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Easter Egg Hunts aren't Just for Kids!

3/29/2019

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Growing up in the Crain house, we pretty much loved and thoroughly celebrated all Holidays.  My parents were really great at taking advantage of every season to decorate and celebrate!  There was sparkly green clover garland at St. Patrick's Day, hearts and vintage Valentine cards adorned the mantle at Valentine's Day, and I won't even try to explain Halloween as it was a month long extravaganza of sorts.  Of course, there were little prizes wrapped and ready for us at the breakfast table to go along with the holiday theme.

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As a kid, I just loved Easter time!  As soon as St. Patrick's Day was past, the Easter decorations would come down from our little attic space.  The mantles and buffets would be properly covered with "Snowbabies" bunnies and all of the various rabbits that my brother and I had received the previous years from the Easter Bunny.  Dad always turned one of the trees in the front yard into the "Easter" tree by loading it with colorful, plastic eggs. 
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Even Ike and Tina (the two plastic flamingos that lived in one of the front flower beds) had bunny ears to wear for the occasion.  ​
The empty Easter baskets were set out and Troy and I would anxiously await Easter weekend.  As it approached, preparations were made around the house.  My mom would set the table with her pink napkins and Easter napkin rings.  She even had vintage pink glasses to set out with the good dishes.  She and I would plan our Easter outfits, and sometimes that meant a new dress!  One spring we got to walk downtown and pick out an Easter dress at the little children's shop.  I picked out a white, eyelet "Gunne Sax" dress with a matching bow and I thought I had died and gone to heaven!  That was a splurge that I didn't get very often!  
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The week before Easter weekend all the supplies would be gathered to dye and decorate our eggs and as we got older the decorations became more involved.  We were as happy as at Christmas time when we would go to bed and couldn't wait to wake up and see what treats the Easter Bunny had left in our baskets!  ​When we got up Easter morning, we would tear into our baskets with such delight!  Chocolate was always allowed for breakfast on such an occasion. ​​
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We would head outside, usually still in our pajamas, to begin hunting the eggs that the Easter Bunny had already hidden.  After finding all of the eggs, (they were carefully counted the day before so we would know how many to look for) we would have to head inside to get ready for church.  After Sunday lunch, the name of the game was to re-hide the eggs and find them all over again!  We would do this all afternoon, and when Dad got tired of hiding them for us, we would take turns doing it for each other.  (I will go ahead and confess that Troy probably had to hide them for me more than I hid them for him.) This was our Easter fun, all afternoon. 
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What is it about hiding and finding eggs all day that is so entertaining?  We didn't even have prize eggs, it was simply the thrill of the hunt.  The Southern Merc girls have deciced that this year, the kids shouldn't get to have all of the fun! We've carfully hidden Easter eggs all over our website, and we want you to find them!  The person that finds all of the eggs first will be a lucky winner!  

Here's how you play:

1. Click on the SHOP tab at the top of this page.

2. Search through each category by clicking on each product and looking for the hidden Easter eggs in the product images!

3. When you find an Easter egg image, write down the product name in which you found it under. 

4. Once you have found all 8 Easter egg images, email us a list of the product names where you found them!  (southernmercantile@fourthandcherry.com)

5. The first person to correctly submit the location of all 8 Easter egg images will receive the grand prize - $50.00 off your next purchase at The Southern Mercantile!  The runner up will receive $25.00 off their next purchase!  

All other players who submit the location of the Easter eggs by April 15th will be entered to win a $25.00 off coupon as well!  Ready, set, go!

