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
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
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
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
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 …
How to Make Scones with Clotted Cream
I love having afternoon tea, especially when a wonderful scone is served as an added bonus. Making scones and a mock Devonshire or clotted cream is really fun. These simple steps will show you how you can create your own delicacies right in your own kitchen. Enjoy, and be creative as you serve delicious tea delights. A Scones Classic Recipe …
Kentucky Derby Party Ideas
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. …
Happy Almost-Easter!
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 …
Welcoming Spring and Planting Season
The first day of spring should be a national holiday. In the South, we women are ready to put up the coats and bring forth the linen cloths in the brightest colors we can find. It marks the “new beginning” of another sleepy year that is waking up from winter. Now I confess I am a winter person so spring …
Be the First to Order The Tiny Book of Tea & Treats
I have had a wonderful time working with our talented staff on our newest book, which ships on April 10, The Tiny Book of Tea & Treats. It is part of our Small Pleasures series and is the perfect gift book for the hostess who loves to entertain. All of the foods in the book are small portions suitable for …