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If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. This sunny city is home to two universities, beautiful trails, and a vibrant arts scene. If you think only ofbeach townswhen you dream of Florida, think again. Credit: Sean Pavone Photo/Getty Images The Sunshine State’s capital city is one of those spots that deserves a second look. Despite having a population nearing 200,000, Tallahassee still has a small-town feel. But that’s just one of many reasons to visit, retire, or relocate to Tallahassee....

Built up by French colonists in 1719, Vicksburg has a long history that it isnt shy about sharing. The town hosts six different museums all within a one-mile radius of each other. Heres how to spend a weekend in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Credit:Courtesy of Visit Vicksburg Learn more about the battle at various museums and historical sites around town. For more history, head to the Vicksburg National Military Park. The park will do demonstrations, give tours to various groups, and has informational films about the battle....

Enjoy a refreshing and unpretentious getaway in this historic beach town. If I head straight, Ill dive, head first, into the ocean. Decades later, the island mystique hasnt changed much. Credit:Courtesy of Visit Savannah With three miles of beaches, the island offers a refreshing and unpretentious getaway. On the islands southeastern tip sits its stately lighthouse. Its service ended in 1909, and the lighthouse is now preserved by the National Park Service....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Some waterfalls require multi-mile hikes to reach, while others are accessible from roadsides. Your best bet is to commit to a lifetime of chasing waterfalls in the Volunteer State. Credit:gatorinsc/Getty Images Consider visiting waterfalls with fewer crowds to limit the strain placed on agencies tasked with protecting them. This ensures that generations to come can enjoy these picturesque waterfalls too....

But picking the hue that will set the scene for your entire home can be daunting. What color works better with nature than a shade of blue? Ahead, we’re sharing designer-and editor-loved blue paint colors for your front door. Credit: Photo: Hector M. Sanchez; Floral Design/Props: Heather Barrie (Gathering) Greek Isles Thischeery front doorwas inspired by blue skies. This versatile shade of blue promises an instant smile from neighbors as well as curious house hunters....

Storage space and style come together with these built-in bookshelf ideas. The benefits of built-in bookshelves come in numbers. Inthis house, the homeowner opted for three different heights. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling by Lindsey Ellis Beatty “I chose to envelop the room in rich chocolate browns and did not shy away from mixing metals. After all, what western-inspired room could exist without some silver finishes?” In this room, a built-in bookshelf wall was designed around a door for a unique and space-saving detail....

These cherry tomato recipes prove how versatile these little guys are in the kitchen. you might even pickle them! These cherry tomato recipes prove how versatile these little guys are in the kitchen. Credit:Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray It still has the tomatoes of course, in this case grape or cherry tomatoes. In this salad, colorful cherry tomatoes add a pop of color and brightness....

Whatever chicken soup recipe you choose, you might’t go wrong. Kick up the heat in this comforting Tex-Mex soup by adding more jalapeno. Soulful Chicken Soup No dish is quite as soothing as a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup. Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Melissa Gray A slow cooker makes throwing together this comfort food super easy. This recipe trades out the usual suspects like carrots and celery for lacinato kale and Yukon Gold potatoes....

Spend less time in the kitchen after a busy day. To keep things interesting, we substituted ham for bacon, but it’s delicious either way. Prep the ingredients before you roll cooking because the dish comes together in a flash. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Sheet Pan Fajitas Chicken fajitas in 20 minutes? You bet, thanks to this clever sheet pan recipe. The recipe does make a large amount, so plan on leftovers or lunches....

Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or just your average Wednesday. You’ll even find some surprise flavors in the bunch like margarita, Cheerwine, and German chocolate. Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cupcakes Go ahead and bake a second batch. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Then, you’ll sprinkle walnut pieces on top for a wonderful crunch. Honeybee Cupcakes Honey adds a subtle sweetness to the batter and buttercream in these gorgeous treats....

We’ve got the inspiration for long curly hair with bangs to the shortestcurly pixie cut. If you have curly hair and never considered bangs, now is the time to change your mind. New Shag The new shag haircut is slightly more wearable with face-framing bangs. Credit:Instagram/@NATALIEANNEHAIR Re-style the bangs as needed. Cropped Bangs These curly bangs on a shoulder-length cut are short and oh-so-sweet. Long Layered Curls Southern women love their hair big and their attitudes bigger....

Our Test Kitchen has been hard at work testing cranberry recipes, creating acranberry dishto suit every palate. From classic recipes to anythingbuttraditional, these cranberry dishes will add big, bold flavor to yourholiday menu. Here’s a big bonus: most versions of this condiment keep for a while. Credit: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Enjoy on during the holidays with your turkey or ham, and then use theleftoversfor a sweet sandwich spread....

Plus, desserts made with blackberries are always pretty thanks to the rich color of the berry. While fresh blackberries are great for making summer desserts, these blackberry recipes can also be enjoyed year-round. Best make that call after you taste this one with our Mascarpone Cream. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall To make it special, top with whipped cream and a mint garnish....