It’s no secret that Jackie Kennedy knew what she was doing when it came to her skincare routine. She was a client of Dr. Erno Laszlo, who also famously worked with Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. Now a popular skincare brand, Erno Laszlo offers an array of products available at major retailers like Nordstrom, and it just launched a new anti-aging cream we’re convinced Kennedy would have wanted on her vanity....
Earlier this month, we were eager to catch up with Jennifer Garner about all things Christmas, winter travel memories, and her childhood in the South. But before we could even dive in to asking our questions for the acting great, she cut us off. Politely, of course. Her urgent proclamation? “I have to just say, whenever I put something up about my mom, Southern Living will ’like it’ or will say ‘hi Pat,’ [or] ‘we love Pat....
Even country music stars can use a little encouragement from their friends, sometimes. Now, as we’ve learned, it turns out that Okie and country singer Blake Shelton gave his crooning Georgia friend Luke Bryan a nudge to join ABC’s American Idol as judge. This news fell into our lap courtesy of CountryNow.com, which recapped a recent episode from Apple Music’s “Party Barn Radio with Luke Bryan” with Blake Shelton as guest....
Matthew McConaughey, isn’t just an Oscar-winning actor and Texas ambassador extraordinaire, he’s got one of the biggest hearts around. Since 2008, he’s run the Just Keep Livin’ Foundation with his wife Camila Alves, helping thousands of at-risk teens excel in school. “We end up getting really exceptional kids—some who were already doing okay but then really excelled, others who were on the wrong path and do complete turnarounds,” McConaughey told Town & Country of the program’s participants....
Britt Rentschler is one of the lucky ones. She found her calling at a young age, fourth grade to be exact. While she was growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Rentschler couldn’t wait until fourth grade. Every year at Grantswood Elementary, Melanie Palmeri’s fourth grade language arts class produced a big Disney musical. Rentschler told Southern Living all about how when it was finally her turn, Ms. Palmeri had selected Aladdin for that year’s production....
You either love antiques or you really love antiques. We’re talking will road trip for seven-hours, has a running doc with all antique stores you want to visit, and can’t walk into a friend’s home without asking “where did you get that grandfather’s clock?” kind of love. Well, if your heart swoons for objets d’art and you had me at hat box, then you want to add the unassuming small town of Mena, Arkansas, to your radar....
From zombie cicadas and super poison ivy to the raging coronavirus pandemic, 2020 has often felt a bit like, well, a nightmare. That’s not to say that there haven’t been bright spots. (We’re looking at you, Krispy Kreme vending machine!) But, as the months wear on, we’ve found ourselves expecting bad news. So, you’ll have to forgive us for our initial reaction when we learned that one of our all-time favorite shows was set to return....
Reyna Roberts talks with Sid Evans about her background as a high-school wrestler, how she credits her parents with her rise to fame, and much more. Get to Know Reyna Roberts Reyna Roberts was born in Alaska, and since her mom and dad were both in the military, the family often relocated when she was growing up. They eventually settled in Alabama, and Reyna’s obsession with music never waned. She learned to play piano at eight years old and has brought different influences like classic rock and pop into her brand of country music....
Emergency aid from Texas is arriving in Florida as the Sunshine State braces for Hurricane Ian to make landfall this week. American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region is providing on-the-ground personnel and resources ahead of Ian’s predicted impact, KHOU reports. The non-profit relief group is also coordinating with local officials and emergency management to assist those affected. “Potentially, assisted living facilities, nursing homes…maybe even hospitals might be in harm’s way,” Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie told KHOU....
Widely considered one of the most iconic wedding dresses of all time, it’s undeniable that Grace Kelly looked romantically regal on her wedding gown in 1956. Her dress, a confection of silk, taffeta, tulle, and Belgian lace, easily lands the American princess atop the list for best bridal style of all time. Though her celebrated look set the stage for other memorable bridal moments, like the Duchess of Cambridge’s gown, she also paved the way for more recent bridal trends: blush bridal couture and the second wedding ensemble....
