Fireworks bursting, American flags flying, good old-fashioned cookouts—there is so much to love about the Fourth of July. When it comes to decorating for the holiday, I love to draw on my love for blue and white and use bright red blooms and accents as celebratory complements. Over the years, we’ve had a variety of opportunities to experiment with red, …
The Fourth of July is a special kind of celebration. It’s about tradition and love for country, and at the same time, it’s a summer holiday that calls for something fresh and new. I love to serve Southern staples on the Fourth, like some of the favorites featured in Taste of the South. But I’m also fond of new recipes …
Searching for creative ideas for place cards can be challenging. But the perfect solution for a simple card holder can be found right inside your refrigerator. You will need: 1 lemon, washed and dried 1 sharp knife 1 small place card 2-3 small green leaves What creative ideas do you use when entertaining?
Guest post by Ande Fanning, editor of Southern Lady. In the South, the spirit of hospitality flows from the front porch to the backyard patio. Our homes are more than dwelling places; they are personal retreats where memories are made. Throughout the halls and walls, we cultivate collections that reflect our personal styles and preferences, and in turn, these fabrics …
We Americans are totally enamored with European homes, fashion, cars, and royalty. I have been to Europe a couple of times, and the one thing that impresses me more than anything is that Europeans do not tear down buildings and homes. Instead, they are remodeled, updated, and can live on. It is nothing for a building to be 600 years …
Guest Post by Ande Fanning, Editor of Southern Lady: The open road leads to a sublime sort of freedom. And during summer, I can think of no better region to journey through than the South. In Travel South, Southern Lady‘s first-ever special issue dedicated to journeys through this region I love to call home. Venture on and off the beaten path to help you …
This weekend is a very special time for all of us as we celebrate Mother’s Day. I love my mother. She is quite the character. She is at the helm of all mischief in our family, and no one can sit by her in church as she always finds humor in everything. She is tagged “Mimi.” My boys named her …
Can you believe it’s May already? As much as I dread the heat of the upcoming months of summer in the South, I love springtime and the lovely flowers it brings. Last week marked May Day, and I just love the holiday that marks a blossoming season. May Day is on May 1 and is celebrated by the delightful tradition of …
It was a little red billfold my Grandmama Norton gave me when I was eight that made me realize how special a gift personalized with a monogram can be. Each time I pulled my money out or, less frequently, put some money in, I noticed my shiny initials lined up in gold letters across the inside of my wallet: PFN …
Cottage style has long incited idyllic visions of effortless charm and timeworn elegance. It is this enchanting reflection that makes this aesthetic not only a favorite decorating scheme but also a romantic frame of mind. It’s a style that enables us to combine precious heirloom pieces with bold accents teaming with personality to weave together a story of home, heart, …
