Erin Shaw Street

Travel Editor and pop culture aficionado, born and raised in Clearwater, Florida (yes, it's the South). Always on the lookout for the next Southern taste maker, quirky and inspiring travel destinations, and emerging artists. Talk to me on Twitter! @erinshawstreet

Recent Posts By Erin Shaw Street

5 of Our Favorite Secluded Gulf Coast Beaches

May 15, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (0)

Whether you know it as The Emerald Coast, the Panhandle, or—our favorite—The Redneck Riviera, the 127-mile stretch between Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Panama City, Florida, is one of the most popular coastal getaways in the South. And though things will be picking up in just a few weeks as kids are out of school you’ll still be able to enjoy […]

Spend Less Money On Your Perfect Beach Rental

May 12, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (1)

If your beach vacation lasts longer than a day or two, you’re already doing your bank account a huge favor by opting for a house of condo rental over racking up fees at a hotel. But what if we said you could save even more? We tapped experts along the Gulf—rental central—to find out how you can get the best […]

Take The Perfect Beach Family Portrait

May 11, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (0)

We’ve all seen the posed shots with everyone in white shirts and khaki pants. You can do better, with these three expert tips. 1. Wear some color. White is the most difficult color to shoot. For other palette options, mix in corals, pinks, and navy, which photograph better than white and other shades similar to sand. 2. Shoot in early […]

Birmingham’s Next Great Neighborhood: Avondale

April 17, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (3)

We’re proud to call Birmingham home, and we love it when we can feature our own backyard in our pages. This month we spotlighted Avondale, one of our favorite neighborhoods to shop and play. (Yes, you will see Southern Living editors enjoying pulled pork sandwiches at Saw’s and picking up groceries from Freshfully. Pro tip: Freshfully is stocking some delicious […]

3 More Reasons To Attend the Southern Coterie Summit

April 13, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (2)

We’re less than three weeks away from the inaugural Southern Coterie Summit in Jekyll Island, and we want you to join us. The event celebrates Southern creatives and tastemakers, and will be packed with speakers sharing takeaway tips on engaging with the digital landscape. We’ve told you about the presentations (packed with useful information), the backdrop (gorgeous), and the topics (relevant […]

Next Great Neighborhood: Mobile’s LoDa

April 12, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (1)

This weekend Mobile welcomes hundreds of musicians for SouthSounds Music Festival, the first showcase dedicated entirely to Southern talent. While you’re in town, don’t miss the chance to explore Mobile’s up-and-coming Lower Dauphin, or as locals call it: LoDa.

Hot Off the Skillet

Durham Named The South Tastiest Town: 5 Tastemakers React

April 9, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (3)

For weeks, everyone has been asking us, “Who is going to win Tastiest Town in the South?” It was tough for us to keep our lips sealed, and this morning we could finally make the big reveal: you voted, and it’s Durham, North Carolina. Since we kept things top-secret until this morning’s announcement in Durham, the official word was a […]

Southern Snapshot

Southern Snapshot: Escape to Bald Head Island

March 23, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (3)

Dreaming of a remote getaway? We have one for you: Bald Head Island, North Carolina. I was there earlier this month, and couldn’t wait to share. Located on the Cape Fear River, Bald Head Island can only be reached by ferry. There are no private vehicles on the island, no high rises, no chain restaurants. There are charming cottages, like […]

Move Over SXSW: Join Us For The Southern C Summit

March 7, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (3)

There’s a big digital conference getting ready to roll around, and it’s not the one in Austin. Sure, we love SXSW, but what we’re really counting down for is the first Southern C Summit by the Southern Coterie. Seriously, no slam on SXSW (we do love Austin and all the great things that will come out of the event). But […]

Hot Off the Skillet

Meet Robby Melvin, The New Southern Living Test Kitchen Director

March 6, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (1)

We’re thrilled to introduce you to our new Test Kitchen Director, Robby Melvin. Robby sat down — er, stood up and chatted while chopping okra — to share a little bit about himself and what he’s doing in the South’s Most Trusted Kitchen. Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Education: I wanted to be a college professor, and studied English at Ole Miss, […]

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