If you live just about anywhere in the South, there’s a high chance you’ve dealt with utterly annoying and never-ending pine needles. My relatively small front yard is home to two towering pines, and each time the needles fall, my yard appears completely brown. The first time I came home to this, I thought, “What happened to my grass! How did it all die over the weekend?”, only to realize it was just covered in pine needles....
Better start practicing your “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” because “the Brooks and Dunn posse rides again.” That’s according to Ronnie Dunn, one-half of the legendary country duo Brooks and Dunn who have just announced that they are continuing their tour into 2023. The band’s seemingly endless Reboot Tour launched in 2020, but the “Only in America” singers were apparently having so much fun that they continued into 2022. Now, they aren’t quite ready to hang up their guitars and have announced 17 new dates on their Reboot Tour....
Leah Ashley, an interior stylist in Austin, Texas, is taking her love affair with skirted sinks to the next level in her family’s new home. “In researching design plans for our new build, I was most drawn to European kitchens and baths where they incorporate fabric everywhere. I love how the room can take on either a formal or a more casual vibe depending on the fabric and the pleat,” she says....
Whether a quick refresh or total renovation, there’s nothing as powerful as a few coats of the perfect paint color. In the South, some classic combos never go out of style–haint blue on porch ceilings or candy-colored homes in cities like Charleston and New Orleans. But if you’re looking to try on something that’s totally on-trend, we’ve got a few ideas for paint palettes guaranteed to refresh your home’s exterior. Luckily, in 2022, what’s trending is rooted in timeless style–classic neutrals, moody grays and blacks, and a whole spectrum of greens that feel right at home among lush Southern landscapes....
In the South, we take pride in our hosting skills. We’ve tried our best to follow in our mama’s and even our grandmother’s footsteps. We have just about every copy of Emily Post’s Etiquette in existence, and we’ll never forget the pearls of wisdom shared by our older family members, year after year. On occasion, we even follow our own advice. Whether we’re discussing what not to do or just sharing the low-down on all things Southern, we try our hardest to listen and learn....
When antiaging comes into the conversation, we all know what tends to get most of the attention: retinol. With due reason, too, as it might be the most potent over-the-counter option for staving off signs of aging. However the secret to youth also lies in another common skin-care ingredient that has only recently started raking in praise for its antiaging prowess. Vitamin C, as it turns out, is one heck of a powerhouse ingredient for healthier, younger-looking skin as well, and can yield effective results on its own and when paired with retinol in your routine....
It’s time for a quick fashion vocabulary lesson. You may have heard the word “shacket” thrown around here and there in recent years (especially during the fall and winter seasons), but what, exactly, is it? A portmanteau, the term combines the words shirt and jacket to describe a piece of clothing that includes elements of both wardrobe staples. Essentially, most look like oversized button-down shirts made of thicker material (usually wool) to provide warmth and offer a layered look similar to a jacket....
Trevor Lawrence celebrated the Jacksonville Jaguars’ comeback win over the Chargers during Saturday night’s playoff game like a true Southerner: with a late-night waffle. The 23-year-old quarterback (and roughly 20 of his teammates) indulged in a post-game breakfast at a Jacksonville Waffle House following their nail-biting 31-30 victory over Los Angeles. Videos taken during Lawrence’s surprise appearance at the chain show diners cheering as he arrived for a well-deserved, greasy meal....
Celebrating the birth of a new baby comes with the expectation of revealing your little one’s newly bestowed name. Naming conventions range from family names passed down through generations to searching the Internet for obscure words with unique meanings. Celebrity babies have also impacted how we determine our new baby’s name. Gone are the days when an apple was just a piece of fruit. With all the outlets available to find the perfect name for your baby, many parents might forget about the timeless options that stir a nostalgic feeling in us when hearing a vintage name called....
When Clint Groom stopped to get gas at a QuikTrip in Haltom City, Texas, back in April, he didn’t expect to witness a real-life superhero perform an incredible act of kindness before his very eyes. Groom was sitting in his car in the parking lot when he noticed an old man struggling to make his way to his vehicle. When a younger man, dressed in what appear to be blue hospital scrubs, approached the elderly gentleman, Groom pulled out his phone and began filming....
