A 2022 Valentine’s Day Plan Every Girl Will Love
Let's face it; most guys dread Valentine's Day. It's not that we don't want to make the day memorable or bestow gifts on that special girl. However, knowing what gifts to whoo her with can be overwhelming. Here is a 2022 Valentine's Day plan every girl will love. Most guys [...]
‘From Sky to Sea’ Jaimen Hudson Lives a Blessed Life
Jaimen Hudson grew up on the coastline of Esperance in Western Australia. Surrounded by water and gorgeous beaches, he spent carefree days playing sports, scuba diving, and hanging out with friends. Then his life took a drastic turn. Jaimen's new documentary, From Sky to Sea, explores Australia's beautiful beaches and [...]
Maria D’Souza Creates Beaded Skull Art
Maria D'Souza's unique designer beaded skull art is in high demand. Celebrities, art galleries, and animal enthusiasts worldwide desire her one-of-a-kind creations. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/southernamericana/Maria_DSouza.mp3 I've known Maria since December of 2019 when we met at Moo Country in Leiper's Fork, TN. In fact, the day Maria and I met is the [...]
5 Etiquette Rules Every Man Should Follow
Manners; sometimes, it seems the basic rules of etiquette rules for men are often ignored. Below are five basic rules every man - especially a southern gentleman - should know and use—hats off to Southern Guide to Life for this list. In generations past, etiquette was a complex and intricate [...]
A Letter To My Daughter On Her 18th Birthday
A letter to my daughter on her 18th birthday My dear precious girl, I remember your birth as it happened only hours ago. How time flies. Today you become a legal adult. You can vote, sign contracts, establish credit, and buy a car. Yet to me, you'll always be the shy [...]
The Rebranding of Rachel Bradshaw
Rachel Bradshaw is no stranger to the spotlight, nor does she avoid it. The daughter of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw grew up on the outskirts of Dallas, Texas, before embarking on a successful music career in Nashville. Today she stars in the hit reality TV series” The [...]
Songwriter Natalie Hemby Writes Outside the Lines
Songwriter Natalie Hemby ascends from what some in the music industry describe as “Nashville royalty.” No, she isn’t the daughter of a business tycoon or country megastar. Her dad, Tom Hemby, is a renowned musician who has recorded and toured alongside Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Wynonna [...]
Anthea Turner of Anthea Le Jardin Talks Style
Anthea Turner is an entrepreneur and true renaissance lady. The owner of the European-inspired boutique Anthea Le Jardin at The Hub on 30A near Watersound, Florida, Anthea's elegance is reflected in her personal style and creativity. Anthea Turner is the owner of Anthea Le Jardin in The Hub on Florida's [...]
Nashville Dog-Friendly Hotels
Booking hotels for your summer travel plans can be challenging if you’re dog is riding shotgun. Fear not and check out some of these Nashville dog-friendly hotels. It didn’t seem fair to write this article solely from a human perspective. So, to lend credibility to our efforts, we invited Jack [...]
How Mike Ragsdale Created the 30A Lifestyle Brand
Mike Ragsdale and his family moved from Birmingham, Alabama, to Florida's 30a area in 2006. Within a few years, he created the 30A lifestyle brand, the 30A Company, and 30a.com, one of the nation's most popular lifestyle brands. I sat down with Mike at his bayside home to record this [...]