this store screams fun from its snarky tea towels to its off-color note cards. “We are not a gift store and we are not a home store,” owner Jim Preece said. “To be honest, I don’t know what kind of store we are. We haven’t figured that out yet.” Table Talk carries national brands Archipelago, Caldrea, MIK Wright, Naked Bee and Swan Creek Candle Company as well as regional favorites Savannah Bee Company and Candace and Kids Soap Company. The store is a can’t miss experience in Senoia, and the owners creativity makes it worth repeat visits. *A neat side note, the store was closed for a week a few years ago while a scene from The Walking Dead season 3 was being filmed.

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Beads and Lace Boutique 60 Main Street, Senoia, GA 770-722-2131 Tues -Sat 11-5 pm Beads and Lace Boutique is not your typical funky junk store. You won’t find dusty antiques or shabby chic furniture for sale here! What you will find is vintage earrings, one of a kind necklaces, unique bracelets and so much more. Owner Lyndsey Frazier has been designing jewelry for 10 years and opened her studio to the public in recent months. She loves designing wedding jewelry and even offers jewelry making parties at the boutique. Beads and Lace also supports local artists like “Draw Near to Hymn” and Precious Time Jewelry. She carries custom burlap signs as well as other great one of a kind jewelry pieces. If you don’t find what you want, talk to Lyndsey and y’all can design your unique jewelry for that special occasion. You can find Beads and Lace Boutique on Facebook and Instagram or you can visit the website at www.beadsandlaceboutique.com.

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Junk Mama’s General Store

324 East Broad Street, Suite 232 Griffin, GA

125 Fisher Ave, Fayetteville, GA

404-788-3338

Junk Mama’s is a unique boutique of hidden treasures old and new. They have a mishmash of whimsy, recycled stuff, antiques, vintage and re-invented treasures. It is a great place for the DIY person. Check them out on Instagram, Facebook or their website www.JunkMamasGeneralStore.com

Wed-Thurs 11-5 Fri-Sat 10-5 Located in Broad Street Mill, Penny offers an retro-eclectic mix of furniture, jewelry, personal gifts and antique treasures. She carries Southern Brand Favorite Dixie Belle Paint and loves to refinish furniture using the paint line.

Sweet Southern Salvage 324 East Broad Street Suite 210 Griffin, GA 770-584-0116; Wed-Sat 11-5 The more rustic the better is the theme for Sweet Southern Salvage. You can find light fixtures, antique artifacts, Man Cave essentials and garden décor.

770-461-4607, Mon-Sat 10-5

Kelly & Company Antiques 1850 Highway 85 S Fayetteville, GA

It’s About Time Antiques & Uniques 117 Franklin Highway Newnan, GA 404-910-9389 Wed-Sat 10-4 This sweet little shop is a treasure hunter’s dream. They offer many interesting things that have been repurposed and recycled creating great pieces for you to decorate your home or garden, vintage collectibles, memorable keepsakes, handcrafted home decor pieces, jewelry, furniture, gifts and so much more.

678-817-7788 Mon-Thurs 10-6; FriSat 10-5; Sun 1-5 Take your time here. We have lot to see and don’t want you to miss a thing. There are lots of antiques, signs and industrial finds. We have also been known to see a “Walking Dead” zombie or two.

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Feathers & Twigs

8861 Highway 54 Sharpsburg, GA

506 Maple Street; Carrollton, GA

770-251-6835

Mon-Fri 10:30 -5:30; Sat 10:30-4:30

Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5

Most Saturdays Granny will greet you with goodies at Feathers and Twigs. The family-run business features different vendors from West Georgia including art by Charlotte Scarce. The owners pride themselves in ensuring the store appeals to all ages. They sell refinished furniture as well as a variety of antiques.

Together under one roof, Collector’s 54 and The Boneyard offer beauty, inspiration and design with over 22,000 square feet filled with favorites such as Brighton, Byers’, Carolers, Quoizel Lighting, Willow Tree, Capri Blue Candles, framed art, ladies’ accessories, antiques, repurposed furniture, home decor, candles, a baby boutique and so much more.

The Pineapple House 335 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, GA 770-880-7613 Mon-Fri 10:30 -5:30; Sat 10-3 The Pineapple House has a new location and shopping local has never been easier! With more than 50 vendors all producing handmade products the inventory is ever changing. Popular items include jewelry, furniture, wreaths, cutting boards, soaps, candles, scarves and clothing.

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Memories Past and Present 139 City Hall Ave. Suite F. Bowdon, GA 770-258-8822, Tues-Sat 10-6 Memories Past and Present is a working museum for the town of Bowdon with all kinds of artifacts to see and purchase. Movie memorabilia, antiques and funky fun stuff is around every corner of this transformed factory building.

The Nest 121 Bradley Street, Carrollton, GA 770-838-7933 Tues-Fri 10 -5:30, Sat 10-3 Located in the heart of downtown Carrollton directly across from the city’s amphitheatre, The Nest offers a great variety of items including vintage, repurposed, and antique furniture, The Plaster Paint Co. brand chalk paint, old windows and such for your Pinterest projects, and man cave must-haves. The Nest prides itself on supporting local talent, and carries many items created by local artisans such as a large variety children’s clothing, goat milk soap, original art, jewelry, unique candles, local honey, shea butter, and many others. Whether you’re searching for the perfect item for your home, office, garden — or a special gift — you’ll find it here. The selection is constantly changing and these one-of-a-kind finds go fast so be sure to follow The Nest on Facebook and Instagram to be the first to see and snag the newest treasures. 36

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Romiette and Julieo 3696 Hwy 78W, Heflin, AL 256.463.3121 Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 9-3 One-of-a-kind items are the rule at Romiette and Julieo. If you don’t see what you want, talk to them and Debbie or Presley Murray might can make it for you. They carry custom shirts, handmade purses and jewelry, not to mention garden and metal art as well as locally-made soap and coffee. You can find Romiette and Julieo on Facebook, Instagram and their website www.romietteandjulieo.com.

