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With the coronavirus situation rapidly unfolding, a bit of at-home distraction and delight can be most helpful during these difficult times. That’s why we were happy to find a calming escape on the Facebook page of famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma. In the past seven days the virtuoso musician has posted four videos for fans to enjoy—and get a much-needed relaxation break while watching—on his artist page here. On Friday, he posted a particularly poignant performance riffing on Antonín Dvořák’s composition, which set the basis for popular song “Going Home....

Attention North and South Carolina-based collectors! History Channel’s American Pickers is set to film throughout the Carolinas in March, and hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz want to hear about the best private antique collections the area has to offer for possible inclusion in the show. The long-running documentary series offers an inside look at the world of antique “picking.” It follows Wolfe and Fritz as they crisscross the country searching for America’s most valuable relics and learning the stories behind them....

Nothing says “Christmas” like a gift exchange: the anticipation of wrapping something special and watching its recipient excitedly dig in; receiving thoughtful gifts of your own from friends and family members. That said, it’s not always easy to strike the right balance of fun and sweetness, and at their worst, gift exchange parties can feel a little stilted. Never fear! We’ve created a sure-fire list of the very best ways to celebrate the holiday season, shower your people with presents, and, most importantly, ensure that everyone has a blast....

Summertime in the South is synonymous with many distinctly seasonal things, like fresh peaches, sunset porch hangs, tomato sandwiches, and tubing down the river. Oh, and watching the twinkling, light-up beetles that linger in the bushes, on the edge of the woods, or just beyond the lake water. In fact, that might be best done during a sunset porch hang whilst eating a tomato sandwich or fresh peach cobbler. There could be tubing involved, too....

As any fan of the Pioneer Woman knows, her instagram feed is a delectable array of personal snapshots of life on the ranch, her dogs, and plenty of decadent food photos. Don’t journey there hungry — cupcakes, grits, and bacon abounds. Now, the Food Network star has whetted our appetites further by sharing a fun video of one of her most cherished chicken recipes: Cashew Chicken. “Cashew Chicken! A lifelong favorite....

Baking cinnamon rolls is one of our favorite ways to make any morning special. Whether it’s a holiday brunch or just your average Sunday morning, the aroma of a fresh batch of cinnamon rolls wafting through the house is sure to rouse the whole family from its slumber. And while we love cinnamon rolls for all their gooey deliciousness, we must admit that they are predictable. You know what you’ll get when you eat a cinnamon roll—whether homemade or from a can....

It was a scene from a simpler time. Thousands of revelers cheered and threw beads as 29 parade floats and seven marching bands snaked through downtown Mobile, Alabama, on Friday night. After the past two Carnival celebrations were canceled by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Alabama port city was more than ready for a Mardi Gras-style celebration. With Lent over, the city used the commissioning of the USS Mobile as an excuse to make up for lost time....

West Virginia is home to plenty of hidden gems worth exploring, staying true to its unofficial state motto: “Wild, wonderful.” From its age-old rivers to well-trodden hiking trails, West Virginia has made a name for itself as an outdoorsman’s paradise, and Elkins is the perfect place to pitch your tent. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Elkins is no stranger to small-town charm (or spectacular fall color). Whether your choice mode of transportation is hiking, mountain biking, or cross-country skiing, the West Virginia wilderness has something for everyone to explore....

Hopefully you grabbed some great deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday and your holiday shopping list is near completion. If there is anything left in your budget, we would like to point you in the direction of some worthy causes to contribute to on this Giving Tuesday. This year, as we are still in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic, more people are in need of a helping hand and the very organizations dedicated to doing just that are already stretched thin....

I thought I would be stronger. I thought I could resist. But now I know nothing can stave off the unquenchable hunger for hostas. I buy three or four kinds at a time, all distinctive and seductive, and then dream at night of the 5,000 other kinds I still crave. Time to stand up and admit the truth: My name is Steve, and I’m a hosta-holic. I’m not alone. Sneak around, and you’ll likely find closet hosta-holics on every street....

