Musings of a 21st Century Southern Belle

Country Heart, City Life. All American. Fragile as a coal truck.
Putting a @millieandmarge Baseboard Coat hanger to good use. Can’t wait to put these bad boys up for sale!

Putting a @millieandmarge Baseboard Coat hanger to good use. Can’t wait to put these bad boys up for sale!

“Now the burn of a bullet is only a scar.” #45auto #ammo #bullet #etsy #diesellacedesign #usamade

“Now the burn of a bullet is only a scar.” #45auto #ammo #bullet #etsy #diesellacedesign #usamade

#ootd An All-American outfit. Dress: American Apparel, Tights: Urban Outfitters, Boots: Lucchese, Jacket, Alpha Industries // #americanmade #usamade

#ootd An All-American outfit. Dress: American Apparel, Tights: Urban Outfitters, Boots: Lucchese, Jacket, Alpha Industries // #americanmade #usamade

I’m not a Scrooge after all. My first Christmas tree. #burlap #foxes #driftwood #twigs #pinecones #rustic #stars

I’m not a Scrooge after all. My first Christmas tree. #burlap #foxes #driftwood #twigs #pinecones #rustic #stars

More of my #Christmas decor #westelm #ball #masonjars

More of my #Christmas decor #westelm #ball #masonjars

Happy Thanksgiving from Belton, SC #farmlife  @thomas0528 (at Possum Kingdom City Limits)

Happy Thanksgiving from Belton, SC #farmlife @thomas0528 (at Possum Kingdom City Limits)

Now part of my collection, a Case and a Schrade from my Grandfather’s collection.  #knives #usamade #heirloom

Now part of my collection, a Case and a Schrade from my Grandfather’s collection. #knives #usamade #heirloom

They’re here & I’m in 😍! @imogenewillie Jessie Skimmer are #usamade & fit me like a dream.

They’re here & I’m in 😍! @imogenewillie Jessie Skimmer are #usamade & fit me like a dream.

Made myself a flag. #merica #usa #burlapbag

Made myself a flag. #merica #usa #burlapbag

imogene + willie : substance & heart

My hunt for American made products has proven to be a challenge, but an inspiring one. I’ve come to realize that these products & companies that i’ve found are not just that, with it comes a story laced with heart & substance that electrifies the American Spirit. It’s become more ‘treasure hunting’- in both stumbling upon these companies & then investing in the story & products. It truly has changed my mindset on consumerism.

My latest find is one of my most cherished yet. It’s a story of a couple, living the American Dream.

Co-Founders, Carrie & Matt Eddmenson

Drenched in history & rooted in generations past, imogene + willie is a denim company in Nashville, Tennessee. It is craftsmanship & quality in it’s purest & most potent form. They offer high- quality Selvedge Denim & a small but sound collection of structural/utilitarian shirts:

Beautiful jewelry & accessories:

ALL MADE IN THE US of A, NATURALLY.

Their story & marketing made me an instant advocate. They especially captured my heart when I learned they are American pickers and it runs deep in their blood.

To get their full story, watch or read it here:

 http://www.imogeneandwillie.com/story

AND can it get any better? Why, yes!

Having an interior design background & an intense love for all things Americana, their brick & mortar screams my name.  It’s my style to a T. 

Not to mention, all this wonderfulness is housed in a service station from the 1950’s. Swoon!

Their passion has further fueled my passion of being American & buying American made products. I plan on being a life-time patron.