The South unltd: Featuring The American South & All Things Southern
Featured is a postcard image of the American South's Favorite Recipe (well, maybe one of them!) ... Southern Pecan Pie. You better have a sweet tooth! The original unused postcard is for sale in The unltd.com Store.
Showcasing America's Southern Region known by many as "The South" ... by others as "The Deep South" or "Old South": its People, History, Culture and Terrain. The Old South consisted of those Southern States which belonged to the Original Thirteen Colonies: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The Deep South Consisted (and really still does consist) of those 11 States which comprised the Confederacy (in order of secession): South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Kentucky and Missouri Hung in the Balance and Still Hang There to This Day! Kentucky is Considered to Belong to the New South and Maryland Retains Much of the Southern Flavor. The Modern South also includes the States of West Virginia and (usually) Oklahoma. Obviously, the Definition of what Constitutes "The South" Remains, To This Day, a Complicated Subject! Regardless, All Those Living Below the Mason-Dixon Line Take Great Pride in Their Designation as Southerners!
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Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Southern Living - the Digital Edition: The beloved and long-lived lifestyle magazine devoted to "the best that the South has to offer". Call it the insider's guide to Southern culture, recipes, decorating and entertaining tips, travel, and events. It's actually the US's most widely circulated regional lifestyle magazine.
Customer Favorites:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
American History: A magazine that brings you, the reader, the stories of the people, events, and places that have shaped and driven American society during the past 250 years. Combining cutting-edge research, deft writing, eyewitness accounts, and old-fashioned storytelling, American History illuminates and makes history relevant to our modern society, its current events, and its future.
Art.com: If you love Art ... any kind of art, any subject ... you're gonna love this site. It's a feast for the senses. You can browse by subject, genre, artist, room to be decorated, and even color palate. Once you've found the image you've been looking for and/or can't live without, then you have multiple product types to choose from ... there's even a great selection of wall tapestries. You'll have fun here ... no matter your special interests or current decorating mission. Their tag line says it all: "Find Your Art, Love Your Space."
Blue Ridge Country: An award winning publication covering the mountain regions of the Southeastern US states including Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, Kentucky and West Virginia. You'll travel scenic back roads to quaint mountain towns and discover the best places to hike, bike, walk, and paddle - for starters. You'll have community calendars for each locale to help plan your busy schedule should you decide to visit the region in person!
Carrot-Top: This is THE place to come if you need a patriotic flag (from the US or just about any other world country) or novelty banner ... pre-printed or custom (and the range of stuff they customize is amazing ... right down to the tablecloths for that special event!). So, if you're needing an American "Stars & Stripes" (and the flagpole to go with it), a military grave marker (hard to find), or a US state, city, or territory flag ... you will find it here. And so much more (the "more" including military, civil service, religious, nautical, auto racing, golf flags; retail and advertising banners, etc, etc) And they've been doing it for 30 years. They also have site/crowd control and special event products!
Contiki: One very special niche ... a tour operator for the 18-35 year olds that want to see the world and experience different cultures, but who want to travel safely (especially if traveling solo) and make sure they "see the sights". Average age is about 25. Make new friends, travel, and do a bit of partying while you're at it.
Cooking with Paula Deen: In the kitchen with Savannah's favorite culinary celebrity and hostess.
Country: THE magazine for people who live in or long for the country. Join them in celebrating the land and life they love. Discover America through heartwarming and humorous reader-written stories, gorgeous scenic photos, family-friendly humor, home-style recipes, country shortcuts, and more!
Country Living: The magazine for those who love and embrace the traditions of "Country" ... you'll enjoy the "country approach" on a range of topics including decorating, building, home restoration, cooking, entertaining, gardening, travel, and more.
Farm & Ranch Living: The magazine that invites you to meet inspiring farming and ranching families who share their love of the land with you through fascinating month-long diaries, colorful rural photos, tractor talk, old farming tales, vintage snapshots, and lots more!
Garden & Gun: A magazine celebrating the Southern Lifestyle! You'll enjoy a window into a world that appreciates nature, sporting activities, food, fashion, art & culture, and exciting travel destinations.
Louisiana Cookin': The only magazine devoted to Louisiana's love of good food ... Presenting local cooking traditions in a fun, informative, and colorful style, along with the recipes that make food an everyday "affair" in Louisiana! From traditional to contemporary and even to "lost" Louisiana recipes and culinary traditions, you'll find tons of info on delicious foods, mouth-watering recipes, unique cooking styles, famous restaurants, fantastic cookbooks, and more. Bring a bit of Louisiana cooking into your kitchen!
Southern Boating: The authority when it comes to covering the yachting lifestyle throughout the Southeastern US - from Maryland to Texas, and the Bahamas to the Caribbean. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, the "yachting capital" of the US, the magazine is written for those who enjoy an active, family-oriented, boating lifestyle by an editorial team enjoying literally hundreds of years of combined personal, hands-on boating experience!
Southern Lady: A publication that celebrates, delights, and inspires women who live in the South ... and those who are simply Southern at heart! Where the focus is on the joys of hearth and home, the art of gracious living, cherishing family traditions and Southern roots while at the same time encouraging its readers to always be moving forward with the times. Most of all, every word on these pages emphasizes the notion that Southern hospitality will never be forgotten or forsaken.
Southern Travel & Lifestyle: The magazine for those who love the South - Period. Whether you're looking for a "best" southern recipe for sweet potato pie or sweet tea or wanting to visit any one of a number of the South's fabulous travel destinations, they've got you covered!
Taste of the South: The South has always set itself apart with cuisine as rich in tradition as it is in taste. Here you'll be participating in a celebration of the culinary heritage of the South, while at the same time learning what goes into the makings of traditional, distinctively Southern meals!
Tea Time: A magazine dedicated to "sharing the love of tea"... You'll find inspired tea-party menus, recipes, tea table-setting ideas, tea-focused destinations and events, tea traditions around the world, and much more. Geared towards those individuals who have a taste for elegant entertaining and an appreciation for the culture and celebration that surrounds the art of tea.
The Local Palate: Food in the South is intrinsically connected to life in the South. It is through creating, eating, and sharing food that pleasure is evoked, connections are forged, context is learned, and history is created. Across the Southern states, individual interpretations of food are as varied and compelling as the people who live in their unique cities and towns. The South is known for hospitality and southern cooking ... so sit back, relax, and allow the editors to serve you the best the Southern region has to offer of both.
More Resources:
Antique Week Central: Presenting timely and accurate news coverage of the antiques and auction industry, specifically across the US states west of Pennsylvania and south to Texas (there's also a national section in each issue). Subscribers will find event calendars, trend reporting, and capsule summaries with prices realized at auctions regionally and from around the country. Published for industry experts ... appraisers, auctioneers, antiques dealers, etc ... as well as every day auction-goers and collectors.
Antique Week Eastern: Presenting timely and accurate news coverage of the antiques and auction industry, specifically across all US states east of Ohio and south to Florida (there's also a national section in each issue). Subscribers will find event calendars, trend reporting, and capsule summaries with prices realized at auctions regionally and from around the country. Published for industry experts ... appraisers, auctioneers, antiques dealers, etc ... as well as every day auction-goers and collectors.
At Home in Arkansas: A magazine dedicated to showcasing Arkansas' most beautiful homes and gardens and the architects, interior designers, and landscape architects who create them.
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: The lifestyle magazine that showcases beautiful Atlanta homes and gardens ... some of the most beautiful you've ever seen ... designed and decorated by the area's top architects, interior designers, and landscapers set against the backdrop of the stunning natural Atlanta landscape.
Atlanta Magazine: The lifestyle magazine dedicated to all things Atlanta.
Charlotte Magazine: The magazine devoted to Charlotte, North Carlina ... its people, culture, landscape, and lifestyle.
D Magazine: The lifestyle magazine showcasing the Dallas-Fort Worth region and covering its people and events. A favorite "city magazine" nationally.
Expedia: One of the leading "online travel agencies" providing independent travel booking for flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages ... a 2019 best in show for car rentals.
Houstonia: The lifestyle magazine that celebrates the grit that is Houston ... a city that gets down and gets it done! They're inviting you to join them.
Jacksonville: The award-winning magazine covering the people, landscape, culture, lifestyle, business, and issues of the Jacksonville metropolitan area and Northeast Florida.
Naples Illustrated: The magazine that celebrates gracious living and the "good life" that is representative of Naples, Florida, specifically, and the Southwest Florida region in general.
Nashville Lifestyles: A lifestyle magazine focusing on celebrity profiles, local events, nightlife, cuisine, beauty, travel, homes, the latest in Nashville real estate, and much more, in and around Music City.
Outdoor Oklahoma: The publication of the Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation.
Texas Fish & Game: The magazine devoted to fishing, hunting, boating, and camping in Texas. That's one big subject. Make that several big subjects.
Texas Gardener: The magazine for Texas gardeners, by Texas gardeners!
Texas Monthly: The authority on the Texas scene and lifestyle since 1973 ... covering music, arts, travel, restaurants, and events and offering insightful recommendations. (A frequent National Magazine Awards winner)
Virginia Wildlife: Your resource for learning about Virginia's spectacular wildlife, fisheries, and breathtaking and diverse habitats. Whether you hunt, fish, boat, camp, or take in the wildlife from your easy chair, Virginia Wildlife offers you stories and insider insight on Virginia's indigenous natural world and great outdoors!
Virginia Wine Lover: The magazine that celebrates Virginia wines and the good living that accompanies them through food, travel, and other "lifestyle" pleasures. That sense of enjoyment is delivered straight to your door.