Birds of a Feather 502 Main Street; Oxford, AL 256-403-2991 Tues-Sat 10-6; Sun 1-4 A charming little shop located on Main Street in Downtown Oxford, Birds of A Feather is the epitome of the Funky Junk Trail. Owner Lisa Scott is always on the hunt to bring treasures back to her customers. She specializes in Vintage, Antiques, Restorations, Architectural Salvage & Unique Gifts.

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When I was growing up there were a handful of films that were made around the state of Georgia. Some very close to my hometown actually. I remember getting home from school one afternoon and my dad taking me up to watch the filming of Driving Miss Daisy at an old gas station. It’s a quick scene where Morgan Freeman pulls over for gas and that was all that was seen in the movie, but it was the most fascinating thing to see. So many crew members and equipment all to achieve the magic of film. I remember getting Back then Georgia was known for the obvious films like Deliverance, Forrest Gump and Fried Green Tomatoes, but these films were few and far between.

home from school one afternoon and my dad taking me up to watch the filming of Driving Miss Daisy at an old gas station.

Something started to change in the mid 2000s when the talented stage actor/producer/ writer Tyler Perry decided to bring his plays to the big screen starting with Diary Of A Mad Black Woman. Blowing Hollywood’s and box office analysts minds at the time, Perry opened his small independent film to an astonishing $21 million in ticket sales. In what seemed like overnight, Perry went on to produce a movie a year, sometimes two, all successful and all with an ever growing fan base, crossing over to broader appeal. Still continuing to make films, he also started a successful TV series and opened his own studio in Atlanta, Georgia. Hollywood was taking notice, so much so that it seemed other major studios avoided opening their films on the same weekend. They were taking notice of another thing as well, the Georgia movie and film tax credit. The tax credit was started back in the 1990s to allow film production to stay in the U.S. However, there is a state-by-state variance, 38

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and states willing to put in the effort can reel anyone in with the right price. In 2002 Louisiana created their tax credit and quickly became one of the leading film and media states outside of California and New York. Even Hurricane Katrina couldn’t stop the booming business, in fact it probably helped. The amount of jobs created are in the thousands.

Unfortunately for Louisiana, this past year Governor Bobby Jindal signed new legislation putting a cap on tax credits causing studios to invest elsewhere. Lucky for Georgia, however, the industry was already setting up shop on smaller productions like The Walking Dead, The Vampire Diaries and films that cost around $25-35 million to produce. Major movies with big budgets are coming but they require back lots and sound stages and lots of space to accommodate the thousands of jobs they create.

So what does that mean for jobs exactly? When I attended film school in Los Angeles, it was rare to meet someone that didn’t have something to do with the film industry. If they didn’t directly work in it, they knew someone who did. One might immediately think of the more glamorous jobs first, and yes screen actors are always needed, but there are assistants, electricians, plumbers, contractors, drivers, set designers, caterers and security all being hired for numerous jobs, and those jobs need to be filled.

In the town of Union City just outside of Atlanta, there was once a mall that has since been closed and torn down due to lack of retailers. It was purchased this year by former Turner Entertainment Group and Major movies with Universal Studios big budgets are executives for a brand new 25coming but they acre movie studio. require back lots It’s a reported $100-million and sound stages project that is and lots of space suppose to house 2,000 new jobs. to accommodate

Small town America is making a comeback too. Forgotten buildings that were turned into a ghost town have seen a resurgence thanks to The Walking Dead. A small abandoned town is prime real estate when shooting a movie, especially on a small budget.

Including that the thousands of project and two jobs they create. others under The town of construction, Senoia, Georgia was Georgia will no stranger to film and television, be able to say they have eight but once the dead walked their and counting film and television streets it has become a theme studios allowing companies and park attraction. Tourists from all productions to call Georgia home. …con’t to Page 40.

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over the country and world have descended onto this town bringing in unprecedented amounts of revenue. It doesn’t hurt that the current season is still shooting there as well. There is also something else that people rarely think about and that is land or locations. If you think your property could be used in film, check out your local film commission website and register. A good friend of mine just had an old home he is restoring be chosen for a scene in the upcoming adult holiday comedy The Night Before starring Seth Rogen. From The Founder, about the rise of McDonald’s, to The Hunger Games and Divergent series, to Marvel bringing Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Captain America 3 to Georgia, the Peach State is now the third largest in the country for film and television production.

The Walking Dead has filmed in and around Senoia, Ga. for several years which has made the town a tourist destination of sorts. The sixth season is currently being filmed “behind the wall” and can be seen from downtown Senoia. The Official Walking Dead Store and the Walking Dead Cafe are two stores in town that have capitalized on the success of the television show. The Ninja at Six Flags over Georgia in Douglasville was part of the newest movie in the National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise. East Coweta Journal regularly reports of movies and television shows being filmed in the area.

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Set Designers Discover the Funky Junk Trail Have you ever been watching a movie or television show and really liked the furniture in a particular scene and wondered where they got it? Well thanks to the film industry setting up shop in different parts of Georgia, finding that prop you like so much might be easier than you think. Andy Petty writes about jobs that have come to Georgia because of the movies in his article Georgia on Hollywood’s Mind, but while out on the Funky Junk Trail, I realized another economic impact, the film industry was having in Georgia. Set designers for these television shows and movies have found several shops on the Funky Junk Trail. “I have one designer that comes in after hours about once a month,” Kelly Batcho, with Kelly and Company Antiques, said. “You never know what she is going to buy, but she is always on the lookout for the different and unique.” The designer needed a paper cutter for a scene in The Walking Dead a while back and Batcho happened to have one. They rented it for however long it took to film the scene and upon its return Batcho noticed something. “Yeah it came back with zombie blood on it,” she laughed. “I got them to send me a letter of authenticity saying that they used it in the show. Batcho has had set designers from Vampire Diaries, Walking Dead, Constantine and Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors (a made for television movie coming out later this year) all buy from her in recent months. 42

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“Those are just the ones that introduce themselves,” she said. “There’s no telling who comes in here to buy and don’t tell us.” Kelly and Company Antiques is not the only shop on the trail that has seen a benefit from the film industry coming to Georgia. Penny Nittolo, owner of Eklektik Styles, has sold to set designers with The Walking Dead and Rectify, a television show filmed in Griffin, recently. “It’s so much fun,” Nittolo said. “They really like the rusty industrial stuff I get, but it can change at a moment’s notice.” Prior to publication Nittolo sold a couch to a set designer for Confirmation, a movie about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill. It stars Kerry Washington, Jennifer Hudson, Wendell Pierce, Greg Kinnear and Eric Stonestreet to a name a few. So, the next time you are watching your favorite movie or television show filmed in Georgia, you might be seeing something found from the Funky Junk Trail. •

Eklektik Styles recently sold a couch that will be in the upcoming film Confirmation based on the Anita Hill Clarence Thomas scandal from the 1990s.

