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We’re always in awe of Dolly Parton. Whether it’s her kind heart—in recent weeks she’s pledged $1 million to Vanderbilt Medical Center to help fight coronavirus and started a weekly bedtime story video series for youngsters—or her work ethic, the Queen of Country never ceases to impress us. We’re truly always wowed by her beautiful spirit. And don’t get us started on her outer radiance, too. Ah, Dolly’s sparkly clothes, dazzling makeup, and gorgeous blonde locks, we love it all....

Dolly Parton has always been destined for greatness. Years before Cas Walker invited a 14-year-old Parton to perform in a gas station parking lot in Fountain City, Tennessee, the future legend was impressing parishioners at her grandfather’s Pentecostal church in the Smoky Mountains. ShowBiz CheatSheet recently brought our attention to a 2019 interview Parton did with The Christian Post. In it, the country music icon recounted how an old woman telling her that he was “anointed” helped her discover her “God-given purpose” at a very young age....

“Pack your bags. I’ve just found our new home,” said Craig Stewart to his wife, Evelyn, after a detour on a business trip landed him on Sanibel Island, Florida. Deep in the trenches of a Maryland winter, Evelyn was more than happy to oblige. “I moved down shortly after, and we’ve loved every minute of our 35 years here since,” says Evelyn. As many locals will tell you, Sanibel can have a way of wooing without warning....

In an effort to keep up with the surge in demand for groceries amid the coronavirus pandemic, H-E-B has announced that they’re hiring for several short-term positions throughout Texas. “Texans rely on H-E-B in times of need, and we’re committed to serving our customers through every challenge,” the company’s hiring website explains. “We’re looking for some short-term support for our stores. Texans helping Texans, that’s the H-E-B Way.” The temporary positions, which can last up to 60 days or even into permanent employment, include overnight stockers, daytime stockers, customer service assistants, baggers, and checkers....

One of the first items to sell out at my school’s bake sale were the Hello Dollys. I always figured they were so popular because they had something for everyone—chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, graham crackers, sometimes pecans or walnuts, but they aren’t necessary. The ingredients are all layered in a pan, doused in sweetened condensed milk, and baked to gooey perfection. All those sugary delights combined into one gloriously tasty bite making them the perfect way to sate a sweet tooth....

Even the cleanest home on the block still has a few dirt, dust, and grime traps. You know, those hard-to-see places where all the stuff we care not to imagine lives. Often it’s out of view, but not necessarily out of mind. Lurking behind our sparkling kitchen is a dirty little secret that we just can’t escape. That is, until now. It’s time to clean up those not-so-pretty places once and for all to eliminate odors and discourage unwanted pests....

There are some tried and true ways to sift out the offspring of a Southern matriarch. One surefire sign is if she puts boiled eggs in her potato salad. Another might be whether she would ever consider using pre-shredded Cheddar in her pimiento cheese. And now, we’ve found yet another hallmark of the through-and-through Southerner, and it’s all about how she puts her china collection to use. Southerners, they’re an inventive crew....

Logan Cooper is fulfilling his family’s legacy one delicious cake at a time. Like his grandfather and great-grandfather before him, the 11-year-old entrepreneur from Texas City, Texas, is in the baking business. “My grandfather and great grandfather were both chefs and bakers. I got the baker side, and one of my cousin’s got the cooking side,” he told Good Morning America. “I’m a third-generation baker.” Logan was nine when he started baking and selling cakes locally....

Joanna Gaines has long espoused the virtues of faux flowers and greenery, but sometimes we still need a nudge in the right direction to free us of our reluctance to choose fake plants. That came in the form of an article titled The Secret to Convincing Fake Plants Is Also Having Real Ones—Here’s How to Make It Work from Apartment Therapy which gently taught us that adding some fake plants into a space can actually do wonders for our home décor....

Among the larger-than-life installations comprising New Orleans’ house float movement is a tribute to the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” the late, great Leah Chase. Chase, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 96, was the chef and proprietor of Creole restaurant Dooky Chase, which served as an important gathering place for activists during the Civil Rights Movement. Homeowners Mark Douce and his wife Alistair Johnson tapped Stronghold Studios to create a house float design celebrating the culinary legend....

