If you follow me on Instagram, you may already have seen where we announced that we are building a house! After working for a furniture company for a few years, I gained a ton of knowledge about the interior design and furniture industry and quickly became obsessed with all things home. So passionate, in fact, that last year I co-founded…
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I am shocked by my most recent accomplishment. I started a project, and actually finished it! One Monday night, I was hanging out in our guest bedroom and randomly moved the bed to the opposite wall. I instantly loved it and decided it was time for a full decor refresh. Read on to see how you can update your guest…
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Do as I say not as I do… Coming off of a travel weekend, I have to admit that I wasn’t following “The Faster Way.” Boy, did we had a blast discovering Dunwoody! We ate and drank our way through this little town outside of Atlanta (travel guide coming this week), but I was excited to get back home and…
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Asian Meatball Bowl with Cauliflower Rice Since starting the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, I’ve hopped aboard of #thatbowllife. Bowls are a great way to get all your proteins, veggies and carbs into one delicious dish, and they make fabulous leftovers! Planning and prepping your meals is the key to success in any clean eating regiment. This Asian meatball recipe…
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How are everyone’s New Years resolutions going? I’m sharing mine later in this post, but don’t worry if you haven’t hit the ground running with yours yet! I’m here to tell you about the FASTer Way to Fat Loss® program. I started it, and have already seen results! So sit tight, because I have a feeling it might be just the thing…
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Birmingham Restaurants and Bars The creativity and resurgence of this city are alive and my favorite places to witness it is through the bars and restaurants. Within the past year, Birmingham, AL has blown up on the foodie map in America. Our city is being visited by big-name chefs like Alton Brown and Andrew Zimmern, and recognized by news outlets…
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Here it is folks, I’m here to share my biggest blog adventure yet, and of course, it involves chocolate chip cookies. Great American Cookie Cake Deanna and I had the chance to go visit the Great American Cookie location in Brookwood Mall to learn all about how they operate, decorate, and continue to make people smile day in and…
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Ok, so you’ve decided to make your way down to Miami for the most epic bachelorette trip of all time! Congrats, it’s going to be amazing! We travel to Miami often for family and fun, so I’ve become quite the little tour guide. Here is my full guide on how to book your trip, best places to stay, where to…
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The Moscow Mule The Moscow Mule has become one of the most favored drinks in America and for a good reason! With just three ingredients you can make this popular cocktail at home. The ginger beer is what makes this cocktail unique, and while there are many different brands out there, they are not all created equal. The fresh ginger taste…
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Best Affordable Wines If there’s one thing I have learned from my parents, it’s always to have a good bottle of wine on hand. Definitely not the most important lesson, but one that sticks with me, especially when the holidays roll around. My parents are seasoned vets when it comes to hosting guests for the holidays. Both were born and…
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Football season is right around the corner and there’s no way you’re cheering on the Tide without a Yellow Hammer in hand. Get the recipe for my Skinny Yellow Hammer cocktail below. And don’t forget to fuel up with good game day eats like, Guacamole, deviled eggs, and hot spinach artichoke dip. Roll Tide! Skinny Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe If there…
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Classic Deviled Eggs with a Modern Twist Many southern deviled egg recipes include pickles, and I’m not opposed! My first true love is pickles. But, if there’s one category of pickles that I HATE, it’s sweet pickles. Bread and Butter pickles should not exist in my opinion. That’s just ME! I know plenty of people who like them, and I…
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The secrets to perfect guacamole lie in the avocado. Learn how to create the best guacamole at home!
Have you ever taken the time to read my ABOUT page? I wrote it back in 2017 when I launched thesouthernsource.com. I wrote about how much I love Williams-Sonoma! If money were not object, I’d love to work there for fun. Just imagine, all the best kitchen accessories at your finger tips, and the aromatic smells they have in there… ahhh…
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Hello, Fall! I’m so excited to share my first (and new) Fall recipe with you all. I don’t know about you guys, but when it comes to the sauce department, I always lean more towards the white sauces over the reds. I’m talking alfredo vs marinara, white bbq sauce vs red bbq sauce, aioli vs ketchup. You feel me? Today,…
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It’s time for another room reveal! I’m so glad that you all are enjoying watching me decorate this home. Thanks for following along! I share more daily home decor finds on my InstagramStories so be sure you check in there each day for design tips, deals, and updates on my home projects. Today, it’s time to take a look at…
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Tailgating in the South is no joke, and shouldn’t be taken as such. Many schools in the SEC close off parts of campus days in advance so that fans can have special access to their tailgating area. In 2020, the landscape of tailgating all over the country has changed due to COVID-19. With social distancing and state regulations in place,…
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Long before quarantine, and long before bloggers started giving them away like candy on Instagram, I’ve been obsessed with getting a Peloton bike. But reality hits hard when you realize that the price tag is over $2,000. I’ve done the math, and I’ve done all the research so I get why everyone believes the Peloton bikes are the holy grail…
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