Fall Y'all

Y'all it has been along time since we made a post!   Let's just say we have been super busy working on our Summer and Fall collection of t-shirts that our blog kind of fell through the cracks.

We had a great summer with our Neon Pocket T Collection that sold really quickly.  Now it is time to focus on all things Fall.  From Jewel tones to our favorite Saturday Football Colors...we are pretty sure our collection has something for everyone.  

We are also excited that we will be adding new Fall pieces to "Bailey's Beaus" Beau Tie Collection for Dogs.  If you want to learn more about Bailey and the importance of pet adoption please visit our website www.dixiepeachescouture.com.

Have a great start to your Fall Y'all!

The Gingham Paved Road

Gingham Spring

Spring is in full force and we are LOVING all of the Gingham that we are seeing online and in catalogs.  As true Southerners, we can never get enough of the checks in various colors...and we are happy to see that everyone seems to be loving the little squares this year!

Here are a few Gingham things that we cannot get enough of:


1. Our T-shirt line:

                                                 

2. Gingham Art:

3.  Men's Attire:

4. Gingham at Home:

We hope you enjoy all that Gingham has to offer this Spring...and all year long!

~ The Gingham Paved Road ~

Spring, Birds, and Moss Balls

January is upon us and though  it is cold outside I cannot help, but long for the Spring days that are just around the corner.   Spring is such a beautiful time of year as it brings newness and freshness to our world and to our souls.  Seeing pops of color from  trees and flowers make each day seem like a dream.  When the smell of flowers waft through the air...one cannot help but smile.  I think Spring knows that she lifts our spirits and brings a smile to our faces after we have faced the cold winter months(even if they have been mild...it has been still winter).  

I guess my love for Spring has created my new obsession with birds that I have had for the past year.  I cannot get enough of birds.  Everything I see with a cute bird on it,or a cute bird object,  I feel like I need to have in my house.   I have little birds on my mantle, soap dispensers with birds on them, bird scarves , and even birds in our showroom at our store...and yet I want more!  I guess you can say I have gone to the birds!  Moss balls are another obsession that has overtaken me the past year.  When I see moss balls I envision ways I can decorate with them.  I want to use them in vases, bowls, everywhere!  Maybe its is just the green color that draws me to them or the fact that it reminds me of a small creek with moss growing on rocks.  Either way moss balls make me happy. 

I hope you are ready for Spring and all that she has to offer us.  What is your newest Spring influenced obsession?  Watch out , because you might go to the birds too!

~The Gingham Paved Road~

A Time to Give Thanks!

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving  is here again!  It seems like the holidays roll around faster and faster each year.  One thing is for certain there is nothing like a Southern Thanksgiving!  I could not imagine a Thanksgiving without Dressing and Pecan Pie!!!  It just would not be the same without those traditional Thanksgiving dishes!  

Sometimes we take for granted the things we should be thankful for each day.  I am glad that we have a day that we can reflect on what we do have instead of focusing on what we do not have. 

Here is a list of 10 things that I am thankful for:
1. I am thankful for my family and the friends that are like my family
2. I am thankful that I can spend my holiday with my family and friends as we give thanks for our blessings
3. I am thankful for the freedom to own a bussiness with my family
4. I am thankkful that we have been able to launch our own t-shirt line this year...and that everyone loves our merchandise!
5. I am thankful tocall Athens, GA home...  I would not want to live anywhere else.
6. I am thankful for my Georiga Bulldawgs and their awesome football season this year!
8. I am thankful for Sunshine, Orange leaves falling to the ground, and beautiful Fall weather
9. I am thankful for you and for your interest in reading this blog
10. I am thankful for being born Southern and living in the South.

What are you thankful for?  If you are like me you could fill up many pages of things to be thankful for.  The most important thing is to just be thankful...for everything.

Happy Thanksgiving Y'all!

~The Gingham Paved Road~

It's Fall Y'all!!!!

I LOVE Fall!  How can I not?!  It is so wonderful seeing the leaves change into beautiful images of art when I look at the trees.  Being surrounded by rich colors of gold, yellow, orange, and red is just breathtaking! The South is so beautiful in the Fall!

On this beautiful day I am excited to announce the launch of our new company Dixie Peaches Couture!  It is hard to believe that all of our hard work will now be on display for anyone to view!  I hope that everyone loves what we have created and put together for our new company!   Please visit our site, become a fan on Facebook, and of course tell all of you family and friends!    

This photo that I took last Fall near Downtown Athens sums up how I feel right now...bright and happy!

  Please visit us at www.dixiepeachescouture.com to check out our new website!  Y'all enjoy!

The Gingham Paved Road

Frame your thoughts

Last night I was trying to think about photos I wanted to put in my new frames that I purchased from "Quite A Pair Keepsakes" this past weekend. ( Their information is on yesterday's blog).   I am already using wedding photos for some other frames I purchased from them last year, so I wanted to do something different with these frames.  I just purchased some really cute card stock at Michael's so I decided to make my frames something seasonal for the time being. 


All you need is a colored printer, card stock of your choice, scissors, and tape.   I decided to incorporate some Southern Fall charm into my frames, but the possibilities are endless.  When Christmas rolls around I will be changing frame inserts into something else.  I guess I will keep it up until I find the perfect photos to put in my frames.   Any type of frame will work to create your own little piece of art.  So go ahead frame your thoughts...it will be something different that you can change from season to season and it is an inexpensive project to do.


                                                                

                                                                        Tools used

                                                                   Finished Product

~The Gingham Paved Road~

A touch of charm

This weekend we had such perfect weather!  I cannot imagine spending fall anywhere except here in the beautiful South!  From football games to fall festivals... living in the South has so many perks this time of year!  This weekend we attended the Oconee County Fall Festival in Watkinsville, GA.  It was such a beautiful day filled with warm sun and perfect weather.  There were so many vendors there with  many wonderful and interesting items for sale.  One of my favorite vendors that I have purchased from in the past is "Quite A Pair Keepsakes".  This little company is owned by two ladies who create beautiful frames in their spare time.   These frames are not just great color combinations, but are amazing at how something so simple can be so beautiful. 

If you are looking for something that is unusual to decorate your home or give as a gift I would highly recommend ordering from this company...you will not be disappointed.  I bet you even go back and order more down the road!  If you have a certain color combo in mind let them know and they can help create what you are looking for.  My friend has some frames custom made and they look fantastic!  I have posted the link to their Etsy page along with one of their frames so you can take a look  for yourself.  Enjoy!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/quiteapairkeepsakes?ref=ss_profile

~The Gingham Paved Road~