Southern charm aesthetic

'Phone shaming,' budget cooking, recipes and other tricks from from Patricia Altschul's new book “The Art of the Southern Charm.”

On the porch with some lemonade.

Who hasn't fallen under the spell of the Southern Antebellum home? This elegant style is actually named for a time period, not a design. The word Antebellum comes from the Latin "before war" and this architecture is named for the thirty to forty years before the American civil war from 1820 to 1860. The actual architecture falls into Greek Revival, Classical Revival, or Federal with grand, symmetrical, and boxy homes with center entrances in the front and rear, balconies, and columns or…

Explore 35 of the best Southern sayings, from timeless phrases to drawlin' proverbs. Savor sweet tea wisdom and Dixie expressions capturing Southern charm. Dive into the rich tapestry of Southern dialect gems, embracing the warmth of folk sayings. Let these quotes add hospitality and grace to your day. Immerse yourself in the soulful world of Southern slang and charm words. Whether a true Southerner or captivated by Dixie language, these expressions bring a smile. Southern Phrases.

Escape to the enchanting world of South Carolina's historic plantations, where magnolias bloom and the moonlight casts a spell, immersing you in the captivating stories of the Antebellum South, a symphony of sights, sounds, and scents that will transport you back in time, an experience you won't soon forget.

Spanish Moss ~ Hanging from oak trees. So Southern. Reminds me of Charleston, South Carolina.: