Virginia designer Sara Hillery twirls up her home with a new creative theme for Christmas. Alison Gootee For interior designer Sara Hillery, Christmastime provides a fun opportunity to flex her creativity. I love the element of surprise! Credit:Alison Gootee CEDRIC ANGELES One thing that never changes? Hillerys incorporation of beloved traditions, including her husbands from New Orleans and her own from Virginia. We share the same sentiment and host two big annualChristmas parties, one for friends and one for family....

It’s hard to believe thatDana Gibsonstarts a decorating project by painting everything white. After all, the designer fills her collections of home accents and wallpapers with splendid colors and vivacious patterns. But in herRichmond, Virginia, split-level, the whiteout came first. Credit: Helen Norman; Styling: Lizzie Cox They peeled back dark paneling, ripped out cabinetry and carpet, and rebuilt the front steps. Then came the charm: highlighting the ample windowsand distracting from the low ceilingswithcrown moldingand a wainscot....

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Savannah boutique owner Courtland Stevens makes the most of a quirky aged home. The stately brick house had curb appeal that Courtland Stevens just couldn’t curb. Smitten, Stevens and her husband tried twice to buy this place before finally snagging it in 2018. Credit: Mary Britton Senseney; Styling by Dakota Willimon Just when they were getting settled, the entire plaster ceiling in the living room caved in. She’s embraced the house’s quirks and let her design evolve....

Seafood dives, state parks, and more public beaches than its eastern counterparts. Though busiest in spring and summer, it’s perfect for a trip year-round. Here’s everything to put on your list for a trip to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Credit:Getty Images/Chris Dasilva Where Is Santa Rosa Beach, Florida? Getty Images/Snapper Santa Rosa Beach is amongst the popular stretch of scenic beaches along Florida’s Highway 30A. The closest airport to Santa Rosa Beach is the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)....

Cinnamon gives it an enticing warmth while also lending it that true Honey Maid graham cracker flavor. This frosting with this cake is an unstoppable combo, though you really could use anyfrostingwith this recipe. Learn how to make graham cracker cake, and you may just have found your new favorite dessert. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox )all-purpose flour 1 1/2cupsgraham cracker crumbs(from 1 [13.5-oz.] box) 2tsp.baking powder 3/4tsp.kosher salt...

This compact evergreen makes a big impact in containers and small gardens. Use Dragon PrinceTM Cryptomeria as an accent in mixed plantings or massed in borders against a dark evergreen backdrop. Plants also perform well in containers and make a wonderful addition to rock gardens and open woodlands. Credit:Southern Living Plant Collection Dragon PrinceTM Cryptomeria is a compact form of Japanese cedar. No pruning is necessary to maintain the rounded habit....

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And this years most popular side dish,Tomato Cucumber Salad, does just that. This helps draw out some of the moisture in the vegetables and keeps the side dish from turning soggy. (While others enjoyed the salad as-is.) Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley I made this for a party. I used red onion sliced thin and sprinkled a little feta on top. I made this just as it said and I love it, it’s almost good as Moms....

This small Virginia town attracts mountain music enthusiasts from around the world. TheOld Fiddlers Conventionhas been held in Galax every August since 1935. Heres what to do when youre ready for Galax. Credit:Forged Film Company The six-day music event attracts upwards of 60,000 mountain music enthusiasts from around the world. Stop in for handmade bluegrass instruments, music books, t-shirts, and even drums and amps. For eats, theyve got pizzas, tacos, salads, and burgersessentially pub fare....

Your Myrtle Beach itinerary is ready. There are no rigid timeframes and no definitive way to approach your trip. With so many options at your fingertips, it can be tough to know where to start. Credit:Getty Images Sunset boat cruise or sunset bike ride? Brunch at a brewery or happy hour at a rooftop bar? Remember, though, that Myrtle Beach is all about flexibility. Maybe youre trying to shake off any remaining thoughts of work, or maybe youre a little bit jet-lagged....

Learn about this signature house plan in Habersham, South Carolina. About 15 years ago, he was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative condition, which affects almost one million Americans. Others readily embraced Rider’s vision, including Robert Turner and Patrick Kelly of the Habersham Land Company. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Kathryn Lott This New Urbanism development was already accessible in many ways. Adaptive plans will meet their needs too," Rider notes. “The only thing more beautiful than the landscape here is the people....