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Former First Lady and style icon Jackie Kennedy first wore a flat sandal with whipstitched leather from the Isle of Capri in 1960. When she returned to Palm Beach, it went on to serve as the inspiration behind the shoe that would become the iconic Jack Rogers sandal. This year marks 60 years of the beloved brand that has been worn by generation after generation of Southern women. In honor of the momentous occasion, they’re releasing a brand new style, The Jackie Sandal....

We love hearing Jenna Bush Hager tell stories about her grandparents George H.W. and Barbara Bush, and now, we’ve got an entire book of such tales on deck. Available for pre-order now, Everything Beautiful in Its Time will give readers an intimate look inside the lives of the former President and First Lady, as well as Bush Hager’s maternal grandparents, Harold and Jenna Welch. On TODAY this morning, Bush Hager chatted with co-host Hoda Kotb about her upcoming tome for April 2020, which will reveal lessons from her grandparents, as well as share more than a few humorous stories....

Garth Brooks. Like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and several other country music icons, the name just rolls off your tongue and means something. Could you imagine the Okie native going by any other moniker? Gary or Grant Brooks doesn’t exactly have the same ring to it, if you ask us. But if record label executives had their way, they might have very well convinced Garth to change the name to a more common one, since they thought Garth was too far out there — and would hold him back from getting a record deal....

Chapel Hart is making sure that Loretta Lynn’s legacy lives on. Lynn died in her sleep Tuesday at the age of 90, but shortly before her passing, she reached out to the group with a subtle request. “I’m wondering what you might be able to do with one of my songs,” Lynn wrote on Facebook after watching their performance of the Dolly Parton- inspired “You Can Have Him, Jolene” on America’s Got Talent back in July....

“No one in their right mind would set out to start a gingersnap company,” says Susan Stachler. But 16 years ago, while she battled Hodgkin lymphoma (and her father simultaneously underwent treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma), her mother, Laura, learned all about the stomach-soothing benefits of ginger. A dessert caterer by trade, Laura started baking gingersnaps for Susan, who then shared them with her fellow cancer patients. “There’s just something about cookies that brings a smile to your face,” says Susan....

The Big Idea What do you get when you combine the fun of a pumpkin with the beauty of a mum? A “mumkin,” of course! Fill smaller gourds with containers of pansies to create a trio of trusty sidekicks. The Materials Start with a large (5-gallon-size) bright yellow mum placed in an equally substantial container, such as the vintage galvanized pail used here. Then mix it up a bit with an exuberant magenta mum planted in a hollowed-out pumpkin....

If the only thing standing between you and a home-baked meal is your disdain for messy baking sheets, you’re not alone. The easiest solution? Add a silicone baking mat to your arsenal of kitchen accessories. Made from sustainable, food-grade, non-stick silicone, these baking mats eliminate the need for cooking sprays, parchment paper, aluminum foil and any post-baking clean up. If you’ve ever spent more time scrubbing burnt food and oil off a baking tray than you spent baking in the first place, you’ll be amazed by how vastly a silicone baking mat changes the game....

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund needs help feeding its herd of rescued mustangs. “Our pastures are toast,” the Outer Banks non-profit explained on Facebook Monday. In the rare cases that a severely injured or habituated horse must be removed from the wild, they are moved to the fund’s Betsy Dowdy Equine Center, a 31-acre farm sanctuary in Grandy where they can decompress, heal, and be slowly domesticated. Unlike the wild herd, which has 7,500 acres of Outer Banks paradise to forage, the rescued mustangs are fed hay through slow feeders....

I love shrimp—grilled, fried, po’boyed, cocktailed, you name it. I was 100 percent behind that scene in Forrest Gump where Bubba rattles off an endless catalog of shrimp prep options (“you can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it…”). As Bubba rightly points out, shrimp is “the fruit of the sea” and what a fine fruit it is (with an assist from butter and garlic or maybe a nice dark roux)....

While we try to keep our plastic wrap use to a minimum, sometimes, you just gotta cling it. And while most boxes of plastic wrap feature drab packaging, and a static-y, difficult-to-cut product, Ree Drummond has come to our rescue: Enter Chic Wrap. “Kiss those days of fumbling, wadding, and wrestling with cling wrap goodbye and say hello to the best decision you’ve made all week (or year?)! With this clever plastic wrap, you simply peel and stick on the cutter to the outside of the box, pull out the length of wrap you need, and slide the easy (and safe) slicer to cut,” the caption on a series of photos reads on The Pioneer Woman Mercantile’s instagram account....

