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2019 Idea House Resource Guide
Southern Living - Southern Living Editors
See what designer, Heather Chadduck Hillegas, used in every room of our 2019 Idea House. The Idea House Team Community: Crane Island Builder: Riverside …
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Meet the Team Behind the 2019 Idea House
Southern Living - Zoe Gowen
For our 2019 Idea House in Crane Island, Florida we brought on a team of creative experts to come up with the ultimate coastal home. Jim Strickland …
Brunch
This Florida Restaurant Has a Dog Brunch With Pet-Friendly Cocktails
Southern Living - Tim Nelson
Eat with your dog at this spot's "Bark-n-Brunch" event. Humans love brunch. Some of them will tell you that it’s the most important meal of the week. …
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Former SL Stylist Shares Her No-Fail Hosting Tips
Southern Living - Zoe Gowen
Take notes from this party playbook. Our 2019 Idea House designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas has mastered the enviable Southern skill of always knowing …
Our 2019 Idea House Designer Shares Her Bed Essentials
Southern Living - Zoe Gowen
It takes three things to make your bedroom look strikingly tidy. When it comes to making beds, our 2019 Idea House designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas …
Food
How Airline Food Is Made, According to the Experts
Southern Living - Talia Avakian
The process starts long before you're served dinner in your seat. Creating thousands of dishes each day, all while picking the right ingredients for …
Simple Syrup
How to Make the Best Southern-Style Lemonade
Southern Living - Lisa Cericola
Make perfect lemonade, the old-fashioned way. Next to sweet tea, a tall glass of lemonade is one of the most refreshing ways to cool off during the …
Recipes
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Southern Living - Micah A. Leal
Cake flour makes these Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes exceptionally soft, exactly what you want when you bite into a cupcake. The canned pure pumpkin and …
North Carolina
Have You Seen This Bird? An Emu Is On the Run in North Carolina
Southern Living
The fugitive is around five feet tall, weighs over 100 pounds, and wears a thick coat of gray and brown feathers. Authorities in the Triangle area of …
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15 Conversation Skills Every Southern Child Should Master
Southern Living - Valerie Fraser Luesse
Teach Junior and Sissy our foolproof confab starters, and they’ll never be at a loss for words. A Southerner could carry on a conversation with a tree …
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A House on a Private Island in the Middle of the Suburbs? For Less Than $1 Million? Believe it.
Southern Living - Meghan Overdeep
If you thought that private islands were only for fancy millionaires with private jets, think again. Just outside of Charlotte, in ordinary suburban …
Texas A&M
Texas A&M Launches Texas’ First 4-Year College Program for Students with Disabilities
Southern Living - Meghan Overdeep
The new program is opening the door to a college education for students who used to only dream of becoming Aggies. Sadly, many students with …
Chocolate
Easy Witch Hat Cookies
Southern Living - Micah A. Leal
These just might be the easiest Halloween treats that you can make for a party. Only requiring four ingredients, our Witch Hat Cookies are better …
Recipes
Witch Finger Cookies
Southern Living - Micah A. Leal
Spookier than most Halloween treats, these creepy witch fingers are far more delicious than they look. The underside of each cookie is coated in …
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Receives a Magical Sign from His Late Mom as He Spreads Her Ashes
Southern Living - Meghan Overdeep
“What an amazing ending to a special day.” An emotional moment for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family ended with a beautiful surprise earlier this week. …
Food
Years After Catastrophic Fire, Hubig’s Pies Makes Its Triumphant Return to New Orleans
Southern Living - Meghan Overdeep
“We welcome the return of this iconic local brand with open arms and empty stomachs.” This is not a drill: Hubig’s Pies is finally returning to New …
Clinique
The Iconic Yellow Moisturizer You Grew Up With (and Still Love) Is Part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Southern Living - Patricia Shannon
It’s time to stock up. You know the stuff: rectangular bottle, silver pump. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion is one of those …
Skin
One of Our Favorite Moisturizers is Now Better Than Ever
Southern Living - Patricia Shannon
This intensely hydrating formula just got an upgrade. I love a good moisturizer. I enjoy serums, eye creams, an amazing lip balm, but finding a …
Recipes
Fried Skillet Potatoes
Southern Living
Put down the potato peeler. These go-with-anything spuds will be a crispy sensation once they hit the dinner table. What sets them apart from other …
Recipes
Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe
Southern Living - Karen Rankin
Chicken salad has always been a lunch-time favorite in the Southern household. It’s a great dish to make with your leftover chicken. You simply can’t …
Peaches
60+ Fresh Peach Recipes to Savor This Summer
Southern Living
Savor sweet, juicy peaches this summer with our best recipes to showcase one of our favorite seasonal fruits. When it comes to summer in the South, it …
Skin
What’s the Difference Between Face Wash and Face Cleanser?
Southern Living - Kaitlyn Yarborough
It’s not the same thing, Susan! We have something frightening to tell you: Once upon a time, it was perfectly acceptable to use bar soap as face …
Virginia Beach, VA
WalletHub Named This Virginia City the Best Big City to Live in for 2019
Southern Living - Perri Ormont Blumberg
Can you guess which city topped the list? Love the city life? Then Virginia Beach may be an excellent place to plant your roots. A new WalletHub survey …
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The Cherished Tradition Behind the Tomato Server
Southern Living - Betsy Cribb
It may seem like the most Southern invention ever, but we didn't come up with it. Like any good Southerner who’s been brought up right, my favorite …
Forgiveness
We Can’t Get over the Simple Beauty of This 3-Year-Old’s Explanation of Forgiveness
Southern Living - Meghan Overdeep
Out of the mouths of babes. You can expect a lot of things from a toddler: picky eating, temper tantrums, fights over bedtime, you name it. But a …
Oklahoma
Muskogee, Oklahoma Is Hosting a Giant Celebration for the 50th Anniversary of Merle Haggard's Okie from Muskogee
Southern Living - Perri Ormont Blumberg
Tickets for the commemorative concert go on sale next month. On October 10th, 1969, Merle Haggard took the stage at the Muskogee Civic Center. The …
Fashion
Texas Single Dad Steals Our Hearts After Asking Daughter for Fashion Advice for a Date
Southern Living - Perri Ormont Blumberg
Jeff Saville of Friendswood, Texas has become an internet sensation. A single Dad in Friendswood, Texas is the internet's new crush. It's not always …
Outer Banks, NC
The Latest Strange Sea Creature to Wash Up on the Outer Banks? Naked Sea Butterflies
Southern Living - Meghan Overdeep
Fear not: these crazy-looking little guys don’t sting. From salps and sea pork to prehistoric fossils, if you look closely enough, there’s no telling …
Food
How To Freeze Plums In Four Easy Steps
Southern Living - Zoe Denenberg
Giving "frozen fresh" a whole new meaning. In the cold months of winter, there’s nothing we crave more than a bite of juicy fresh fruit. That’s why …
Whales
Georgia Beachgoers Spring into Action When Pod of Pilot Whales Strand Themselves on St. Simons Island
Southern Living - Meghan Overdeep
"This has been an unusual occurrence, but events like these can really show the level of care and support from our community.” Beachgoers on St. …

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