20 Best Lob Haircuts For Thin Hair

There’s a lob to flatter every face shape and hair bang out, including thin hair. That’s rightlobs aren’t reserved for thicker hair. In fact, it’s one of theideal lengthsfor thin hair. Credit: @styled_by_carolynn The key to having this haircut is to keep the length above your collarbone. With this modern look, the hair on your dominant side is slightly longer than on the other. Lob With Soft Layers With thin hair, too many layers will look choppy....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Amanda Chan

20 Best Plants For Seaside Gardens

Read on for our favorite seaside plants to brighten your coastal garden. African Lily This vibrant flower adds an unexpected touch of the tropics to Northern gardens. When winter arrives, pots can be tended as houseplants indoors in a sunny spot. Credit: Jacky Parker Photography / Getty Images Blooms take shape in globes comprised of smaller star-shaped flowers. Allium Allium includes purple and sky-blue varieties, as well as chives. Because their scent is oniony rather than floral, they repel animals....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Andrew Martin

20 Best Plants For Zone 8 In The Lower South

These perennials, shrubs, and vines will thrive in your Southern garden. Zone 8 is defined by winters where the temperature dips to 10-20 F at its most extreme. Enjoying typically mild winters, some Zone 8 plants experience multiple blooming and fruiting seasons. Credit:Photos from Japan, Asia and of the world/Getty Images Salvia is drought-tolerant once established. The hardy Texas native is evergreen in warmer climates and blooms from summer through fall....

May 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1186 words · John Maldonado

20 Best Shade-Loving Plants To Brighten Your Yard

But sometimes, a shady plant is just what’s needed. Shade plants can nestle beneath trees or in cool,low-light gardensand still thrive. Plant something new from this list and make a shady area your next favorite spot in the garden. Credit: Patrik Hajnák / Getty Images Some native azaleas are deciduous and lose their leaves in winter. Azaleas grow best in dappled sunlight under trees. Boston Fern When in doubt, embrace the fern....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Elizabeth Richards

20 Best Side Dishes To Serve With Meatloaf

These sides will pair perfectly with the main dish. They’re delicious bothtopped with gravyor on their own. It comes together in just 20 minutes. Credit: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Karen Rankin Just check that to reserve the cheese for the last five minutes of cook time. it’s possible for you to use white or yellow corn for this recipe. Baking the stacks in a muffin pan helps them keep their shape as they cook....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Emily Barton

20 Best Side Dishes To Serve With Tacos

Taco night just got a delicious upgrade. What to serve on the side may not be quite as straightforward. Making your own beans gives the dish the best taste, but you might use canned for convenience. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke We recommendHass avocadosfor the creamiest texture. it’s possible for you to use feta cheese instead of Cotija, if desired. Crumbled queso fresco is the ideal finishing touch....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Alexander Gutierrez

20 Best Things To Do At Sea Island Resort

This coastal Georgia haven is heaven on earth. Youre taken care of there, and whats moreyoure never,everbored. Sea Island, located between Savannah and Jacksonville, is like a playground with something for everyone to enjoy. Credit:Courtesy of Sea Island Just dont forget to attend bingo nighta lively tradition that feels more like a show than a game. Between fishing, hunting, shooting, and falconry, you might take full advantage of the great outdoors....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Heather Lynch

20 Best Things To Do In Gatlinburg, Tennessee

This tiny, wildly popular village in the Smokies just keeps getting better. Our readers haveloved the Smokies forever.And their favorite spot in those mountains? It’s easy to see why. Credit: Jonathan Ross/Getty Images Here are the best things to do in Gatlinburg on your next visit. All nights here end with smores around a campfire. Stay With A Hometown Hero Country music icon Dolly Parton grew up around these parts....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Mr. William Campbell

20 Best Things To Do In Jacksonville, Florida

Explore the best things to see, do, and eat on your next trip to Jacksonville. Visit the original location in San Marco to experience this vibrant Jacksonville enclave. On Saturdays in Historic Riverside, check outRiverside Arts Marketfor artisan jewelry, gourmet dog treats, and more. Credit:Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images The nearly quarter-mile pier has a modest $2 day fee for walkers. Hiking, camping, ziplining, and kayaking are all available hereincluding adaptive kayaking for people of all abilities....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · David Cherry

20 Books To Read At The Lake This Summer

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Put diving into these reads on your to-do list. Getty Images / Johner Images Nothing says relaxation quite like a dayor weekspent by thelake. Credit:Getty Images / Johner Images PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon PHOTO: Amazon...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Whitney Davis

20 Bookstores Everyone Should Visit In Florida

From Pensacola to Key West, the Sunshine State is packed with unique destinations for book lovers. Courtesy of William Chrisant Theres nothing quite like the thrill of an undiscovered bookstore. Shop owners greet visitors with friendly banter and the smell of southern cooking wafts from cafe windows. Credit:Courtesy of William Chrisant The shops expansive covered patio is the perfect place to savor brunch with a new tome. Tombolo Books Courtesy of Tombolo Books...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Leonard Cole

20 Bread Recipes You Should Try This Holiday Season

From breakfast to coffee to dessert, there’s a festive bread for every excuse. Get thekids involvedand have them help form dinner rolls or measure the flour for breakfast bread. They’re also impressive additions to potlucks andChristmas buffets, especially the beautiful shaped breads. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Glaze these buns while warm for a mouthwatering, gooey finish. Serve this with the holiday meal, as a snack, or a comforting breakfast....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Daniel Gardner

20 Breakfast Ideas Our Readers Make When They Don’t Feel Like Cooking

When it comes to breakfast,Southern Livingreaders know how to get creative. Here, we share some of their favorite breakfast ideas when they don’t feel like cooking. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Credit:Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Credit:Hannah Zimmerman / Southern Living

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Bradley Morrison