Thanks to everyone who commented on our blog post to win a copy of Martha Hall Foose’s latest cookbook, “A Southerly Course.” Through a random selection via random.org, the winner is comment #15… Pat Mote! Congratulations! We’ll be getting in touch soon to work out shipping details. Enjoy your new cookbook!
friday favorites: spring tabletop decor, pendant lighting, vanilla cupcakes
From art director Mandy Keener: “I love pink & stripesâ¦this gets me super excited about spring and planning the spring/summer issue of Weddings in Arkansas.” (“Pink stripes” from the Weddings in Arkansas blog)
From editor in chief Diane Carroll: “A fun post showing a variety of lighting styles, and I especially love the foyer and the mix of traditional architecture, colorful art and shapely pendants.” (“Ways to achieve sleek pendant lighting” from Light Innovations)
From account executive Catherine Barron: “After making a trip to down to Lake Village yesterday, Paul Michael really gave me ‘Spring Fever’ with all their great selection of Easter, floral and new wedding items!” (“Table decorating ideas for spring” from Paul Michael Company)
From associate editor/online editor Paulette Pearson: “I recently discovered this amazingly beautiful, amazingly popular food blog, Tastespotting, after meeting the author at the Design Bloggers Conference in LA. If you haven’t checked it out, it’s a must-read for anyone with even the remotest interest in food.” (“Super duper vanilla cupcakes” from Tastespotting via Sweetapolita)
From assistant art director/special projects editor Laura LaRue: “Wow, love these furniture pieces! The fun patterns add so much to the salvaged wood. Very cool.” (“Weekly wrap-up + Ariele Alasko” from Design*Sponge)
friday favorites : midnight in the garden, pumpkin bread, ping pong and more!
From editor Rosemary Hallmark: “I love, love, love this! So dark and moody. I think I might have to carve out some time for a Halloween dinner party this weekend.” {“Halloween Tabletop: Midnight in the Garden” from Coco+Kelley}
From managing editor Tiffany Burgess: “I love recipes with pumpkin. I found this one on Pinterest and my mouth started watering. Hello weekend baking project!” {“Pumpkin and Cheese Spice Bread” from An Edible Mosaic}
From assistant art director Laura LaRue: “The entire 2012 Coastal Living Ultimate Beach House is so inspiring. And, this has got to be the cutest ping pong table I’ve ever seen. Hands down.” {“2012 Coastal Living Ultimate Beach House – Game Room & Theater” from Urban Grace Interiors}
From publisher Kelly Fraiser: “Give me a book and a glass of wine. This is favorite color combo. Actually I love everything about this room.” {“Tracery Interiors” from House of Turquoise}

From marketing coordinator Tara Johnson: “Cheese and Petit Jean Meats are two of my favorite foods. Add some fancy crackers and berries and I am hooked. Cheese boards are such easy appetizer!” {“Summer Sausage Cheese Board” from Taste Arkansas}
From senior account executive Jennifer Hay: “We had a blast at Lewis Lighting’s Holiday Open House last night! The store looks awesome and I love all the new stuff.” {“See What’s New at Lewis Lighting and Home” from Edison Avenue}
friday favorites : holiday decor + baking inspiration
From editor Rosemary Hallmark: âWhat an unexpected twist on the idea of a Christmas tree! I love this cozy space…when can I move in?â {âfloating + deckedâ from delight by design}
From managing editor Tiffany Burgess: âI love a big Christmas morning brunch and all the traditional foods that go along with it, but sometimes it’s nice to add something new to the mix. Nutella makes everything better, so I have no doubt this recipe is going to become a fast holiday favorite.â {âNutella Cinnamon Rollsâ³ from AÂ Beautiful Mess}
From assistant art director Laura LaRue: âI have loved this ever since I spotted it on Pinterest a while ago. I was so excited to be able to purchase this print. I can’t wait to get it in the mail and add it to my mantle this year! â {âo holy night prints are now available {yay!}â from Jones Design Company}
From art director Mandy Keener: âLooks delicious! Might just have to heat that oven and bake away this weekend….â {âIn the Kitchen with Baked’s PB&J Sconesâ from Design Sponge}
From senior account executive Jennifer Hay: âLove this post on wreath and garlands! Can’t wait to put mine up this weekend.â {âDesign Detail: Decorating with Wreathes and Garlandâ from Bear-Hill Interiors}
From marketing coordinator Tara Johnson: “Who doesn’t love a good free printable? These gift tags are so fun!” {âFree Printable Holiday Gift Tags from ‘To & From’ Magazine” from Ampersand Design Studio}
From account executive Emilie Head: âI absolutely love this all white bedroom. It has a great crisp and wintery feel! Hanging stockings on the bed is such a fun way to incorporate Christmas into a bedroom!” {âtis the seasonâ from Beth Davis Interiors}

