Willie Nelson may be the Red Haired Stranger, but can you imagine him being The Gambler? Neither can we, dear readers, neither can we. But as it turns out, a page in music history could have read very differently if the inimitable Willie Nelson had taken up his dear friend Kenny Rogers’ request to record what became Rogers’ signature song, “The Gambler.” Originally written by Don Schlitz and most famously recorded by Rogers, appearing as the eponymous single from his 1978 album The Gambler....
It’s just about the time of year where we’re ready for winter to be done. The festive winter holiday season is over, spring is still out of reach. What’s a gal to do? Book a trip to West Texas, of course, where you can enjoy epic landscapes and a chance to get away from reality for a little bit. Right now, we’re absolutely loving the 1967 vintage Airstream, dubbed “Desert Diva,” available on Airbnb from around $90 per night....
Anyone who’s found themselves on Highway 30A, the 24-mile-long coastal roadway with sun-bleached powder sands, water bluer than the Caribbean, and a string of picture-perfect beach towns, consider yourself lucky. You’ve made it to the South’s most popular coastal destination. And if you’ve ever been to Seaside, Florida, the classic tiny town with the Instagrammable Seaside Post Office, then you’ve surely heard of Bud & Alley’s. The oceanfront restaurant is an icon—the Poseidon of the 30A restaurant scene, perhaps because it built the scene....
The unconditional love of our dogs plays an important role in our emotional well-being, but studies show they could also have an impact on our physical health. “According to research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes in October 2019, dog owners are 31% less likely to die from a heart attack or stroke than those who don’t have them, and in people with prior heart events, those living in a ‘dog home’ had a 65% reduced risk of death,” says Dr....
The Longhorns have officially hooked Arch Manning. After a whirlwind recruitment period and rampant speculation, the 18-year-old has announced his commitment to Texas over Alabama and Georgia. Arch, the nephew of legendary quarterbacks Peyton and Eli and grandson of Archie, is the top-rated quarterback recruit and top overall recruit for the class of 2023. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound teen threw for 6,307 yards, 81 touchdowns, and rushed for 19 more scores in three seasons for Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans....
A long-overdue congratulations to Octavia Spencer! Yesterday, after more than two decades in the entertainment industry, the Alabama native was honored with the 2,742nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “To be forever cemented in the mythology of this city and the film industry is an amazing honor,” Spencer said. “It took me a minute to absorb the profundity of this moment, the culmination of my dreams realized, hard work rewarded after a fair but healthy amount of failure and rejection....
Former First Daughter Barbara Bush offered a rare glimpse into life with her baby girl this week. Barbara joined her twin sister Jenna on Tuesday’s episode of Today, where she opened up about becoming a first-time mom after she and husband Craig Coyne welcomed daughter Cora Georgia in September—six weeks early. “We were totally unprepared,” Barbara recalled. “I thought I was going to have her in New York, and my husband and I were in Maine that weekend....
The Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle spray has 143,825 reviews. Its average rating? 4.5 stars. The scrawled tagline next to the review stats says it all: “WHOA!” If you’ve never heard of this hidden gem product, you’re not alone. It’s been exclusive to Birchbox, a beauty subscription service, since 2013, and its popularity has skyrocketed ever since. According to Birchbox, in 2019, “the wunder-product was the #1 best-selling item on Birchbox....
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, as we all remain safely at home, there’s a lot of emotion. And if you’re anything like us, there’s a whole lot of music. Whether you’re streaming classical music on WQXR or blasting Dolly Parton, the comfort of music can be a real savior during these difficult times. And as for kids? You don’t need us to tell you they’re all about dancing, singing, and even grabbing an instrument and performing plenty of tunes....
Mardi Gras has gone to the dogs! Inspired by the popularity of the House Float movement taking over New Orleans, the Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws is hosting its first-ever Dog House Float contest. The krewe, which has been behind St. Tammany Parish’s beloved dog parade for 27 years, hopes to spread smiles while drawing attention to the plight of the homeless pups at the St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services in Lacombe, Louisiana—the only open-admission animal shelter in the parish....