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For a Fabulous “After,” Just About Any Old “Before” Will Do! Two of the most frequently asked questions I get are, where do you get your furniture, and how can you decorate with such different styles and pieces? My answers always are... Everywhere, and I love mixing different styles to get that really homey feel. If you’re interested in decorating your home and making it your own without spending a small fortune, then it behooves you to think out of the box (stores!). With the following tips, I hope you will think a little less cookie cutter when it comes to decorating your home. After all you are unique and your home should be too!

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best ways I know to decorate your home is to shop off the beaten path and open your mind to using things for other than their intended purpose.

One of the best ways I know to decorate your home is to shop off the beaten path and open your mind to using things for other than their intended purpose. If you have no imagination, visit the stores on the Funky Junk Trail. You will get tons of inspiration and might even find a piece you can't live without for your own home. …con’t to Page 48.

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Penny Nittolo of Eklektik Styles used Mint Julep and Chocolate Dixie Belle Paint to update this outdated buffet. (She even painted the lamps to match!) Eklektik Styles is in the Broad Street Mill at 324 East Broad Street in Griffin, GA.

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One more great way to find unique items, is to shop at thrift stores, flea markets and yard sales. Usually the more dirt the better the deal, so make sure you look past all the yuckiness to the lines and shapes of the piece. If you’re going to paint, always a fantastic option, it helps if you find a piece with some detail. Paint will really make those details pop! Another good rule of thumb is if you like it, BUY IT!!! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve passed on a piece I’ve loved only to go back the next day and be told “Oh, the customer right after you bought it!” UGH!! Of course, there’s always garbage day….don’t laugh, or scream! I’m always shocked by what people throw out. Perfectly good stuff!! I’ve been known, to the horror of my children, to stop at a neighbors trash pile and pull out some awesome things. A little elbow grease and paint, Voila! It’s as good as new, and many times better! I love it when one the kid’s friends come over and says “Hey, we had something like that in our house, but it was a different color, and my Mom got rid of it” My kids just shoot me a quick glare while I quietly giggle! And another thing... Don’t overlook what you already have. Many people think they have to go out and purchase all new things to update their home when all they really need is to change the look of what they already have. Paint, of course, is an awesome way to accomplish this.

Virginia Bittinger of Junk Mama’s General Store really used some imagination with this 1970s end table. With a little Driftwood Dixie Belle Paint and some fabric she repurposed her find into a pet condo. Junk Mama’s General Store is located at 125 Fisher Avenue in Fayetteville, GA. Take what you have and by giving it a coat of paint you’ll be creating a whole new look for your home! As a matter of fact, an important design element in mixing and matching pieces is color. If you have pieces which are from different eras and/or are different styles, a great way to unite them is to keep your color palate harmonious. By keeping colors consistent it tricks the eye into thinking it all goes together, but there is still the uniqueness of pieces not matching perfectly. Hope these little tips have helped you think a little more out of the cookie cutter box! After all you’re unique and your home should be too! • SOUTHERN HOLIDAY LIFE

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Farm to Face: A Cornucopia of Skin Care I have mixed emotions on the discussion of make-up, aging, Botox, chemical peels, and facelifts. My earliest memories of make-up involve watching my mother smoke through two cigarettes while she put on her make-up, which included false eyelashes, blue eye shadow, and a beehive hairpiece sprayed with Aqua Net hair spray. To this day, I can smell smoke, hairspray and Estée Lauder perfume in the family photos.

were teenagers we had to put ourselves on a beauty product diet, after I realized the huge amount we were spending and wasting each month trying to reach unrealistic goals of perfect beauty. We literally boycotted the purchase of any shampoos or any beauty products until we used every last drop in each bathroom cabinet. It took us two and half months and we saved $880.00. Simultaneously, we started to limit processed food like fast-food burgers, chicken tenders, and diet sodas, as well as store bought cookies like Oreos. What we noticed was that by drinking more water, wearing more sun screen, and creating good habits, like washing off any make-up before going to bed, we were feeling better inside and out.

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As I age, my beauty regime evolves trying a variety of ways to combat those little bitty fine lines around my purchase of any By the 1970s the trend was to eyes, prevent sun damage, look more natural, and being all and yes, look good for my shampoos or any things Tom Boy, I was relieved. My age, not unrealistically young, teenage beauty regime included Tennot garish — fighting reality beauty products O-Six face wash, a little Bonnie Bell by being taut and shiny with until we used every mascara, and pale pink lip-gloss. I cosmetic procedures, but once broke up with a boy because he as good as I can naturally, last drop in each said I did not wear enough make-up. because I am settled with the Who needed anyone who wanted fact that I have earned these bathroom cabinet. me to look like someone I was not? wrinkles. All that said, I think what anyone wants is to feel Like most women, I get trapped and look their best, and not break the bank while into culture and trends, wanting to clone myself into doing so. Every day is a challenge for most of us. acceptable beauty. I have tried every moisturizer, flawless concealer, and every shade of lipstick On my 50th birthday I went to a plush spa known to womanhood. When all my daughters and got a facial. Well $90 later, …con’t to Page 55.