Guests of the Foley House Inn in Savannah, Georgia will find themselves in the catbird seat—an enviable position indeed. Located smack-dab in the Historic District overlooking Chippewa Square and Forrest Gump’s famed bench spot, this gracious bed-and-breakfast stands just steps away from some of Savannah’s most popular landmarks, both past and present. Its comfortable elegance and attentive staff offer the perfect retreat after a busy day of exploration, shopping, and dining adventures....

“Uh oh, there was no cream cheese at the store. Now what?” That’s what many of us are asking these days when facing emptied sections of the dairy case. This is not a great time for a popular ingredient to be in short or sporadic supply, especially when we’re ready to prepare our favorite holiday dishes that rely on the stuff. Don’t despair; there are good substitutions we can use in many of our recipes....

After a long year staying safe at home, it’s time to get back out in the world. If you’re looking for inspiration for your well-earned vacation, we’ve rounded up five great Airbnbs for rent in the South. 5. The “Sweet Carolina” This luxury stay is nestled on Hilton Head Island, S.C., and was built for entertaining. Featuring 16 beds, nine and half baths, a spiral staircase, elevator and an open floor plan, this rental boasts panoramic views of the shoreline....

If you thought that the pandemonium over shiplap and barn doors would fade after Fixer Upper went off the air, think again. New research from Zillow suggests buyers still aren’t over the farmhouse fad. In fact, they’re willing to pay more for the features made popular by the HGTV juggernaut. A lot more. According to the Zillow report, the mention of “modern farmhouse style” in a for-sale listing is associated with a 10....

Even Augusta National isn’t immune from the global supply chain crisis. This year’s Masters will be painfully devoid of the beloved Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich, Golf Magazine reports, due to “supply chain issues.” It’s a hard loss for fans of the tradition-steeped tournament with a menu that’s nearly as famous as its athletes. For many, the generous dollop of peach ice cream between two soft sugar cookies was a Masters tradition in its own right....

With warm weather officially here, that means adding a few summer staples to your wardrobe as soon as possible—and there’s no better time to start shopping than Memorial Day weekend! While you’ll find some serious Memorial Day home and kitchen deals leading up to May 31, your summer closet also gets some love too. Right now, you can get deep discounts on summer must-haves like Bohemian maxi dresses and flowy V-neck mini dresses that are up to 27 percent off....

Halloween is the main event every October, which means it’s time to bake everything pumpkin spice, decorate your porch, and plan an impressive Halloween costume. Halloween doesn’t have to be all eerie and spooky. Trust us—there’s no need to give Granny a scare this season. We’ve opted for the humorous route and collected Halloween puns and jokes that are light-hearted and ghoulishly funny. Trick-or-treaters will have pumpkin to talk about after hearing these impressive jokes and puns....

Valentine’s Day is filled with decadent chocolates, sentimental Hallmark cards, and an abundance of red paper hearts. But this swoon-worthy holiday isn’t just for budding romances. It’s a day to celebrate love in all of its bright and rare forms: love lost, present love, and loving yourself. February 14 is a significant reminder to cherish and love all of the people that are in your life. If you find yourself at a loss for words, we have you covered with the most thoughtful and heartfelt Valentine’s Day quotes to share with the people that matter the most, from your darling sweetheart to your beloved family....

Nestled among the make-ahead gravy recipes and sweet potato casserole know-how is a little-known secret that deserves to go mainstream. It’ll save you time and it might just help you save face if things don’t go as planned, which, when do they ever? We’re here to share some holiday-focused culinary wisdom that will have you owning the day-of prep. The trick is to make your holiday cheesecake in October. That’s right, grab the Philadelphia and get out your springform because it’s cheesecake time, friends....

America’s favorite spiky-haired chef is setting up shop in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Chicken Guy! and Arcade City marks the second Tennessee location of Guy Fieri’s popular fried chicken eatery. Chicken Guy! Nashville opened to great fanfare earlier this year. Located just a block away from the Gatlinburg Space Needle, the restaurant features a fast-food style selection of chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, several kinds of sides, delicious shakes, and a vast selection of creative dipping sauces....