The holiday season is almost here, which means your calendar is already filling up with events. Sinceshort haircuts are in, we’ve found the most festive looks to get you through party season. During an already hectic holiday season, effortless hair that looks elegant is a win. Credit: Pinterest/Tessa Rayanne/Kelsey Steindler Easy twists and simple accessories can add a touch of glamour to your holiday attire. From completely down to half-up to swept up, these hairstyles are our holiday party inspiration....

Enjoy year after year of blooms with these low-maintenance plants for Southern gardens. Southern Living/Adrienne Legault Perennial plants are the ideal choice for low-maintenance gardening. The best hardy perennials have long bloom periods, providing weeks or even months of color. Credit:Southern Living/Adrienne Legault Many attractbutterflies, bees, and otherpollinatorsto the garden. Supplement rainfall as needed to provide regular irrigation during their first year as plants establish a robust root system. Some perennials may not flower the first year because they are focusing energy on growing roots....

Keep the harvests coming with these hardy crops for the winter garden. Getty Images For gardeners in the South, winter is a great time to grow cool-seasonvegetables. Of course, there is considerable overlap between the two groups. Credit:Getty Images Winter temperatures vary considerably across the South. Coastal locations tend to be warmer while gardeners in the mountains may experience snow. Fall and winter temperatures also impact planting times. Credit:Getty Images...

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. A round-up of holiday books to get you jolly for holly. Getty Images Whats better than relaxing with a good book after youve decked the halls? Credit:Getty Images Ready to dive into a book list that will get you excited for the holidays ahead? Is fate bringing them together? Will he venture to push her outor pull her closer? Credit:Amazon...

Your flock has emptied the nest. What does that mean? It might be time to downsize. Credit: Southern Living Let’s make something clear:Downsizingdoesn’t need to feel like downgrading. These house plans all fall under 1,800 square feet, which is really all you need for easy living. Do you want somewhere cozy to take your coffee in the morning? Credit: Southern Living House Plans; Photo: Lake and Land Studio, LLC Try a house plan likeHawthorn Cottagewith screened-in porch space that lives larger than the biggest living room....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Grandmas taste never goes out of style. Our top picks start at $20, with some even on sale for up to 55 percent off. Credit:Southern Living These grandiose furniture pieces have truly stood the tests of time, as they remain popular to this day. The best part about china cabinets, though? Credit:Amazon Credit:Amazon Credit:Le Creuset Credit:Amazon Credit:Amazon Credit:Field Company Credit:Amazon...

Toss these items for a cleaner space. I don’t know about you, but my bathroom is my happy place. It’s time to reclaim aless cluttered space. Credit: Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Page Mullins “It is important to your well-being to toss them upon expiration.” Additionally, consider tossing anyhair productsthat you tried and didn’t like. Pumice Stones Did you know that pumice stones can expire too? It’s taking up considerable real estate in your shower....

We are always celebratingsmall-townlife and asking readers to share their favorites, but we’ve began noticing a trend. Some of the towns they mentioned were reallyand we meanreallytiny. Were talking fewer than 2,000 people tiny, which coincidentally is smaller than the population of my high school. Credit: Courtesy of Georgia Department of Economic Development/Ralph Daniel Youll have plenty to write home about no matter what you get into. Port Aransas, Texas Population: 3,105...

Grab your fork and steak knife: These recipes are here just in time for steak night. Steak recipes are perfect for date night, family functions, dinner parties to just your averageSunday supper. The corn relish is flavored with lime juice and jalapenos for an ideal kick. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Don’t be surprised if this mouthwatering steak dinner with fries becomes a highly-requested meal....

Add strength and style to the heartbeat of your home. Photo: Maggie Griffin Design Thinking ofremodeling your kitchen? The best place to start is with your floors. Credit:Photo: Maggie Griffin Design Picking new kitchen flooring requires more than going with whatever fitsyour cabinetry color. We discuss how the client works in the kitchen, says Griffin. We ask how is the flow [to the rest of the home]? Credit:Maggie Griffin Designs...

We asked our editors to share some of their favoritelast-minute holiday recipes,and these 15 made their lists. It’s officially become a staple in my entertaining repertoire." Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Micah Morton; Prop Stylist: Ginny Branch Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Credit: Emily Laurae Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox...

They’ll go miles out of the way to dine on these delicacies. Food is a huge part of culture in the South. Its important, and our readers tend to agree. Credit:Charlie Vergos Rendezvous Yall arent afraid of going a littleor a lotout of the way for a really great meal. The 650-plus enthusiastic responses to our Facebook ask: Whats a restaurant dish so good you travel for it? I made note of nearly every single one for future travels (thanks, everyone!...

“If you might’t say anything nice, come sit by me.” Something else it is certainly not short on? Lessons to be gleaned and held onto. Credit: Everett Collection On Beauty Show up prepared Girdle and all. Otherwise, you’ll look like two pigs fighting under a blanket. Take it or leave it, but at least they did their duty. Credit: TriStar Pictures/ Courtesy: Everett Collection Timing is of utmost importance. A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste....