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The summer garden may be winding down, but there’s still plenty to see—and do. Rosarian Paul Zimmerman shares more ways to make the most of the season. If you think fall color begins and ends with mums, it might be time to take another look at your garden. When we talked with Paul Zimmerman, rosarian […]

by Ginger Stewart Long after we’ve forgotten our locker combinations, homework assignments, and what we wore on the first day, we remember the classmates who were kind.

by Ginger Stewart Some friendships survive moves, marriages, children, careers—even years without speaking. We asked people who’ve been friends for decades what keeps them together. “But if the while I think on thee, dear friend,All losses are restored and sorrows end.”—William Shakespeare, Sonnet 30

The ’90s are back—but you don’t have to recreate them exactly. Celebrity makeup artist Robin Schoen shares how to give the decade’s signature beauty looks a fresh, wearable update.

There’s a reason summer is synonymous with a Destin beach vacation. But once the busiest season winds down, this Florida beach town takes on a different personality.

Before you pull them, take another look. These beautiful blooms prove that sometimes the prettiest things in the garden are the ones you never planted. We call them weeds mostly because they showed up without an invitation. But take a closer look before you pull: Some of the plants that pop up along fences, across […]

You don’t need acres of flowers—or a resident fairy—to create an enchanting outdoor space. These charming little additions bring light, life, and a touch of whimsy to your own backyard. There’s something about a garden that invites a little make-believe. A winding path begs you to follow it. Tiny lights make an ordinary evening feel […]

We couldn’t fit every beautiful room into the pages of Pretty. Take a closer look inside this thoughtfully collected home, where soft color, classic details, and plenty of personality come together. There’s a hint from the very beginning that this isn’t going to be an all-neutral affair. Inside the classically elegant exterior, designer Philip Thomas […]

Southern cooking has always been about more than recipes. It’s about making people feel welcome, using what you have on hand, and gathering around the table without making life more complicated than it needs to be. Those ideas are at the heart of Grits and Gouda, the popular recipe website created by Alabama cookbook author […]

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