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Southern Summer Styling: Just Add Rattan

May 05, 2021

Written by Lisa Shenkle

Southern Summer Styling: Just Add Rattan

Adding rattan, raffia and water hyacinth accessories brings summer to southern interiors - and easily! These are easy additions to decor for any home for coastal-inspired touches that will get you thinking about balmy breezes, palm fronds and days along the coast. Continue reading

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Southerners, Drink More Lemonade!

May 01, 2021

Written by Lisa Shenkle

If you live in the south, love iced tea, dark leafy greens, white corn grits, and pecans - you'll want to find out how lemons might keep you from a very common disease that is prevalent in the American south.

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Coastal Style: Fishin' and Dishin' at the Table

Mar 09, 2021

Written by Lisa Shenkle

Coastal Style: Fishin' and Dishin' at the Table

Celebrating coastal moments with fun, classic and richly detailed fishes on on dishes. Mixing, matching and elevating our finned-friends at home, on the boat, or at the pier. Continue reading

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The Heart is the Real Home of Hospitality

Feb 08, 2021

Written by Lisa Shenkle

The Heart is the Real Home of Hospitality

Hospitality given from the heart is not an experience limited by the needs of food, drink and shelter. It is clearly a bold act of kindness, a selfless act of outreach and accommodation that not only serves a purpose, but fills a heart. Continue reading

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antiques, Decor, historic, Leesburg, shopping, vintage, wineries

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The Road Out of 2020 Leads to Lucketts, Virginia

Jan 03, 2021

Written by Lisa Shenkle

The Road Out of 2020 Leads to Lucketts, Virginia

On the final day of 2020, we ventured a road-less-traveled, peppered with rolling hills, horse farms, rain drops and river bends on a hip vintage adventure to Lucketts Store, in a southern enclave in Virginia. Continue reading

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The Red Room, White House Christmas Tour 2020 - Part II

Dec 28, 2020

Written by Lisa Shenkle

The Red Room, White House Christmas Tour 2020 - Part II

Go behind-the-scenes of The White House Christmas decor tour with Texas floral and craft designer, Amanda Barkley, as we learn some of the secrets behind the Red Room (and other!) decor! Continue reading

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GIFT GUIDE - Southern Gentlemen & Other Menfolk

Dec 15, 2020

Written by Lisa Shenkle

GIFT GUIDE - Southern Gentlemen & Other Menfolk

It is not always easy shopping for the men on our list - here are a few fresh, southern-inspired ideas Maggie Blue curated to get your creativity percolating! Continue reading

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'America the Beautiful' Christmas at The White House 2020

Dec 11, 2020

Written by Lisa Shenkle

'America the Beautiful' Christmas at The White House 2020

Harnessing the natural beauty of the season is the focus of Christmas at The White House, 2020. Join me on this special tour celebrating "America the Beautiful" as we salute our nation's wildlife, natural resources and the people who are the heart of America. Continue reading

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Gift Guide: Southern Shopping and Museum Hopping - Online

Dec 03, 2020

Written by Lisa Shenkle

Gift Guide: Southern Shopping and Museum Hopping - Online

From Baltimore and the Biltmore to the Big Easy, here are some thoughtfully curated inspirations from museums shops of the south to place under the tree, or send to someone special. Continue reading

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Forging New Fall Color Ways in Entertaining

Nov 12, 2020

Written by Lisa Shenkle

Forging New Fall Color Ways in Entertaining

Today I'm taking autumn's color-road less traveled by pairing shades of fern and moss with aubergine and purple. Continue reading

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The Front Porch

Southern Summer Styling: Just Add Rattan

Southerners, Drink More Lemonade!

Coastal Style: Fishin' and Dishin' at the Table

The Heart is the Real Home of Hospitality

The Road Out of 2020 Leads to Lucketts, Virginia

The Red Room, White House Christmas Tour 2020 - Part II

GIFT GUIDE - Southern Gentlemen & Other Menfolk

'America the Beautiful' Christmas at The White House 2020

Gift Guide: Southern Shopping and Museum Hopping - Online

Forging New Fall Color Ways in Entertaining