If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. When it comes toperfect girls' weekends, the possibilities are endless. Some iconic destinations make great picks, but lesser-known places can be just as fun. Credit: STACY K. ALLEN You may even want to make a fall trip anannual event! Stay atPerry Lane Hotel, a boutique property in the historic district that’s sleek and modern. Don’t miss its rooftop bar,Peregrin. Credit: Peter Frank Edwards...

“Every leaf speaks bliss to me fluttering from the autumn tree.” Hector Manuel Sanchez What better way to celebrate thechange in seasonsthan reading through a few simple fall poems? This beautiful collection of prose is sure to inspire your mind and prepare your heart for the new season. Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez We wait for a winter lion,Body of ice-crystals and sombrero of dead leaves. Dante Gabriel Rossetti Poems About Autumn Nature November Night...

Find the right style to suit your outdoor space. Southerners love abeautiful garden. And while plants will always be the spotlight, your garden fence deserves some love too. Credit: Photography Ralph Anderson Done right, a fence can stylistically tie together a garden and really help it shine. From rustic, modern, vintage, or classic cottage character, theres afence styleto meet your needs. To get you started, weve gathered 20 garden fence ideas from across the South to help inspire you....

Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn These miniappetizersput the party in the palm of your hand. They make enjoying festive food simple, and these recipes make it fun. Our recipes for mini appetizers include new twists ontraditional Southern classics. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn From mini chicken and waffles to mini tomato sandwiches, honey we shrunk your Southern favorites! Fill a plate with these mini appetizers and savor every little flavor-filled bite....

From smoky ash brown to icy espresso. Here are 20 cool-toned brown hair colors perfect for brunettes. Smoky Sombre This subtle ombre fades from a cool, dark brunette to icy, beige ends. Credit:@HAIR_BYNIKKI85 And we are very thankful. This gorgeous blend of muted brunette and a cool-toned gold makes for a striking combination. Mushroom Brown Perfectly ashy, this color really makes a statement while remaining neutral. Credit: Instagram/@habitsalon Ask for all-over babylighting and balayage in very ashy cool tones....

What if we said you could visit the Caribbean without a passport? Before it was a state park, Caladesi was the childhood home of author Myrtle Scharrer Betz. (There are also privately-owned homes to rent.) Credit: Marka/Getty Images Don’t miss the Manatee Hole, a lagoon where adorable sea cows swim. NearbyLori Wilson Parkincludes an oceanfront forest that’s a haven for migrating and maritime birds. Only accessible by boat or seaplane, the park is roughly 99 percent open water (really!...

White sands instead of winter snowfalls. This is what a Florida Christmas is all about. Carmel Brantley TheChristmas season in Floridaisn’t a traditional winter wonderland. Credit:Carmel Brantley Instead of chestnuts roasting over an open fire, you’ll find burning temperatures over ocean waves. But the communities that populate the Sunshine State know how to celebrate a snowman, even when beachside. White sand beaches take the place of snowy landscapes, a holiday twist we can get behind....

Nothing is as uplifting as a flowering garden in the spring. Gazing upon the colors that Mother Nature unveils can be so satisfying. Enjoying these gifts when the renewal of spring is upon us lends buoyancy to our days. Credit: Jacky Parker Photography/Getty Images Dust off yourgardening toolsand map out your garden. This list of spring-blooming flowers will have you positioned for a riot of color this season. Garden Verbena you might find agarden verbenafor almost any sunny spot in the garden....

The garden is calling. Despite what some purple-thumbed folks might think, there are no breaks for gardeners, not even in winter. Read on to discover flowers and plants you might put in the ground infall or winter. Credit: aimintang/Getty Images Violas and pansies grow best in partial shade but need a minimum of four hours of sunlight a day. Cut back leggy pansies for new growth. When firstplanting forsythia, water regularly until established....

The jammy berry filling and flaky crust are the epitome of summer baking. Triple Berry Sonker With Dip Never heard of a sonker? This big batch drink is perfect for parties, and is non-alcoholic by design, so everyone can partake. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Easy Blackberry Turnovers Turnovers can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. The fluffy treats require just 15 minutes of hands-on time to pull together....

You’re in luck if you want an easy way to modernize your home’scurb appeal. For statement-making front door paint colors, try one of these suggestions that complement your home’s exterior. Schoolhouse Red Door Consider a red schoolhouse door if your front yard blossoms with bluehydrangeas. Credit: Alison Miksch It catches the eye and plays off the naturally complementary colors of its surroundings. A neutral, white brick or clapboard exterior will make this door the main focal point....

Van Chaplin, Ralph Anderson Open or closed,gardengates always say welcome. Whether you opt for wrought iron or classic white pickets, a gate canadd character to your exterior design. They can provide whimsy to acottage gardenor clean lines for modern curb appeal. Credit:Van Chaplin, Ralph Anderson Here, weve rounded up ideas to help you choose the perfect garden gate for your yard. A welcoming arrangement may hint at what lies beyond....

I’m gonna save you some money. I’m gonna save you some time. Hostas To a deer, these are fresh-caught Maine lobster served with melted Irish butter. Oh, man! Nothing like a fresh hosta! Photo: mirror.co.uk. Hope there’s not a power outage. Roses You might think thorny roses would be undesirable, but you don’t know Bambi. Rhododendron Another dinnertime favorite. Credit: Nicola Stocken/Gap Photos Azeleas What’s up with this? Are deer determined to remove all of America’s favorite plants from the landscape?...