Caroline McKenzie

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Southern Charm Tip #104: Put Away Your Phone, Please

Our phones connect us to the world. But, let’s be honest, they can also keep us from connecting with those around us. At your next get-together, consider setting up a “call waiting” station by the front door for guests to stash their phones. Click here to download your own tag. It’s an easy way to encourage company to focus on fellow […]

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Southern Charm Tip #9: Wear Copious Strands of Pearls

It’s no secret that everything looks better with pearls. Hence our wearing them to brunch, tailgates and, yes, even the gym. We’re all for the classic single strand. But, why stop there?

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Southern Charm Tip #96: Make Houseguests Feel at Home With Help From Tobi Fairley

We asked Little Rock interior designer and hostess extraordinaire Tobi Fairley for the essentials for a perfectly appointed guest room—you know, beyond the obvious linens, towels, and toiletries. Here are her must-haves:

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Southern Charm Tip #160: Try the New Southern Manicure

Exciting News: Southern Living now has it’s own signature nail polish! We’ve teamed up with Scotch Naturals to create a custom Southern Living polish called “The Southern Charmer.” (The French have their white tips, so we decided it was time for us Southerners to nail down a look of our own.)

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Write a Thank-You Note Day is Here! Find Out Whom We’re Thanking…

The outgoing mailbox is full here at Southern Living. Why? Today marks our first-ever Write a Thank-You Note Day. We’re putting pen to paper and getting behind the movement by sending notes of appreciation to everyone from next of kin to folks we barely know who have brightened our days in one way or another. After all, showing gratitude is a central […]

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Southern Charm Tip #228: Obey the Laws of Buffet Feng Shui

As much as we love to talk about place settings and centerpieces here at Southern Living, we know that the hardworking star of most get-togethers is the buffet. It’s where the munching, mingling, and general merriment of the party kicks-off. But it can also be the site of traffic jams and head scratching (Am I really supposed to use this […]

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Southern Charm Tip #71: Always Write a Glowing Letter of Recommendation

If asked to write a sorority reference letter—or any “rec” for that matter—follow these five tips from Pat Grant and Marlea Foster, founders of theBirmingham-based Rushbiddies, a company that helps to prepare college girls for sorority recruitment. (Only in the South….)

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Southern Charm Tip #26: Know Your Monograms

We asked Jane Scott Hodges, owner of the New Orleans-based luxury monogram shop Leontine Linens, for her to the letter advice on what you should monogram, along with a guide to whose initials go where, and some of our favorite monogram resources in each category. Read on for her initial thoughts!

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Southern Charm Tip #31: Stock A Thank-You Note Station with Help from Simplesong Designs

Never miss another thank you note. No really, it’s possible . The key secret to staying on top of this charming habit? Having everything you need at the ready. That’s why we turned Washington, D.C. stationer Suann Song of Simplesong Designs for suggestions on what to stock–up on to set yourself up for success. Read on and gather up these […]

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Southern Charm Tip #120: Know How to Fold a Pocket Square

Behind every well-dressed Southern gentleman, there’s a Southern woman who has taken the time to bestow a little attention on him. (Bless his heart.)

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