Why a Sassy Steel Magnolia you ask? Well that’s easy to answer.

Sassy -Lively and Spirited / Stylish and Chic.

Steel – any of various modified forms of iron…having qualities of hardness elasticity, and strength.

Magnolia – any shrub or tree … having large, usually fragrant flowers and an aromatic bark, much cultivated for ornament.

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Let’s explain it this way:  Sassy is a word I’ve had more than one person use when describing me. (we won’t get into the others) I love the word Sassy, it’s one of my favorite words in the English Speaking Dictionary.  Something inside of me lights up when I see it or hear it.  A spark.

Steel Magnolia is a phrase often associated with us Southern Girls. (You may have also heard of that lil picture show that came out in the late 80’s with Sally Fields, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton and more phenomenal women.)  In my opinion being called a Steel Magnolia is one of the greatest compliments a woman can receive. I bet you never thought of it that way, huh?

We’re strong and tough as Steel yet delicate and beautiful as a Magnolia.  We are often contradictory, as our names sake implies.  We can make you scratch your heads in confusion or frustration one minute and make you smile like a kid on Christmas morning the next.  We are made of many sides and colors and can often mold into a variety of situations.  All the while we stand firm in our values with roots stronger than the greatest of winds.  Have I created a detailed enough visual for you?

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The reason I chose Sassy Steel Magnolia as the name of my blog, is because that’s what I love about being a woman.  I adore, however others may not, being confusing and crazy, shy and loud, strong and weak, a bundle of emotions and a back-bone of society.  The complexities of being a woman is nothing to be ashamed of and should be celebrated in great splendor.

That’s my goal here.  By sharing what I love, things I run upon, my insights, a few other Phenomenal Woman and SSMs, I hope that you – my dear reader – find a little Sassy Steel Magnolia inside of you.  I, myself, am always coming to terms with being a Sassy Steel Magnolia.  I hit walls every now and then, naysayers, negative nancys, but now, I am tired of keeping it bottled up and I’m taking my journey to the masses!

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I designed this site to match me – an always going, visually stimulated, always capable of changing yet maintaining a classic structure to hold it all together kind of gal.  There’s a plethora of inspiration through images – ones I catch on my phone and those of friends who’ve traveled the world.  I’ve also made it easy to catch up on your favorites – the Sassy Starter, Music Snacks, Book of the Months.  I hope you all enjoy the new design!

So have a seat on my new {not so red} couch and follow along for the ride!

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If you have any questions, something you would like to read or a story to tell, then by all means please let me know! I simply adore hearing from my readers so chat away!  jennieb [at ] thesassysteelmagnolia.com