Spanx founder Sara Blakely quips, “I’m in the butt business.” Recognizing that women need a firm foundation for their style, she’s built an empire devoted to defining our appearance. She’s also a no-nonsense shopper, a woman who can size up a boutique as fast as she can spot panty lines under white slacks. “I’m not a browser,” the busy 38-year-old says. With her first child on the way (she was five months along in our photos!...
You may have been walking through the farmers’ market or plant nursery aisles and spotted them: white strawberries. These pale beauties aren’t just a Willy Wonka version of that beloved springtime fruit, but hula berries. The striking white berries with bright red seeds take their name from their surprising pineapple flavor—and they just might be your new favorite addition to the berry bar. Hula berries have a few other names, including pineberry, and they are completely natural, as in not genetically modified....
Vacuum cleaners can be expensive, but don’t assume paying top dollar for the latest cleaning device means you’ve snagged the best one. I’ve spent the last two months testing some of the best (and most expensive) vacuums available, but when I woke up to find that one of my hanging planters had crashed to the ground during the night, I reached for my trusty Black + Decker Dustbuster. Right now, it’s on sale for just $49....
Maria Osorio Driscoll was supposed to spend just one summer in Virginia, helping her aunt with a newborn baby. “The first week, I met a boy and found my future husband,” says the Bogotá, Colombia, native with a laugh. She transferred to Roanoke to finish her art degree and has called it home ever since. “One summer turned into 22 years,” she says. For the better part of that time, Maria has been sharing her vibrant Colombian style with the South through her artwork, filling canvases with bold strokes and bright colors (@mariaosoriodriscoll)....
For over 30 years, Southern Living has been creating signature custom homes that celebrate life in the South, each reflecting our take on the style, comfort, and innovation of the times. For 2022, we are thrilled to announce our Idea House is under construction in Oriental, North Carolina. Our new coastal getaway is set in the scenic waterfront village of River Dunes, a Southern Living-and Coastal Living-inspired community. It’s located on a 1,324-acre peninsula, overlooking where the Neuse River meets the Pamlico Sound....
Let’s face it, winter in the South isn’t all cold cozy mornings and crackling fires. More often than not, it means afternoon highs in the 70s and sweating through your cashmere before noon. Dreaming of a White Christmas? Keep snoozing. That’d be a bigger miracle than 34th Street’s. While we may not have the snow-covered scenes that northerners love to brag about here in the South, we make up for it with our own set of beloved holiday traditions....
Whataburger has always provided more than delicious food to the communities it serves. This week, the beloved Texas-based burger chain announced the expansion of its efforts to confront the “intersection of food insecurity and education” with the launch of the Whataburger Feeding Student Success Scholarship program. The scholarship, which is a part of the broader Whataburger Feeding Student Success program, will provide $500,000 to help students achieve their academic dreams....
I never thought about what tools I might need when I moved into my first apartment. I was too busy envisioning how the apartment would be decorated to even consider that I’d need a set of tools for that final vision to come to life. Thankfully my grandpa had the forethought to equip me with my own mini tool kit of “the essentials.” Looking through the kit I initially wondered if I would ever use some of the tools, like a plier set, but I was so wrong....
Wings. Queso. Burgers. Chili. The food that we love to eat on game day isn’t supposed to be healthy, it’s supposed to taste good with cold beer. But isn’t it a happy accident when a tailgate dish can be both of those things? Enter Texas Caviar, a classic Southern dish that’s basically a salad masquerading as a fun party dip. You’ll find many variations of this recipe (it dates back to the 1950s), but most include canned black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, jalapeno, onion, garlic, and tomatoes (some versions call for ROTEL) all tossed together in a simple vinaigrette-like dressing....
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on our country, we could all use a little floral inspiration right now. While we may not be able to visit the serene gardens and grounds of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, the team at the 19th century home erected for George Washington Vanderbilt II, is bringing the gardens to us in several creative ways. As flowers blossom this spring, Biltmore’s Director of Horticulture, Parker Andes, has started publishing his weekly Bloom Reportson Biltmore’s website here, giving readers a chance to hear what’s happening in the beautiful gardens....
