I love people who are encouragers! I have a friend that sends cards at just the right time, and I find myself thinking, “I wish I had done that.” It is amazing how a note of encouragement or a letter will transform your day. I tend to be someone who moves way too fast in an already fast-paced world. My …
Finding Courage in the Face of Life’s Challenges
I love Winston Churchill’s quote: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” Courage is something that many of us struggle with in the challenges of our lives. It is not uncommon for a disappointment or failure to knock the wind out of our sails, leaving us weak in our efforts to …
Learning to Turn the Page
There comes a day when you realize turning the page is the best feeling in the world, because you realize there is so much more to the book than the page you were stuck on. — Zayn Malik I read this most interesting statement the other day written by Zayn Malik. It really struck a nerve with me. I flashed …
Travel South With Me
Guest Post by Ande Fanning, Editor of Southern Lady: The open road leads to a sublime sort of freedom. And during summer, I can think of no better region to journey through than the South. In Travel South, Southern Lady‘s first-ever special issue dedicated to journeys through this region I love to call home. Venture on and off the beaten path to help you …
Happy Almost Mother’s Day!
This weekend is a very special time for all of us as we celebrate Mother’s Day. I love my mother. She is quite the character. She is at the helm of all mischief in our family, and no one can sit by her in church as she always finds humor in everything. She is tagged “Mimi.” My boys named her …
May Day Baskets Never Go Out of Style
Can you believe it’s May already? As much as I dread the heat of the upcoming months of summer in the South, I love springtime and the lovely flowers it brings. Last week marked May Day, and I just love the holiday that marks a blossoming season. May Day is on May 1 and is celebrated by the delightful tradition of …
Monograms: Adding a Personal Touch
It was a little red billfold my Grandmama Norton gave me when I was eight that made me realize how special a gift personalized with a monogram can be. Each time I pulled my money out or, less frequently, put some money in, I noticed my shiny initials lined up in gold letters across the inside of my wallet: PFN …
Get a Preview of Cottage Style
Cottage style has long incited idyllic visions of effortless charm and timeworn elegance. It is this enchanting reflection that makes this aesthetic not only a favorite decorating scheme but also a romantic frame of mind. It’s a style that enables us to combine precious heirloom pieces with bold accents teaming with personality to weave together a story of home, heart, …
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 …
My Delightful Garden
You already know how I love gardening—the great care involved, the beautiful colors, and the satisfaction of watching your work grow and flourish—so I’ve decided to bring you all into my garden and show you a place near and dear to my heart. This potting shed in my garden is where the magic happens, where I’ve happily gotten my hands …