18 Pretty Pink Flowers For Your Garden

Put the versatility of pink blooms to work in your garden with these charming selections. Getty Images/Ana Iacob Pink is a versatile color in the garden. Make the most of these blooms by learning how to combine this diverse color palette with other landscape hues. Credit:Getty Images/Ana Iacob They combine well with other warm colors like yellow, red, and orange. Cool pinks have names like fuchsia, raspberry, bubblegum, and magenta....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Tim Caldwell

18 Quick And Easy Side Dishes That Pair Perfectly With Shrimp

When you’re making shrimp, consider making these side dishes too. Side dishes can be a tricky mealtime stumbling block. Ensure that your main and sides are always perfectly paired with the help of our favorite shrimp side dishes. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Okra And Rice Casserole Shrimp, rice, and okra always play well together. Get your fill with this casserole that showcases the latter two alongside corn kernels....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Chad Thomas

18 Recipes You'll Only Find On A Southern Thanksgiving Table

Southerners go all out when it comes to food, and Thanksgiving is no exception. Southerners go all out when it comes to food, and Thanksgiving is no exception. you’ve got the option to simply never overdo it on Thanksgiving. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Here, it’s used to flavor a Thanksgiving turkey and lock in juices and flavor. Trust the process, y’all. These sweet-and-savory dishes are the perfect pair with a bite of ham or turkey....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Tony Smith

18 Retro Chicken Casseroles That Never Go Out Of Style

Every single one of these old-fashioned chicken casseroles will achieve just that. Southern cooks have been serving up comforting chicken casseroles for as long as we can remember. So gather round, dig in, and enjoy because dinner is getting a retro spin tonight. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox It’s creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. We use jarred Alfredo sauce in this recipe to make it super simple. Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole you’re able to never go wrong with chicken and rice casserole....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Chase Galloway

18 Side Salads To Round Out Your Party Menu

Fall, winter, spring, or summer, these fresh salads are the best sides for any dinner. Drawing a blank for what to serve with your main course for aweeknight dinner? Many of these salads are so good, they’re even worth enjoying on their own. Credit: Greg DuPree Rather thanfishy anchovies, the dressing gets its hit of umami from Worcestershire sauce. The grated boiled eggs make the salad hearty enough for a main dish when you want a lighter supper....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Joshua Werner

18 St. Patrick's Day Desserts Better Than A Pot Of Gold

St. Patrick’s Dayisn’t just aboutcorned beefand cabbage. to celebrate the holiday right, you’ll want a festive dessert to cap off the night. Best-Ever Scones Across the pond, our Irish friends love to dip their scones in tea. Credit: Southern Living Mini Bourbon-and-Cola Bundt Cakes Bourbon is American whiskey, which is a favorite Irish drink. These dainty cakes are a subtle nod to an Irish love of chocolate and whiskey. The components of golden raisins and cream make this reminiscent of a decadent version of an Irish Soda Bread....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Andrew Hines

18 Stunning Brown Ombré Hair Color Ideas For Brunettes

With hand-painted techniques likebalayage, ombre color jobs look more natural than ever. Sombre, or subtle ombre, is an even more light-handed version of the trend. There are some incrediblehair color ideas for brunettesthat every dark-haired girl will be obsessed with stealing. Credit:Instagram/@colourguruu If you’re looking for a little warmth, try caramel, honey, or copper ombre. Whether you have dark brown hair or light brown hair, there are plenty of options for you....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Carlos Reyes

18 Thanksgiving Cheesecake Recipes That Rival Any Pie

Leave the pie to someone else this year. With a creamy cheesecake filling and crunchy pecan topping you get the best of both worlds in one crust. Add extra flair with sugared cranberries and serve any leftover cranberry compote with the Thanksgiving turkey. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Giulietta Pinna; Food Styling: Ali Ramee Instant Pot Double Chocolate Cheesecake Double the chocolate, double the fun. Top with crushed pecans for a little crunch....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Jeffrey Smith

18 Thanksgiving Poems To Share Around The Table

Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table and share what you’re mostthankfulfor this year. “No need to count calories today, just your blessings. From our family to yours.” Credit: Michael Marquand/Getty Images “Best Thanksgiving wishes. May your blessings outnumber the autumn leaves.” “Thanksgiving isn’t just a day. It’s a way we can live our lives every day.” “Dear God, I’m writing about some concerns I have as a turkey....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Elizabeth Hubbard

18 Things Southerners Can't Stand

Guaranteed to put your britches in a wad. They’re our shared fingernails to the chalkboard, our collective white shoes afterLabor Day. In some cases, we simply say a silent “bless your heart” and go about our business. Credit:Debrocke/ClassicStock/Contributor/Getty Images When we polled our Facebook audience and editors, they had lots to say. Here’s a starting point of things Southerners can’t abide. Let us know what we missed, and we will add to this list....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Larry Roberts

18 Things That Make Your Bathroom Look Dated

These outdated bathroom trends are hardly spring chickens. Lets set one thing straight: Old doesnt mean bad. However, where you get into tricky territory, is withoutdated trends. Credit:Getty Images When a home decorating trend booms into popularity, it can crumble into obscurity just as quickly. And not in a good way. These were all the rage from 2015 to 2018 especially among builders and house-flippers, she says. Romanoff recommends sprinkling in color and texture to make your bathroom more unique, interesting, and modern....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Deborah Martin

18 Things To Do In Pisgah National Forest

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Filled with peaks, waterfalls, and hiking trails, there’s outdoor fun here for everyone. It’s a destination for outdoor adventure all year round and offers up acre after acre of unforgettable views. Credit:Craig Zerbe/Getty Images Here’s how to spend some time in this mountain oasis where you’ll find so much to discover. According to theBlue Ridge National Heritage Area, “Pisgah National Forest is named after Mt....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · David Barry

18 Things You Can Always Measure With Your Heart

“I measure with my heart, not with teaspoons.” Readers specifically called outcinnamonsaying: “Cinnamon and vanilla, who measures? you might’t get too much!” Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox and “I always use more cinnamon than recipes call for.” One reader says, Always add more cheese than the recipe calls for. Always," and an editor adds “There is no amount of cheese that is too much.” Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Kimberly Gonzales