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Welcome to StyleBlueprint, your ultimate destination for stylish, Southern living. You’ll find tips on fashion, interior design, travel, wellness, and more. We also showcase Southern women who make an impact in their community. We have hyperlocal editions in several cities throughout the South, so be sure to check those out. We know you’re busy. We’re here to help.
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The One Workout You Should Never Skip
There is one workout you should never miss. Find out what it is and four solid reasons why this one hour benefits your week and your life in immeasurable ways.
8 Hidden Hikes and Waterfalls Across the South
Among the South’s popular outdoor hotspots are some lesser-known getaways. Here are eight hidden hikes and waterfalls to explore! Image: Michael Hicks via Flickr CC
What Is A Micro Wedding?
Brides around the country are realizing the upsides of smaller, more intimate weddings: the venue options, quality time with loved ones, low-stress budgeting, and opportunities for personal and creative touches. We dive into the booming world of micro weddings and glean some insight from the wedding pros.
The History of Tennessee’s Favorite Little Mountain Town
Gatlinburg has an amazing history that you’ve likely never heard. Find out about the earliest days of this delightful mountain town that has been welcoming visitors for generations.
The Best Pimento Cheese Recipe
If you think you know the best pimento cheese recipe out there, we challenge you to try this easy, tasty recipe, which is better than any store-bought pimento cheese. (And yes, we know these can be fighting words!)
6 New Southern Boutique Hotels to Put on Your Radar
We’re sharing the South’s newest and hottest boutique hotels that are definitely worth checking in to.
How to Wear White Jeans After Labor Day
Yes, white after Labor Day can (and should!) be worn. Here are four easy looks showcasing how to wear white jeans after Labor Day — and you just might be able to pull these looks from your own closet!
3 Easy Day Trips From Nashville
If you’re in need of a change of scenery, if only for a short time, here are three great day trip ideas — all less than 90 minutes from Nashville.
Meet the World’s First Female Master Bourbon Taster
Peggy Noe Stevens is a bourbon aficionado, serving as the world’s first female master bourbon taster. She holds spots in two halls of fame and helped found the Bourbon Women’s Association and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Meet this trailblazing Southerner!
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Lifestyle
Your 2021 Guide to All Things Derby
Derby day should be a fantastic and fun event, and you’ll be prepared with the help of our 2021 Kentucky Derby guide. See you at the races!
Your 2021 Guide to Summer Festivals: Dates, Trends, Safety Measures & More!
We’ve got dates, lineups and important information about your favorite festivals returning to the South this summer. Plus, find out changes, trends, and safety precautions you can expect to see.
5 Ways to Spend Time Outdoors in Louisville This Spring
From camping trips to bike rides, here are five great local outdoor activities to enjoy this spring.
Why Millions of Followers are Cooking With Brenda Gantt
Facebook sensation and “everyone’s grandma,” Brenda Gantt, has amassed a following of more than 2 million hungry fans with her unedited, hilarious, and delicious recipe videos. Our FACE of the South dishes on her fast rise to stardom and her best Southern cookin’ tips.
Meet the Woman Behind Atlanta’s Tiny Doors
She brings a touch of magic to Atlanta with each tiny door she creates and installs. Meet Karen Anderson, a public artist and our newest FACE of the South!
A Lady’s Purse: An Unexpected Time Capsule
A woman’s purse says everything about her. Styles, colors, shapes and sizes of the American handbag have changed throughout the years. Their contents have, too. See how one woman’s collection of more than 2,000 purses, and all of their contents, is uncovering and celebrating 100 years of women.
Your Updated Guide to the Atlanta BeltLine
While it may be impossible to note every wonderful shop, trail and eatery along the Atlanta BeltLine, here are a few suggestions to enjoy this urban Eden.
Lindsay Tarquinio: FACES of Atlanta
A summer spent in South Africa led Lindsay Tarquinio and her husband Gavin to their life’s work. Get to know this amazing Atlantan in this week’s FACES of Atlanta.
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Food & Dining
8 Southern Canned Cocktails (+ 2 More That Are Having a Moment)
Cheers to these Southern-made canned cocktails that are high in style and flavor — easy as ready, set, pop!
Southern Entertaining Essential Recipes: Chefs Share Their Favorites
Some of our favorite chefs and restauranteurs are sharing their tried-and-true, best of the best Southern entertaining recipes, and you’ll want to bookmark every single one! From a delicious twist on pecan pie to comeback sauce guests can’t get enough of … it’s everything you need for a spring soirée!
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Homes
Before & After: A Raleigh Attic Receives New Life
An attic in a Raleigh, NC, home was given new life during the pandemic thanks to CAROLYNLEONA’s Liz Goldberg. The result is a fully functional living area with a guest room, guest bath, home gym, and movie theater. Take a look!
Shannon Bowers: Interior Designer Crush
Our newest interior designer crush, Shannon Bowers, creates stunning spaces that merge functionality and artistic flair. And it runs in the family! Find out what drove the phenomenal Dallas-based designer to spontaneously switch her career from education to interior design.
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Travel
Vaccine Passports & Pre-Travel Testing Questions, ANSWERED!
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding this new idea of “vaccine passports,” and pre-travel testing is very much still at play as the world begins to open up. We’ve got answers to your burning questions surrounding both.
Your 2021 Guide to Summer Festivals: Dates, Trends, Safety Measures & More!
We’ve got dates, lineups and important information about your favorite festivals returning to the South this summer. Plus, find out changes, trends, and safety precautions you can expect to see.
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Style
This North Carolina Company Makes Your New Favorite Denim
Your new favorite jeans are waiting at Raleigh Denim Workshop. Get to know the story behind this North Carolina small business!
16 Southern FINDS We’re Loving This April
Spring brings a fresh new crop of Southern FINDS. Here are some great additions for your closet, home, and outdoor adventures from around the South to enjoy this month.