Prairie dresses are everywhere. We tapped into the fashion expertise of stylist Milton White to find out how to tastefully style the trend without looking hokey.
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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
Our Favorite Books Read in 2020
Are you ready to cozy up with a good book this holiday season? Here are 11 of our favorite titles we’ve read this year.
Grammar Girl: 3 Rules You’re Likely Breaking
Grammar Girl tackles double possessives (is it “a friend of John” or “a friend of John’s”?!), joint possession (is “Sarah and I’s favorite song” a grammatically sound phrase?), and the double negatives you don’t realize you’re saying. Freshen up on three tough-to-tackle grammar rules.
3 Delicious Ways to Send Love This Holiday Season
Friends and family near and far are at the forefront of our minds even when we can’t come together in person. From the cheeseboard-lover to the oenophile to the Southern traveler, here are three thoughtful and tasty gifts that say “I love you” with the click of a button.
This Thanksgiving: A Beautiful Way to Connect & Create Joyous Memories
We’re so excited to share this fabulous find with you today. Poppy Flowers pivoted in the pandemic to offer Poppy at Home, and it’s EXACTLY what many of us need to connect with our loved ones this Thanksgiving (and beyond).
6 New Cookbooks You’ll Want This Holiday Season
There are plenty of new cookbooks on the market. Here are a few you’ll want to have on hand and explore this holiday season.
The SB Hot List: 11 Items We Can’t Live Without
From beauty products to recipes, here are fun discoveries the SB team has made this month. Take a look — and then check them out for yourself!
3 Things to Do NOW for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
With the holidays quickly approaching, here are three simple steps to take now to ensure a stress-free holiday season.
A Wedding On Wheels: One Couple’s Pandemic Pivot to Get Married
After the pandemic squashed their Martha’s Vineyard wedding plans, this couple put their wedding on wheels. Two cities, 578 miles, a 15-hour wedding day, and 22 supported small businesses later, you don’t want to miss this wedding recap!
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Food & Dining
3 Cast-Iron Skillet Dessert Recipes
We’ve rounded up three cast-iron skillet dessert recipes to show you the power of this amazing piece of cookware. Enjoy! Image: For the Love of the South
6 Thanksgiving Recipes From Top Southern Chefs
Whether you want to try an elevated version of a classic Thanksgiving side or try something new altogether, here are some tasty ideas that some of the South’s top chefs are preparing for their own holiday meal.
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Homes
Explore the 2020 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse
The 2020 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse showcases the masterful work of some of the South’s top interior designers. Take a peek inside and make plans to tour this stately home while it’s open to the public.
Bye Bye, Boob Light: Overhead Lighting Trends You’ll Love
Older homes and dated design often mean light fixtures lacking in pizzazz and style. Three Southern lighting experts help us discover overhead lighting ideas to upgrade any space.
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Travel
What’s New in Nashville: Restaurants, Hotels, Museums & More
Nashville has been busy — with new businesses, restaurants, hotels and more opening up. Here’s what’s new in Music City.
48 Hours in Blairsville, GA: The Perfect Weekend Escape
It’s an ideal mountain destination. Here’s how to spend a magical 48 hours in Blairsville, Georgia. Image: Chad Lariscy
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Style
How to Wear a Prairie Dress (Without Looking Hokey)
Prairie dresses are everywhere. We tapped into the fashion expertise of stylist Milton White to find out how to tastefully style the trend without looking hokey.
5 North Carolina Jewelry Designers You’ll LOVE
The South is home to so many impressive jewelry designers whose stories and styles are constantly dazzling and inspiring us. From stunning hammered gold to funky statement-making colors, check out these five North Carolina-born and -bred jewelry lines you’ll LOVE! Image: Campbell + Charlotte