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Holiday Cookie Decorating with Plate & Pattern
By: Southern Hospitality Co.
Sugar cookies, festive paper, and a few clever entertaining shortcuts that make Christmas memories without the cleanup.
There’s something about decorating Christmas cookies that brings out the child in everyone. The icing, the sprinkles, the occasional cookie that looks absolutely nothing like what you intended. It’s all part of the fun!
When our friends at Plate & Pattern sent us some of their darling paper entertaining pieces, we knew just…
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Fool-Proof Rolled Sugar Cookies
By; Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co.
Looking for sugar cookies that hold their shape beautifully and taste absolutely amazing? These are the cookies! Not only do they bake up into perfect shapes for decorating, but they also have that delightful soft-but-chewy texture that makes every bite irresistible. The secret? Rolling them out just a little thicker than usual—so you get the perfect balance of a sturdy cookie for decorating and a deliciously melt-in-your-mouth…
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Homemade Fresh Magnolia Wreath
By: Southern Hospitality Co.
I clipped a few low hanging magnolia limbs from my yard, gathered some wire and a wreath base, and got to work. Booker, my golden retriever, joined me for quality control. She was particularly interested in the sticks.
What came out of that little afternoon project now hangs on my front door, and it makes me happy every single time I see it.
That is a pretty good return on…
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Create Your Own Vanilla Extract
Welcome to the delightful world of homemade vanilla extract! If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by the intoxicating aroma of vanilla wafting through your kitchen, you’re in for a treat. Making your own vanilla extract is not only easy but also a fun adventure that adds a personal touch to your baking. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to impress friends and family with your culinary skills—and maybe a sprinkle of humor! So, roll up your…
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Dried & Divine: A Simple Guide to Dehydrating Citrus for Cocktails
By: Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co.
Citrus fruits have long been a beloved staple in the world of cocktails. Whether it’s the vibrant zing of a lime, the bright and refreshing essence of lemon, or the sweet, tangy burst of orange, these fruits bring a burst of flavor to any drink. But, while fresh citrus can elevate your cocktails, there’s an even more exciting option that offers a new level of versatility: dehydrated…
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DIY Hydrangea Painted Pumpkins for Fall
By: Southern Hospitality Co.
A simple fall project that works with your home instead of changing your whole color palette for the season.
I love fall, but I’ve never been someone who wants to completely change the colors in my house just because the calendar says September. My house is already full of blues, greens, whites and natural textures, and bringing in a lot of orange, yellow and rust just doesn’t feel like me.
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Drying Hydrangeas for Home Decor & Gifting
By: Southern Hospitality Co
I don’t dry every flower I grow. Some are meant to be fleeting. But hydrangeas earn the extra effort. Even when the blooms start to fade, they still have presence. There’s a kind of beauty in that last stretch of their season, when the color softens and the petals go from fresh to papery.
I started drying them a few years ago after clipping some for the house and forgetting to…
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New Product Alert: Holiday Frosted Cups
Every year, these are some of the first things to disappear from the Christmas collection. They are festive without being fussy, easy to pull out for a holiday party, and one of our favorite gifts to keep on hand during December.
This year’s designs include our red tartan bow wreath, chinoiserie Christmas tree, and colorful preppy baubles. Each set includes ten 16-ounce, dishwasher-safe frosted cups and arrives wrapped in clear cellophane with a bow, ready…
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The September Spritz
By: Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co.
September is such an in-between month. We are ready for fall, but the weather has not quite gotten the message.
This fig, lemon, and elderflower spritz is exactly what I want to drink right now. It is light and refreshing enough for a hot afternoon, with just enough fig, honey, and thyme to hint at the season ahead.
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The In-Between Seasons Table
By: Southern Hospitality Co.
August and September can be such awkward months for decorating. We are ready for something different after Labor Day, but it is still entirely too hot outside to start covering the house in pumpkins, heavy blankets, and bright orange leaves.
I am personally not a big Halloween decorator, and our home has a relaxed, slightly coastal feeling throughout the year. I do not want to reinvent every room for a…
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The Meatballs I Always Keep in My Freezer
By: Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co.
