This hairstyle feature lowlights for a natural look. Low Contrast Blonde The softer the highlights, the longer the look will last. This hairstyle used a variety of highlights and tones to give it dimension and body. Credit:@smallbatchhair on Instagram Dark Ash Blonde Just a hint of silver creates a darker ash blonde shade. French Toast Blonde The stylist coined this gold-meets-chestnut shade French toast. Dark Blonde Balayage Balayage creates a beautiful shade that looks natural....

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Bambi-plagued gardeners have more choices than they think. Gardeners and deer are not fast friends. The answer is yesquite a few, actually. Credit: Getty Images Additionally, some varieties contain toxins that deer cannot tolerate. Here are somedeer-resistant flowersthat thrive in full sun to consider planting in your garden. They make excellent cut flowers, boon companions to pansies and violas, and show off inwindow boxesand containers. Credit: Getty Images Plants range from six to 24 inches tall....

you might complete anyweeknight dinnerwith our traditional broccoli-and-rice casserole, crispy rice, or crowd-pleasing dirty rice. This old-school recipe is oh-so comforting. Chicken broth, onion, and bay leaf ensure the rice on its own is full of flavor. Credit: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Food Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Cayenne and hot pepper sauce give this side dish a great kick. Stick Of Butter Rice “This is such a simple and delicious side dish....

Jazz up that tried-and-true protein. But that doesn’t mean you have to try a new and complicated recipe on a weeknight. These simple sauces and condiments are the easiest way to give an old bird new life. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless It’s a tasty topping for grilled chicken kebabs or sandwiches. It’s a great match for smoked or grilled chicken. If you like, you’ve got the option to add a diced jalapeno for a spicy kick....

What’s not to love about homemade bread smothered with sauce, cheese, and toppings of your choice? In our humble opinion, absolutely nothing. Even the pickiest eaters love a simple cheese pizza. Credit: Pinterest/Macheesmo For adventurous eaters, though, pizza is an endless experiment. And finally, the toppings. Some pizza toppings can divide a room (ahem, pineapple), but others are universally loved. Credit: Lew Robertson/Getty Images When it doubt, you might’t go wrong with a classic....

Each of these easy dessert recipes requires just 30 minutes (or less!) of hands-on time in the kitchen to pull together. Lemon Tiramisu Using packaged ladyfinger biscotti helps this cheerful dessert come together in just 15 minutes. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley They’re almost as easy to make as they are to eat. They’ll guarantee to score you a return invite to any gathering....

If one Southern state has cornered the market on beach towns, it’s Florida. But even in the Sunshine State, not all coastal communities are created equal. Or head over toAnna Maria Islandand lay out on its pristine beach. Credit: Crawford A. Wilson III / Getty Images Anna Maria Island Anna Maria Island is what beach town dreams are made of. see to it to grab a Margarita Donut or some other crazy confection from The Donut Experiment for breakfast....

Calling all chocolate lovers. Chocolate-Peanut Butter Icebox Pie Sweet and salty come together for the ultimate in refreshing desserts. A peanut butter cookie crust holds the rich and creamy chocolate custard filling. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Use an ice cream scoop to make neat rounds of whipped cream for the top. Keep refridgerated and serve chilled. Creamy, rich chocolate custard is baked in a flaky, buttery pie crust....

Choosing your new house plan is hands-down the most exciting part of retirement planning. We’ve gathered a few of ourfavorite house plansto make the ideal abode for soaking it all in. Our collection ofSouthern Livinghouse plans includes two-story andsingle-story house plans. Credit: Southern Living House Plans Our house floor plans will execute the gamut from simple house plans to more elaborate, larger options. Choosing your new house plan is hands-down the most exciting part of retirement planning....

Short on size, big on blooms. No garden flower can hold a candle to the bloom bonanza ofhydrangeas. That’s where these compact or dwarf hydrangea varieties come in. Credit: Gratysanna/Getty Images Here’s what you should know about the best small hydrangea varieties to add to your yard. It does well in containers with plenty of water and sun. Hardy in zones 4-9, its mature at 18-36 inches tall and wide....

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Cobblers are a Southern classic. Cobblers are classic Southern desserts. ensure to stock up on fruits because you will want to try them all. Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly This cobbler is the perfect ending to any summertime meal. Top it with a scoop ofvanilla ice cream, and you have a classic treat. Classic Apple Cobbler There’s nothing quite like a classic apple cobbler....