The golden Earthy tones of Fall easily lend themselves to elegantly rustic design. When you pair it with sumptuous deserts and fluffy buttercream you have a tablescape that your guests will not soon forget. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: JENNY KELLER WRITTEN BY: STAFF WRITER A two-tiered cake with rustic frilled buttercream icing takes center stage in this […]
Learn how to make this classic Fall wreath from Craftberry Bush. It’s sophisticated enough to grace your door or wall all year round. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: LUCY ATKINS WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE TO LIFE Lucy began with a foam wreath form, available at any craft store and many big box stores. She ripped an eight-foot long […]
Autumn and Thanksgiving decor isn’t all about bright colors. Sometimes the most stunning design is created with neutral tones and incredible textures. Learn how to turn a $5.00 thrift store find into a sophisticated Autumn design. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: KAREN @ SHABBY SWEET COTTAGE WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE TO LIFE Karen spent many years as the head […]
Mary, from ‘Life at the Cottage’, shows us how to make these perfect handmade Easter Bunnies. What a fabulous addition to an Easter table or decor. We fell in love with them and you will never believe how easy they are to make. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: MARY @ LIFE AT THE COTTAGE WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE […]
As Easter approaches, Taryn, owner of ‘Design, Dining, and Diapers’ shows us how to transform plain flour sack tea towels into the perfect holiday accent for your kitchen or bath. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: TARYN @ DESIGN DINING and DIAPERS WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE TO LIFE Shortly after Taryn’s first child was born decided to trade in life […]
Valentine’s Day is almost here. To help you celebrate the holiday of love, we have some beautifully creative ideas from Wilton cakes. PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Wilton WRITTEN BY: Southern Guide to Life Hearts Abound Checkerboard Cake If you enjoy making cakes, few tools are as versatile at creating ‘one of a kind’ cakes as the Checkerboard […]
Jane Windham of Cottage at the Crossroads, turned strips of burlap and a few craft store finds into a beautiful and whimsical Valentine’s Day wreath that is sure to steal your heart. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: Cottage at the Crossroads WRITTEN BY: Southern Guide to Life Jane and her husband, Leo, downsized dramatically when they moved into Leo’s […]
Christmas red and minty green form the central theme of this delicious, vintage inspired, holiday desert buffet. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: NATALIE MUDD WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE TO LIFE Natalie Mudd’s life was already busy enough as a wife and mother of three, whose family has been devoted to ministry work in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago […]
Christmas in the historic Colonial town of Williamsburg, Virginia is one of the most beautiful and quintessentially American experiences of the holidays. Bring a piece of that elegance and history home this season by making one of the city’s most enduring Christmas decorations – the Fragrant Fruit Wreath. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: BARBARA CURRAN WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN […]
Nothing says winter wonderland like sparkling snowflakes beneath the Christmas tree. Your friends and family will never believe that you made this bejeweled tree skirt easily at home. It’s a perfect project to do with the kids this Christmas season. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: GAIL @ PURPLE HUES AND ME WRITTEN BY: GAIL @ PURPLE HUES AND ME […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Shabby Sweet Cottage. With a beautiful use of whites and neutrals, this living room has been transformed into its own winter wonderland. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: KAREN @ SHABBY SWEET COTTAGE WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE TO LIFE In a small space, a large Christmas tree can feel overwhelming. […]
Halloween is not just for kids anymore with this eerie and sophisticated tablescape. It’s a perfect stage for a festive dinner party with friends. This design is so classic and timeless that your friends will never believe that it could be done on a budget or carry you through the rest of the years holidays. […]
Nothing says Southern cooking like a Pecan Pie, except maybe Pecan Pie with a bit of bourbon. This Tennessee Bourbon Pecan Pie combines some of the best elements of southern cooking into a rich and silky smooth pie you will be ask to make every single holiday. Difficulty: Easy * Preparation Time: 15 Min * […]
Southern Table: Rustic Chic Autumn Desert Table
The golden Earthy tones of Fall easily lend themselves to elegantly rustic design. When you pair it with sumptuous deserts and fluffy buttercream you have a tablescape that your guests will not soon forget. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: JENNY KELLER WRITTEN BY: STAFF WRITER A two-tiered cake with rustic frilled buttercream icing takes center stage in this […]
Parties: Little Birdie Baby Shower
It may still be chilly outside, but it’s never too early to start dreaming of spring. Paula Biggs, of Frog Prince Paperie, shows us one of her favorite party designs. We certainly fell in love with it and we think you will, too! PHOTOGRAPHS BY: PAULA BIGGS @ FROG PRINCE PAPERIE WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE TO […]
Learn how to make this classic Fall wreath from Craftberry Bush. It’s sophisticated enough to grace your door or wall all year round. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: LUCY ATKINS WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE TO LIFE Lucy began with a foam wreath form, available at any craft store and many big box stores. She ripped an eight-foot long […]
Autumn and Thanksgiving decor isn’t all about bright colors. Sometimes the most stunning design is created with neutral tones and incredible textures. Learn how to turn a $5.00 thrift store find into a sophisticated Autumn design. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: KAREN @ SHABBY SWEET COTTAGE WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE TO LIFE Karen spent many years as the head […]
How To Make a Handmade Easter Bunny for Your Table
Mary, from ‘Life at the Cottage’, shows us how to make these perfect handmade Easter Bunnies. What a fabulous addition to an Easter table or decor. We fell in love with them and you will never believe how easy they are to make. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: MARY @ LIFE AT THE COTTAGE WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE […]
How To Make Easter Bunny Tea Towels
As Easter approaches, Taryn, owner of ‘Design, Dining, and Diapers’ shows us how to transform plain flour sack tea towels into the perfect holiday accent for your kitchen or bath. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: TARYN @ DESIGN DINING and DIAPERS WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE TO LIFE Shortly after Taryn’s first child was born decided to trade in life […]
Easter at Rippavilla Plantation
Looking for a memorable way to spend part of your Easter this year? Hop on down to Spring Hill, Tennessee for a perfect southern brunch at a restored Civil War era plantation. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: RIPPAVILLA PLANTATION WRITTEN BY: SOUTHERN GUIDE TO LIFE Spring Hill, TN – Just south of Franklin in the community of Spring Hill, is […]
Beautiful Southern Homes: Grand Design in Belle Meade
Located at the doorstep of history, this one-of-a-kind home blends historic Southern luxury with modern sophistication in the heart of one of Nashville’s most exclusive communities. Written by: Southern Guide to Life Photographs via: French King Realty Belle Meade, TN – Taking its name from the ‘Queen of Southern Plantations,’ the Belle Meade Plantation, this small 3.1 […]
11 Year Old Proclaiming Jesus Throughout Every Book of the Bible
11 Year old Josiah Willis proclaiming Jesus throughout the Bible in the Sunday morning services at Bent Tree in Carrollton, Texas on April 3rd, 2011.
A Legacy of Love and One Man’s Promise
One man’s love for his late wife inspired him to carry on her legacy and her passion for wildlife, and in particular the once endangered Trumpeter Swan. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: Jim Holt (Star Tribune) and Chris Lommel Photography WRITTEN BY: Southern Guide to Life Monticello, MN – There is no doubt that Sheila Lawrence had a love […]
Serve Breaded Eggplant on pasta, as a base for Tuscan Baked Eggplant Parmesan, or as a fabulous appetizer along with a warm marina dipping sauce.