I have given this meatball recipe out what feels like a million times. I make them for parties. I take them to tailgates, tennis matches and potlucks in a tiny Crock-Pot. When I am stocking the freezer for a friend who just had a baby or someone coming home from the hospital, these are almost always in the delivery.
This past weekend, I hosted two different dinner…
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Salted Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
By: Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co.
There are very few problems in life that can’t be made at least slightly better by showing up with homemade cookies.
These have become my current favorite for exactly that. I’ve made them a handful of times now, usually to take to someone as a thank you for putting up with me, and a four-ounce cookie tucked into a little bag with a ribbon and a tag…
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Meyer Lemon Limoncello
By: Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co.
If you’ve ever tasted limoncello from a small, charming café along the Amalfi Coast, you know it’s a treat like no other. But what if I told you that you could create that same magical elixir right in your own kitchen? Enter Meyer Lemon Limoncello—a slightly sweeter twist on the traditional lemon liqueur, made with the delightful Meyer lemon. Not only does it offer a more refined…
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Home, Entertaining & Fashion Finds Inspiring Our New Coastal Collections
By; Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co.
One of our favorite parts of creating collections is how often inspiration sneaks its way into everyday life — a striped umbrella outside a little coastal restaurant, a woven bag tossed over a chair at the pool, blue hydrangeas on a kitchen counter, a dress you immediately pack for vacation, or something sitting in our online shopping cart at midnight because we simply cannot stop thinking about…
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Pear & Ricotta “Little Beggar’s Purses”
By; Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co.
Apparently Italians have known forever that pears and cheese belong together. There’s even an old Italian saying that basically translates to: “Don’t let the peasants know how good pears and cheese are together.”
Which honestly feels very fitting for a pasta literally called beggar’s purses.
Tiny hand-pinched pasta bundles filled with creamy cheese, pears, herbs, or nuts have been floating around Northern Italian cooking forever and somehow…
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How to Make a Luxurious Sugar Scrub at Home
By: Southern Hospitality Co
I’ve always lovedgiving people things. Not grand things. Just small, unexpected offerings. A handwritten note. A jar of something homemade. A scrub that makes your hands feel like they belong to someone who drinks enough water and remembers to take deep breaths.
This sugar scrub came out of that instinct. It’s nothing revolutionary. It’s sugar and oil and scent. But somehow, when you stir them together with the right kind of…
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Heirloom Tomato Tart with Whipped Ricotta, Pesto, and Burrata
By: Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co.
A seasonal tart built on layers of simple, well-made ingredients
This tart is a quiet showpiece. It takes the best parts of summer… tomatoes at their peak, herbs in full swing, cheese in every form…. and layers them onto a crisp sheet of puff pastry. It’s the kind of dish that feels generous without being overworked. Served warm or at room temperature, it works just as well…
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Rustic Strawberry Galette
By: Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co.
I’m not usually one for cooked fruit desserts. Give me a fresh strawberry any day over something that’s been softened and bubbling in a hot oven. But this galette is different. Somehow it manages to feel both relaxed and special, like a dessert that knows it doesn’t have to try too hard to win you over.
Plus, it pairs ridiculously well with toasted almond gelato or pistachio…
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Mastering the Emulsion: The Essential Guide to Salad Dressings
By; Southern Hospitality Co.
Salad dressing is one of those quiet fundamentals. It lives in the background, often store-bought and underappreciated. But when done right, it can carry a dish, not just coat it. If you’ve ever wondered why your homemade dressings sometimes split, taste flat, or cling to nothing, you’re not alone. There’s a bit of science involved, and once you understand it, everything changes.
This isn’t about showing off. It’s about precision,…
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Frozen Garnishes: How to Flavor Your Drinks with Decorative Ice
By; Southern Hospitality Co.
At Southern Hospitality Co., we believe every detail matters. That includes your ice. Yes, ice. That quiet little element floating in your glass has the power to transform an ordinary moment into something unforgettable.
Decorative ice isn’t just beautiful. It’s thoughtful. It’s personal. It’s a small touch that says, “I care about the way this moment feels.” Whether you’re mixing a cocktail, serving sweet tea on the porch, or simply…
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