Angela Johnson took a zipline ride over New Orleans to mark an even bigger feat—her 100th birthday. Johnson was born in New York City on June 28, 1922, as part of the Greatest Generation. A first-generation American, she moved to New Orleans after World War II. She has lived in the Crescent City ever since, raising her family there and welcoming two daughters, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren who help her keep a positive outlook on life....

You can smear it on crackers, spread it in sandwiches, drop a scoop on a salad, or even stuff it in tomatoes. Chicken salad is one of our favorite light protein sources and, bound together with a generous portion of mayonnaise, this simple Southern dish is so easy to love. No summer cookout is complete without a bowl of cool chicken salad, and this classic dish is a favorite choice at ladies’ lunches and bridal showers....

Meet your new favorite house plan: the Georgia River Farmhouse (Plan SL-2048). Designed by the Georgia-based husband-and-wife architect team Nathan and Liane Brock of Wiregrass Studio, this plan features airy interiors and plenty of porch space. Plus, this handsome home blends classic farmhouse with old-fashioned Lowcountry architecture. Why We Love It The 2,600-square-foot Georgia River Farmhouse is built for indoor-outdoor living. Natural light pours in through the tall windows, which enhance the connection with nature on the other side....

Every Sunday night, my grandmother would host the entire family for supper. While she often cooked, there were days when she would succumb to end-of-the-week exhaustion and serve semi-homemade dishes. Regardless, she still pulled out the good dishes, the teak salad bowls, and, more often than not, her beloved Georg Jensen silver, too. If it had been a few weeks since the silver was used, my brothers and cousins and I would brace ourselves for the joke....

When it comes to your towels, chances are they don’t live up to expectations. I’m currently in desperate need of a new set of towels but had no clue where to start looking. That is until I stumbled upon Weezie, a towel company, which is based out of Atlanta, Georgia. In desperate need of guidance, I reached out to the founders, Lindsey Johnson and Liz Eichholz, to see exactly what I should be looking for....

The empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa), sometimes also known as the princess tree or Royal Paulownia, is not only adorned with lovely purple, vanilla-scented flowers and big beautiful, velvety leaves, but it also grows very quickly. For this reason, it is a popular choice to plant for quick shade. It is actually one of the fastest-growing trees in the world and has been known to grow up to 20 feet within its first year, so you’ll be able to enjoy its beauty sooner than you might expect....

Beachgoers are being advised to watch where they step in Florida, Texas, and South Carolina. Toxic Portuguese man o’ war have reportedly been washing up on area beaches, posing danger to unsuspecting visitors. These balloon-like sea creatures are typically blue, pink, or violet and are extremely toxic. Their tentacles—which can extend as long as 100 feet—are often poisonous even after their death. “These animals are some of the most toxic animals in the world,” Tony McEwan, Curator and Marine Biologist at the University of Hawaii’s Waikiki Aquarium, told the New York Post....

Most of us have been trained from a young age to help with the dishes by rinsing the dinner plates or cereal bowls and loading them in the dishwasher. Turns out, we don’t need to work that hard. These days, there’s no need to rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. In fact, as pointed out in a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, dishwashers work better when you skip that step entirely....

What to Write in a Christmas Card When writing, a general rule of thumb is to keep your message appropriate to the recipient and the occasion. Christmas card notes should be short and sweet, but inscriptions should also be warm and seasonal. Of course, write accordingly if the recipient is your “Aunt Joan,” who requires paragraphs of life updates. Strike a balance between concise and festive, and you’ll have appropriate Christmas card sentiments for everyone on your list....

Designed by architect C. Brandon Ingram Design, Dogwood Place comes in at 2,992 square feet. It has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, and lots to love thanks to its historic-inspired design. As Ingram puts it, “There’s a sweetness to the house. It’s vintage mix of details, for how people live today.” Get the scoop below: Why We Love It Although it may not be sprawling or have a completely open-concept design, this tidy two-story plan is efficient and flexible....