While you are on the hunt, be sure to check out the cute Easter selections in our shop!
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Cottontails Village 2019

3/8/2019

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We just got back from our first show of the year. It was such a success and so much fun! Cottontail's Village in Birmingham, AL has been a fun show for us the last few years and we couldn't wait to load up and head that direction this spring.  After the hustle and bustle of a busy Christmas season, (and clean-up from said season), it is nice to be able to unpack the bright florals, gardening decor, and, of course, the bunnies!  We are so ready for spring, we can hardly stand it, and Cottontail's is a great way to kick off the spring season for us.  
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Setting up a beautiful booth space is half of the fun!  Our mini-southern mercantile really came together with a fresh garden theme.  The show walls even got a fresh coat of paint for spring! We used one of our all-time favorite colors, sea salt by Sherwin Williams.  
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Roxie and her dad built this beautiful garden arbor for our spring display.  If you missed us at Cottontail's, don't worry, you will get to see this again!  It will be traveling with us this spring.
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Roxie brought fresh vines and Bridal Veil blooms from her yard to decorate the arbor.  
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As always, we enjoyed our time in Birmingham and truly enjoyed getting to meet new people and visit with our faithful Southern Merc fans.  Every year we recognize more and more of you!  Anyone who signed up for our email list while at the show was entered to win a $50 gift certificate to our online store.  We are so excited to announce the lucky winner is Penny Ferguson!  Happy shopping penny, be on the look out for a happy email in your inbox!

If you missed us at Cottontail's, or if you passed up something you wish you had gotten, don't forget you can shop with us online!  
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If something looks familiar, it's because it's available for purchase online too!
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On Wednesday, Roxie had the opportunity to visit our friend and fellow maker, Leigh Ann from Sweet Auburn Studio!  Her shop, Burrow Goods, is absolutely adorable and is a must-visit if you are in the Birmingham area. In addition to her jewelry design skills and abilities to perfectly curate the goods in her shop, she is also a talented interior designer!
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We have a new selection of Leigh Ann's jewelry in our shop at our Fourth and Cherry location, as well as a large selection of thoughtful pieces by our friend, Sharon, of Wallin and Buerkle.  We'll have new pieces listed in the online store soon so be on the look out!
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If you missed our first Spring show, don't worry, there are more to come!  Check out our Events Page to see if we will be traveling to a town near you! 
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Our Favorite Picks for Spring

3/9/2018

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Spring is definitely in the air in South Georgia!  Flowers are blooming, birds are singing and the pollen is flying!  It gets us in the mood to break out the pastels and start thinking about Easter and garden parties.  We wanted to share a few of our favorite picks for this cheerful season!  If you see something you like, be sure to place your orders by Friday, March 23rd to ensure their arrival before Easter!

Father and son bow tie sets by Greener Grass Handmade are perfect to finish off those Easter outfits or spring wedding attire.  Melissa is a champ at picking out the perfect southern patterns and color pallets, you can check out the full selection here.

For our Southern gals out there we have pretty new pieces from Sweet Auburn Studio.  These special pieces also make a great treat for an Easter basket!
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We never get tired of these beautiful bracelets that are hand crafted with vintage jewelry pieces.  
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Every Southern lady needs a new tote bag for spring!  We are in love with this woven stripe bag.  Perfect for carrying your fresh flowers and veggies home from the farmer's market!
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Boxwood is back in stock!  These topiaries add the perfect amount of freshness to your spring mantel, bookshelves or kitchen counter.  Tie a sweet boxwood wreath on your favorite lantern or hang in your kitchen window. 
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Our favorite wooden spoons just got even better!  These colorful handles add a little kick to your kitchen space and make you look forward to dinner prep!  Shop this style here.
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Bunnies by Maileg are sure to make any little girl squeel with delite on Easter morning!  Whatever size you choose, your little one will have a new forever friend.  Whether you are adding to an established collection or just getting started, these bunnies are will surely be loved and cherished.  Shop the collection here. 
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We hope you had fun exploring our favorite picks for Spring!  We love a change in season--it gives us an excuse to freshen things up a bit!  If you decide to incorporate one of our picks into your Spring decor, be sure to tag us on Instagram or Facebook!

Remember, place your orders by Friday, March 23rd to ensure their arrival before Easter!
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