I still have a spoon ring and bracelet from the 70s. My spoon bracelet was given to me by my cousin Nancy for playing at her wedding. The spoon ring was a Christmas gift from Mom and Dad. I selected my silver pattern of Towle King Richard, and these two pieces are still in my box. I treasure them. When …
With the Kentucky Derby here, a celebration with class, polish, and a little healthy competition is in order. No need to make this an adults-only affair, either. There’s plenty for young ones to get excited about, especially when Southern Lady‘s delectable Kentucky Derby Pie Bars are served. They let Churchill Downs and America’s greatest race inspire a special boy’s baby shower. …
Hi, Lidy Baars from FrenchGardenHouse here. Nothing makes me happier than to set my dining table or tea table with a beautiful, gleaming silver Bride’s Basket. Inspired by my love for shiny, elegant things, I bought my first Victorian “bride’s basket” long before I became an antiques dealer. I was 16. When other girls my age saved up for a …
Easter Sunday has come and gone with its glorious splendor. It was a wonderful day of worship and family. Neal and I had the pleasure of taking Hays to pick out his clothes for the day several weeks ago, and he did a great job of selecting a beautiful pink tie to go with his outfit. I made Amelia’s dress. …
From my family to yours, I hope you spend tomorrow surrounded by loved ones making memories you’ll cherish for years to come. And, just in case you need some last-minute Easter ideas, I wanted to share a few of my favorite projects and recipes from our magazines. Happy Almost-Easter! 3 Egg-Cellent Easter DIY Egg Decorating Projects TeaTime‘s Favorite Easter Recipes 5 Spring Floral Arrangements For Easter …
Spoons are a lovely part of the table setting. Today’s flatware does not include all the different types of spoons that were customary years ago, and we may only have one shape of spoon. So many times, the choice of the type of spoon is puzzling when soups are being served. This short video will explore the soup bowls and …
Whether you call them deviled or stuffed, they’re one of the South’s quintessential dishes, particularly for springtime gatherings. The best thing about a deviled egg is its versatility. The humble egg is just a vessel for so much more. To Southerners, deviled eggs are the ultimate comfort food. We eat them in al fresco picnic lunches with the family or take …
The first day of spring should be a national holiday. In the South, we women are ready to put up the coats and bring forth the linen cloths in the brightest colors we can find. It marks the “new beginning” of another sleepy year that is waking up from winter. Now I confess I am a winter person so spring …
I have had a wonderful time working with our talented staff on our newest book, which ships on April 10, The Tiny Book of Tea & Treats. It is part of our Small Pleasures series and is the perfect gift book for the hostess who loves to entertain. All of the foods in the book are small portions suitable for …
3.1415 is the numerical value of pi. March 14 this year, 3.14.15, is as close to pi as possible for a mathematic celebration. But on pi day at our house, we will be celebrating by having a “pie” day. One of my favorite pie recipes is one that Barbara Cockerham serves. It is an apple pie made by a recipe …
