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quo;s Southern Living Ya’ll!in southern décor to your kitchen.  In your
Break out the mint juleps and hush puppiesbreakfast nook, try adding slipcovers to your
because it’s decorating with southern flairchairs in a rooster print (very popular with
time!  Good, down-home southern decoratingsoutherners!).  Make the end chair slipcovers out
style is all about gatherings and get- togethers. of a different pattern that coordinates well
They don’t call it southern hospitality for(perhaps in a red and white gingham check
nothing, you know!  Creating a space that ispattern).  Then, since a true southern breakfast
warm and inviting with a touch ofnook wouldn’t be complete without it, add
“snobbery” is the true essence of southerna lovely window treatment.  Adding southern
living.  These southern living interior design ideastouches here and there like a vintage southern
will make a Georgia Peach out of anybody! Breakcookbook displayed on an easel or a large ceramic
out the mint juleps and hush puppies becauserooster can give your kitchen a touch of zeal,
it’s decorating with southern flair time! southern style!
Good, down-home southern decorating style is allSince southern living puts a big emphasis on
about gatherings and get- togethers.  Theyparties and social gatherings, there is no better
don’t call it southern hospitality for nothing,way to make someone feel welcome than by
you know!  Creating a space that is warm andcreating a fun game area.  If you have space in
inviting with a touch of “snobbery” is thethe corner of perhaps your great room or family
true essence of southern living.  These southernroom, try adding a nice round wood table with
living interior design ideas will make a Georgia4-6 chairs around it.  Have games easily
Peach out of anybody!accessible that are appropriate and fun for all age
Having a color palette rich in textures, patternsgroups.  Adding a wet bar complete with a sink
and colors truly defines southern decorating. and mini refrigerator will make snacks and
Don’t be afraid to mix floral prints withbeverages easily accessible and will keep the fun
plaids and gingham.  Adding an overstuffed couchand games going all night long!
in a rich tweed fabric topped with an unbelievableFabrics can enhance any room and when you are
amount of throw pillows in floral, stripe, plaid anddecorating with a southern flair, adding as many
gingham prints can serve as the focal point in adifferent coordinating fabrics as you want really
room.  Adding two or three chairs in coordinatingcan pull the room together.  Covering lamp
prints (such as the ones used as throw pillows onshades and adding dramatic window treatments in
the couch) will help keep the flow of the room. the matching fabrics will add just the right touches
Tie in some lovely curtains and you are well onthat you need to make your southern living room
your way to creating a beautiful living space.complete.  Using any of the above interior design
As the old saying goes, “the kitchen is theideas will land you right in the heart of southern
heart of the home”.  That saying certainlycomfort and make your guests feel welcome.
rings true for a southerner.  You can easily bring