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“Easter is probably my favorite holiday,” says Nashville-based stylist and author Katie Jacobs. “It’s a breath of fresh air. Everybody is ready to get outside, and I always want pretty flowers and plants in my house.” Inspired by childhood egg hunts in her grandmother’s garden, the hostess ushers in springtime with a do-it-yourself centerpiece party, where guests fill baskets with seasonal greenery and blooms. Here’s how to pull off the creative gathering in your own backyard....

Vets in the U.S. have a saying, says Don Woodman, DVM, the co-founder of the Independent Veterinary Practitioner’s Association and a Safety Harbor, Florida-based vet: The months of November and December may be the holiday season, but the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas are the pancreatitis season. It’s not so much the ham, specifically, that is the problem, says Lon Lewis, DVM, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist based in Topeka, Kansas. Unfortunately, people tend to grab the scraps and toss them to their pet....

Brace yourself for a bundle of adorable animals, guys and gals. A new show is comin’ to town, and it’s practically got us oinking with glee: On Tuesday, March 23, Pig Royalty will premiere on the recently launched streaming platform, discovery+. The first two episodes will also air on the Discovery Channel starting on the same date. The new royalty, ahem, reality show is set primarily in Helotes, Texas, about a half-hour outside of San Antonio, and takes viewers into the wonderful and strange world of pig show competitions, specifically zooming in on the rivalry between two families, the Baleros and the Rihns, who bring about as much Texas sass and drama as the pigs bring cuteness....

Unless you’re a backyard botanist, avid gardener, or enthusiastic grass mower, it can be hard to work up the motivation to do the yard, especially for those who experience pain from bending over or getting down on their knees to plant flower beds, pick vegetables, or pull up pesky weeds. Come spring and summertime, the colorful flowers and juicy red tomatoes make the first two ventures worth it. Pulling up weeds?...

For so long, no matter how carefully I layered my clothes, seperated my toiletries, or stacked my shoes in my suitcase or weekend bag, I would arrive at my destination with the polish of a Pan Am flight attendant and not soon after be left with what looked like a minor explosion detonated. Just trying to find where I had placed a certain tank top in the stratum of clothing looked would result in a complete collapse of the Tetris puzzle....

Like steak, eggs have different degrees of doneness. Boiling eggs is all about the timing. Here in the Test Kitchen we cooked dozens of eggs in search of the most consistently tender whites and evenly cooked yolks. Here’s how to boil eggs: Place six eggs in a single layer in a 4-qt. stainless steel saucepan; add 5½ cups water (or just enough to cover the eggs), and bring to a simmer....

Growing up, we always knew it was going to be a special party when the Waterford crystal punch bowl came out of the dining room hutch. The bowl and matching cups would be cleaned and dried until they shined. Right before the first guests were due to arrive, the punch bowl would disappear into the kitchen and that’s when the magic would happen. The punch bowl would reappear, filled with a gloriously technicolor sherbet punch that looked like a party in a bowl and tasted even better....

Mother Nature is the ultimate inspiration. When you’re feeling sluggish, simply walking outside and getting fresh air can do wonders for your mood and outlook. Often, nature’s beauty can take your breath (and words) away. In those moments of awe, we like to turn to some of our favorite nature quotes that sum up how we’re feeling. These inspirational nature quotes will make you want to go on a hike, sit by the lake, or just step outside to your yard....

Has anyone ever noticed that the most retro Southern holiday dishes always tend to show up to the party unannounced, uninvited, and ready to make everyone moving down the sideboard line just a little bit uncomfortable? That congealed salad will stare you down, and it will not jiggle itself. While my aunt showing up with the heirloom family recipe for Nana’s Lime Delight every Easter is undoubtedly scarring to some, my grandmother’s pear salad that began sneaking up at Thanksgiving a few years back receives more amiable reviews....

The plumping face cream’s key ingredient is collagen—in fact, as of last year, it was America’s best-selling collagen cream—a protein naturally found in the body that gives skin its supple appearance. Collagen naturally diminishes as we age, resulting in wrinkles, so this cream works to fill in some of those fine lines to minimize their appearance. BUY IT: $13.80 (orig. $17.24); amazon.com Along with plumping the skin, the ultra-rich creamworks to hydrate and rid your complexion of any dullness or dryness....

