The Front Porch

Written by Lisa Shenkle

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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

Written by Lisa Shenkle

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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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Christmas, DC, Decor, floral, lifestyle, southern, southern design, southern designer, southern travel, White House

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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

Written by Lisa Shenkle

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

Written by Lisa Shenkle

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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

Written by Lisa Shenkle

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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

Written by Lisa Shenkle

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

Written by Lisa Shenkle

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Washington, D.C.’s Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Nov 10, 2020

Written by Lisa Shenkle

Washington, D.C.’s Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Some southern secrets are worth keeping – unless one is feeling generous, and today, I am! Continue reading

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southern design, symbolism

The Magnolia Blue Crest: Symbols of the American Coastal South

Nov 03, 2020

Written by MaggieBlue Admin

The Magnolia Blue Crest: Symbols of the American Coastal South

The Magnolia Blue Crest
The South is full of rich symbols and images, which made the job of finalizing our
crest a real challenge.

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lifestyle

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On the Front Porch with Maggie Blue!

Nov 02, 2020

Written by MaggieBlue Admin

Oh, I’m so excited you’re here! This moment has been awhile in the making and it’s so fun to have you here on the front porch with me. Magnolia Blue is a single destination exploring the American coastal south, from the Mason-Dixon to the Gulf Coast.

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The Front Porch

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

Washington, D.C.’s Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

The Magnolia Blue Crest: Symbols of the American Coastal South

On the Front Porch with Maggie Blue!