When compared to the likes of Tabasco (founded in 1868) and Crystal (introduced in 1923), Charleston, South Carolina’s Red Clay Hot Sauce is a relative newcomer to the spicy scene, launched just six years ago. Even so, the brand’s addictive, handcrafted condiments wasted no time earning permanent spots in our pantries: We’ll dash the Original on our oysters, splash the Verde on our eggs, and squeeze the Hot Honey on just about everything else....
Amanda Lindroth—the celebrated Palm Beach-born and Bahamas-based interior designer—and Julia Berolzheimer—known by her 1.2 million followers as the tastemaker behind the Charleston, South Carolina, lifestyle blog formerly known as Gal Meets Glam—have officially created the collaboration of our summertime-loving, wanderlust-suffering dreams. The duo’s new collection of tabletop goods and accessories launches July 17, and it’s a delightful amalgam of their celebrated singular styles, lacing together Lindroth’s breezy, island-inspired sensibilities with Berolzheimer’s penchant for classically romantic prints....
A good casserole is the little black dress of Southern comfort foods: It’s expected at funerals, welcomed at parties, and occasionally deemed appropriate for weddings. Casseroles win the day for a multitude of reasons: They’re easy to throw together in a pinch and downright delicious, plus they freeze beautifully. And while the creamy, decadent contents of a hearty casserole are good for the soul, it’s the host of sweet and savory ornaments you can pile on top that really make a casserole sing....
The Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum is a powerful yet lightweight vacuum cleaner that is actually three different cleaners in one—a stick vacuum, a handheld vacuum, and a stair vacuum. Shoppers love the simplicity of the design: It’s easy to switch between the vacuum’s different uses, and it’s a cinch to empty out the bagless canister when it’s full. It might be small, but it’s shockingly thorough at picking up every stray crumb or bit of dust and dirt in its path....
Every once in a while, there comes along a product that ends up becoming less of a special guest, more of a regular in your daily life—and no, we’re not just talking about Duke’s Mayonnaise, though that is another lifelong co-star that keeps on giving. Something that makes any day just a little bit easier, streamlined, and stress-free is a rarity so nice that we’ll sing praises when the melody is deserved, especially when it comes to a staple wardrobe piece that works harder than anything else in the closet....
This week we learned that Dolly Parton might sleep with her makeup on. Did this give you shivers? It did for me. There are few things that make me itch more than the thought of leaving my makeup on overnight. The clogged pores, the mascara-smeared pillowcase, and what about applying skincare? I mean no disrespect to Dolly, who I’m sure has bona fide reasons for around-the-clock makeup—unlike moi, who would just be doing it out of sheer laziness....
If you’re anything like us, your houseplant collection has grown over the last few years. We’ve welcomed heart-shaped succulents into our abodes. Fake houseplants and real houseplants. A potted ficus tree. The list goes on and on. Now, thanks to a recent piece in House Beautiful, we can’t wait to add the tropical Columnea Gloriosa, or goldfish plant (it gets that moniker thanks to its tubular red and orange petals), to our living spaces....
You’ve corralled the family, walked the lot, looked at every last tree, debated which was too Charlie Brown and which looked like it belonged in the center of town. You settled on one that was juuust right, brought it home, trimmed it to your heart’s content, and now it’s time to simply enjoy, right? Not so fast. Unlike most holiday decor, it’s not just about easy setup and smart storage. Opting for a living Christmas tree over artificial comes with a bit of maintenance, mostly in the form of watering....
Scott Rider’s mind often races at 3 a.m. “That’s one of the things about Parkinson’s disease—you don’t sleep well,” says the 62-year-old who’s a former All-American in track. About 15 years ago, he was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative condition, which affects almost one million Americans. Rider’s hurdles are no longer on the track but in daily life, and his midnight thoughts and dreams often turn to raising awareness about the disease and helping others living with Parkinson’s and similar challenges....
If you live in Birmingham, Alabama, you may have spotted a vintage white school bus parked outside of the city’s most popular breweries and shops. But this bus isn’t transporting people to places—instead, it’s transporting plants to people. Jessica Watts of House Plant Collective grew up tending to her mother’s outdoor garden, but as she grew older she learned to love houseplants more than shrubs or flowers. Watts is currently a proud parent of over one hundred different plants in her home, although she shows a bit of favoritism toward her 8-foot tall fiddle-leaf fig and her bird of paradise, both of which have stunningly elaborate leaves....
