One home editor tries to keep up with the dizzying amount of dos and don’ts. Theres a real chance you’d dislike every bit of it. Its also my job to share these trends and industry insights with our readers. Credit:Brian Woodcock; Stylist: Page Mullins; Interior design: Allison Allen Getting rid of it isnt an option. Design trend stories are fun. Theyre not meant to be the Ten Commandments. My shell-pink living room, which I love, but probably isn’t for everyone....

As ever, intention is everything, so perhaps a benefit of the doubt is in order. But what about those over-the-top gender reveals that have been taking in recent years? I asked our editors, friends, and family for their thoughts. Credit:Getty Images/Iana Pronicheva Have We Gone Too Far? Personally, I don’t really understand the theatrics. Save the money for diapers! Credit:Getty Images/AzmanJaka Furthermore, the issue of how many events is too many was brought to attention....

Southerners can make the best out of anything, even weeds. Getty Images/PoppyB Southerners have always been gifted at making the best out of anything. What Is Poke Salad? Credit:Getty Images/PoppyB The dish is so-named because it is made with pokeweed, the pervasive flowering plant native to North America. Is Poke Salad The Same As Killed Lettuce? Bonus points if the bacon grease was grabbed from an old Crisco can on the kitchen counter....

The best breakfast sandwich gets a sweet and squishy makeover. If you have a hungry crew looking forbreakfast, look no further than Hawaiian roll breakfast sliders. Squishy, sweetHawaiian rollsare piled high with scrambled eggs, savory deli ham, and tangy Cheddar cheese. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster The rolls are brushed with a maple-butter sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. They are then baked until warm, melty, and perfectly toasty....

This county offers far more than its namesake bourbon. Castle and Key Woodford County is as quintessentially Kentucky as it gets. Both historic towns are walkable, with shopping and restaurants dotting the downtown landscape. Credit:Castle and Key With extensive gardens and a James Beard nominee-owner, this fine dining restaurant serves both dinner and brunch. Depending on the weather, sit outside and take in the lush surroundings while dining on seasonal flavors....

Each year, young people embark on months of memory making here. AtLooking Glass Falls, a popular photo op, mornings are busy. Eager-eyed, swimsuit-clad sliders climb to the launch point at the top and wait their turn. Credit:Peter Frank Edwards Afterward, thoroughly doused, they rush back to the top for yet another go. Theres a whole world of beauty to be found at this particular elevation. Where To Eat & Drink In Brevard In the summer, the town teems with activity....

Let the good, family-friendly times roll. Planning to take him to Bourbon Street? Were we making a mistake? Credit:SeanPavonePhoto/Getty Carousel Gardens, a small-scale amusement park with 18 old-fashioned rides, will delight everyone in the family. (Call ahead to ensure the park is open; it was closed on the day we visited). Play 36 holes of mini golf at City Putt. Courtesy of New Orleans & Company. We took a swan boat out for a spin and enjoyed the cool breeze off the water....

Explore Urbanna, Deltaville, Mathews, and other charming oyster and sailing towns. If you want to get the look for yourself, stop on their shop, Ballgown Barefoot. Stop by here for morning favorites like pancakes, chicken biscuits, and sausage gravy. Credit:Heather Bien Given the name, it’s no surprise you’ll also find treats like dill-flavored pretzels. This laid-back spot gives seafood shack vibes with a lively atmosphere. Order the Chesapeake burger when you might’t decide between a classic burger and a regionally appropriate crab cake....

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And not just because of the cycling Easter bunny. What toddler dreams are made of, am I right?! A baseball team darts across Front Street while Easter decorations adorn houses. Credit:© TriStar/courtesy Everett Collection The viewers are instantly drawn into the Southern setting. The dyed eggs are a poignant reminder of the hope and renewal that Easter embodies. ), but it ultimately celebrates the strength of female friendship. Credit: Pinterest...

You don’t have to live at an estate to name your house, y’all! Imagine your charming Lowcountry cottage captured in a single, elegant emblem. Now, picture that image etched onto custom matchboxes or proudly displayed on a coffee mug. Credit:Marc Mauldin For inspiration, turn to your favorite hotels and restaurants. Study their pens, notepads and candles. Then, develop a name. Credit:Marc Mauldin According to family lore, wold is a Welsh suffix meaning rolling hills....

…and they belong in your guest room! Not only are they downright cute, but they often remind us of spaces we cherished growing up. And such began my affection for a twin bedbunk or otherwise. Credit:Eric Piasecki To be exact: a dorm room-style lofted one that took up the majority of my room. My grandparents' house also always had a plethora of twin beds. We nicknamed it the Seven Dwarfs Room....