We’re all in search of that elusive forever home—the place we know we can depend on for many years to come, that checks off most of (or even all of) our boxes. But when there’s so many homes out there, how do you know which one is “the one”? Simply put, “Finding a forever home is akin to planting a tree and watching it grow,” says Lauren Wodicka of LBW Studio in Leesburg, Virginia....

If cooking is an art, then baking is a science. You’ve probably heard this categorization before, and while there is some overlap between the two fields, cooking and baking require different skillsets. Generally speaking, cooking is about spontaneity and touch, while baking requires precision and exactitude. Baking relies on a series of chemical reactions that result from manipulating certain ingredients and quantities—changing just one factor can result in an entirely different product....

Want to make hummingbirds see red? Plant a firebush in your garden. Also called scarlet bush, it is not only among the easiest of plants to grow, but it also stays in bloom throughout the growing season with clusters of tubular red buds and flowers. Because the Southern growing season overlaps the spring and fall migration times of the ruby-throated hummingbird, and red is by far their favorite color, these blossoms will summon them to your garden....

Imagine a 14-ton tractor plowing the earth at midnight. You peek into the cabin looking for a tired farmer behind the wheel, only to find that there’s no one there. That’s the reality possible with John Deere’s line of self-driving tractors set to debut this fall. The centuries-old company has been leading the way in farming innovation since 1837, launching its first two tractors in 1918. Now, they’re breaking ground again with the world’s first fully autonomous tractors....

Ever since Angelle Marix covered the primary bathroom in her Louisiana home with travertine in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac, she’s had a hard time keeping the tiles clean. The blogger behind Dashing Darlin’ had dreamed of refreshing her bathroom with a simple, clean look for the past eight years. That’s why Marix partnered with Wayfair to renovate her bathroom in 60 days with $4,000 worth of products from Wayfair’s home improvement section....

Grilling a steak can be tricky business. If your grill is too hot, the crust might be a perfectly charred deep brown, but the center could still be raw; if your grill isn’t hot enough, the steak could overcook by the time it gets those coveted grill marks. All in all, it can be difficult to recognize when a steak is fully cooked, inside and out. Whether you like your steak rare, well done, or somewhere in between, we’re here to help you gain confidence behind the grill and flip up a perfect steak every time....

Hollywood had nothing on her. From her early days as a naïve tomboy in “National Velvet” to the latter ones as a sultry queen in “Cleopatra,” Elizabeth Taylor was an eternal star in an industry of fleeting close-ups. In the ranks of iconic women the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, and Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor perhaps shined the brightest. Definitely the longest. Some would say it was destined: eyes so blue to the point of looking violet, fringed with ultra-thick double lashes caused by a genetic mutation; eyebrows highly arched and expertly penciled, framing every emotion; and fair skin that acted as a canvas for dramatic black liner and glossy red lips....

It’s been more than 15 years since Tim Tebow took college football by storm as the University of Florida’s young phenom quarterback and the first-ever sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy. During his four years as a student-athlete in Gainesville, Tebow came away with two National Championship wins, the Manning Award in 2008, and the Maxwell Award in both 2007 and 2008—all before graduating with a bachelor’s degree in family youth and community sciences in 2009....

The most significant difference between an egg roll and a spring roll begins with an essential visual distinction. Small bubbles cover an egg roll’s surface, while a spring roll’s surface is perfectly smooth. And then there’s the matter of the bite—at first chomp, an egg roll crunches and is a little chewy, while the outside of most spring rolls will shatter into several thin flecks of light and crispy dough as soon as your teeth crack the surface....

Any bathroom renovation is rife with opportunities for mistakes—don’t let your choice of wall paint be one of them. When picking out wall paint for your bath, you have so many options in regards to brand, hue, and finish. The paint world is your oyster, but there’s one essential thing to remember: Of all your choices, the paint finish is the most important. Why finish? Because few rooms produce as much dampness as the bath....