Contrary to popular belief, not all hair brushes are created equal. In fact, each type of hair brush is made for a specific purpose: the ultra-gentle Wet Brush for detangling, a round brush for blow-drying, and for everything else? It gets tricky. Pick a basic paddle brush, and you’ll be fine and dandy. Nothing special. But if you want a brush that makes your hair look noticeably shinier, instantly gets rid of frizz, and stimulates your scalp for healthier hair overall, you need a boar bristle brush....
We’ve all had our share of Pinterest fails, but when you come across an idea that is truly ingenious, it can feel life-changing. A trick for freezing ground beef has been making the rounds on Pinterest lately, and it really does live up to the hype, especially if you’re a fan of buying beef in bulk. And it’s so easy. Remove the uncooked ground beef from the grocery store packaging and place it in a ziplock freezer bag....
There are a million and one details to remember when planning a wedding. From boutonnieres to the correct time to send out your Save the Date cards, it’s easy to overlook aspects of the wedding that aren’t as pressing as the date, venue, flowers, cake, and of course, the dress. According to one Reddit thread, there’s more to worry about with your wedding invitations than the cardstock and font. It turns out, location matters for your return address....
What is a weed? A weed is any plant that’s growing where you don’t want it. Some weeds are ugly. Some are pretty. But nearly all share the nasty habit of growing out of control, coming up everywhere, and making you want to shut yourself in a dark room watching Wendy Williams trash Hollywood celebrities. That’s bad. How can you kill and prevent weeds and save your sanity? As always, ask Grumpy....
As with her fine hair and fondness for chocolate-peanut butter-anything, I inherited my love of pajamas from my mom. If nature itself didn’t predispose me to a penchant for pjs, then our family’s Christmas Eve tradition of wearing matching sets sealed the deal. I’ve consequently racked up a serious collection of sleepwear over the years, but even with all my options, I find myself reaching for the same three things over and over again....
Every generation tends to consider itself the master of trends that they think are new and novel, but, in reality, are actually reinventions of something their parents embraced when they were young adults. It happens in fashion design all the time—and since we typically shop for and buy new clothes fairly regularly, we all have a pretty good idea when a trend has made a comeback (hello, bell-bottom jeans). Turns out, this cycling of trends happens in the world of home decor and interior design as well, but it can be a little less obvious and the trends tend to stick around longer than they do in the fashion world....
When you spend a lot of time at home, whether by choice or due to poor health, bad weather, or a global health crisis, you may find yourself wanting to pull out a puzzle. Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to fill time—there’s a reason every vacation house stocks them—and a fun activity for people of all ages and abilities as they pore through hundreds (sometimes thousands!) of pieces looking for just the right one....
Every time we step into the kitchen these days, we have two thoughts: How can we involve melting potatoes in our menu planning and how can we be more like Alton Brown? But really though, between crispy potatoes and the Good Eats: Reloaded host’s culinary brilliance, there’s not much more we could ask for in the cooking realm. Well, perhaps there is one thing: That chicken with a bowler hat painting fans of Good Eats and Good Eats: Reloaded likely recall being displayed on almost every episode of the show....
A new study paints a grim picture for America’s birds. The 2022 U.S. State of the Birds report found that more than half of U.S. bird species are declining. Grassland birds have seen the fastest decline, with a 34% loss since 1970, followed by shorebirds, with a 33% loss. Of particular concern are the 70 newly identified Tipping Point species, each of which have each lost 50% or more of their populations in the past 50 years, and are on a track to lose another half in the next 50 years, making them likely candidates for listing under the Endangered Species Act....
Bundt cakes are a favorite old-fashioned recipe, and with good reason. Yes, they’re delicious, but what makes Bundt cakes unique is their beautiful presentation. That picturesque, cover-worthy cake is only possible with a good Bundt pan. Because Bundt pans are oddly shaped, they can be difficult to clean, especially if they’re an intricate shape like a Christmas wreath or a castle. Bundt pans are even harder to clean if you have a cake that sticks or half-sticks....