Mae C. Jemison is a pioneer in more ways than one. In 1992, as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, Jemison, the first Black female astronaut, also became the first Black woman in space. The youngest of three children, Jemison was born on October 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama. Her father Charlie was a roofer and carpenter, while her mother Dorothy worked as an elementary school teacher. Jemison was three years old when her family moved to Chicago....

This summer, amid the coronavirus outbreak, we’re all trying our best to make the quotidian feel special. Setting up a projector in our yard or a spare wall for a makeshift “movie night.” Cooking up some new recipes for our virtual book club meetings, even if we’re noshing on them without some of our favorite pals around. Treating ourselves to a spa night at home, just because. Reconnecting with family friends from our childhood mountain or lake home and luxuriating over their long, lyrical emails....

Many think the post-nuptials honeymoon phase is the tops when it comes to a marriage reaching levels of bliss. But a recent study, published in Social Networks and the Life Course, begs to differ. According to a team of researchers from Pennsylvania State and Brigham Young University, married couples reached their happiest point at the 20-year mark. For the study, scientists looked at relationship satisfaction in 2,034 marriages with an average age of 35-37....

Martha Lou Gadsden, a legendary figure in the Charleston food scene, died on Thursday morning. She was 91. After working at a number of restaurants throughout the city, Gadsden opened Martha Lou’s Kitchen in 1983. “I said, ‘Well, I’ll make a soul kitchen, somewhere that you can feel like you’re home’” the self-taught chef recalled to Southern Living in 2020. The little pink restaurant on Morrison Drive quickly became a culinary destination, celebrated for upholding Gullah Geechee cooking traditions....

Located just 12 miles from downtown Nashville in Brentwood, the former Arndt Estate is one of Greater Nashville’s most-photographed residences. And, for a cool $12.8 million, this glittery piece of Nashville high society could be yours. Comprising a total of 15,000 square feet, this incomparable estate boasts four bedrooms and eight bathrooms overlooking the Governor’s Club. Inside, the grand entry hall opens to striking double staircases, creating a dramatic first impression....

The town of Paducah, Kentucky, has a long history of uniquely Southern crafts, earning it the title of the “City of Crafts & Folk Art.” It’s been named an UNESCO Creative City alongside locales in Italy, Egypt, and China for its contribution to arts on a global scale. The city on the Ohio River is also home to the National Quilt Museum, the first museum in the world devoted to the work of today’s quilt artists....

Once, in a moment of arrogant naivete, I waltzed into the neighborhood wholesale florist to pick up some stems with the intent of composing a little bouquet for my room. Given my job, I’ve spent a good bit of time around stylists who make it look easy, and I’d thought to myself, “How hard can it be?” A few turns around one refrigerator filled with blooms and another with greenery, and I realized I was in way over my head....

There’s something undeniably special about showing up to a party with a homemade pie. This multi-faceted dessert wears many hats: A lattice or a crumble topping, a gooey fruit filling, or a milky custard. We firmly believe pie is a dessert appropriate for every occasion, especially when made from scratch. But making a pie entirely from scratch is no small feat. Let me be honest here. Pie had me stumped when I started working as a professional baker....

As we stay safely at home amidst the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve certainly had plenty of time to catch up on new television shows and rewatch old favorites. In recent weeks, we’ve enjoyed streaming British shows and documentaries, we’ve checked out plenty of feel-good movies and TV series, and we’ve watched more Golden Girls’ episodes than we can count. We’ve also used all the downtime to watch some of our favorite country music artists, from Keith Urban to Eric Church, livestream their performances....

These days, the expression “it takes a village,” may be better replaced by “it takes the world,” as millions of people across the globe mobilize to pitch in however they can to fight the spread of coronavirus. Across the pond, we’re moved by the generosity of British clothing designer, Stewart Parvin—perhaps best known for outfitting Queen Elizabeth II—who has recently pivoted to making scrubs for medical workers during this time of need....