Holiday Stamps from Expressionery

Holiday Stamps and Fun with My Grandchildren

Phyllis Blog Spotlight 7 Comments

I love the holidays, when I can get Hays and Amelia to our home and have fun creating something new. The holiday stamps from Expressionery are the perfect thing for them to use in creating personalized packages and cards. Better yet, because these wonderful stamps are self-inking, they make little mess and are kid friendly. You can use these holiday …

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Skillet Desserts: Southern-Style Treats from Taste of the South

Phyllis Blog Spotlight 12 Comments

Growing up, when Mom would pull out the iron skillet, we all knew there was a treat in the making! She had two sizes of skillets, a small one for the cornbread and the large one for everything else. When she put the large skillet on the cabinet, we all secretly hoped she was going to make Pineapple Upside Down …

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An Update on the Beautiful Work in Classic Sewing

Phyllis Blog Spotlight 11 Comments

I marvel at people’s creativity. As we have put together the premier issue of Classic Sewing, Kathy McMakin and I have had the opportunity to see gorgeous creations made. Tiny stitches and lovely fabrics fill our offices. Every time one of our designers sends in a new project, we stand in awe. I have shared the story of Allison Banks …

Friends and Family Special Sale

Friends and Family Special Sale

Phyllis Blog Spotlight 5 Comments

Classic Southern recipes, gorgeous entertaining ideas, unforgettable travel destinations—I love to escape from the summer heat and go through the pages of one of our magazines. It brings me a special kind of joy to realize that our readers also love our titles. A Southern Lady reader recently shared on Facebook how much fun she had making a recipe from …

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A Holiday Home Tour with Elizabeth Moyer of Pretty Pink Tulips

Phyllis Blog Spotlight, Décor 5 Comments

This Spring, Elizabeth Moyer of Pretty Pink Tulips shared the exterior of her New York home with us. Now, she’s graciously agreed to give us a full home tour! I hope Elizabeth’s festive home inspires you as much as it has me this holiday season. Take it away, Elizabeth! Dressing your home for Christmas can enhance your senses throughout the holiday. …

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Getting Ready for the Holidays with The Enchanted Home

Phyllis Blog Spotlight, Décor, Inspiration, Lifestyle 16 Comments

Hi there, this is Tina from Enchanted Home, and I am delighted to be here for my friend, Phyllis. Today I am going to talk to you about getting our homes in gear for the holidays and a few simple, tried and true ways to help us achieve that. Here is what is always on my short list…… Plenty of …

Pretty Pink Tulips Blogger House

Blogger Spotlight: Pretty Pink Tulips

Phyllis Blog Spotlight 30 Comments

Tulip season has finally arrived in the Northeast! After a long winter, and this past winter being much longer than most, seeing the arrival of tulips is like seeing nature’s exclamation points (upside down)! My blog is named Pretty Pink Tulips, after the more than 1000 pink tulips that surround my house each Spring. My outdoor “signature”, so to speak. And, …