25 Small Backyard Patio Ideas That Make A Big Impact

It’s time for a makeover. Maximizing acompact spacelike a small patio can be tricky. It usually ends up not just being underutilized but entirely underappreciated. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn There are lots of questions: What are my top priorities? Will I overcrowd it? How do I add something unique? Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller All you need is a little inspiration. Make It Work Could you use a project space more than a patio?...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Richard Rodriguez

25 Soup Recipes So Good, Our Readers Make Them Again And Again

From creamy chowders to hearty vegetable soup, we’ve rounded up your favoritesoup recipesfor enjoying all year long. Pair with croutons or crispy bread for a crunch. Pair with a grilled cheese or fresh salad for the perfect meal. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Pair with agrilled cheesefor an iconic comforting meal. We recommend using tasso, a Cajun spiced ham that will add bold flavor....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Nancy Mason

25 Southern Bucket List Experiences That Will Change Your Life

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Realize a childhood dream by visiting Disney World or witness the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports in Louisville. Take a walk on the wild sideat Everglades National Parkor learn about a Southern-born, worldwide legend at Graceland. Credit: Tony Roberts/Getty Images Walk thepristine grounds of Biltmore Estateor explore the desert expanses of Big Bend National Park. Watch a Round at the Masters Theres not a Southern tradition quite like theMasters....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Spencer Yates

25 Spring Farmers' Market Recipes Full Of Seasonal Flavor

There’s something about the first bright, sweet fruits and veggies of the spring season. They lend themselves to the most delicate of presentations where their full flavor can truly shine. Here you’ll findspring dinner recipes for weeknightsand special occasions alike. Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis This quick and healthy meal comes together in less than 30 minutes and is bursting with fresh flavors. Lemon Chicken Pasta Take advantage of lemons in their prime with this delicious dinner....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Christopher Dennis

25 Stunning Hair Colors You'll Be Seeing Everywhere For Spring 2025

This spring season is all about subtle but statement-making color that doesn’t require constant upkeep. That meanslow-maintenance colorin extra eye-catching shades. Blending is the key. Credit: @curlfactor Strawberry Brown Balayage Say hello to one of the coolest brunette colors in the lineup. Minimal babylighting can work the blonde of choice into the rest of your hair to match. This soft cool-toned black really pops onwarm skin tones. Credit: @colour.jade Robust Ruby Red We’re adding this dreamy redhead inspo onto the Pinterest board, stat....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Peter Clements

25 Styling Ideas For Blonde Curly Hair

Here are hairstyles for blonde curly hair that will turn uninspired hair days into show-stopping ones. @bobbyeliot If blondes supposedly have more fun, do curly blondes have the most? Is having bothcurlyandblonde hairconsidered a beauty power move? Credit:@bobbyeliot Do such silky, springy strands even get frizzy? (These are the hard-hitting questions, folks.) Thesequick and simple hairstyleslet those with curly hair get in on the styling action. Credit:@mizzchoi Sure, honey-hued and buttery blonde curls might never truly outgrow their wily ways (thank goodness!...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Lindsay Roberson

25 Summer Hair-Color Ideas That’ll Make You Glow This Season

Why shouldn’t we make our locks look as bright and fresh as a sun-kissed summer glow? Bright, warm, easy to maintainwho needs a spray tan when you have hair like this? Toffee Brown Enhance a deep brown base by layering it with subtle touches of toffee and caramel. Credit: @hairbybritny The final effect is sunkissed and ultra-flattering oncorkscrew curlslike these. It catches the light like blonde does, but without requiring you to stray from your brunette roots....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Sharon Wood

25 Summer Squash Recipes That Make The Most Of The Season

Zucchini Cake This cake is worth making for the cream cheese frosting alone. It also happens to be one of the easiest ways to eat up extra zucchini. Stuffed Pattypan Squash with Beef and Feta Yellow pattypan squash are perfect for stuffing like a pepper. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Here, we use ground beef, rice, and spinach for a hearty filling. A quick and tangy red cabbage slaw on top adds freshness and crunch to every bite....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Veronica Glass

25 Sweet Strawberry Desserts

“Strawberriesappear suddenly at farmers' markets and U-pick farmsand then the really good ones are gone. From apricots to chocolate to nectarines, these staple strawberry desserts are all delightful. Of all the strawberry desserts in this collection, this one is sure to be the most crowd-pleasing. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones Your guests won’t care that it took just 10 minutes to prepare....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Pamela Evans

25 Sweet, No-Fuss Haircuts For Little Girls That They'll Love

These cute haircuts for girls are truly about making her confidence the star. And why not have a haircut that fits the style and persona of the girl herself? The importance of a good haircut can kick off a healthy dose of youthful confidence, after all. GEN UMEKITA/Getty Images. High-Low Haircut stock_colors/Getty Images Medium haircuts for little girls often consist of clean, blunt bobs. But take into consideration that your little one deserves a style thats trending....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Teresa Hartman

25 Textured Choppy Bobs That Will Convince You To Make The Cut

Out of all the flattering short hairstyles, this has to be one of our favorites. Basically, these choppy, short-layered bobs aren’t falling flat anytime soon. Here are the choppy bob hairstyles to consider for your next appointment. Credit: @styled_by_carolynn Textured Chin Bob This is proof that a classic chin bob doesn’t have to be boring. That’s thanks to textured layers that act like major volume-enhancers. These extra short layers are working wonders for this fringedlong bob....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Brian Wheeler

25 Thinly Veiled Southern Insults

If you’re wondering whether we realize what we just said to you, our work here is done. and passive-aggressive insults, otherwise known as backhanded compliments. We didn’t adopt this behaviorintentionallyor even consciously. If you’re wondering whether we realize what we just said to you, our work here is done.Credit:Chaloner Woods/Getty Images It’s just that we have an aversion to aggression in everyday discourse. (In a football stadium, we have no problem with it whatsoever....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Dana Hutchinson

25 Timeless Haircuts For Mature Women That Flatter At Any Age

Every woman deserves to find the most flattering haircut for her. @chrisjones_hair The thing about hair is that it grows back. That’s how we justify any bad hair decision we make in a delicate state, right? Credit:@chrisjones_hair We’ve rounded up 25 of the most timeless haircuts for Southern women of all ages. Get ready to age like a fine wine with these agelesshairstyles for mature women. Textured Lob “Timeless” doesn’t have to mean “boring....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Eric Clements