My Interview with Gail Doane

My Interview with Gail Doane

Phyllis People, Video 10 Comments

I had the immense honor of interviewing master teacher and star of the sewing world, Gail Doane not so long ago. She was in our Birmingham office to record her Classic Sewing exclusive videos when Gail and I sat down to talk. She shared about her sewing journey and answered questions about her favorite projects and designs. She even gave …

New Orleans Plantation Country Giveaway

Phyllis Giveaway, Video 58 Comments

The historic homes of New Orleans Plantation Country are some of the most beautiful and traditional representations of southern architecture and decor. I so enjoy traveling and experiencing these grand homes. Each plantation shares unique stories of the families who lived there, and even some thrilling tales of those who haven’t quite moved on. Fall is an especially magical time …

Tea and Savories book from TeaTime

New Tea & Savories book from TeaTime

Phyllis Inspiration, Video 2 Comments

A preview of our newest book Tea & Savories from TeaTime editor Lorna Reeves Dainty tea sandwiches filled with thinly sliced cucumber, creamy chicken salad, or flavorful smoked salmon are the foods afternoon-tea aficionados have come to expect on the savories level of a traditional three-tiered stand. Often served in the United States as the second course after warm scones …

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Introducing Classic Sewing Magazine

Phyllis Inspiration, Video 19 Comments

I am always being asked, “What’s new at Hoffman Media?” There is always something going on here and always something new, particularly with special issues of your favorite magazines. But today we are launching something truly new: Classic Sewing Magazine! Classic Sewing will have 132 pages of glorious sewing ideas, patterns, tips, and techniques and will include at least two …

Make individual arrangements in oranges video

How To Use Oranges to Make Individual Floral Arrangements

Phyllis Inspiration, Video 8 Comments

I love to have individual bouquets at my guests’ places when they are seated, especially when it doubles as the place card holder as well. The little bouquet is perfect to take home as a party favor and can be enjoyed for several days. You will need: 1 orange, completely scraped clean inside 4 small green leaves 1 bunch of …

Strawberry Pie

Strawberry Pie

Phyllis Video 26 Comments

One of my favorite desserts when I was growing up was strawberry pie. On Sunday nights after church our youth group would go to a local restaurant that was famous for strawberry pie. I was thrilled to be given this recipe for an easy pie. It is so close to the one I remember as a youth, it makes me …

Cantaloupe & Ice Cream — An Easy Summer Treat

Phyllis Lifestyle, Video 34 Comments

When I was a child we would take summer trips to my grandparents’ farm. They always had glorious vegetable and fruit gardens, and one of my favorite things was the fresh cantaloupe. Back then, in the golden days, cantaloupe was seasonal and not available year-round as it is today. So the summer harvest of melons was a great time for …