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Birthday Month

Phyllis Lifestyle 21 Comments

Well June is here in all its glory. It’s birthday month for my sister, Janice, (and my husband, but she has to take priority). Notice “month,” as she feels that it takes a month now to make up for her childhood. I’ll explain. When I was a little girl, June meant a trip to Guntersville, Alabama, for the annual family …

French Cottage

French Cottage

Phyllis Décor, Lifestyle 29 Comments

The lifestyle of France has always fascinated me, and, naturally, so has French style. I love the elements of luxury, softness, and patina intermingled throughout the aesthetic with linens, muted colors, and antiques. It’s no wonder French style has long been popular and still is today. To celebrate this beloved style, Victoria magazine just released a charming special issue called …

Strawberry Pie

Strawberry Pie

Phyllis Video 26 Comments

One of my favorite desserts when I was growing up was strawberry pie. On Sunday nights after church our youth group would go to a local restaurant that was famous for strawberry pie. I was thrilled to be given this recipe for an easy pie. It is so close to the one I remember as a youth, it makes me …

Gardens Tell a Story

Gardens Tell a Story

Phyllis Décor 25 Comments

You know we Southern women love to brag about our gardens. It is almost as exciting as bragging about our secret recipe for the pound cake everyone raves about at supper club. When I was growing up, at right about this time of the year my mama’s perennial garden was in full bloom. Today it is again, and we take …

Becoming a Southern Lady, An Essay

Phyllis Lifestyle 53 Comments

Note: Former editor Ann Dorer first shared her thoughts on what it means to be a Southern lady in 2009, when we celebrated the magazine’s 10th anniversary. They provide an ongoing message of the dignity, strength, and good humor that comes with being a woman of the South—timeless characteristics we believe are just as relevant today. By Ann Dorer Born …

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Kentucky Derby Party Ideas

Phyllis Lifestyle 5 Comments

With the Kentucky Derby here, a celebration with class, polish, and a little healthy competition is in order. No need to make this an adults-only affair, either. There’s plenty for young ones to get excited about, especially when Southern Lady‘s delectable Kentucky Derby Pie Bars are served. They let Churchill Downs and America’s greatest race inspire a special boy’s baby shower. …

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Happy Almost-Easter!

Phyllis Décor, Inspiration, Lifestyle 11 Comments

From my family to yours, I hope you spend tomorrow surrounded by loved ones making memories you’ll cherish for years to come. And, just in case you need some last-minute Easter ideas, I wanted to share a few of my favorite projects and recipes from our magazines. Happy Almost-Easter! 3 Egg-Cellent Easter DIY Egg Decorating Projects  TeaTime‘s Favorite Easter Recipes 5 Spring Floral Arrangements For Easter …