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Pumpkin Mask Âź Cup of Pumpkin Puree 2 T plain whole mild yogurt (unflavored) Place ingredients in a small bowl. Using a whisk mix until the pumpkin and yogurt are completely combined. Liberally slather on your face and neck. Leave on for 20 minutes then rinse the mask off with warm water.

Fresh Pumpkin Puree (from your homegrown pumpkin!) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse the pumpkin under cool water to rid the skin of any residual dirt and dry well with a clean towel. Cut the pumpkin in half. Remove the seeds and stringy fibers with a metal spoon or ice cream scoop. Save the seeds for toasting, if you like, and discard the innards.

Rub the cut surfaces with oil. Place them, cut side down, in a roasting pan and add 1 cup of water to the pan. Bake in the oven until the flesh is tender when pierced with a knife. This takes approximately 90 minutes. When tender, remove the pumpkin halves from the oven and place on a flat surface to cool.

Once cool enough to handle, but not cold, scoop out the pumpkin flesh. Puree the pumpkin in a food processor, in a food mill, with a hand held blender or by hand. Pumpkin flesh holds a lot of moisture. Line a sieve or fine mesh colander with paper towel or a coffee filter and set over a deep bowl. Let drain for about 2 hours and stir occasionally.

Apple Cider Vinegar and Rosemary Hair Rinse 6 sprigs of fresh rosemary 1 cup distilled water 1 cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar Place water and rosemary sprigs in medium size pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Remove pan from heat and cover and let infuse for 20 minutes. Strain the rosemary. Using a funnel pour the rosemary water into a jar with apple cider vinegar. After shampooing, pour or mist two to three teaspoons of the rinse into your hair. Massage into your scalp and let infuse for several minutes. You can rinse it out or not, the vinegar scent does evaporate. Use up to three times a week. Store the unused portion and use within three months. 54

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all the cucumber and lemon peels the best I can; I also read labels of could have been done in my own beauty products. If I can substitute it bathroom and I with something could have spent I have grown, the $90 on a pair or I can easily of shoes. I did concoct with I find the idea of enjoy the morning the products growing, harvesting, of self-pampering, in my pantry, the quiet calm of then I think and mixing up the dim lit room, fresh has got the soft music to be best. cosmetic and lulling me into a And you know therapeutic items place of peace and what? It is. tranquility. I think My farm from fruits, vegetables, an occasional -to-face movespa day is a good herbs and natural ment adapts reminder that with my materials, versus slowing down garden. In to think is as early summer, synthetic imposters, important of a I love to take beauty trick as a a moment moisturizer. But, and rest with we can slow down cucumbers on our porches stacked every day if we make a conscious around my face. I find the idea of effort to block out down time. growing, harvesting, and mixing

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These days I read labels, avoiding processed, packaged foods

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natural materials, versus synthetic imposters, empowering. I get inspired to read and research and then gather items from my garden, the farmers market, or grocery store and transform it into an all natural body care product. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Back to school bashes, football, and the plethora of pumpkins and other seasonal foods offer incredible benefits for face, hair and skin. It’s possible you already have the ingredients right there in your own garden and pantry for the following recipes. If not, grab a friend and go to your local pumpkin patch, apple orchard, and gather your ingredients. Here are three beauty treatments ready to enrich your body in less than thirty minutes and at a fraction of the cost of purchasing ready made, over packaged products. Caring for our bodies, wanting to look our best is what makes us human. Keeping the process natural is what keeps us healthy. •

Apple Body Polish 1 cup of brown sugar 3 T of sweet almond oil 2 T of unsweetened applesauce or finely minced fresh apple A pinch of ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg Place all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix with a metal or wooden spoon. Transfer the mixture into a container and cover with a lid. Use in the shower like a body scrub, leaving on for 1 to 2 minutes. Caution: You will need to clean your shower floor from the oil residue, it may make it slippery. It smells great, but can be slippery. Store unused portion in the refrigerator and use within a month. SOUTHERN HOLIDAY LIFE

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I don’t know about you, but Halloween makes me feel like a kid again. I fondly remember the times I spent as a child going trick-ortreating, attending fall festivals, or participating in costume contests. One year, I dressed up as a grandma who got run over by a reindeer, complete with a rather nasty hoof print in the middle of my forehead that I had fashioned out of a paste made with flour and water. I took home the first place prize for my grade that year. The prize was only a box of donuts, but I didn’t care. I proudly tucked my sweet prize under my arm, getting high-fives from my classmates as I 56

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walked down the hall after the last forget the Sanderson Sisters being bell. I knew trick-or-treating would be foiled by Max Dennison, his sister, epic that night! The and a talking, next year, I wanted immortal cat in to be Janet Jackson of Hocus Pocus? for Halloween, but Trick-or-treating that idea didn’t make two young girls, I want was something to it past the trial run I look forward to. them to experience did in my bedroom. My siblings and I

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that same wonder of I remember would walk around getting excited to the neighborhood the season as I did. see the Halloween with so much specials that came wonder and on television each year, too; Charlie excitement we could hardly contain Brown and his great pumpkin, Casper, ourselves. The larger our candy stash The Addams Family. And who could grew, the bigger our smiles. The

highlight of the night was spreading out our spoils after arriving home to take inventory of our candy stash. Chocolate. We were on the lookout for chocolate. The success of each year’s trick-or-treating escapade was measured by the chocolate-to-licorice ratio. For me, it was such an otherworldly time of year, one where I could almost I dressed up as a believe that magic grandma who got run really did exist. Now, as a mom of over by a reindeer, two young girls, complete with a I want them to experience that rather nasty hoof same wonder of print in the middle the season as I did. I’m not focusing of my forehead … on the gory, scary, or darker nuances that Halloween brings, but celebrating a change of season, cooler temperatures, and relishing

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A family-friendly Halloween party Theme. Having a difficult time deciding on a theme for your party? Use your favorite Halloween movie or television show as inspiration. Watch

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adults. Also, try to carry your color scheme over into your menu.

