It is easy and simple enough to actually work. Well, I didnt. Heres how it worked for me. Credit:Getty Images/The Good Brigade Thats where the clothing deadline comes in. From there, I took seasonality into mind. At the end of winter, any sweaters or knitwear that I had not touched needed to go. Credit:Getty Images/Olga Relenko After spring and summer, any warm-weather clothing I hadnt touched had to go. What About Lesser-Worn Special Clothing Items?...

Luckily, Southerners are big on the village mentality, particularly when it comes to feeding folks. In the weeks following my sons birth, my husband and I were fortunate enough to have one ourselves. Our fridge andfreezerwere fuller than theyve ever been. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox She needs all the nourishment she can get in the mornings so you can feel good throughout the day. Pop a bag of coffee in with your deliverytheyre too tired to remember to buy more....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. This versatile designer hidden gem has serious potential. And theyve certainly caught the eyes of interior designers across the South. Credit:MilosStankovic/Getty As far as were concerned, this difference in opinion just means more designer inspiration for us! Heres how to style Dollar Tree vases like a professional. Stun With Simple Staples In our humble opinion, no home is complete without some greenery....

Here’s how to sharpen your knives before the turkey hits the table. Sharpening knives may not be on the top of your to-do list, but it should be. More importantly, dull knives are dangerous. Credit:Getty Images Over time that edge develops nicks, rolls over, becomes uneven, or eventually grows dull. The knife will no longer cut smoothly and may not even cut at all. When sharpening by hand, you want to use a consistent angle....

It can possibly kill hummingbirds. Getty Images Hanging up ahummingbird feederis a great way to attract these beautiful feathered creatures to your backyard. Food coloring or color additives isn’t needed to attract hummers and can potentially harm hummingbirds. Credit:Getty Images Harming these winged animals is likely the last thing on your mind. “This will serve as an attractant, so using red dye in the nectar just isnt necessary.” According to theFood and Drug Administration (FDA),Red No....

Don’t stress about getting the perfect snap. Just about all the professional portrait photographers we interviewed echoed versions of the same advice:Justrelax. Use these tips for the most relaxing photo-taking process. Credit:Getty Images/MoMo Productions “A familys genuine vibe comes through when kids feel free to be themselves.” “When everyone feels at ease, their personalities come forward, creating a more genuine and memorable photo. Encourage laughter, casual interactions, or even a few candid moments to capture the familys unique dynamic....

Add this project to your spring to-do list. Heres why this one-and-doneexteriorupdate is worth tackling this spring. This gave us plenty of privacy while also welcoming the natural light we craved in the living room. Credit:James Ransom Swapping the doors existing hardware for a different style is another cost-effective way to overhaul your homes first impression. Why not invite your home to put its best face forward too? Sun-seeking updates and white paint transformed this Homewood gem....

This easy recipe is made with rotisserie chicken, red enchilada sauce, and loads of cheese. In under an hour, this family favorite can be on the dinner table, sides and all. Don’t skip the sideswe love Mexican rice, avocado salad, and homemade salsa with our enchiladas. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley It’ll quickly break up the meat, saving you precious time. Sides likeRed Rice,Charro Beans, or chips withhomemade guacamoleare all that’s needed....

This local secret is guaranteed to save you time and frustration. I joke that being raised inAtlantaprepares you for many worldly experiences. Thanks toChick-fil-A, Ive integrated my pleasure into my daily vocabulary. Credit:JoanValls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images Ive also noticed that I can handle any airport in stride. HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), known as the worlds busiest airport, is its own beast. It spans 4,700 acres and has 192 gates....

Yall dont trust just anyone to make this treasured Southern side dish. And boy, do yall have some thoughts about potato salad. The ingredients are fairly standard forclassic Southern potato salad. Credit:Southern Living Publix brands this version of their potato salad as Southern-Style, and they definitely make good on that promise. At theSouthern Livingoffice we decided to do ablind taste test of a few store-bought potato saladsfrom local grocery stores....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Walmart already has so many models to choose from. Its a 7-foot North Valley Spruce, and it arrives with 700 lights pre-strung throughout its 1,096 brand tips. Credit:Southern Living / Francesca Fasciglione Its $139 and is designed to look like it was just brushed with fresh snowfall. Each one is encased in a black pot and has 203 tree tips and 100 clear white lights....

Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images Theres something exciting to me aboutcherry season. What To Do With Cherries As Soon As You Get Home 1. The easiest way to do this is by spreading them out on a baking sheet. Credit:Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images Toss any that seem overly soft or have brown spots. Leave The Cherries Alone Once youve sorted through the fruit, dont be tempted to wash ityet. Rinsing the fruit before you store it can cause the cherries to turn soft and moldy....

Don’t let one bit of the summer stone fruit go to waste. not on the window sill), and not touching. Why the counter and not the fridge, you may ask? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Should You Store Peaches In The Refrigerator? Leave them in the bag out on the counter for one to two days, but not much longer. What do you do with overripe peaches? Credit:Stacy K. Allen; Props: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer...