Uncorked Glassware: The Perfect Wedding Gift

The weather is warm and wedding season is well under way, which means most of us are planning what we’ll wear, where we’ll stay, and of course, what we’ll buy for our favorite betrothed duo! Keeping to the couple’s registry is always a safe idea, but if you really want to find a unique and memorable gift, check out one […]

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The Sweetest Strawberries in the Years

Who needs Google when you work in a building full of experts on Southern culture, homes, gardens, food, and style. When I wanted a rec for the best white paint for the crown molding in my dining room, I asked Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Bierman (Benjamin Moore Ivory White 925). Associate Editor Caroline McKenzie’s got my back when I need a tutorial (for […]

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A Perfect Day in Dallas

In our Dallas Summer in the South Guide, fashion maven Abi Ferrin shared her itinerary for a perfect summer day in Dallas. To live like a local for a day start with a relaxing Tsada Yoga session, then have breakfast alfresco on the patio of Company Cafe. After mimosas and a tasty organic omelette, take the 20-minute drive to The Harbor at Rockwall […]

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The Southern Minute with Chef Thomas Keller

We’ve got a sneaking suspicion that everyone has a hint of the South in their soul. When legendary chef Thomas Keller popped into our Test Kitchen last week, our theory panned out. See what Keller says about drinking wine with BBQ, fried chicken, and bow ties in our first-ever installment of The Southern Minute: Anything you want to ask the chefs […]

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The Best Drinks in Savannah

In our Savannah Summer in the South Guide, local fashion designer, stylist, and blogger Brooke Atwood told us where to sip a refreshing libation this summer—no matter what your drink of choice is. For a Good Cocktail hit up happy hour at The Jinx for the signature bloody mary garnished with string cheese, pickled okra, and a Slim Jim. For a […]

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Plant A Smaller Crepe Myrtle This Year

Why do people murder crepe myrtles? No, it’s not too much Neanderthal DNA. It’s that the variety of crepe myrtle they planted got way too big. Here’s a guide to which crepe myrtles won’t outgrow your house or yard, so you won’t have to chop them grotesquely each year.

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Another Reason Nashville is Hot (And Yes, There is Some Taylor Swift)

The hit TV show Nashville has its season finale tonight and Husk Nashville is opening on Thursday, but there’s another reason we’ve got our eye on this city. (Nashville can’t help it–it’s on a roll.) This week Nashville’s Music City Center opened, and we were there for it. The 2.1-million-square-foot building is at the heart of South of Broadway’s (SoBro) revitalization. […]

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Summer Shopping in Charlotte

In our Charlotte Summer in the South guide we tapped interior designer Barrie Benson for tips on the best shopping spots in Charlotte. If it’s a great deal you are after, Barrie recommends going to Hong Kong Vintage & Recycled on Central Avenue for chic accessories and breezy sundresses. To splurge on lust-worthy designer pieces such SUNO dresses, Nina Ricci skirts, and […]

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Fired Up for Florida Supersweet Corn

The spring growing season for Florida supersweet corn peaks just about the time we’re firing up the backyard grill again for outdoor suppers – which is weeks before the local harvest shows up at roadside stands. Ripe with summer flavor, supersweet corn is so deliciously crisp and tender that it can be sprinkled over salads, tossed with pasta, or tucked into […]

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The Best Biscuit Sandwich in Nashville

We love Holly Williams. She inherited all the talent of her father Hank Williams, Jr., and grandfather Hank Williams (listen to her latest album The Highway if you want proof), she is charming and stylish, and she loves food as much as we do. She’s that cool Nashville friend you want to have. Luckily, Holly was happy to share her […]

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