If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Skip the coffee and opt for this powerful formula to wake up your eyes. A good eye serum will address these concerns and keep the delicate skin under your eyes moisturized. Credit:Southern Living / Jaclyn Mastropasqua Plus, the applicator feels like it’s massaging your skin. My only concern was that the formula applied very wet for me. It takes about five to 10 minutes to dry down and fully absorb into my skin....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. A MadcapCottage Christmasis full of vivid color, festive party decor, and surprising patterns. “It’s all about the unexpected,” explains Nixon. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Design: John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon; Styling: Kendra Surface “Our cottage speaks to everyone. It evokes a spirit of adventure and brings that back home.” Here, they invite us into their home and share four of their brightest ideas for trimming the tree....

Get to know the Sunshine State’s most loved marine mammal. It was the most amazing day Id had as a biologist, swimming with manatees, she says. The Forgotten Mermaids Manatees largely swam under the radar of public attention for decades. Manatees congregate at Three Sisters Springs.Credit:Brown W. Cannon III By 1975, they were named the official marine mammal of Florida. The residents and refuge stewards of Crystal River are working hard to address both threats....

We tasked our Test Kitchen with finding new uses for mayonnaise to show just how versatile it can be.

There’s a toxic coastal plant you gotta know about, and it’s called the manchineel tree. Where Does The Manchineel Tree Grow? The trees live on beaches or in brackish water. Credit: Ffennema/Getty Images They tend to grow in clusters and can be found growing among mangroves. The plant gets its name from the Spanish wordmanzanilla,which means “little apple.” It is so named because the fruit and foliage of the plant resemble those of apple trees....

New for 2025, the tomato pie is a must-try snack while at August National. However, in true Augusta National fashion, this was not a joking matter. As a born-and-raised Southerner, I was excited to try the Masters take on a Southern classic recipe. Credit:Getty Images Ive eaten plenty of tomato pies in my day. I wasnt at all deterred by this change, because it made a lot of sense for the circumstances....

Bring the taste of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia home. To keep it even more real, serve it in a super thin plastic green baggie. Use the back of a fork to mash ingredients together until evenly combined and smooth. Credit:Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke Top each with a remaining slice of bread. Quarter sandwiches: Cut sandwiches into fourths, and serve. Credit:Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke...

The classic holiday tradition of placing candles in our windows goes back centuries. Additionally, it can be in honor of a family member who has passed. In this case, there might be relics from that person’s life that accompany the candle. Credit:Getty Images/Tom Baker/EyeEm A Pennsylvanian Footnote In South Central Pennsylvania, you might see candles in windows year-round. Don’t mistake this for a forgotten Christmas flourish. ThePennsylvania Dutchare known for keeping this practice active year-round....

Vibrant red birds seem to bring even more cheer to the season, but their meaning has impact year-round. Red birdsalso known as Northern Cardinalsare popular images in holiday decor. When cardinals appear in their bright colors in the cold months, they echo the saturated shadestypical of holidaydecor. Gary Carter/Getty Images.Credit:Gary Carter/Getty Images The male cardinals that visit our homes are especially vibrant. Theyre the bright red birds with pointed crowns that you see flitting around trees and feeders....

I know it’s possible to stage the weeping and rending of garments many miles from home. Middle age brings with it more mourning experience. Your friends' parents pass away. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Why Southern Funerals Are Miracles Southern funerals are miracles when you think about it. But that’s part of the miracle too. Ours was Aunt Patti. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely...

Ms. Opal harnessed all her strength to create a nationwide federal holiday to honor the importance of Juneteenth. Not untilOpal Leemade it her mission. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the Union forces read General Order No. Ms. Opal published the book Juneteenth: A Children’s Story and also cowrote a stage play about the events of June 19, 1865.Credit:Elizabeth Lavin; Styling: Diamond Mahone; Gold Lame Kimono: Courtesy La Vie Style House; Jewelry: Courtesy Elizabeth Hooper Studio...

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. We also play host to somegorgeous, lauded universitiesthat are spread across the region. The buildingslike aFrank Lloyd Wrightdesigned planetarium and a former hotel turned schoolare marvels to look at, as well. Credit:Scott Cook/Rollins College Even if your senior year was long ago, thesebeautiful collegesin the South are not to be missed. it’s possible for you to experience the natural splendor of a South Alabama landscape all over campus....

Here are 15 of our favorites. Stop into Studio 3:19 for women’s clothing or 10,000 HZ for new and vintage records. Today, Fort Payne is a bit quieter, but every bit as beautiful. Credit: Robbie Caponetto Guntersville’s walkable main street is ideal for antique lovers and boutique shoppers. But we think it’s high time for a dedicated overnight stay. The restaurant shines for its expertly cooked steaks and Southern classics like shrimp and grits and fried catfish....