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I hate to break the news, but odds are that Mama’s famous homemade cinnamon rolls weren’t really homemade at all. Few are dedicated enough (or wake up early enough) to whip up cinnamon roll dough from scratch; it’s more likely that Mama’s beloved cinnamon buns came from a spiraled can of dough, baked and smeared with a thick layer of sugary icing. Don’t get me wrong: I love easy, quick-bake cinnamon rolls (a Cinnamon Roll Casserole is one of my go-to brunch shortcuts), but after tasting a real, homemade cinnamon roll, you may never be able to go back to the canned stuff....

Say the words “beach trip” to half a dozen people, and they are likely to summon distinct vacation visions: some sleepy and sun soaked, some packed with outdoor adventure, and some retail rich—where browsing for seashell-encrusted souvenirs and shopping for breezy cover-ups are the activities of the afternoon. That’s why, when planning a seaside getaway with the girls, it’s key to pick a place that can satisfy everyone’s wish list. As the anchor of a 60-mile stretch of Grand Strand waterfront communities, each with its own unique appeal, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is perfectly positioned to cater to just about any crew’s ideal coastal escape....

If you grew up in a Southern household, you probably had a few fashion rules to live by like I did. Here are some of the tips my mama shared with me, usually as I was walking out the door, not heeding her advice: If you’re wearing a dress in cold weather, you should be wearing tights. Sometimes a dress would do so much better with a belt. White shoes will get you nowhere except for wishing you’d bought a pair you could wear after Labor Day....

A good yellow or green squash is the vegetable of all trades. Whether you’re fixing an old-school squash casserole or spicy spaghetti squash with shrimp, this vegetable pairs well with just about anything and it’s a summer staple we like to keep in our kitchens. There’s always one setback to buying great seasonal produce: not knowing how or where to find the freshest options. Below, we’ve shared the scoop on how to pick the best squash, so your recipes are guaranteed to impress all season long....

For many Southerners, Christmas means setting up the tree, putting up the stockings, hanging a wreath on the door, and pulling the Spode Christmas Tree dishes out of the china cabinet. While Spode is best known for their classic blue-and-white Italian patterned dinnerware, the ceramic company’s Christmas dishes are an evergreen (pun alert!) favorite. The china is lined in fir green, which sets off the red bows on the beautifully wrapped presents and highlights the Santa-topped Christmas tree sitting at the center of the plate and emblazoned on the front of the tea cups....

Who knew there’s been a country singer just waiting to come out from beneath Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s hulking frame? Apparently Kelly Clarkson had an inkling, because she tapped Johnson to perform a country classic in honor of the late Loretta Lynn on her talk show yesterday. And boy are we glad she did! During the “Kellyoke” segment of Monday’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Clarkson and Johnson teamed up for a duet of Loretta Lynn’s iconic hit, “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’(With Lovin’ on Your Mind)....

There are a surprising amount of options available on ovens these days. While each appliance company has their own spin, there are a handful of basic functions designed with specific temperatures for particular foods. So when recipes say bake or roast, do you know how to get the right setting from your appliance? When should you use broil over a high-temperature bake? Let’s start with the basics to get the most out of your cooking....

A fresh coat of paint might be the oldest trick in the proverbial design book, but we are continually amazed by its lasting impact. Whether you want to spruce up your powder room or give your living room a transformative, floor-to-ceiling makeover, a new hue delivers time and time again. But, just because there’s an entire rainbow of shades to choose from doesn’t mean all pigments are in play. In fact, there are some colors that designers refuse to use in their projects....

Southerners love Publix. From the fried chicken to the gracious employees to the headquarters in Florida, it is a quintessential Southern grocery store. Many of us have gotten in the habit of making weekly (or daily!) Publix visits with our shopping lists to stock our homes with food and supplies. So what should you always buy at Publix and what should you skip? Here are a few ideas for your next trip to the grocery store....

Vinegar is a wonder product, serving our households in a myriad of ways. This pungent liquid is an incredible, nontoxic cleaning agent that can get everything from the inside of your microwave to the bathtub sparkling clean while also being the star of tangy barbecue sauce and giving rise to your grandmother’s cake recipe. Plus, it’s great for brightening up all your summer whites, from eyelet dresses to linen pants....