inexpensive decor ideas? Gather branches and spray paint them black. Insert into a pot to anchor Focal Point. Using a chalk them. Use cheesecloth to make wall as a backdrop makes a creepy spider webs. Glass bottles huge impact. Don’t have a chalk make great candle holders. Let the wall? Use black craft paper and candles burn and drip ahead of time white chalk markers instead. so they’ll look old and spooky for Budget Decor. Need some the party. Don’t forget to scour thrift stores and flea markets for inexpensive items to use. for toddlers is just as important

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Mood. Don’t forget to set the mood for your party. Lighting

lots of candles (out of reach of small hands) instantly creates a magical atmosphere. Don’t forget the music! Use a music listening app to create a playlist for your party. •

Amanda Henderson is a stayat-home mom with a love of decorating and DIY. She began her blog as a creative outlet, but Cultivate Create is about more than just decorating and design. It’s about cultivating a better you, a better life. Follow her journey at www. cultivatecreate.blogspot.com SOUTHERN HOLIDAY LIFE

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It’s that time of year again to talk about my favorite genre of film, horror. Halloween is the perfect time to embrace anything horror related. As the weather gets cooler, the days become shorter and the nights become longer, it’s a perfect opportunity to let your dark side out. The best movies to check out this fall are the ones that evoke a feeling or mood that comes with that autumn feel. A mood is defined as a temporary state of mind or feeling, and a good movie knows just how to bring that out of your subconscious. The best way to hook your audience can be as simple as the opening scene. Here are a few movies that do just that and will give everyone something to scream about.

A very eerie and exciting opening sequence for the 2014 remake of the long lost cult classic from 1976 of the same name. Once a thriving border town to Texarkana Arkansas, Texarkana Texas has since become like any other small town in America. Producer Jason Blum struck gold with the tiny budgeted film called Paranormal Activity back in 2007 and has since made a name for himself producing small

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by Andy Petty Andy Petty is a true movie lover, on a lifelong mission to see any and all films in no particular order and to know all things related to creating a motion picture that can change your life.

Happy Halloween!

The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) Scene: A drive-in movie theater playing the 1976 cult classic “The Town That Dreaded Sundown” filled with locals of all ages. The camera pans down to a young couple out for a date on a cool Halloween night. They are enjoying the movie that infamously put Texarkana, Texas on the map back in 1946 where 5 people were murdered and 3 seriously wounded. We also have a dolly shot of all the theater patrons including a preacher handing out church tracks and shouting how the movie they are playing promotes violence and glorifies tragic events that happened in their town. Our young couple decides to skip the movie and drive away in the dark. The couple is next seen driving down a dirt road a couple miles from the theater, and now the stage is set for our killer to emerge out of the darkness. He wears a sack for a mask with torn holes for his eyes and a jumpsuit and he’s just been spotted by our teen girl. And scene.

budgeted horror and thriller genre films ranging from the Paranormal series to Sinister to even the Jennifer Lopez thriller The Boy Next Door. Instead of just remaking The Town That Dreaded Sundown, Blum and company have approached this film as a sequel of sorts following the same formula of the original and still giving it a “Scream-like” twist playing on the killer as if he or maybe a relative or copycat is among the people of Texarkana today. The results are refreshing and original and should please both fans

of the ’76 version and fans of the slasher genre equally. So while the original 1946 killer got away, much like the Zodiac killer we all know of, we’re reminded that just maybe there is a killer among us.

Hocus Pocus (1993) Scene: Aerial shot showing the New England country side in the 1600s. While opening credits roll presenting our cast and crew we pan down to a farm where we get a brief glimpse of what appears to be someone flying past a window. …con’t on Page 63.

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A young teen by the name of Max awakes from his morning slumber to find his younger sister, Emily, missing and immediately starts searching for her. He sees her in the distance past the farm with a strange person heading in to the forest where evil lurks. Running as fast as he can to get her, he tells a friend to let the townsfolk know where he’s going. Deep in the woods he stumbles upon an old house where three witches live and inside is his sister, alive but in a state of hypnosis. The witches have brewed a potion to steal his sister’s youth so they may be young and beautiful forever, but Max is no match for the witches’ black magic and is helplessly turned into a black cat. And scene. For a Walt Disney production, Hocus Pocus is a rare treat for adults and children alike. It’s a dark story on paper to begin with. Three witches from 1600s Salem, Massachusetts are hanged by the towns people, but vow to return on All Hallow’s Eve to “suck the lives out of all the little children.” Then there’s all the sexual innuendos. For instance, “a virgin must light the black flame candle” to bring the witches back to life. So, we have a running joke about our main character being a virgin. It’s an edgy story to say the least, but it seemed like Disney for a little while in the early 90s was trying to appeal to an older audience.

The result paid off in spades, as the film has become a perennial favorite every October, and it has even sparked a demand for a sequel some twenty-plus years later. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson Sisters couldn’t have been better cast or played. The idea of actually filming on location in and around Salem, Massachusetts in the October and winter months pays off tremendously. It allows the viewer to have an authentic immersion and connect with its characters so much more. If you’re like me, you can quote this movie so why not have a Hocus Pocus party?

Sleepy Hollow (1999) Scene: We open with what the audience believes is dripping blood. With quick cutaways we see a letter being written in seventeenth century hand and the red drips reveal that it is sealing wax with the logo Van Garrett. The writer places the letter in a briefcase and is seen next traveling in a stagecoach through the countryside on an eerie, dismal looking evening with fog and grim looking scarecrows with pumpkins for heads. The sense of danger is present as our writer is constantly looking around for whatever may be out there. A quick flash of something passing the coach and a sound of steel being drawn as if it’s a sword

or large blade. Then the sound of a slash and thud. Our stagecoach driver has just lost his head. And scene. Up until 1999, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow had only been depicted a few times on film. There was a Walt Disney animated short film and a 1979 made-for-TV feature starring Jeff Goldblum. For a short story that has captured the imaginations of countless generations since the 1800’s, a Hollywood feature was long overdue. No better of a director to tackle the subject than Tim Burton, and although taking many liberties with the story, audiences embraced the change and have since heralded this a new American classic. Once again cast by Burton, Johnny Depp plays Ichabod Crane, a police constable who is called upon to the upstate town of Sleepy Hollow to investigate 3 murders because of his unorthodox, but proven methods in investigating crime scenes. Almost like watching a stage play, Burton blends dread and dreary with beautiful and fantastical imagery to bring us a modern horror vision to life from the basis that is Washington Irving’s The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow. If you can stomach a few severed heads, and trust me when I say the tagline is dead on with the statement “Heads Will Roll,” this is one movie you may not want to miss, ever. •

