Southern Homes & Gardens Blog

The dog days of summer may be here, but it’s anything but slow around here - we’ve got LOTS of new product coming in our doors….check it out!

Bath & Body Collections:

Archipelago - Morning Mint

Jump start each morning with Morning  Mint products- each product is infused with naturally stimulating essential oils and extracts.  It’s a great way to awaken your senses in the morning or throughout the day!  Product selection may vary upon availability - available only at Vaughn Rd store location.

Archipelago - Milk Collection

A pure and simple additive for the bath and body.  Dried milk solids and natural soy and oat proteins combine to gently nurture and sooth the skin.  Soy Milk products are blended with proteins, amino acids and lipids- allowing for rapid hydration and cell regeneration.  Oat Milk products are blended with oat grain to soothe the skin.   Product selection may vary upon availability - available only at Vaughn Rd store location.

Crabtree & Evelyn - Lavender Collection

One of the oldest English perfumes, lavender is renowned for its deep, calming effect. Crabtree & Evelyn sources only the finest English lavender (L angustifolia) to fragrance their collection for the bath, body and home.  Product selection may vary upon availability - available at both store locations.

Crabtree & Evelyn - Summer Hill Collection

A perfect summer’s day, with long shadows and a gentle breeze inspired the English novelist, Henry James to declare, “Summer afternoon – I believe those are the two most beautiful words in the English language”.  A light white floral bouquet blended with summer grasses and orchard fruits, captures the mood and feeling of an idyllic summer day.  Product selection may vary upon availability - available at both store locations.

 

Crabtree & Evelyn - Nantucket Briar Collection

Evoking New England summers by the sea, with salt-weathered cottages and rose-covered paths meandering towards the harbour - this fresh fragrance is infused with fresh, lingering spices.   Enjoy notes of wild briar rose, bergamot, ambergris, spice and vanilla.  Product selection may vary upon availability - available at both store locations.

Crabtree & Evelyn - La Source Collection

Revitalizing La Source therapies for the body, hands and feet are blended with restorative mineral salts and nutrient-rich seawees, plentiful along the coasts of England, Scotland and Wales.  Enjoy a crisp, clean scent reminiscent of fresh sea air.

 

Goodies for Home…

 Awe-Burn Candles & Tiger totes!

Red Currant Champs candles & Bama totes!

Get into the winning spirit with our newest collegiate additions - Alabama and Auburn candles….and fun new market totes.  Perfect for gametime or off-season.  Each candle is a soy-blend hand-poured in Birmingham, Ala. and is packaged in a great coordinating box…ideal to keep for yourself or to give to the biggest fan! 

Market totes make ideal companions for tailgates, grocery trips, kids’ toys and SO much more!  These open-top totes allow for quick access to its contents and are collapsible for easy storage when not in use.  Keep one in your car as a eco-chic reminder to bring it ino the grocery store to pick up those few items that you need, or as a ‘catch-all’ for all those random items that find a home in your car.  Both “BAMA” and “TIGERS” totes come already monogrammed, but we have several other styles and colors (see below) that are ideal candidates for personalizing!

Candles & collegiate totes are available at both store locations.

Mini Market totes

They always say the best things come in small packages, right?  Well, we love market totes, and we adore that they made MINI totes too!  These mini market totes are perfect for kids, or parents to use.  Mini market totes measure a sweet 12″ x 9 1/2″ x 7 1/4″ (L x W x H).  With an open-top and collapsible frame, who could say no to these?  (Mini Market Totes shown above do not reflect what we have in-stock.  Mini market totes come blank - no monogram or personalization).  Product selection may vary upon store location.

Market Totes - standard size

Picnic Perfect…

We love how picnic perfect our insulated picnic totes, bags, and lunch bags are!  All have zip closures, are insulated and some even come with plastic food storage boxes - bon appetit!

Lunch tote, Large Tote and Picnic Tote - Orange Paisley

Picnic Tote, Flat Tote, & Drink cooler - Green Paisley

Lunch Tote, Large Tote and Pinic Tote - Purple Paisley

Lunch Totes in Stripes & Pink Paisley

Lunch Tote & Pinic Tote - Black & White

For Summer Showers…

Occasionally Made umbrellas make singin’ in the rain fun again!  Fun & bold designs are a bright spot on a cloudy day and the extra frill around the edge adds the perfect feminine touch.  Available in pink/lime dot, brown/white bamboo and black/white damask.  Available at Vaughn Rd. store location only.

So as you can see, we have SO much coming in during the hot summer days - stop by for a spell and visit us…we LOVE your company!

 

Designing a border for your landscape doesn’t have to be hard. Just follow a few simple guidelines to create a dependable yet showy border with season-long color and minimal work.

Consider Colors Select perennials and shrubs with matching or complementary flower colors. When plants flower at the same time, you’ll wan them to mix well.
Arrange by Size Place taller plants to the back, low plants in the front. For a natural appearance, avoid rigid symmetry and straight lines.
Remember the Seasons Include plants with spring, summer, and fall color for great looks all season.
Look for Interesting Foliage Include plants with a variety of leaf texture and color to sustain interest even after blooms fade.
Incorporate Annuals Maintain pockets in flowerbeds for annuals and bulbs, which help bridge the gap between bloom peaks. Replace them with each change of season.
Put the Right Plant in the Right Place Choose sun-tolerant plants for sunny sites, shade-tolerant plants for shady sites, and drought-tolerant plants for dry sites.
Add Shrubs to the Mix Shrubs expand your plant palette and provide structure and interest when other plants are dormant.

Care and Feeding Even the best-designed bed will look shabby if poorly maintained. Here’s how to keep beds looking great all season.

1. Mulch soil after planting to control weeds, conserve water, and keep things looking neat.
2. Fertilize annuals every 2-3 weeks; feed perennials annually.
3. Remove spent blooms weekly and regularly trim unruly or damaged stems for a tidy look.
4. Water as needed, not by a schedule. Irrigate plants when dry, but hold off during rainy spells.

Russell Brown, General Manager