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I know I haven't blogged in a coon's age but hopefully I will get in a more regular routine with that here soon (that should please the two of you that still read this blog lol). Recently I attended The Southern Coterie Summit on Jekyll Island and I would be remiss if I didn't take the time to talk about it!

Jekyll Island Club

Unfortunately the weather was like this the entire time...

First of all, The Southern Coterie is an online community produced by two amazing ladies, Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long who were childhood friends that came together again in adulthood on St. Simmons Island and decided to start the community based around their love of all things Southern. Members of The Southern Coterie come together to create discussions, discover other Southern bloggers, ask questions on all kinds of topics including lifestyle, food, design and so much more! Go check it out now!

Secondly, The Southern C Summit I attended a couple months back was the inaugural event that these two aforementioned ladies created to bring together all these Southern creatives in one spot to talk about our various businesses, discuss social media and network with one another. The entire thing was sponsored by Southern Living and several of the editors spoke which was amazing as I have always been a huge fan of the magazine! There were some really interesting presentations by several Southern powerhouses like Charleston's own Libba Osborne and Jackie Tyler Thompson of Leapfrog PR and Courtney Rowson and Amy Pastre of Stitch Design Co., introduced by Haskell Harris (a contributing editor to Southern Living, owner of Haskell Harris Creative and creator of the blog Magpie Lovely); Amy Flurry author of the book Recipe for Press (I have just started reading this and it is SUPER helpful!) spoke about the proper way to pitch your ideas to media; Holly Hollingsworth Phillips of the popular design blog The English Room and Chassity Evans of Look Linger Love both talked about their rise in the blogging community. Those are just a few of the talented presenters! And I cannot forget to mention my personal fav, Aidan, of Aidan Cares. PLEASE take a second to go to his website! He rocked my world. In addition to all the fabulous speakers, it was great to connect with fellow creatives across the South and learn what they do, how they got their start, operate their businesses, etc. Really great experience!

Carrie Morey of Callie's Biscuits, Melissa Blanchard of Val Jean, Libba Osborne and Jackie Tyler Thompson of Leapfrog PR, Courtney Rowson and Amy Pastre of Stitch Design Co.

My boy Aidan!

They had this cool screen that displayed any #tscsummit tweet on a continuous feed!

I had to capture this moment at lunch of Haskell Harris and Carrie Morey...
I mean, we were at a social media conference after all!

It wasn't ALL work...we managed to get out and have some fun too...maybe a bit too much some might say.

Yep, that is a Georgia State Trooper's car behind us but don't worry, there was no tom-foolery. Well...maybe some. We were on the hunt for Will Ferrel, Paul Rudd and Steve Carrel who were in town filming Anchorman Two. No luck I'm incredibly sad to say.

Shortly after attending The Southern C Summit, my new buds were super sweet to feature me on The Southern Coterie as their Coterie Crush in their Designer Series. Major thanks to them for that!

And good news...there is another SUMMIT already planned! And it is in Athens, GA starting August 1st. Now as a University of Georgia grad, I can attest that if you have never been to Athens, Georgia then you should take this opportunity...fantastic town! Here is the link to sign up for The Southern C Summit! I HIGHLY recommend it!

Charleston is known for it's porches or piazza as we like to call 'em! It's time to enjoy these last days of summer and I have to say there's nothing better than ending the day in the comfort of your own porch... shoes off, feet up, drink in hand, I mean what's not to love?

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That is exactly where I want to be right now..

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Southern Living called this the "Classic Charleston Porch".. a class southern design indeed!

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Eclectic Interior Design Group is a full-service design firm based in Charleston, South Carolina working on both residential and commercial spaces. Please email sidney@eclectic-idg.comfor additional information.

Eclectic is a retail shop/design studio located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina selling an array of vintage pieces, repurposed items, new products and locally made art with a fresh Modern meets Coastal aesthetic.

Charleston folks have been getting some good press lately and I like it! The current issue of Southern Living features tips for creating a quintessential Charleston Home which, of course, needs to be primed for entertaining (as us Southerners love to do)!

First up is designer, Jenny Keenan, who shows us the
"Elements of a Charleston Living Room."

Next is designer and store owner, Muffie Faith, of Elizabeth Stuart Design who shows us the "Elements of a Charleston Piazza."

Tara Guerard of the event planning powerhouse, Soiree, shows us the
"Elements of a Charleston Dining Room."

Click on the links for the full articles.

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I am a big fan of repurposing objects. Why you may ask? Well...a) Recycling is good. b) I enjoy the challenge of thinking outside the box. c) It is great to have a one of a kind piece in your home. Personally, I lean more towards adding an industrial edge than a "country with a k look"(yes, I coined that term). If you agree, I think the key is to have only one "wow" factor per room. Keep the rest of the decor clean-lined, modern and simple so that your repurposed piece can really stand out.

An old air conditioner, stripped of its motor and topped with glass makes a unique nightstand.

Old foundry parts adds to the rustic look of this living room.

Old metal drum turned side table makes an interesting conversation piece.

A pigeon coop topped with glass and with the addition of some wheels adds a little modern country flair to this room.

Antique Pedistal topped with concrete makes a statement on this patio.

Antique columns topped with glass equal instant desk.

The Junk Ladies, who are masters at repurposing objects, prove that virtually anything can be turned into a table! Check it out...

As I have mentioned before, one of my major Design Crushes is Kay Douglas, designer and owner of South of Market. Check out my previous post or her website or visit one of her stores in Atlanta or Charleston for more inspiration!

~Images: 1) Book Modern Country 2) Country Home 3) Southern Living 4 and 5) Country Home 6) Country Living 7) Book Junk Market Style

This has nothing to do with interior design but I saw this article in Southern Living and thought it was great (and so true)! Call me old fashioned, but in this generation of texting and "meeting out" it is nice to be called and asked on a proper date. So I wanted to post this just in case there are any men that read my blog. [You should be taking notes!]. Ladies, do you agree or think this is outdated? Have a great weekend!
~Image: Souhtern Living June 2009