Tag: DIY
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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DIY Citronella Candle Cachepot
Some projects aren’t really projects. They’re moments you give yourself. A quiet hour, something warm to sip, a soft scent filling the house while you make something beautiful almost by accident. I found these little cachepot planters in the prettiest soft blue, just enough color to feel special without trying too hard. They also come…
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The Art I Couldn’t Stop Thinking About—So I Made It Myself
By: Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co. It started, as most dangerously inspiring ideas do, with a casual stroll in Round Top, Texas. You know the kind where you leave your better judgment (and your minimalist design aesthetic) in the car and come back with wild ideas and probably a vintage decorative accessory you didn’t…
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Tiny Space, Big Style: My Favorite Mini Makeover Yet
There’s a small alcove just off my kitchen that’s always felt a little…unfinished. I had all the elements I loved—blue and white ceramics, a few favorite art pieces, and some faux hydrangeas—but the space still didn’t feel quite right. It’s deeper than it looks, and despite the décor, it lacked that sense of cohesion and…
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Unlocking the Secret to Exceptional Cooking: 14 Ingredients Worth Every Penny
By; Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co. Anyone can follow a recipe. But unforgettable cooking, the kind that makes someone close their eyes at the first bite, starts with something deeper. It’s not just skill. It’s not just presentation. It’s ingredients. Imagine this: a drizzle of peppery olive oil that lingers on the tongue, a…
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“Don’t Say Moist” Carrot Cake
By; Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co. So, you think you’ve had carrot cake. That polite little square served at some vaguely rustic café with a whisper of frosting and a lone walnut teetering on top? Cute. But this isn’t that cake. This is the unapologetically moist, spice-loaded, cream-cheese-slathered showstopper that makes people close their…
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Butter: The Little Spread That Could (And Should) Be So Much More
By; Ashlyn Walters / Southern Hospitality Co. Ah, butter. That glorious, golden spread that’s been making everything better since forever. But here’s the thing: butter doesn’t just have to be a quiet sidekick to your bread or baked goods. It’s time for butter to take center stage and show off its full range. Why settle…