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Cottage Exterior Painting Update
Front Porch | Renovations

Cottage Exterior Painting Update

ByColleen Philpot October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

A few weeks ago, I shared that Rob had begun the process of painting the exterior of our cottage. Naturally, we figured that the project would take only a few days. No big deal. But, as is also usual for us, we overestimated some aspects of the job. Particularly painting the front door. But after…

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The Front Door Color Conundrum
Front Porch | Renovations

The Front Door Color Conundrum

ByColleen Philpot October 4, 2023October 5, 2023

You ever have a project that sort of sneaks up on you really fast but you’ve sort of been planning it for awhile? That’s the case with our exterior paint job. Full disclosure: We have never painted our exterior … and we’ve lived here 13 years. For comparison, exteriors are supposed to be painted roughly…

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A Simple Halloween Porch
Fall | Front Porch | Halloween | Home Decor

A Simple Halloween Porch

ByColleen Philpot October 10, 2022April 27, 2023

My simple little Halloween porch probably won’t ever grace the cover of a magazine. In fact, it looks pretty much the same as last year, because, on the whole, most of the decor is recycled. The flowers have changed, and the welcome mat and pillow covers are new. But that’s it. My sweet little light-up…

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Front Porch Succulent Shelf
Front Porch | Gardening

Front Porch Succulent Shelf

ByColleen Philpot September 12, 2022April 27, 2023

When my husband built our porch in 2021, I thought I wanted window boxes underneath the porch window. I loved the idea of switching out plants as needed, rather than having to rearrange an entire window box configuration as plants died. My inspiration was this photo I found online. In the photo, actual flower pots…

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Budget Christmas Porch Challenge
Christmas | Front Porch | Home Decor

Budget Christmas Porch Challenge

ByColleen Philpot December 3, 2021April 27, 2023

One of my favorite projects we’ve tackled in the past year at the cottage has been our little front porch. After years of dreaming of a place to properly welcome people to our home, my husband made my dreams a reality and built it over the span of a few weekends.  Of course, having a…

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Our sweet community showed up for Small Business S Our sweet community showed up for Small Business Saturday, and we honestly couldn’t be more thankful for your support of this little dream we have of helping others create a home they never want to leave. We love hearing that our story, our passion for home, and our little shop resonate with you all! 

While we also continue to have so many fun Christmas treasures to make this the coziest month of the year, we also have so many incredible pieces to give as gifts. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing many thoughtful, intentional gift-giving ideas that include heirloom pieces made to last. 

#smallbusinesssaturday #vintagechristmas #collectedhome #vintageboutique #vintagegifts #cozychristmas
I tell everyone who asks that our brick and mortar I tell everyone who asks that our brick and mortar shop is the result of ten years of dreaming. But really, it’s the result of a husband who loves his wife crazy big. He had listened to her share her vision for a sweet space where lovers of home could find thoughtfully curated pieces to cozy up their corners of the world. A destination for folks to be inspired to create warm, “homey” spaces. A retreat from the frenzied pace and concerns of a modern world. A reflection of our own little cottage that we had shared online for the last few years.

When the time came to take a leap and actually do the thing that had been dreamed and talked over nearly to death, he mustered courage enough for both to turn that dream into the sweetest reality. 

Maybe you see a little of yourselves in one of us. A timid dreamer. A courageous encourager. Creative. Homebody.

Because ultimately, we’re regular folks, just like you. And like so many others who have thrown open the doors to small shops, bakeries, and cafes in communities all across the country. 

This holiday season, small business owners will try to find ways to compete with big box stores. While you may save a few pennies by purchasing mass-produced, questionably-made items, when you support small businesses, you’re choosing to value curated experiences, personal touches, and the dream of regular folks looking to bring beauty into the very communities they call home.

As you make your shopping lists and check them twice, we hope that you’ll make The Southern Azalea your first stop on your hunt for one-of-a-kind gifts for all of the regular folks in your life. 

We’re so deeply thankful for every like, every share, every message, every purchase, and every kind word on this shop journey. But most of all, we’re thankful for you. 

If you’re local to Inverness, Florida, we hope to see you at our Small Business Saturday sale tomorrow!

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“In my heart is a ceramic tree farm…” 🌲🎄

Y’all have been LOVING our ceramic tree collection so far this season. We can’t get enough of the resurgence in their popularity and love being a part of sharing these incredible pieces with you. We’ll have one final ceramic tree drop Black Friday at noon! Make plans to shop with us to start (or add to!) your own ceramic tree farm.

#vintagechristmas #ceramictree #cozychristmas #nostalgicchristmas #collectedhome
Fresh vintage to deck the halls with this week! De Fresh vintage to deck the halls with this week! Decorating before Turkey Day? Make The Southern Azalea your first stop for finding the perfect pieces to create the coziest corners in your holiday home 🎄

Vote in our poll to tell us your favorite addition this week!

#collectedhome #vintageboutique #cozychristmas #vintagechristmas #nostalgicchristmas
We absolutely adore when visitors stop in and marv We absolutely adore when visitors stop in and marvel over pieces they remember from their own past. Give your Christmas an extra burst of nostalgia this year with our curated collection of heirloom Christmas treasures!

Shop in-person with us every Thursday and Friday from 12-5 and again on Saturday from 11-4. Not local? We ship! Send us a message if you see something you just can’t live without 🎄

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