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 [...]
The Return of SEC College Football Tailgating
College football and tailgating in the Southeastern Conference are back for the 2021 season. At least, we hope so. And everyone I know is thrilled about the return of SEC college football tailgating. Even more exciting is the upcoming Tailgating SEC Style podcast and listen to the introductory trailer. RELATED: [...]
12 Summer Red Wines Under $25
Although you might think you should only drink white wine in the warmer months, don't neglect these 12 Summer Red Wines under $25. My sommelier friend at Belle Meade Winery in Nashville, Tennessee, Deb Van Pelt, did the heavy-lifting for this article and provided the recommendations below. A note on [...]
25 Etiquette Rules Every Southern Man Should Know
Manners and rules of etiquette should be simple and uncomplicated. They certainly make life more pleasant for everyone, and they're not as complicated as you might think. Here are 25 etiquette rules every southern man should know and use. Etiquette is a term used to describe appropriate and polite behavior. Sadly, a [...]
How to Score Premium Allocated Bourbons
The bourbon craze that has been sweeping across America for the past two decades is real. Enthusiasts search far and wide for premium bourbons such as Pappy Van Winkle, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, Elijah Craig 21-year, George T. Stagg, Russell's Reserve, Blanton's, and a host of others. Although premium brands [...]