Where to go, what to see and who to know in the world of Southern arts and culture. This blog masterfully blends art, culture, and local exhibitions around the American South. Uniquely Southern, topics on this arts and culture blog include art, artists, installations, paintings, photography, graffiti, fashion and more. Above all, you will discover how culturally rich the South has become, especially its bigger cities such as Atlanta, Savannah, Nashville, Charleston and Charlotte. Moreover, smaller towns like Greenville, S.C. and Birmingham, Ala. are not far behind. The arts and culture scene is what is driving these burgeoning cities of the South.
Two-Sided Southern is an arts and culture blog started by Stephanie Davis Smith. If you have a penchant for the finer things in life, as well as a firm appreciation for lower brow offerings, you will find what you’re looking for in this Southern-based blog.
Don Purcell is the owner of the best new jewelry store in Atlanta. His eponymous shop is called Don Purcell and peeks out over the outdoor dining area at Le Bilboquet in Buckhead Village District. It’s prime real estate. But it’s a far cry from small town Ridgeway.
Here are the top 10 blogs of 2021 on Two-Sided Southern. It’s a fabulous mix of profiles, recipes, restaurant rounds ups, reviews and more. It’s about being upscale and down home. Five-star and dive bar.
Jennifer Sutton moved to the South 16 years ago from Lorain, Ohio. Thank goodness. “It’s the international city,” she says.
Two-Sided Southern is here to help you with a few southern-made gift ideas to help get your friends there a little faster. Here are a a few high-end but still down home—gift ideas to help you get your friends and family the perfect present. They’re at different price points, for all different kinds of folks and all inspire joy. With the holidays approaching, Southern-made gifts always have terrific stories and talented artisans behind the work.
Yonah Mountain Vineyards in Georgia is as pretty as any plot in Napa Valley or the Loire Valley. It’s arguably the best Georgia winery. The octagonal tasting room (the only one I’ve ever seen), sprawling patios and event venues are luxurious. Yet the staff is still down home and friendly. I think that comes from top down.
Gather ‘round festival, an upscale-meets-down home food and cocktail experience. On October 14-17, 2021, this culinary experience pairs with arts and music at Epicurean Atlanta. Epicurean Atlanta is a brand new hotel in Midtown Atlanta that is food-focused and dedicated to culinary experiences.
Jada Loveless is a Southern, luxury handbag designer who exudes grace and elegance. The same goes for her gorgeous luxury handbags.
A guest’s thank you gift can make a Southern host or hostess feel so appreciated and acknowledged. Here, 3 Southern gifts for that next party
After a year stuck at home, it’s time for Atlantans to explore new places, try new experiences, and immerse yourself in arts and culture again. It may also be time to treat your sweetheart to a night out. We’ve got three of the best date ideas in Atlanta for those who love Insta-worthy moments and all things experiential.
How you behave when you’re at the top matters. It trickles down to your staff, how they treat customers and
