Culture and Lifestyle

Southerners are known for their charisma, poise, and welcoming demeanor. It’s ingrained in our Southern culture. Southern Living is the insiders’ guide to Southern culture, from discovering the best new Southern food joints to sharing new takes on classic sweet tea. We cover the music, the flavor, and the fun of the South. Welcome—we hope you stick around.

Parent Trap Twins at Camp
7 Signs You Went To A Southern Summer Camp
1818 Farms Owner Natasha McCrary
In A Tiny North Alabama Town, 1818 Farms Shares Flowers With The Community Near And Far
The Market at Pepper Place
The 17 Best Farmers' Markets In The South
brown bear
What To Know If You Encounter A Bear, According To An Expert
friday nigth lights
The 8 Most Annoying Things Fans Do During A Sporting Event
STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis, 1989
15 Lessons We Learned Watching 'Steel Magnolias,' In Honor Of Its 35th Anniversary
Antiques on a wooden chest
6 Expert Tips On How To Haggle On Antiques (Plus, When You Shouldn't!)
Cropped image of teenage girl using mobile phone
Do You Think A Text Message Is An Appropriate Thank-You? Experts Weigh In
Swallow-Tailed Kite in flight
How To Help Protect Swallow-tailed Kites
Steel Magnolias
10 Habits Of Polite Southerners
Lauderdale by the Sea High Noon Beach Resort
15 Pool Etiquette Rules That Are Just As Important As SPF
Exterior of two houses on a lake
18 Etiquette Rules For Lake House Guests That Will Help You Earn Another Invite
The book in front of swimming pool in the summer day
21 Pool Reads You Won’t Want To Put Down
Water for the birds in English cottage garden
3 Reasons Why Birds May Not Be Using Your Bird Bath
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Here's How Tiana's Bayou Adventure Will Bring The Magic Of NOLA To The Magic Kingdom Beginning June 28
steel magnolias
95 Famous Movie Quotes Everyone Will Remember
Small Porch with Two Rocking Chairs
My Favorite Free Way To Make New Neighbors Feel Welcome
Sunglasses and book on pier
20 Books To Read At The Lake This Summer
Mole Coming out of a hole in the ground
How To Get Rid Of Moles In Your Yard, According To Experts
Natalie Steen bedroom with white and red monogrammed pillow shams
5 Things You Should Never Monogram—And 3 Things You Should
butterfly
53 Butterfly Quotes That Prove Change Can Be Beautiful
heart shaped sunset
56 Quotes About Change To Bring Comfort During A Season Of Growth
travel photo
54 Travel Quotes That Will Inspire You To Pack Your Bags
Sanibel, Florida
Coastal Escapes
kids holding hands
55 Kindness Quotes To Inspire And Uplift
Boy eating cake with sister and grandmother
9 Etiquette Lessons Every Child Should Learn This Year
The B.T.C. Old-Fashioned Grocery Store, man and woman standing and smiling outside cheery storefront
The 20 Friendliest Places In The South
Southern Living Easy Black Eyed Peas in a bowl to serve
15 Southern Superstitions We Dare Not Dispute
A book opened lying on a blue towel on the sand in front of a tropical ocean.
This Unforgettable Memoir Set In Florida Is Your 2024 Summer Beach Read
Two women sit on the front porch and visit over a cup of coffee. One of the women, a mother holds her child, a toddler boy, in her lap
Let’s Bring Back The Lost Art Of The Afternoon Visit
Talking on Phone at Grocery
10 Places You Should Never Talk On The Phone, According To Etiquette
South Carolina Gullah artist Andrea Cayetano Jefferson holds a sweetgrass basket she sewed.
This South Carolina Sweetgrass Basket Maker Is Sharing The Art With Future Generations
Multi-generation family women learning pottery art, they are modeling clay for making pottery in workshop.
5 Things Our Mothers Did Better Than Us
A coal tit and a blue tit feeding on peanuts either side of a hanging bird feeder
How To Clean And Maintain Your Bird Feeders
A book opened lying on a blue towel on the sand in front of a tropical ocean.
50 New Beach Reads Perfect For Summer 2024
father's day with kids
75 Best Father's Day Quotes For Dad
Multi-generation women smiling in backyard
65 Mother's Day Instagram Captions For A Heartwarming Post
Adult Daughter Hugs Mom with Long Hair
127 Mother's Day Messages And Quotes For A 'Happy Mother's Day'
Mother Daughter Quotes
92 Mother-Daughter Quotes To Express Your Everlasting Bond
dad jokes
260 Best Dad Jokes That Are Actually Funny
birthday cake
203 Happy Birthday Wishes And Messages To Celebrate Friends And Family
Baby Burying Dad in Sand at the Beach
74 Father's Day Instagram Captions To Celebrate Dad
Dinner Party Exit Etiquette
46 Manners Quotes That Remind Us To Be Kind
Julia Child Cooking
26 Julia Child Quotes That Make Us Love Her Even More
Miss Congeniality
30 'Miss Congeniality' Lines We Will Never Stop Quoting
sweet home alabama
The Best Lines From 'Sweet Home Alabama'
julia sugarbaker
12 Best Julia Sugarbaker Quotes On 'Designing Women'
STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis, 1989
25 Colorful Quotes From Steel Magnolias
Southern Grandfather Names
40 Of Our Favorite Southern Grandfather Names And Nicknames
Maya Angelou Quote
50 Most Popular Quotes For Wedding Invitations
Girl a the Beach with Camera
53 Cute Summer Captions For Instagram
Two Women Talking Over Fence
If You Know These Sayings, You Definitely Grew Up In The South
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36 All-Time Best Dolly Parton Quotes To Live By
forrest gump
36 Most Memorable Forrest Gump Quotes
Winnie the Pooh
70 Of The Best Winnie The Pooh Friendship Quotes
Holly Vaughn's Sunflower Field
40 Sunflower Quotes To Inspire And Brighten Your Day
thanksgiving Prayer
30 Inspiring Dinner Prayers For Mealtime
Women Gossiping
50 Best Hair Quotes For Major Inspiration
Large group of volunteers huddle up before cleaning up their community.
80 Encouragement Quotes For The Ups And Downs Of Life
Wine Quotes
70 Witty Wine Quotes And Sayings To Kick Off Happy Hour
Anniversary Card Wishes
What To Write In An Anniversary Card To Show How Much You Care
child running to grandmother with flowers
50 Grandmother Quotes To Show Grandma Some Love
No-Knead Buttermilk Bread
75 Bread Jokes And Puns That Definitely Aren't Crumby