The stately home stood on a tree-shaded multi-acre lot and was purposefully sheltered from the street. You didnt just stroll up three steps to the front door. Every visit demanded a journey. Credit:The Garden Conservancy/Mick Hales Although the home had small gardens, the woods were left to grow as they would. Over time, invading briars,honeysuckle,and poison ivy had insinuated themselves into the equation. She dubbed it The Jungle. A formal design would not do here....

Scrawny strands don’t stand a chance. It’s charming like that. Cut and color can be used together to make thin hair look way thicker. Credit: @bobbymackhair What Is Hair Contouring? It’s called “hair contouring,” and, yes, it is really a thing. In other words: No more single-process color! Any head of hair that’s all one color can instantly make it look flat or lacking in dimension. Instead, it’s all about making sure there are lights, mediums, and darks working together....

Here’s how to get a free sample! Meet Quietude(HGSW6212) from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. Quietude is the slow-down shade of serenity were ready to incorporate all-aroundon and off the wallsin 2025. Credit:HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams (Registration is open August 12-15, and paint must be picked up in-store August 16-18.) (If youre hoping to try out2024s Color of the Year, Persimmon, your time is coming!) How will you incorporate Quietude into your home?...

How the iconic phrase became the slogan of Texas' capital city. But as recently as 20 years ago, that phrase didn’t exist. It was then that something in his mind “clicked.” The famed vintage-postcard mural at Roadhouse Relics, one of the most Instagrammed locations in Bouldin Creek.Credit:GABRIELA HERMAN Afterwards Wassenich told his wife about it, and they decided to make bumper stickers. To date, they’ve distributed roughly 400,000. What’s Weird About Austin?...

This chilled dessert can range from simple to over-the-top. So what is a Charlotte Russe? ACharlotte Russefeatures a whipped cream mousse set with gelatin that’s known as Bavarian cream. Credit:Becky Luigart-Stayner; Food Styling: Angela Sellers; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell We’re chilling here.) Here’s the story behind a beloved Southern dessert. Charlotte Russe Origin Charlotte Russe is not a Southern-born dessert. Credit: Micah Leal Simplified versions of Charlotte Russe have had their moments over the years....

Learn the history behind this beloved 139-year-old soda, including how it got its name. And Southerners love it just as much as their beloved Coca-Cola. Yes, even older than Coke. Getty Images/Tom Kelley Archive/Stringer. Thus, the beverage was born and namedDr Pepper. How Did Dr Pepper Get Its Name? The story of Dr Peppers name goes back to its creation, albeit with a shroud of mystery. Credit: Amazon In fact, many Texans still prefer it to Cokedon’t tell....

Texas and chocolate always go together. Funerals are a sad fact of life and when they comeand they willyou need to go to the funeral. And if you are going to a funeral in Texas, you should show up with a cake. Credit:https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/fudge-icing-0 What Is Texas Funeral Cake? https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/fudge-icing-0 The tradition of bringing cake to a funeral is an old one. “Funeral cakes came here from Europe,” food historian William Woys WeavertoldThe New York Times....

It was hard to feel put-together in Lycra. It turns out my grandmother had the right idea with her housedress. What Is A Housedress? Credit:H. Armstrong Roberts/Getty Images and win on breathability. We’ll take 100% cotton over Lycra any day. There’s a time and place for those, but home isn’t it. When I say housedress, I’m talking flowy cotton maxis and blousy midis. I’m talking roomy mumus andlight-as-air caftans. A dress is a one-and-done deal....

Both of them consistently have fresh flowers out. A dark makeup towel! Even the best stain remover cant always fight longwear foundation. Credit:Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Second, its one of those items that feels above-and-beyond to see as the houseguest. Credit:Courtesy Weezie Towels Credit: Southern Living/Ivy Odom

Are you still making this mistake? ), but this is the one thing landscape designers hope goes away and stays away. Filling a bed immediatley doesnt give the plants room to grow overtime. Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Treat your landscape like you do the interior of your homeadding and subtracting things as you live with it. This can also create a breeding ground for unwanted pests and fungal diseases....

It also has 20 decks, which is two more thanWonder. Impossible, considering there are about 40 restaurants and bars onboard to help keep your tastebuds happy. Iconintroduced the first food hall, AquaDome Marketand it truly offers something for everyone. Credit:Courtesy of Icon of the Seas You’ll want topack your wardrobefor a night out. But its the fact that there are 28 different types of stateroom and suite categories thats truly remarkable....

For over 100 years, a small Mississippi town has been the unlikely home of a world-class art collection. Even at over 100 years old, this facility remains Laurels crown jewel. On May 26, 1922, the grieving family created the Eastman Memorial Foundation. The museum hosts rotating exhibitions throughout the year.Credit:COURTESY Lauren Rogers Museum Of Art / WALTER R. AVERETT A Special Collection Over the years, the museum and its collections have grown....

They don’t call her the doctor for nothing. Getty Images/Randy Quan My copy ofThe Cake Mix Doctoris a hand-me-down from my grandmother. Its likely the first cookbook I cooked out of, somewhere around age five. Credit:Getty Images/Randy Quan Byrn, a Georgia native, has had a long and wide-ranging career in food writing. It also contributes to a more moist crumb. Go Bold or Boozy Cake mixes have a distinct taste....