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Add a warm glow to cool autumn nights with this easy DIY project. Fall in the South is perfect for enjoying time outside, and with a little time and creativity, you can turn common household items into festive fall lighting for your outdoor gatherings. Using a paintbrush, cover the jar with ModPodge, and apply the napkin. The napkin does not have to reach the top of the jar but should overlap the bottom of the jar. Add a top coat of ModPodge over the napkin. Turn upside down and allow to dry. Start by cutting the napkin so that it is slightly longer than the jar and will overlap approximately 1/2 inch when wrapped around the jar. Napkins come in 2, 3, or 4 ply. Separate the layers and discard all but the patterned layer of the napkin.

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Wrap the rim of the jar with twine, securing with E6000 glue. Remove the top portion of the solar light. If the color of the light cap doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coordinate with the napkin, paint it with chalk paint, making sure not to cover the solar panel. Once the paint is dry, place the light on the jar. Your beautiful autumn lights are now ready to add to an outdoor table, or line a sidewalk to welcome guests. When not in use as lights, these jars make lovely vases. Just fill with your favorite fall flowers or foliage.

Virginia Bittinger is a true blue Southern Belle, junkaholic, artist, and creator of cool and lovely things. She gets excited and makes stuff, paints stuff, and recycles stuff. A former textile designer, Virginia is now a vendor on the Funky Junk Trail at Junk Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Store in Fayetteville, Georgia. There she also teaches art classes and holds Dixie Belle Paint workshops. Virginia is the author of the blog ArtsyVaVa. SOUTHERN HOLIDAY LIFE

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One of my absolute favorite fall traditions is going to the pumpkin patch, and one thing I love the most about pumpkin picking is that pumpkins don’t just have to be for Halloween. They carry all the way into November (especially if you don’t carve them...). So in honor of this wonderful new season and one of my favorite activities, here is something pumpkin inspired!

What You’ll Need: Wood pieces, various sizes Paint Clothespins Floral Wire Faux Leaves Glue 1. Paint your wood and clothespins in their respective colors.

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3. Arrange and glue on your floral accents. For the wire, cut small pieces and wrap them around a pencil to make the curly stems.

4. Add your picture and display. Kelly Genn strives to find joy in the little things of everyday life. You can follow her journey at www.thelilthingsblog.blogspot.com

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Where in the South is that? Andy Petty always takes his camera when traveling through the South. Can you guess where he visited this issue? We will help by listing the towns. Austell, GA Orlando, FL Hiram, GA Pigeon Forge, TN Savannah, GA LaFayette, AL Valley, AL Dublin, GA Gadsden, AL Greenville, SC Edisto, SC Carrollton, GA (LaFayette and Pigeon Forge were used twiceâ&#x20AC;Ś Happy Guessing) You can find the answers by visiting, southernholidaylife.com 70

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Cocktails for the Season Nothing sets the tone for a gathering like a signature cocktail. It doesn’t need to be fancy or require extra work, in fact when you prepare a pitcher or extra batch ahead of time, a signature cocktail can reduce the amount of work a hostess has to do when greeting each guests at the door. Simply offer them your signature drink and away you go, off to welcome the next reveler.

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BAILEY’S BONFIRE 3 cups whole milk 1/2 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur large marshmallows & dark chocolate shavings In a small saucepan, add milk and Bailey’s. Turn on medium heat and let mixture warm up. Stir to combine and transfer to oven safe mugs fill only 3/4 full to leave room for the marshmallows Turn oven broiler to low. Place 3 marshmallows on top of hot milk mixture and place mugs on a baking sheet under broiler. Keep the oven door open and watch your marshmallows. Do not walk away, they will quickly burn if not monitored. Once your marshmallows are a warm toasty color, carefully remove from heat with oven mitt. Using a vegetable peeler shave, chocolate over top. Serve warm.

DARK AND STORMY Ice 1/4 lime, cut into two thick slices, one for garnish, one to squeeze over the ice (optional) 2 ounces black rum 4 ounces ginger beer Fill a highball glass with ice. If using lime, squeeze a slice over the ice. Add the dark rum. Add the ginger beer and place a slice of lime on the rim of the glass for a garnish. Makes one drink.

HARVEST CHAMPAGNE & FIG COCKTAIL Champagne 1-2 Teaspoons Sweet Fig Puree* Splash of Bourbon {or to taste} In a pre-chilled champagne flute place up to 2 teaspoons of Sweetened Fig Puree and a splash of Bourbon. Slowly add chilled Champagne. Makes: 1 cocktail

*Sweet Fig Puree 1/2 cup water 1/4 brown sugar 4 figs, quartered In a small pot combine water and sugar heat on medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add figs and reduce heat to low. With an immersion blender breakdown figs and blend with sugar and water. Heat for 10 minutes on low. Cool puree prior to use in cocktail. Serve chilled. Enjoy! SOUTHERN HOLIDAY LIFE

Southern Brand Favorites is our way of introducing readers to incredible entrepreneurs and products made right here in the South. The criteria to be a Southern Brand Favorite is simple we have to love the product, it has to be made in the South, and it’s available to purchase in the Southern Holiday Life market area.

