The Beauty of an Ordinary Biscuit

RETURNING TO THE HUMBLE ROOTS OF THIS BELOVED SOUTHERN PASTRY

WILLKOMMEN TO FREDERICKSBURG!

THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY TOWN CELEBRATES MORE THAN 175 YEARS OF GERMAN HERITAGE

A PLACE in the COUNTRY

For the 2023 Southern Living Idea House, we followed winding roads to rural Tennessee, where we built a family farmhouse that embraces life in the slow lane

Texas Women on Fire

Meet the trailblazers redefining barbecue in the Lone Star State

The Glow of Bentonville

Pack your bags. Now's the best time of year to visit this Arkansas city where nature and art come together

Little House on the Lake

A California designer got serious about her crush on the South when she bought a sleepy Alabama cottage and revived it with her signature laid-back style

The Good Place

Thanks to a few twists of fate, a Texas architect found a getaway that couldn’t have been more perfect if she had designed it herself

The Sweet Home of Alabama

However the Tide turns, Tuscaloosa is a champion among college towns

The Caretakers of Lynchburg

The vibrant Virginia town was first defined by the river that runs alongside it. Now it's shaped by the people who call it home

From Ear to Ear

This weather reporter spreads the word about hearing loss

A More Welcoming Home

One former magazine editor rethinks her definition of an inviting space

Hedging Their Bets

Evergreen borders, snug spaces, and lots of pots help this small Alabama landscape live large

Animal House

Nashville designer Stephanie Sabbe plans rooms with the family's messiest members in mind

Stirring Curiosity

Mixologist Joseph Stinchcomb leans on his roots and unique local ingredients to craft cocktails that suit the season

The Wonder of Dahlias

At her farm in Zionville, North Carolina, Lee Hemmings Carlton cultivates thousands of these brilliant blossoms

Catch of the Day

Lessons from a chef who loves to fish

CIRCLING BACK TO Boone

PLAYING TOURIST IN MY NORTH CAROLINA HOMETOWN

THE HOUSE WITH THE PINK DOORS

Birmingham stylist and designer Lindsey Ellis Beatty splashes every inch of her mid-century home with joyful color

Take To the Trees

How a Georgia couple turned a pandemic project into a business creating whimsical wooden forts

Make a Splash

Bring character to forgotten corners of the house with vibrant, unexpected touches

Good as Gold

This fifth-generation family farm in Georgia grows sunflowers to make award-winning cold-pressed oils beloved by chefs across the country

Crunch Time

Slathered with spicy mayo, this decadent sandwich is the best way to celebrate soft-shell crab season

Good On Paper

When a stationery designer hosts a party, the tables are bound to get personal

PRESERVING PARADISE

With more visitors discovering Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, each year, the Lowcountry gem is focused on both sharing and protecting its unspoiled beaches, mystical marshlands, and rich Gullah culture

Socks, Underwear, and a Camaro

Requests, wishes, and dreams—all lost in the mail

Wild About Salmon

With finely chopped fish and no filler, these cakes are incredibly moist and delicious.

Luck Of The Leftovers

Turn extra Saint Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage into a hearty, homey one-pot soup.

Modern Compromise

Charleston architect Mary Mac Wilson transforms her circa-1890 Victorian into a home that flatters both its history and her love of contemporary design.

The Chariots Of My People

There’s no shifting gears when you’re loyal to a certain make and model.

Peonies Take Patience

One of the South’s top growers shares his blooming secrets.