Mrs. Southern Social

When you design a Galentine’s Day brunch around a Lilly Pulitzer print, you know it’s going to be pretty fab. One of my favorite people and fellow Lilly-lover, Caroline of Sweet Caroline Designs, collaborated with me on this event, which made it even more fun to put together. And since Caroline and I share a [...]

I love thinking about Valentine's Day this time of year, since it's typically super cold and grey outside, and everything Valentine's Day is cheerful and colorful! Here are my top picks for Valentine's Day, whether it's something to relax in or throw on for date night. It's all things happy and hearts! Listed Clockwise Starting [...]

As previously mentioned in my other recipe posts, please don't get used to me posting recipes. It really goes against everything I "stand for" on here (ha)- aka, delegating just about everything possible when entertaining. However, these "Ham and Swiss Sliders" are just as easy to make as my other recipes, so I'll let them [...]

Well, here I am again, sharing a RECIPE with y'all, which I really thought would never happen on my blog. However, the recipes I've started to share are about as easy to follow as it gets, and they serve a very important purpose when entertaining. That purpose is to offer delicious food/beverages that please a [...]

So what do you do when you almost never bake, but you want to host a holiday cook-exchange party? Well, first, you call your fabulous designer friend, Julie Couch (of Julie Couch Interiors) to co-host the party with you. Then, you call a great local bakery to take care of your personal cookie order because [...]

Okay y'all, hell must be gettin' pretty chilly because I did something I almost never do... I BAKED FROM SCRATCH! Now, before you completely abandon me and start calling me out for NOT delegating, let me share with you how easy and virtually fail-proof this recipe is. After all, every once in a while (and [...]

This one is for the girls! I love this gift guide because it's fun but practical (who doesn't need key finder or emergency phone charger), and it's for all the sassy women out there who are busy with life and enjoy a good laugh. Many of these items would work well for a "white elephant" [...]

If you follow my stories on Instagram you've heard me talk about how "tacky" and inappropriate so many kids toys are that line the shelves of stores. I joke about a lot of it, but in all honesty, I really love and appreciate any toys and activities for kids that enforce positive messages and are [...]

What southern woman doesn't love a good bow? At least not one that I know. I'm completely obsessed with bows, and this is the perfect time of year to really break them out in full force. I'm talking about earrings, hair accessories, shoes, tops, dresses, EVERYTHING. After all- they are everywhere around us right now, [...]

So what do you get your friends who are excellent hosts? If you're attending a holiday party at someone's home this season, there's a good chance you need something more than just a bottle of wine if you want to impress. Don't worry- I've got you covered with my list of "better than basic" hostess [...]