You cant go wrong with any of these expert-approved hues. Its one of the first things guests encounter and a view you and your neighbors will see daily. It’s a beautiful white that is soft and creamy without taking on too much yellow. Credit:Laurey W. Glenn Farrow & Balls Black Blue (No. Its one of those colors that goes with everything. Farrow & Balls Bancha (No. Credit:ALISON GOOTEE; Styling by Dakota Willimon...

The season’s freshest produce will take your recipes to the next level. Below, you’ll find the best fruits and vegetables to shop for this season across the South. You’ll find a wide variety of apples available through October for all your cooking and baking needs. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Get inspired withour favorite fall apple recipes. Discover a new favorite way to use them in the kitchen with one ofour favorite easy pumpkin recipes....

These spirited drinks will complete your game day menu. Mix up thesecocktail recipeson game day to cheer your team on to victory. ), you’ll find a game day cocktail on this list to fit your taste and your team. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This recipe makes one cocktail, but you’re free to easily make a bigger batch. This three-ingredient cocktail is practically impossible to mess up. Michelada Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

Your home may be your castle, but your garden should always be your retreat. A gorgeous purple-flowering bougainvillea vine is trained against the home’s front wall. The formality out front contrasts strikingly with the flowing beds in back. Credit: Erica George Dines This is a garden with two distinct faces. Each waterfall, wildflower, and moss-shawled boulder looks like it’s been nestled here since God made Earth. Demilune Garden A double row of Korean boxwoods rings the center fountain....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. We tested 35 gift baskets to find the most delicious options to give and receive. Credit:Southern Living / Melanie Fincher Diane Gottsmanis an etiquette expert and the owner of The Protocol School of Texas. To help you go for the best gift basket, we put 35 popular options to the test. The box of candies arrived packaged in a white styrofoam box with dry ice inside....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Unique ways to show her you care, no matter the occasion. Credit:Southern Living / Kevin Liang All good etiquette, including gift-giving etiquette, starts with being observant of others, saysSydney Dunn. Now it’s the gift I give every woman in my life (and some guys)! Patchology recommends keeping them chilled in the fridge before use. Credit: Sephora...

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Grab the girls, and head to the Palmetto State for a great time. When’s the best time for a girlfriend getaway? Credit: Peter Frank Edwards The next question is, where? My sister and I delighted in a tour of theKazoo Museum & Factoryduring a mini-girlfriend getaway. For a girlfriend getaway, we likeCity Loft Hotel, a boutique hotel with just 22 guest rooms....

Burgers, tacos, and casseroles, here’s the meat that’s best for each. It also tenderizes tougher cuts of beef and boosts flavor by incorporating additional fat. Its a staple when makingmeatloaf, tacos, spaghetti sauce, and other recipes. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling; Torie Cox Becausewe use it so much in everyday cooking, buying ground beef should be simple, right? Well, thedifferent labelsand terminology can confuse many folks. Lets take a peek behind the curtain and break down ground beef....

Big, Southern,curly hairis both a blessing and a curse. These haircuts are full of texture, volume, and as much personality as the girl rocking them. Board straight beauties, step asidenobody doesvolume like a curly girl. Credit: Jean Louis David Carefree Curls Wistful and windblown. Carefree curls will always be a great style choice for curly girls. It’s simple, charming, and adorable. Credit: westbrooks.crystal Pixies can be a few inches long or cropped short....

Bangs are a polarizing topic. People tend to hate them or love them. And the good news: Gals with curly hair can sport bangs too. Credit: Pinterest/Margo & Me In fact,hairstyles with curly bangsare extremely popular, and they look amazing. Bangs might seem intimidating, but we’ve got you covered. Even more, they are incredibly easy to manage and upkeep. Credit: Pinterest The bluntness of the cut gives your hair fullness and it also leaves your ends looking crisp and healthy....

When it comes to our daily beauty routine, we’re all about efficiency and ease. From waking up to walking out of the door, we don’t have time to waste. When finding the perfect cut, the most important thing to consider is your texture. Credit: @sarahdeaconhair Repeat after me: “I willnotfight my texture.” Cutting for your texture will keep those heat styling tools locked away tight in your drawer. Once dry, you’ve got the option to use a texturizing spray to top off the look....

One of the genius things aboutTrader Joesis the number of new products they release every holiday season. Poinsettias covered in glitter! Its a lot to wade through, but there are some real gems in there, too. Credit: Geri Lavrov/Moment Mobile/Getty Image And they should feel a bit more special than the products you might find at the store-year round. This one is made with a combination of shea butter, coconut oil, and safflower seed oil....

Heres how to make the best hummingbird food for these winged wonders. With their jewel-toned plumage and high-energy acrobatics, hummingbirds are some of our most fascinating garden visitors. Nectar makes up about 90 percent of a hummingbird’s diet. Credit: Darwin Brandis/Getty Images Brown sugar contains molasses products and should also be avoided. Never use artificial sweeteners in your homemade nectar. The Best Hummingbird Food Recipe You don’t need to purchase hummingbird food....