Most of us are in pursuit of healthy lustrous locks. What does that look like? Imagine: great bounce, holds hairstyles, resists breakage. And those are healthy traits that are more easily achieved by some than others. While our genetics play the biggest role, there are other factors like heat, UV, and chemical damage that can prevent our hair from staying healthy and looking lovely. Not sure how healthy your hair is?...

You love your house, your street, and your neighborhood, but there’s one problem–your house feels like it’s about to burst at the seams. Sound familiar? Well, before you put it on the market, consider an addition like the one built by Weezie and Buck Blanchard of Richmond. “The house always had a special feeling, which I realized even more when we thought about selling it,” says Weezie. Instead, the Blanchards hired architect Greg Wiedemann to make their special home even more so....

My dad is 80 years old, but the moment the first frost hits, he turns into a wide-eyed little boy who expects the fridge to be stocked with two things: collard greens and watermelon rind pickle. It wasn’t until I moved to Alabama earlier this year that I discovered that this combination was not a staple in every Southern household, and my dad is still coming to terms with it. I first realized that this was not a common practice when I noticed that Southern Living’s watermelon rind pickle recipe was not paired with our collards recipe....

Twenty years ago, designer Natalie Chanin moved from New York back to her hometown of Florence, Alabama. “When I returned, I found that a lot of people were no longer doing these hand sewing techniques that had been ubiquitous in our region and my community in particular,” says the founder of Alabama Chanin. “It felt like a dying art.” Fixed on preserving her hometown’s textile traditions, she placed an ad in the paper calling for area sewers and quilters to work on a project featuring hand-sewn T-shirts....

Home is where the heart is… and the olive trees, apparently. In recent years, olive trees have catapulted into the spotlight with Etsy calling them the new “it” plant in their 2021 home decor trends report. “For centuries, olive trees have been symbolic of health, wisdom, luck and tranquility, sentiments that seem to hold more weight given the challenges of the past year,” says Julie Cassetina, spokesperson at Wayfair, where you can find the darling potted artificial olive tree pictured above and below (Buy It: $156....

Doing the laundry, it’s not quite as straightforward as one might think. Chuckle all you want, but fading, discoloring, strange smells, and more can all be signs that something’s not quite right with your laundry situation. But getting to the bottom of the issue is oftentimes easier said than done. One such problem? A white residue left on freshly laundered clothes. If you’ve ever seen this and immediately thought your detergent usage is to blame, you could be right—or wrong....

Snake plant—also called Saint George’s sword, mother-in-law’s tongue, and viper’s bowstring hemp—is an evergreen perennial in the family Asparagaceae, and has nearly 70 different species. Its botanical classification until 2017 was Sansevieria trifasciata, and you may still see some refer to it as such, but it is now known as Dracaena trifasciata. Erect, spikey, sword-like leaves with an appearance that resembles some snakes are this plant’s defining feature. They vary in color, but most are dark green leaves with lighter green or yellow borders or accented veins....

Don’t say we didn’t warn you. In a recent article from Good Morning America, we were delighted to become acquainted with Justin and Marcel Jackson, known to their 33,000+ Instagram followers as @thejackson_twins. During these tough times, the adorable 20-month old boys have brought a smile to countless peoples’ faces thanks to their mom and Dad, MaHogany and Justin’s beautiful account of their sweet, energetic, and loving tots. The family, which originally hails from Lynchburg, Virginia, and recently relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, shared a bit of the backstory with Southern Living....

A windowsill herb garden is a good idea for everyone. Whether you have 5,000 square feet of house sitting on acres of garden-ready land, or a tiny loft with one window and a few cubic feet to spare, you’ve got room for a collection of herbs on your windowsill. They’re easy to grow, fragrant, and will instantly upgrade anything you can put fresh herbs on…even if it’s just a frozen pizza (speaking from experience here)....

HomeGoods is a magical, mystical place. New deliveries arrive every week (maybe even more often!), are quickly placed on shelves and are just as quickly stripped away and carried home by some lucky new owner. The discount home store is both a blessing and a curse—you don’t have to go with anything specific in mind (really, you can’t), but you can’t leave without something in your basket. So before your next trip to this treasure trove of deeply discounted home wares, arm yourself with these helpful shopping tips:...