Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Get a salon-style manicure at home with these polishes. Credit:Southern Living / Brian Kopinski Linda Vosays that a top coat is necessary to achieve a professional-looking manicure that lasts. She prefers a glossy top coat polish thats quick drying. That way, our guests can be on their way, she says. Credit: Amazon Here are the best to consider....

What’s old is new again. Think ofwhite kitchens, stripes, or a marble with just the right amount of veining. Another decor moment in that category? Credit:Creative Tonic Design / Julie Soefer These prints become more than a design statementthey become sentimental. Want to bring a touch of the past into your home? Here are the ninevintageprints that are making a comeback today. Credit:Scalamandre Scalamandre Tigre Whether or not you love an animal print,Scalamandre Tigreis an instantly recognizable classic....

Spoiler alert: It’s similar to fresh flowers. Getty Images Theres a reason basil has been dubbed the King of Herbs. Nothing can beat the powerful notes basil brings to the culinary table, Chef Robin Stybe tellsSouthern Living. Credit:Getty Images Fresh basil is the best choice for the full-bodied flavor and subtle nuances associated with the magical herb. Knowing how to store basil is important in making it last as long as possible....

Colonial Williamsburg’s newest historic site is an 18th-century school for free and enslaved black students. It would take decades to solve the mystery. Because it had been altered over the years, it was difficult to pinpoint when it was originally made. Credit:Brendan Sostak, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Researchers painstakingly studied the buildings construction and materials and tried to connect it with historical records. What Was The Williamsburg Bray School? At the suggestion of Benjamin Franklin, one opened in Williamsburg....

This apple cider cocktail packs all the fall flavors. Learn how to make this classic apple cider cocktail. You’ll sip on it all autumn. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Ways To Use Leftover Cider Looking to use up the rest of the bottle apple cider? )piece orange peel Apple Cider Cocktail: Ice 6Tbsp. )apple cider 1/4cup(2 oz. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox )orange liqueur(such as Cointreau) 1 1/2Tbsp....

Unfamiliar with this Southern favorite? It most certainly tastes like bologna and has the texture of potted meat, if you’re familiar. In many ways, its similar toham saladbut much softer since bologna is very soft to begin with. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The onion and celery offer some welcome textural contrast. Thats why you should pulse just until finely chopped, and then stir everything else together by hand....

About This Episode A reader asks if deadheading their daisies will prolong blooming. Plus, Grumpy shares tips on fertilizing annuals and perennials. Question Of The Week “Will deadheading my Becky Shasta daisies prolong blooming?” So that is a good practice, and it’s not just for Shasta daisies. And it’s not for just annuals and perennials. And a few weeks later, you’re gonna get a whole second bloom. Two for the price of one....

These haircuts will highlight your best features, no matter your face shape. Knowing your face shape makes all the difference when it comes to finding the most flattering cuts. And if you have fine or thin hair, it’s next-level, code-red important. Credit: @salsalhair (Those strands aren’t going to lift themselves.) And it all comes down to face shape. Read on to find the best and worst haircuts for every face shape....

Customize your margarita with these 10 ingredients, whether you prefer fruity, herby, or spicy. You’ll never be bored again, and neither will your guests! Here are 10 ways to upgrade a basic margarita using just one extra ingredient. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Premade, sugar-laden mixes, be gone! Be sure to opt for a tequila that youd be happy to drink on the rocks. 10 Fresh And Flavorful 1-Ingredient Twists 1....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Discover the Southern city that’s always reinventing itself. Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images The rap lyric turned battle cry “F.I.L.A.” Credit:Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images or “Forever I Love Atlanta” unites anyone who’s ever lived in the Empire City. The phrase’s use is as far-reaching as this Georgia city’s notorious suburban sprawl. It’s a love affair with just as much paradoxical flair as the city itself....

There’s so much more steak to love beyond ribeyes. When prepared properly, more affordable steaks are just as tasty at a fraction of the price. And don’t just take it from us. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Kashara Johnson; Food Styling: Robby Melvin We asked Southern chefs for their go-to affordablesteakcuts, and tips on how best to cook them. The Cut: Always the chuck steak! Pitmaster John Lewis ofLewis BarbecueandRancho Lewis, in Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina....

When it comes toThanksgiving appetizers, our readers have some pretty big opinions. Some don’t believe appetizers should be served beforeThanksgiving dinnerat all (nothing but “good smells! ), but those who do have a variety of options that they serve year after year. Credit: Emily Laurae We recommend doubling the recipe so you’ll have some for the meal too. Plus, according to a reader it’s grandma-approved. Baked Brie Easy yet impressive, our readers love serving up this cheesy appetizer on Thanksgiving....

Choose the right variety for your favorite apple recipe. Here are our Test Kitchen’sbest apple picksfor whatever dish you’re making. But if the Test Kitchen were to choose just one jot down, they’d pick Granny Smith apples. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Roasting will caramelize the apples, bringing out their natural sweetness. We recommend McIntosh apples for applesauce, whether you make it in the oven or stovetop. When cooked, this variety has a smooth, almost creamy texture that’s ideal for sauces and purees....