Natalie “Alabama” Chanin, formerly of Project Alabama, works some amazing creative mojo. Her tie chairs are unshakably beautiful, and the sconces and chandeliers made of bone and crystal give me palpitations. I positively squirm with lust. I want to upholster everything I own in her handmade fabrics.
She is located in Florence, AL where, as I understand it, there is some pretty cool stuff going on. There is a real melding of true Southern culture and identity with artists, craftspeople, foodies, and farmers; all under the umbrella of sustainability. I really want to go to their Open Studio weekend in April. We shall see if I can swing the trip.