Precious Time Jewelry

Precious Time Jewelry is truly special because of the joint venture between Becky McEachern Ford and her father, Larry McEachern. Becky and Larry’s vision of using old pieces from the past and combining them with today’s style has allowed Precious Time Jewelry to build an exciting one-of-a-kind jewelry collection. The jewelry line consists of a variety of antique, vintage, and unique items that they design into one-of-a-kind pieces by combining them with the styles and charm of today’s fashion. Vintage keys, coins, and flatware, some dating back to the 1900s, are only a few of the items that they enjoy using in their creations. They began the business in the basement of Becky’s home in 2012 and expanded into a commercial building in Fayetteville, GA in 2015 where they began a new line of leather products called B&L Designs. This line consists of unique leather cuff bracelets, cowboy boot purses, vintage leather purses, and unique belts.

Becky said: “As we continue to grow, we will continue to strive to use and repurpose old items to give all of our future pieces the same rustic/ artisan style that offers fun, unique pieces that anyone can enjoy.” We also welcome any custom orders from customers and work with them to create and design a piece that they are proud to wear. We are very thankful to all of those who have become Precious Time customers and are excited about the future possibilities that lie ahead.”

Calla Vistas Candles

Calla Vistas Candles is a home based business run by Tina Suggs of Oxford, AL. The candles are vintage inspired with natural colors in glass jars and bronze caps. The candles and melts are hand-poured soy. The soy and wicks are Southern made and the jars are made of recycled glass. New scents for the fall season include Sweet Potato and Brown Sugar, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Cream Brulee, Autumn, and Blueberry Cobbler. The other popular scents that are always available include Apple Orchards, Rice Petals & Shea Butter, Brown Sugar & Fig, Driftwood, Peony, Pomegranate, Loving Spell, Lemon Squares, Kudzu, Lavender and three of my personal favorites Narcissist, Butt Naked and You Sexy Thing.

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The candles come in large and small sizes as well as the wax melts at very affordable prices. Special orders are also available for party and wedding favors with custom labeling.

Lulu’s Lathers Handcrafted Soaps

In an effort to rid her home of toxic chemicals and move toward a better and healthier lifestyle, Libby Engstrom, owner of Lulu’s Lathers Handcrafted Soaps, discovered the benefits of handmade soap. Through years of trial and error, she found a wonderful combination of oils, herbs and other natural ingredients that make her soap exceptional.

The main ingredient in most of Lulu Lathers Handcrafted Soaps is Olive Oil and then adding a blend of other oils to create a unique and luxurious bar of soap. The soap is scented with high quality essential oils or phthalate and paraben-free fragrance oils. Natural spices, herbs and plant material contribute to the color and texture. Some of Lulu’s Lathers best selling soaps include Lavender Oatmeal, Peppermint Rosemary, Patchouli Cedarwood and Lemongrass. Another favorite is Pinot Grigio (very fresh scent) and the Avocado Facial Spa Bar. For the fall season they are adding Apple Jack Orange Peel and Cafe Mocha Lulu’s Lathers also makes Spa and specialty bars, sugar scrubs, spa bath bombs, soothing bath soaks, whipped body butters, lotions and lip balms. Libby is from Alexander City, AL and has a full-time job during the day but also wears the hat of mom, wife and crazy soap maker! She spends her free time creating batches of soap and working on formulas for new soaps, lotions, scrubs, bath bombs and other bath and body products. Her goal is provide her customers with products that are good for your skin and toxin free. You can buy Lulu’s Lathers Handcrafted Soaps online through their Facebook page or Etsy Shop and now available at the Southern Holiday Shop in Wedowee. More retail locations coming soon.

Dixie Belle Paint Company

Dixie Belle Paint Company is located in Land o Lakes, FL and has a line of beautiful chalk mineral paint in designer colors, several glazes and clear coat products that are “easy peasy” to use. New colors and glazes are being developed and continually being added to the line for more choices and customization. Dixie Belle Paint can be used on wood, metal, laminate, and glass, ceramic; you name it, with no prep work! All water based with soap and water cleanup. How does Dixie Belle Paint work? Dixie Belle Paint has superb adhesion qualities which allow you to skip the sanding and priming prep work required of other paints. Using 150-220 grit sandpaper, sand the edges, high points and area where there would be normal wear. Dixie Belle Paint will simply fade away. A large jar will cover a large size dresser and 2 nightstands, the small jar, a coffee and 2 end tables. Dixie Belle Paint is thick and adding small amount water as you paint is recommended. Doing that will also make it last longer! Check out the website www.DixieBellePaint.com for instructional videos and tips. Dixie Belle recently introduced several retro colors, including Colonel Mustard, Holy Guacamole, Lucky Lavender, Buttercream and Cobalt Blue and their Easy Peasy Wax, a clear matte spray wax. SOUTHERN HOLIDAY LIFE

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Southern Sisters Gourmet With fall and football in the air, Southern Sisters Gourmet has got you covered for your next tailgating event. Their Pigskin Pack makes it easy to entertain the fans. The pack highlights some of their best savory dips; BLT, Cheesy Bacon and Bacon Onion. Then, team the dips up with any or all of the 3 flavors of Snacker Crackers for a big score! Snacker Cracker flavors includes Baja Dreams, Garlic Herb and Tupelo Toast. Other flavors that make us think of fall are apple and pumpkin. The Sister’s have several mixes and dips to warm you up on the cooler days of fall including their supper easy Apple Crisp, Breakfast Coffee Cake, Caramel Apple Dip and Pumpkin Bread. Claire’s 5-year-old grandson Aubrey has a personal endorsement for the Pumpkin Bread telling his grandmother, “this is good stuff.” Roasted Garlic and Asiago is a new savory dip and we will be sampling it as well as the other flavors of fall and football at the Southern Holiday Shop on Saturday’s this fall season. Southern Sisters Gourmet is full of personality and passion for their gourmet food business located in Mississippi. Sister Claire Easley is the mixologist for the dips and mixes and Sister Kay Allison is the marketing guru and photographer for the team. The “Sisters” definitely know how to make great food that is easy to prepare. The mixes and dip only need a few simple ingredients added to have a spectacular appetizer, salad, dessert, or main course.

