No need to drag everyone to the table for a sit-down meal. Top off your good fortune with Millionaire’s Shortbread. To add colorful flair, stir in some red and green tomatoes and bell pepper. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Then for a little kick, toss in chopped jalapeno peppers. Cut up some onion, cilantro, and garlic for additional flavor before pouring in some Italian dressing. Serve with sturdy tortilla chips to scoop up all that goodness in one bite....

Step away from the paint brush! Theres a reason we were paint-happy:Fresh paint can work wonders. Heres what they said. Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ STYLING BY: HOLLY SMITH Instead, lean into the character it provides and embrace its unique beauty. I dont think I would paint an antique dining table. “Its low-hanging fruit and a quick fix, but it does not last. Credit:Brian Woodcock; Styling: Page Mullins Being a purist, however, Id rather wait for the right thing, she says....

Fall is the perfect season to identify and remove problem plants. Identify four invasive weeds and learn how to remove them. But there are invasive plants that are much more troublesome. Credit:Getty Images Intentional invasions come from mismanagement of plants. If you have a water feature or garden, don’t forget about invasive aquatic plants like hydrilla. Early detection and identification of invasive weeds are important to prevent further spread. Another great source of information is the land-grant institution’s Extension Service in your state....

Its a “no” on the front yard veggie garden. That means afreshly cut lawnwith trimmed hedges and weeded flower beds. Trapasso says these are trendy pitfalls that can have potential buyers turning right back around. Credit:Getty Images Quirky Collections Its important for sellers to acknowledge that everyone has different taste, says Trapasso. Consider how you canelevate your curb appealin a less personalized way. The location of large plants is also worth considering....

It happens to the best of us, but it doesn’t have to last! Color transfer happens from time to time, especially if you washunsorted laundry loads, thanks to powerful dyes. Not only is color transfer preventable, but there are also a few ways you canremove the unwanted stains. Credit:Getty Images Here are a few expert-approved trick for tackling color transfer on your beloved white garments. “In the wash, these loose dyes can leach out and attach to other garments....

Mama would never… Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Eggs or no eggs? Russet or little red potatoes? Leaving the skin on or peeling the potatoes? Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox The list goes on and on with how to make potato salad, right or wrong. Per usual, we Southerners havevery strongopinions when it comes to thisclassic side dish. Just as a Southerner wouldneveruse pre-shredded cheddar forpimento cheese(gasp!) Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Torie Cox...

Everyone’s favorite casserole deserves a bit of extra attention so each bite is perfect. That means theyll also cook pretty fast, which could easily morph into overcooking if you arent careful. The juxtaposition of that crunch melding with the soft and creamy casserole is pure texture heaven. Credit:Rob Culpepper; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Assistant Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle So theres perhaps no greater sin than to serve a casserole with a sad, soggy topping....

These trends prove that craftsmanship and comfort are back. There are five steps to the trend cycle: introduction, rise, peak, decline, and obsolescence. (Thats part of what makesantiquingso fun!) Credit: Laurey W. Glenn Theres still room for evolution, however. When trends are reintroduced, we often see them interpreted in a new way or styled completely differently. This keeps them fun and keeps them from feeling dated. Designers say four retro furniture trends inspire their present design choices....

Goodbye, all-white everything! In anticipation of the new year, we turned toSouthern design prosfor their2025 paint color trendsand insights. Even so, there are still some practices she and other designers say we should leave behindand quickly! Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: CHRISTINA WRESSELL Here are five paint color trends Southern decorators are ready to ditch in 2025. Overcommitting to Cool Hues Multiple decorators are anticipating a new-year warmup. I am ready to ditch gray and stark white," saysBecky Nielsen Filipski, a Nashville designer....

Plus, the colors they’d use instead. A picture might say a thousand words, but a fresh coat of paint may render you speechless. Today, decorators are spilling the tea on thecolors they’d never, ever paint a room. Design: Maggie Griffin Design; Photographer: Brian Bieder. From ultra-saturated colors to stark shades, you won’t see industry insiders swapping these hues any time soon. Though these designers have their sizzling hot takes, remember that everyone’s entitled to their own opinion....

If youve only seen domesticated horses, seeing them untamed is pure majesty. Courtesy of Currituck County Travel & Tourism Have you ever seen a horse run free? It’s a rare and powerful sight. Credit:Courtesy of Currituck County Travel & Tourism Powerful and strong, horses are awe-inspiring animals. The animals descended from modern breeds like Tennessee Walkers, American Quarter Horses, Arabians, and Paso Fino. Theres no road to the island, butvisitors can take a ferryfrom St....

Dont toss this powerful flavor-infuser! The humble scrap adds a richness and depth of flavor that is otherwise hard to create. It’s truly the hero of any slow-cooked recipe, especially anything withpeas and greens. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Ham bones bring a luxurioussmoky, salty, and fattiness to anything it’s cooked with. To impart even more flavor, roast your bone before adding it to any liquid....

There’s a good reason why another name for a ficus tree is “weeping fig.” That’s because if you own one, sooner or later it’s going to make you cry. The scenario goes like this. Credit: Daniel Grill/Getty Images One day, you have a healthy-looking ficus tree sitting happily in the living room. The next, you find half of its leaves sitting miserably on the floor. The question is notifit will drop leaves....