30 Short Blonde Hairstyles To Bring Straight To The Salon

This yellow-blonde bob with light layers and waves creates dimension for a stunning, simple look. Use Lowlights To break up the blondeness, this style adds lowlights instead of highlights. Then, it blended the roots to make them melt into each other for a seamless look. Credit:@bobbyeliot Darker roots add a more natural, lived-in feel. A layered lob should give you all the volume you could ask for! Flip your part to the side to extra volume and oomph....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Samuel Martin

30 Short Shag Haircuts That'll Convince You To Make The Chop

The shag trend isn’t going anywhere. We rounded up the most fabulous short shag haircuts to try out this year. Curly Chin Bob This bob has got some personality and layers. Credit:Instagram/@styled_by_carolynn Cut those curls to a chin-grazing length, and add some killer fringe for fall. It’s the cherry on top of this cheeky cut by Nova Arts Salon ownerSal Salcedo. Curtain Fringe Take on some French-girl fringe. Credit: @salsalhair...

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 692 words · Cheryl Weeks

30 Songs About Dad That'll Pull Your Heartstrings

Share the love with a sentimental song. He’s sure to feel the love. The following options are sure to put a smile on his face. Credit:Camerique/ClassicStock/Contributor/Getty Images Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living Credit: Southern Living...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Jessica Spencer

30 Southern Desserts As Iconic As They Are Delicious

That’s this list. We’re going through themost storiedand most beloved Southern desserts ever made. These treats are the definition of “Don’t mess with a good thing.” Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Peach Cobbler For Southerners, making peach cobbler in the summer is like breathing. First, it comes naturally. Second, it’s absolutely necessary. Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis The ooey, gooey dish full of sweet, stewed fruit happens to also be mighty easy....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Dennis Fuller

30 Southern Porch Cocktails Begging To Be Your New House Drink

Porch sitting calls for cold-drink sipping. That’s what our mamas taught us, anyway. Here are the best Southernporch cocktailsto make for every happy hour at home. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best overall flavor. Mint Julep Forrest Mason Mint juleps were made for sipping on a porch in the South. Pitcher Mojitos These go down so easy you’ll need to go ahead and make a pitcher....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Jackson Kramer

30 Special Southern Recipes To Make With Your Mama For Mother’s Day

Being together in the kitchen is the best gift. Recreate the old times with theseSouthern recipesto make with your mom. Here are mother-daughter recipes to make thisMother’s Day. Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hilegas It requires a little work, but it’s perfect for spending a whole afternoon with mom. Trust us, the parmesan-buttermilk crust is worth skipping the store-bought stuff. It’s usually served over biscuits, pork chops, or grits....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Karen Ray

30 Staircase Design Ideas To Elevate Your Home, According To Designers

Inspiration to step up your home’s staircase game. When decorating room by room in a multi-level home, the stairs might ironically fall through the cracks. I call the staircase the spine of the home, agrees fellow interior designer Susan Riddle. Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Make it fun and make it interesting. To rise to Riddles staircase occasion, weve compiled our most noteworthy design inspiration. When done right, a staircase can steal the spotlight from any room and welcome guests in style....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Robert Rhodes

30 Thanksgiving Prayers And Blessings To Offer Gratitude For Family And Friends

Give thanks with these meaningful messages that embody what the day is about. For Your gift of salvation and Your many promises that bring me hope, peace, and joy. May I see today all I have to be thankful for. Credit: PeopleImages/Getty Images We give thanks for this food prepared by loving hands. We give thanks for life, the freedom to enjoy it all, and all other blessings. May our circle grow with every birth and union into a community united by love, rather than blood....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Lisa Hood

30 Tried-And-True 13x9 Recipes That You Won't Be Able To Live Without

Turn to this trusty pan for breakfast through dessert. Man, will that solve just about any worry or woe. Our favorite 13x9 recipes are quick to prepare, incrediblyportable, make-ahead friendly, and satisfying for any occasion. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Throw it together in a 13x9 for a weekend brunch essential. This sweet casserole is a great option when you have guests to feed. You’re instantly set with a winning breakfast casserole that is guaranteed to warrant some recipe requests....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Jose Gonzales

30 Ways To Celebrate A Southern Christmas

Some of us stay at home, celebrating with close family and bouncing betweenholiday parties. Not to mention, we have the best holiday food around. Here are 30 quintessential ways to celebrate Christmas in the South. Credit: Kate Gilleran Nestled near a charmingsmall townthat goes all out for the holidays seems like the ideal place to celebrate. Flee To The Sea Rent a beach house and welcome Santa seaside. Build your snowman out of sand instead of snow, and take in holiday lights along the boardwalk....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Chad Burton

30 Words That Sound Better With A Southern Accent

This list could go on and on, y’all. Of all the accents in the world, none are as special as a Southern accent. Here are 30 words that benefit from a bit of twang. Credit: Joseph Del Valle/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Locations These Southern spots are commonly mispronounced, if you ask us. Louisville No, its not Lou-EE-ville or Lou-ISS-ville. Locals know theres only one correct way to pronounce the home of the Kentucky Derby, and its Lou-UH-vull....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Sean Singleton

30-Hour Train Ride Connects Many Southern Cities, From New York To New Orleans

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Amtraks Crescent Route is one of the best ways to travel the South. Amtrak Hop aboard Amtrak’s Crescent Route for one of the best ways totravel the South. Credit:Amtrak We’re particularly fond of the ride in and out of New Orleans when the train crosses beautifulLake Pontchartrain. After traveling on the train, you might be interested in stretching your legs....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · David Adams

30-Minute Busy Day Sausage And Beans Tastes Like It Cooked All Day

Add this to your list of new favorites. Why It Works This quick sausage and bean dish is truly packed with flavor. Its almost hard to believe it comes together in just 30 minutes. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Marianne Williams; Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Smoky sausage has a wonderful meaty texture, and the earthy beans are creamy and tender. The aroma and flavor of the trinity and Cajun seasoning will really remind you ofred beans and rice....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Richard Hicks