Those who remember them from childhood can attest: Nothing symbolizes summer better than a metal porch glider. Once referred to by many as Southerners “divans," gliders had their heyday in the 1940s and 50s, when air conditioning was as scarce as time for porch sitting was ample

For the design-minded, High Point Market is the ultimate adrenaline rush. Around every corner there’s a new vendor, product, or trend waiting to be discovered.  The star-studded cast of tastemakers—from Suzanne Kasler to Beth Collier—scattered throughout the showrooms and after-parties make the already high-style event something akin to Hollywood for furniture fanatics. (I even got my picture taken riding a magic carpet with Aladdin). This year, I was particularly excited to find these standout products, highlighted below.

If you’re looking to freshen up your decor this spring, make sure to check out the work of Southern textile artisan Kathryn Maresca. The daughter of Charleston architect Mark Maresca, Kathryn received a degree in textiles at the Rhode Island School of Design and recently set up a small studio in Savannah to produce her wares.

The G&G office is in hot debate today over predictions for this year’s Masters championship. Who’s it gonna be? Tiger? Rory? Phil? Or will Bubba go for two