Spring is here! It is a fresh beginning… a symbol of NEW LIFE THAT IS POSSIBLE!    “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted;” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:1-2‬ ‭‬‬   Today we are discussing that it is time to plant!   Previous Episodes Referenced:  

• Southern Gardening: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/outdoor-entertaining-and-southern-gardens

 

• Heirloom Seeds: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/heirloom-seeds

App Mentioned: 

• Plantin App: https://myplantin.com

  Best Soil (courtesy of The Square Foot Gardener):

• 1/3 Pete Moss
• 1/3 Course Vermiculite
• 1/3 Good, Blended Compost

  Book mentioned: 

• “A Time to Plant: Southern Style Garden-Living” by James T. Farmer: https://amzn.to/3qiUjAh

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First off, thank you to our patrons that make it possible for us to now be over 150 episodes into this podcast!

  We have a small but mighty group of monthly supporters and we’d really like for you to check it out..  we offer all kinds of perks including a bonus episode and all memberships are $20/month OR LESS.  This podcast is free but the perks and extras are all available at Patreon.com/SteelMagnolias so please do check that out.    It’s women’s history month and lots of focus is on women this month both historic and living so we wanted to throw out a topic we love which is Female Southern Authors! These women have written on the importance of land and your roots, your family of origin, coming of age, war, race and racism, morals, etc.    We discussed 5 Pulitzer Prize winning authors and 6 others that just have to be included in such a topic!   If you would like to go back and listen to either of these previous episodes, we mentioned both in this show:

• Gone With the Wind: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/wheel-of-fortune-part-2-gone-with-the-wind-and-manners
• Fannie Flagg Interview: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/fried-green-tomatoes-with-fannie-flagg

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Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee along the beautiful Tennessee River sits the city of Chattanooga. We took a quick trip to explore and are telling you all about…   Here are the places we mentioned (we did not visit all of these in 24 hrs!):

• Stir Restaurant & Bar: https://stirchattanooga.com
• Where Laura Beth went hanggliding on Lookout Mountain (Southern Adventures): https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/southern-adventures-from-the-sky
• See Rock City: https://www.seerockcity.com
• Ruby Falls: https://www.rubyfalls.com
• National Medal of Honor Heritage Center: https://www.mohhc.org  
• Tennessee Aquarium: https://tnaqua.org
• Chattanooga Selfie Museum: https://www.chattanoogaselfie.com
• Tennessee Valley Railway: https://www.tvrail.com
• Thomas the Train special event: http://dayoutwiththomas.com
• Lodge Factory Outlet (South Pittsburgh): https://www.lodgecastiron.com/locations/south-pittsburg-tn
• Dutch Maid Bakery (Tracy City): http://www.dutchmaid.net
•  University of the South Sewanee, The Lemon Fair, Amish Hippie 
• Sewanne Inn: https://sewanee-inn.com

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We talk a lot about hospitality on this podcast as it’s a huge part of southern culture… and a huge part of hospitality is food, the breaking of bread, and serving something to your guests… including …. COFFEE! Coffee is a HUGE piece of hospitality. 

It’s comforting.

It’s easy.

It can be served in the morning or even after dinner.

It is a STAPLE to life in the South.

Resources / Links:

• "5 cities in the US southeast with strong coffee culture”: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/us-southeast-with-strong-coffee-culture
• “Best Southern Foods to Eat with Coffee” https://carlahallsouthernkitchen.com/best-southern-foods-to-eat-with-coffee/
• White Lily cake mixes are here! https://www.whitelily.com/products/cake-flour
• Cafe Du Monde Coffee Chicory, 15 Ounce Ground: https://amzn.to/3JXCjCY
• If you’d like to try some coffee brewed in the South but need it mailed to you, here are some places that ship: https://gardenandgun.com/articles/southern-roasted-coffee-by-mail/

 

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This is not a nerdy episode.. or is it? Well, when a President accepts a gift from a foreign Head of State, it becomes the property of the American people, as the President works on OUR behalf. So think about that… you have gifts in museums all around the U.S. 

