You know how I love red lipstick, high heels, and big hair–the mark of a true southern lady. My grandmother Norton must have put on her red lipstick every morning as she opened her eyes. I can’t remember ever seeing her without it. I just loved it then and I love it now. I was going through some files the …

When my friend Lucy Buffett called to tell me about her wonderful new book, I couldn’t have been more pleased. Gumbo Love—what a brilliant name for a book! One of my favorite dishes of all time is gumbo. Now there are a million versions of this favorite, so I was thrilled to know she was sharing her recipe along with …

Van Atkins is a premiere jewelry store in New Albany, Mississippi, and they are a favorite of mine. Many of you who have read the pages of our magazines for years will recognize their work. Chuck Cooper and his staff have graciously worked with our editorial staff when we have needed beautiful Jewelry to feature on our pages. When Neal …

I’m amazed and humbled every time Hoffman Media grows, whether the growth is the addition of a new title or to our team! In the past year we have seen a lot of growth with the addition of two new titles: Bake from Scratch and Southern Home. Blossoming from the pages of Southern Lady and our similar titles, Southern Home …

As you all know, through the process of waiting for our house to be completed, Neal and I are staying at sister’s house. While we have been in transition, I’ve had only part of my wardrobe available to me. Although my style doesn’t change drastically with each season, there are some Spring pieces I just can’t seem to find. This …

An Interview with Rory O’Mara, Founder of Saphyr Pure Linen I have collected antique linens for many years and always celebrate when I find a linen sheet. Linen is such a wonderful fabric because the texture is soft and it’s a cool fabric to the touch. Imagine my delight when I discovered Saphyr Pure Linen, a modern collection of fabulous …