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Oyster Plates and the Decorative Table

Phyllis Décor 8 Comments

My daughter-in-law, Katie, started a beautiful collection of oyster plates. That just thrilled me as I now have a mission of finding wonderful plates for special occasions. When I first starting looking for them, I was amazed at the variety of designs and colors. In the current issue of Louisiana Cookin’, our team presented a beautiful article on oyster plates …

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Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Quiche

Phyllis Lifestyle 13 Comments

“Real men don’t eat quiche.” I am sure you have heard that many times, but the truth is that real men in my life love quiche, especially my grandson Hays. We have a favorite café that has become our family’s gathering spot when we have good news to tell. Katie announced both the forthcoming grandchildren there, and we go there …

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Meet Barbara Cockerham, Editor of Victoria Magazine

Phyllis People 41 Comments

It is always a pleasure to feature one of our outstanding editors at Hoffman Media. Barbara Cockerham is the editor of the beloved Victoria magazine. Many of you subscribe to the magazine and devour every page. Others have asked about the magazine and its contents. Barbara has written a post explaining the lifestyle publication and sharing her thoughts on Victoria. …

Meet Cindy Cooper, VP/Editorial at Hoffman Media

Phyllis People 7 Comments

Creating beautiful magazines and books is a passion for Cindy. She loves providing the reader inspirational and visually appealing pages in our publications as much as I do. She works on our book development and was instrumental in developing The Cottage Journal magazine four years ago. We listened to our subscribers, and the decision was made to publish a keepsake …

Our Holiday Gift Guide is Here!

Phyllis Lifestyle 4 Comments

Beautiful lights on the tree, crackling fires glowing on the hearth, and scrumptious food on the table are sights and sounds of the holidays that I long for every year. It’s a celebration of the gift of life, and it’s a blessed time of family and joy. In that spirit of joy and giving, it is my great pleasure to …

Fall Party Ideas

Phyllis Décor, Inspiration 18 Comments

My daughter-in-law Katie hosts the most splendid parties. Her personal touch on everything makes each celebration so special. From the invitations to the take-home party favor, she plans right down to the last detail. I wanted to share her ideas with you because this time of year offers wonderful opportunities to decorate for a party, and I’m fortunate that my …

Meet Entertain Decorate Celebrate editor Heather Martin Jeffcoat

Phyllis Inspiration, Lifestyle, People 8 Comments

From the time Heather was a child she loved entertaining. Whether it was setting up parties for her Barbies or having the high school French Club over for a festive holiday gathering, serving homemade crêpes and a bûche de Noël cake, entertaining came naturally. Heather thought that this affinity for entertaining was normal for everyone since she was used to …