  In this episode, we are looking at the 5 Presidential Libraries that are in the South. 

• Lyndon B Johnson - Austin, TX - https://www.lbjlibrary.org
• Jimmy Carter - Atlanta, GA - https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov
• George H. Bush - College Station, TX - https://www.bush41.org
• Bill Clinton - Little Rock, AR - https://www.clintonlibrary.gov
• George W. Bush - Dallas, TX -https://www.georgewbushlibrary.gov

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The American dream is one of opportunity that allows for aspirations to be achieved through hard work and commitment. Today we are taking a look at how that American dream was fulfilled by humble Greek immigrants in Birmingham, Alabama.    Special thanks to Stacey Craig and Sonya Twitty and the team at The Bright Star for hosting us!    Resources mentioned:

• "A Dive Into Birmingham’s Greek Family Tree": https://www.al.com/bhammag/2017/01/a_dive_into_birminghams_greek.html
• “A Centennial Celebration of The Bright Star Restaurant” with Niki Sepsas
• Steel Magnolias Podcast (Season 1 Episode 33) Meat & 3’s: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/meat-3s-and-cobblers

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Last year, the city of Birmingham, Alabama celebrated its 150th anniversary. 150 years ago, iron ore, coal and limestone defined Birmingham. Today, however, it may be more synonymous with the civil rights movement. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said of Birmingham, “I like to believe that the negative extremes of Birmingham's past will resolve into the positive and utopian extreme of her future, that the sins of a dark yesterday will be redeemed in the achievements of a bright tomorrow.” We had a chance to visit the Magic City, and we're here to tell you all about it.

Places we visited:

• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute: https://www.bcri.org
• Alabama Peanut Company: https://alabamapeanut.com
• Shopping in Homewood
• Orange Rolls at Urban Cookhouse: http://www.urbancookhouse.com
• Pepper Place Market (farmer’s market): https://pepperplacemarket.com
• Saw’s Soul Kitchen (Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sandwich and Pork & Greens): https://www.sawsbbq.com/locations/saws-soul-kitchen-avondale/
• Niki’s West: https://www.nikiswest.com
• The Bright Star: https://thebrightstar.com
• Vulcan Park (amazing view of the city): https://visitvulcan.com

 

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Welcome. We are so excited for a new year and a new season of the Steel Magnolias Podcast. Season Four kickoff, here we go!   Resources mentioned: 

• “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer and his supporting website: https://practicingtheway.org
• Travel & Leisure’s “Top 50 Places to Travel in 2022”: https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-places-to-travel-in-2022

  Previous Episodes mentioned:

• Visit Nashville: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/visit-nashville-weekend-edition
• Peaches & Beaches: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/peaches-beaches

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The season we are approaching requires preparation. We are here to help you to prepare your heart, mind and even your gift list for what's ahead. Enjoy this season!   Here are the GIFTS we are LOVING THIS YEAR:

• 1) The Oyster Bed - Steak Bed

https://www.theoysterbed.com/products/steak-bed-quartet

• 2) Old Fashioned On Purpose - 2022 planner 

https://meet.theprairiehomestead.com/2022plannermain

• 3) Southern Hospitality Co. - 

• • Blue Chinoserie Weekender Tote $56 (Can get monogrammed)  https://www.southernhospitalitycompany.com/collections/bags-totes/products/blue-chinoiserie-weekender-tote
  • Ginger Jars $68-185.   https://www.southernhospitalitycompany.com/collections/ginger-jars-vases
  • Beautiful Stationary options that can also be monogrammed  https://www.southernhospitalitycompany.com/collections/stationery  

• 4) Wine Cleaning Idea - 

Restaurant Crystal Clean: Professional Wine Glass Cleaner and Crystal Cleaning Liquid -16 oz.  https://amzn.to/3FFlxGE Glassware Cleaning Brush Kit - Set of 3 https://amzn.to/3cDwgEX

• 5) Clary Collection - Balms, Oils and Soaps- Face Serum $48 https://clarycollection.com/collections/clary-oils