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Mama’s Secret Cookies Mama’s Secret Cookies are fantastic little cookies that have recently been made available to the public in East Alabama. The Secrets as the family named them many years ago have just the right amount of sweetness. Secrets are pure Southern goodness baked into small round balls and dusted with powder sugar. Secrets were first baked in South Alabama but are now baked in small batches in Auburn Alabama. Irma “Mama” Robinson, explains that for three generations, our family’s contribution to social events has been the melt-inyour mouth creations they call Secrets. And I learned early of their importance says Irma. “My grandmother served them as the last delight at her parties. My Mama served them at every baby and bridal shower and even gave them as wedding gifts to the bride and grooms to enjoy. Secrets are not to be saved only for special occasions. They’re perfect for any gathering: from weddings to tailgates, potlucks to gifts. Secrets are a favorite everywhere they’re served. Mama says “you best be careful when eatin’ Secrets because the fine white suga’ will tell on you if you’re not careful! The Mama’s Secret Cookies brand is growing and showing up in new stores every week. Be sure to check out their Facebook page and www. MamasSecretCookies.com for new store locations.

Eklektik Styles at the Broad Street Mill, Griffin, GA

Junk Mama’s General Store, Fayetteville, GA Southern Charm – A Vintage Marketplace, LaGrange, GA Southern Holiday Shop, Wedowee, AL Online at www.DixieBellePaint.com

Calla Vista’s Candles

Birds of a Feather, Oxford, AL Southern Holiday Shop, Wedowee, AL

LuLu’s Lathers Hand-Crafted Soap

Southern Holiday Shop, Wedowee, AL Also on Facebook and Etsy

Mama’s Secret Cookies

Southern Holiday Shop, Wedowee, AL Online at www.MamasSecretCookies.com See Facebook page for additional locations

Precious Time Jewelry

Beads and Lace, Senoia, GA Kelly and Company Antiques, Fayetteville, GA Southern Holiday Shop, Wedowee, AL Also on Facebook

Southern Sister’s Gourmet

Southern Holiday Shop, Wedowee, AL Online at www.SouthernSistersGourmet.com

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A D V E R T I S E R S ’ Affordable Tire & Repair 62 Alabama Power Company Inside Front Cover An Appealing Plan 60 Auto Supply Company 29 Bank of Wedowee 74 Beads and Lace Boutique 19 Birds of a Feather 74 Boondocks 81 Calla Vista Candles 45 Charles Thompson Construction 44 City of Senoia 5 Collectors on 54 13 Corson’s Tree Service 72 Cultivate Create 37 Dixie Belle Paint Company 3 Dixie Chik Cooks 78 Docks Plus More 63 Dr. Michael Edwards 42 EHC Pharmacy 44 Eklektik Styles 45 Emergency Medical Transport 25

Feathers and Twigs 45 First Bank 8 First State Bank 67 Ft McClellan Credit Union 62 Funky Junk Contest 50 GLL Marine 13 H&M Drugs 16, 57 Halls Propane 25 Home is Where the heART is 12 It’s About Time Antiques 15 Junk Mama’s General Store 11 Keller Williams Realty, Gene & Ramonda Crouch 81 Kelly and Company Antiques 80 Lake Homes Realty, Terry Norton 60 Lakeside Market & Grill 4 Lineville Clinic 42 Little Black Dress 62 LuLu’s Lathers Handcrafted Soap 69 Main Street Animal Hospital 24 Mama’s Secret Cookies 45 Marketplace at LaFayette Square 72

Memories Past and Present 65 Norton’s Floor Covering 8 Nunnally’s Noble Framing 72 Perryland Foods 80 Precious Time Jewelry 65 Randolph County Appliance 15 RE/MAX Lakefront Grady & Linda Stone 62 Roanoke Discount Center 11 Romiette and Julieo 58 Russell Do It Center 52 Sara Cavendar Metalworks 12 Sewell Marine 60 SmallTown Bank 25 Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum 13 Southern Charm - A Vintage Marketplace 73 Southern Holiday Shop 51 Southern Sisters Gourmet 82 Southern Union State Community College 37 State Farm Insurance, Ken Seiffert 37

D I R E C T O R Y Steele Chiropractic Life Center 8 Superior Gas 24 Sweet Southern Salvage 80 Table Talk 12 Tallapoosa River Electric Coop 29 Tanner Health System 68 The Nest 29 The Pineapple House 73 The Refinery 72 The Self-Trained Chef 19 Traylor’s Retirement Community 52 Two Guys and A Girl Attics to Antiques 58 Udderly Cool Cheese 69 Vision NETworking 5 Waste Solutions 52 Wedowee Building Supplies 69 Wedowee Lake and Lands 24, 73 Wedowee Marine Back Cover Wehadkee Trade Days 12 West Georgia Eyecare 69 WM Grocery Inside Back Cover

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HOMEMADE FOR A WEEKNIGHT! We know, weeknights can get a little crazy, but put those takeout menus down and opt for a homemade delicious dinner. Preparing for a busy night with this great slow cooker recipe will help save you time while bringing delicious flavors to the table. I froze the leftovers (egg noodles and all) in my Seal-a-Meal and then just boiled the bag to reheat. It was great the second time around! So, when you just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the time for meal prep, the fact that you just pulled it out of the freezer and reheated it will be our secret.

Tracy Carpenter lives in Wedowee and loves to create regardless of the outlet. She likes to draw, paint, bake and cook.

Beef Stroganoff 2 lbs sirloin tips or sirloin roast cut into strips or chunks 1 can cream of celery soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 4-8 oz. Sour cream 4-8 oz. Cream cheese cut into cubes 2 tablespoons beef bouillon 1 small onion, chopped 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 large package no yolk broad noodles

Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Add the sirloin tips and onions. Mix the soups and seasonings together and pour over meat and onions. Set crockpot to low and cook for 5-6 hours. When the meat is tender add the cream cheese and sour cream and stir.

Cook noodles according to directions on package and drain. Top noodles with sirloin tip mixture and enjoy. Adjust the seasonings to your taste. You can add more flavor by dicing some celery sticks and adding them to the mixture.