TeaTime Holidays cookie recipe

Celebrate the Holidays with Inspiration from TeaTime

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Guest post from Lorna Reeves, editor of TeaTime Magazine As the end of October draws near and the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start planning a wonderful celebration or two. And what better way to make merry than with a tea party? The holiday season is a perfect time to host an afternoon-tea event, and the collection of beautiful …

Tips for Decorating for Fall from Victoria

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Guest post from the editors of Victoria From breathtaking vistas of changing leaves to the radiance of afternoon sunlight that will soon give way to striking ocher sunsets, nature brims with beauty during the fall. The kaleidoscope of hues and textures evident in our surroundings offers inspiration for bringing the splendor of this glorious season indoors. Our latest Victoria Classics …

Phyllis Hoffman DePiano and Kathy McMakin on the launch of Classic Sewing Magazine

Get to know Kathy McMakin, the woman behind Classic Sewing

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As you know, we announced the new Classic Sewing magazine last month, and the results have been phenomenal. Now, I am excited to reveal the cover of our premier issue.  A Sneak Peek at the Classic Sewing Cover Do you recognize our little star? That’s right, it’s my granddaughter Amelia. And it was so special to share the creation of this magazine …

Pumpkin Crumble Pie from Southern Cast-Iron by Hoffman Media

The Resurging Popularity of Cast-Iron Cookware

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There is an exciting craze sweeping the South—a resurgence of the love of cast-iron cookware. Our moms cooked in cast iron; it was and is a staple in their kitchens. Young people today are falling in love with cast iron, and those of us more “mature” people are getting ours out of storage. My skillet has many years of cooking …

Autumn in the South porch image from Southern Lady special issue

What I Love About Autumn in the South

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There is nothing like autumn in the South. As soon as I spot the first yellow leaf, I rejoice openly, jubilantly, and hysterically—almost bordering on crazy. I love autumn for its fabulous colors and fragrances, not to mention the promise of cooler temperatures. Growing up, autumn meant going to college football games with mom and dad. I will not disclose …

Lakeside Pottery from Victoria Magazine

Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Lakeside Pottery’s Home Studio Creations

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Guest post from the editors of Victoria. Surrounded by acres of orchards and vineyards, artisans Ron and Barb Zimmerman draw inspiration for their work from the shifting kaleidoscope of autumnal beauty that unfolds beyond the doors of their home studio in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Since opening Lakeside Pottery a quarter-century ago in the Canadian countryside, they have developed a loyal following …