 

• 6) Little Seed Farm - Body Oils, beard oils, antioxidant serum oils - https://littleseedfarm.com

 

• 7) Nordic Ware Divided Sauce Pan, 3-in-1 (Divided Skillet)

https://www.nordicware.com/products/3-in-1-divided-saute-pan/  

• 8) Spartina 449 - Jewelry 

https://www.spartina449.com/categories/categories/view-all.html

• 9) Vana Chupp - Pearl Necklace with unique charms 

https://vanachuppstudio.com/collections/silhouette-necklaces/products/14k-build-your-own-pearl-charm-necklace

• 10) Garden Shoes

The Pioneer Woman came up with a list of "15 Best Gardening Shoes and Boots to Keep You Dry and Comfortable” https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/gardening/g32424549/best-gardening-shoes/

• 11) Clayton and Crume - Men’s Belt with Brass Plate for monogram

https://claytonandcrume.com/products/stitched-bridle-nameplate-belt

• 12) ABLE - Leather Wallet or Crossbody Purse

https://www.livefashionable.com/products/debre-minimal-wallet https://www.livefashionable.com/collections/crossbody-bags/products/olivia-crossbody

• 13) Hibiscus Linens 

• • Beautiful napkins  
  • Embroidred Table Runners
  • Southern little girl bows with little embroidery flowers etc.

https://www.hibiscuslinens.com/collections/dining

• 14) It’s a Southern Thing - Children’s Book - "Y is for Y’all”

https://bit.ly/30LNs8v

• 15) Sea Island Forge; beautiful gifts on their holiday list

https://seaislandforge.com/pages/holiday-hot-list 

• 16) TruBee Honey - Tennessee Snow Whipped Honey (sampler pack)

https://www.trubeehoney.com/collections/all/products/honey-sampler-set

• 17) Weezie Towels: Weezietowels.com 

• • Cute Short Robe (can be personalized)
  • Great Beachtowels/Towels

• 18) LL Bean - Toiletry Bag

https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/507361?page=toiletry-bags-and-organizers&bc=50&csp=f&nav=gnro-hp

• 19) Food Boxes

• • Charleston Epicurean (monthly box or one box, 3 boxes etc) https://www.charlestonepicurean.com 
  • Bama in a Box $40 month or $104 for 3 months https://www.bamainabox.com 
  • My Texas Market https://www.mytexasmarket.com 
  • Georgia Crafted https://georgiacrafted.com 
  • Cajun Crate https://cajuncrate.com/pages/crates  

• 20) Orca Coolers - Drinkware for keeping hot or cold

https://orcacoolers.com/pages/drinkware-category

• 21) Amano - Unique Drinkware/Barware

https://shopamanogifts.com/collections/drinkware 

• 22) Williams Sonoma - Winter Forest Kitchen Essentials Kit 

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/essential-oils-cleaning-kit-winter-forest/      

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Welcome to another episode where we get to discuss more fun of southern culture!    We are hitting our 3 year anniversary this week! Nearly 150 episodes have been produced by just 2 sisters! And with donations from some awesome listeners! If you didn’t know… we are listener supported, meaning, we have people that give to us each month to help us make the show possible! You can find 3 membership levels with different perks for each level… including supporter-exclusive Steel Magnolias podcast shirts and a bonus episode monthly. So for $5, $10 or $20 a month, we invite you to join us at Patreon.Com/SteelMagnolias.    OK…. Tablescapes.

• Did this word exist 10 years ago? 20 years ago? 

 

• A tablescape is simply a blanket term that combines your table's centerpiece and place settings, or the overall decoration of your table.

 

• From the table cloth or charger plate all the way up to the top of the tapered candle or bouquet.. layers make up for the prettiest of tablescapes, and we are discussing all those wonderful layers. 

 

• We mentioned one of our most favorite brands for entertaining decor is Hester and Cook. Check out their site and if you want something personalized, you can do that here: https://hesterandcook.com/collections/personalization

 

 

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