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These cakes, cookies, pies, and bars deserve to make a resurgence this year. That’s where our favorite vintage dessert recipes come into play. Plus, it comes together in just 10 minutes. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster If you’ve never had this nostalgic recipe before, it’s time to change that. It’s found in both the cake layers and the frosting of this classic cake. Wacky Cake Don’t let the name of this cake scare you away....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Everything you need for a classic Christmas. Scoop up my favorite festive finds below, with prices starting at $10. Credit:Southern Living / Francesca Fasciglione It measures 14.8-inches tall and also features both clear and silver gemstones for a pop of retro flair. Took a chance on this, and I love it,one five-star customershared. With the resurgence of retro holiday decor taking off, these once-treasured lights are making a comeback again....

The Lucky Rabbit in Hattiesburg has been highlighted on ‘Home Town’ as a favorite store of Erin Napier. The flea market trades in treasured antiques, mementos, and memories. But if X marked the spot and led you straight to some treasure, youd miss out. Credit:The Lucky Rabbit The treat here is the hunt. Reducing waste by preserving and recycling still-useful (and interesting) items also motivated the couple. Abby noticed local artists and creatives needing a spot to show and sell their work....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Scoop up a Tupperware Heritage Collection set, a retro-style toaster, and vintage-inspired canisters from $10. Southern Living What was once considered old and outdated is now becoming popular again in many forms, yall. Credit:Southern Living These items start at just $10, which makes them a great choice for last-minuteChristmas gifts, too! The magnetic attachment holds cans of any size in place while the stainless steel blade seamlessly removes the tops....

Dress up your dinner party in Southern style without breaking the bank. Here are the vintage tableware pieces that every Southerner looks for at thrift and antique stores. Bonus points if you find ones with yourmonogram! Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez, Stylist: Carolyn Chen Specialty Serving Dishes Its no secret that we prize tableware with highly specific functions:Deviled eggs? Theres a plate for that. Yep, weve got a plate for those too....

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Elegant but easy, these cheesy wafers are great for tailgates, showers, parties, and more. Or just stash the dough in the freezer for when you need an appetizer in a hurry. Ingredients 1cup(8 oz. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey 1/2cupfinely chopped country ham(about 3 1/2 oz.) Add cheese; beat on medium-low speed until well combined, about 2 minutes. Whisk together flour, salt, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl....

Take a peek at some of the state’s prettiest public and private gardens. Courtesy The Garden Club of Virginia; Photo by Donna Moulton Spring is in bloom all over the South. What Is Historic Garden Week? Credit:Courtesy The Garden Club of Virginia; Photo by Donna Moulton And theres a wide variety of things to see. I feel like theres something for everyone, says Virginia Gillock, the chair ofHistoric Garden Week....

Enjoy wineries, lovely shops and restaurants, and historic sights in Middleburg. Brown W. Cannon III Its autumn inMiddleburg, Virginia, and the landscape is turning itself into a painting. Beyond them, flaxen-tailed horses stand on the rolling hills, which are still green in mid-October. Credit:Brown W. Cannon III Read on to learn more about the town and plan the perfect autumn getaway. My grandparents went on their first date here, and since then, the inn has become their legacy....

The elevation herethe highest east of the Rockiesis an incredible 5,506 feet. Beech Mountain TDA What you might not know is that its a wonderful getaway in any season. Fall and winter bring a host of activities and a changing landscape to enjoy. Credit:Larry Dean Read on for what to do in Beech Mountain, North Carolina any time of the year. In late summer, you might even come across fruit-filled blackberry bushes....

Eat Mor Chickin doesnt always apply at Truetts Luau. Chick-fil-Astarted in the Atlanta area and has since spread rapidly across the nation. But that’s not the only odd thing about this specialty Chick-fil-A location. Credit:Chick-Fil-A It has an entirely different name: Truett’s Luau. Read on to learn more about Truett’s Luau and several other themed Chick-fil-A restaurant concepts across the state. Chick-Fil-A What Is Truett’s Luau? Credit:Chick-Fil-A, Inc. The spot is kitschy and fun, with a Southern twist on the luau experience....

This cocktail is the perfect sipper on a Southern summer day. In terms of flavor, it packs a one-two punch of sweet and tart. Ingredients 1/2cup(4 oz.) Vodka cherry limeade in a pitcher and glasses with a bowl of cherries.Credit:Antonis Achilleos / Prop Stylist: Christine Keely / Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer What Is a Cherry Limeade Made Of? This warm-weather drink is made withvodka,lemon-lime soda,simple syrup,maraschino cherry juice, andlime. Which Vodka Works Best for this Limeade Cocktail?...