Savor the final carefree weeks of summer at one of these distinctly Southern events! It’s bound to be the best August yet.
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Events
Aug 24-26: Southern Women’s Show
Get ready to shop till you drop at Charlotte’s favorite event for women — the Southern Women’s Show. Check out hundreds of boutiques with the latest fashions, trendy jewelry, gourmet treats, health and beauty and so much more. Enjoy fashion shows, top chefs and even celebrity guests. Bring your mom, sister or best friend and spend
Aug 24 & 25: Songwriters and Symphony Under the Stars
Cheekwood will open the beautiful Swan Lawn and invite guests to hear hit songs written by Wendell Mobley, Lee Thomas Miller and Chris DeSefano. In few places other than Nashville can you hear from these chart-topping songwriters in such a lovely setting! For your $50 ticket, you’ll get an evening of music at one of
Aug 25 & 26: Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival will once again welcome music and art lovers to Atlanta’s oldest park for two days of nonstop fun. The festival will feature an impressive lineup of live music throughout the weekend on two stages, in addition to an expansive artist market, kids’ zone, 5K run and a dedicated VIP
Aug 25: Sophisticated Living Polo Series World Cup
A barbecue buffet, bourbon, wine, spirits and entertainment – you’ve got our attention! The region’s best polo players will suit up to vie for possession of the SL Polo Cup trophy at Oxmoor Farm as part of the Sophisticated Living Polo Series World Cup. Gates open at 4 p.m. The first match is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. with the
Aug 30-Sep 1: Live on the Green
This Labor Day weekend, Lightning 100 presents to you Nashville’s FREE live music festival, Live on the Green. The three-day festival includes an incredible lineup of performers, a solid selection of food vendors, a great menu of brews and a vibrant crowd for a weekend full of jamming. Check out the lineup and make your
August 31 – September 2: Hot Air Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens
Hot air balloons are a treat for children and adults, alike! The fun starts at Callaway Gardens at the Friday Night Balloon Glow and continues all weekend long with great events at both balloon rides, as well as tethered activities. Admission prices vary by person, by day and by age so find out how much
Aug 31-Sep 3: Worldfest
Travel around the world in one weekend, right in downtown Louisville! WorldFest, one of the region’s largest international festivals, celebrates its 16th anniversary with four days of expanded world food, live music, dance, culture and education. This event takes place in downtown Louisville at the Belvedere and admission is free. Food and crafts are available
Aug 31-Sep 2: Southern Grown
Taste, sip, learn and experience the unique culture of the beloved South during this weekend festival. Enjoy live music by distinguished headliners, local festive fare, conversations on sustainability, cooking demonstrations and more. This weekend is filled with opportunities, kicking off with Friday night’s Garden & Gun signature dinner and show, featuring Nashville-based Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. All-access
Sep 8: Wine on the River
On Saturday, September 8, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., join the 16th annual Wine on the River event. Sample a wide selection wine, beer and spirits from around the globe and experience flavors from restaurants that will be featuring culturally themes menus (available for additional purchase). Enjoy live music as you sip and savor vibrant worldwide
Sep 22: All Aboard for Sculpture at Montague Park
Catch the Tennessee Valley Museum Train at Sculpture Fields in Montague Park for the sixth annual fundraiser! Guests will begin the evening with cocktails and music in the park then board the train for a four-course dinner. This event is from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and tickets are $250. sculpturefields.org
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Style
The SB Hot List: Our August 2018 Favorite Things
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The Perfect From-the-Heart Gift
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Food & Dining
15-Minute Recipes to Make Mealtime Easy
Don’t let a hectic schedule swallow up your ability to put a tasty meal together. Here are three delicious 15-minute recipes anyone can pull off!
RECIPE: A Basic Vinaigrette Dressing (with 3 Variations)
Put down the bottled dressing and make your own. You’ll use this one recipe on salads, vegetables and meats … it even makes a killer potato salad. And, it starts with two ingredients + salt and pepper.
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Homes
This Home Achieves That Covetable Farmhouse HGTV Look
After three seasons working on a popular HGTV show, designer Cristi Holcombe knows a thing or two about how TV shows have shifted interior design client expectations. This rustic farmhouse is an example of how she incorporates her clients’ needs and wants specifically into their homes.
Get an Exclusive Look Inside a Kitchen and Bath Pro’s Newly Built Home
Exquisite design details abound in this kitchen & bath designer’s newly finished home. Take a peek at the drool-worthy bath, unbelievable kitchen & more.
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Travel
48 Hours at Georgia’s Callaway Resort & Gardens
Spend a weekend at Callaway, where you’ll find everything from delicious dining to one of the largest butterfly conservatories in North America.
48 Hours in Charlotte: The Best of the QC’s Food & Dining Scene
A weekend getaway to the Queen City is filled with incredible Southern restaurants, unique cocktail spots and plenty of beautiful sights to see. Here is our guide for spending 48 hours in Charlotte!
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Lifestyle
The SB Hot List: Our August 2018 Favorite Things
In this edition of SB Hot List, we’re sharing a new beauty trend, a movie to see this weekend, a few pairs of shoes we can’t stop wearing and everything else on the StyleBlueprint team members’ radars now.
Frances Lacefield: FACES of the South
It was a void in the market that led Frances Lacefield to launch her own line of dorm room bedding. Four years later, she’s branching out beyond the dorm, filling homes with tasteful bedding and decor. Meet our newest FACE of of the South!
