Oh my goodness, it is time for New Year’s resolutions! Or maybe you have already made yours and have already broken them. Of course, the first one is to lose weight. Ok that’s over. Then, to get organized is a popular one. That will take time. But it’s doable, maybe. How about writing the date correctly before March? 2016 not …
Tonight’s the night to sing “Auld Lang Syne!” It is always sung in holiday movies, in Times Square, on popular TV shows, and many times at New Year’s gatherings. But what does it mean? I did a little research and found this on www.Scotland.org. In sentimental American movies, Robert Burns’ Auld Lang Syne is sung by crowds at the big …
January is the perfect time for warm comfort food. You would be hard-pressed to find an easier way to make a hot and delicious dinner than with your slow cooker. This winter, the editors of Taste of the South have collected some of their best recipes for slow cookers in their latest special edition, Southern Slow Cooker. They’ve included some …
The new issue of Southern Home came out just before Christmas, and I couldn’t be more pleased with this new title. The interiors are so splendid. I find fresh inspiration on each page. This year, Southern Home received a special honor. Mr. Magazine™ named it one of the “30 Hottest Consumer Magazine Launches of 2015.” Here’s what he had to …
Christmas Eve — it is the most enchanting night of the year. I can only imagine how cold it was centuries ago in Bethlehem when Christ was born. A little baby born in a stable was wrapped and placed in a manger while his mother, Mary, and Joseph hovered over him. Many times in the Bible it is noted that …
Mom always had Cookie Day when we were growing up. It was a whole day dedicated to making her sugar cookies and icing them! Her recipe for these classic Christmas cookies had to be made a day ahead so that the dough could be refrigerated before we rolled it out for cutting. Fast forward many years when we were publishing …
Christmas is just a few days away. Excitement is growing among our children and grandchildren, isn’t it? I truly love the holidays but not because of the hustle and bustle but for the quiet times by the tree with lights twinkling. The truth is—I love Christmas movies! I have taped every one of the movies I can find, and when …
Did you know we have some expert hostesses in our midst? After reading your responses to my last etiquette post, I can only imagine how wonderful being a guest at one of your homes would be. Your thoughts on how to be a perfect hostess are too good not to share. Graciously opening your home to others is as much …
Today is the last day you can order from our online store and get your magazines and books in time for Christmas. With that, many of our holiday items are on sale and as an added bonus, you can get an extra 20% off your entire order when you use the code HOLIDAY at checkout. I love gifts that inspire. …
Guest post from the editors of Victoria. The legacy of the Wakefield-Scearce Galleries—once a renowned school for young women—is perhaps best illuminated during the holidays, when the shops are gleaming with treasures and the property’s rich history comes alive with the jubilant spirit of the season. In keeping with the Kentucky landmark’s original mission, the site remains a wellspring of knowledge …
