I love reading how other people pack for trips abroad, so I figured you all might be interested to see how I'm packing for our week in Italy. Luckily, their weather is pretty close to ours this time of year. I've been checking the weather app and southern Italy is in the 60's during the day, maybe close to 70 some days, so layers will be great for this trip. We decided to pack carry on only on this trip, because really we don't need that much for 7 days. I figured I would choose 7 outfits, plus one extra just in case I needed it. I think for the most part, we'll be dressed for the day which w ..read more

Hello friends! We hope you enjoy these great shares today, from mixing warm and cool colors in decor, rustic beach cottage tour, chicken caesar pasta salad, how to create a gradient flower arrangement, and a tour of the historic Morgan-Ford house in Mobile, AL. We know you'll be inspired today!  The post Home Style Saturday 396 appeared first on Southern Hospitality ..read more

If you're shopping sales this week, Talbot's and Chico's has some really cute spring things on sale. I always click the Sales tab first when I'm looking, because I sure don't want to pay more than I have to for new clothes. I love their styles and quality and bought a couple of the things below. That green and blue striped T caught my eye, as well as the straight leg jeans just below them, both from Talbot's I happened to catch a flash extra 40% off sale, so that was a nice bonus.  I'm going to share what I'm packing for Italy this weekend. so stay tuned for that. I think it's helpful to ..read more

We're back with another Style Showcase that I hope you enjoy, sharing lots of fun inspiration, from luxury cabin that we stayed in Gatlinburg, to Victorian home details, setting a colorful table for spring, and finally, how to throw a memorable outdoor tea party. Enjoy these shares today!  The post Style Showcase 234 appeared first on Southern Hospitality ..read more

Happy Saturday friends! One week from now we head to Italy. Can you tell I'm excited? I sure am! Today on Home Style Saturday we have some fun shares for you, from transforming a modern townhouse into a French Country home, spring into summer porch ideas, tips on a powerful kitchen remodel, gardening with P. Allen Smith at Moss Mountain, and how to make a simple dining room centerpiece. Enjoy them all!  The post Home Style Saturday 395 appeared first on Southern Hospitality ..read more

Hello friends! We're back with another round of Style Showcase, where we are sharing some wonderful spring inspiration with you all. From pretty ideas for decorating a spring table, to a beautiful Southern home tour, another country home tour, and finally, DIY indoor herb garden ideas. Keep reading for lots of beauty!  The post Style Showcase 233 appeared first on Southern Hospitality ..read more

Since my sister, Renee, moved to Louisiana 3 years ago and they built their dream home on the lake, I have enjoyed going down to see them and staying awhile. They came home a few weeks ago for a visit, to see dad and also Bruce's 94 year old mom, is still living on her own, so they come home every few months to see them. This time, I went back with them in their car and flew home over a week later. It was a fun visit and I always enjoy being down there with them in their beautiful lake home. If you haven't seen their lake house, don't miss it and also the porches and outdoor areas. It's truly ..read more

We're back today with more inspiring posts to share with you, from best sources for farmhouse pillows, to how to mix patterns like a designer, an Atlanta spring showhouse, blueberry muffins with lemon glaze, and the evolution of a stylish family room. Enjoy them all! I'll be back tomorrow to share my trip to Louisiana to see my family and some Easter pictures.  The post Home Style Saturday 394 appeared first on Southern Hospitality ..read more

I'm back today with a few fashion finds. The first thing I'm sharing is straight from Amazon. I saw this top featured on a couple of Instagram accounts and decided to take a chance and order it and I absolutely love it. The green is my color. Eyelet is really trending and this one is 100% cotton and really nice. It comes in several colors, so check it out if you're looking for a stylish summer top that's a little different. I love the puff sleeves too and it's also lined. I got a Small in this one. The post Fashion over 50: J. Crew Factory Spring Sales appeared first on Southern Hospitality ..read more

If you're in the Atlanta area and looking for a spring outing, look no further than Scottsdale Farms. They are near Milton, GA and I recently met a friend there for browsing and then we had lunch. It's out in the countryside and the drive there from my house in Acworth is so pretty along winding backroads and picturesque horse farms along the way. I've shared Scottsdale Farms several  years ago, but it's been years so I wanted to share again.  The post Spring at Scottsdale Farms appeared first on Southern Hospitality ..read more