How Does Your Garden Grow? Keep Track with a Garden Journal May 31, 2012 Suzanne Ramsey There’s an antique rose bush in the garden in front of my house. It sits between a massive rosemary... Continue reading
Historic Garden Week : A Sneak Peek at the Beauty That Awaits February 29, 2012 HOME Southerners pride themselves in offering gracious hospitality to all who enter their homes. Experience... Continue reading
Preppy, Peppy and Personalized: Using Monograms at Home August 31, 2011 Jen Brestel I am a child of the 80s. That decade has shaped my musical taste, my love for sitcoms, and my decorating... Continue reading
A Perfect Porch: Come Sit for a Spell May 31, 2011 Meridith Ingram The art of “porch sitting” may be a fading Southern tradition, but not at Shadowland, the Troutville... Continue reading
With Festive Flair November 14, 2010 Jen Brestel As we approach the season that Andy Williams claims is “the most wonderful time of the year,” many... Continue reading
Setting a Beautiful Table August 31, 2010 Jen Brestel One of the more daunting tasks when entertaining is setting the table. When your guests walk into... Continue reading
Great Garnish: The Crowning Touch May 31, 2010 Jen Brestel Most Southern hostesses believe in going to great lengths to make their guests feel special. When... Continue reading
A Cup of Tea: Delight Your Guests With Time for Tea February 28, 2010 Jen Brestel My junior year in college was spent studying outside of London in the quaint town of Reading. As I... Continue reading
Orchids- Adorn Your Home with These Delicate Dazzlers November 14, 2009 Mitzi Bible Simple. Elegant. Gracious and charming…these are conditions the consummate Southern hostess... Continue reading
Serving Suggestions -Fresh Takes On Your Favorite Platters August 31, 2009 Meridith Ingram One of the first home-cooked meals I ever had as a newlywed with my stepmother-in-law was breakfast.... Continue reading