How Southerners Decorate on a Budget

Make sure you add SouthernLiving@email.southernliving.com to your address book so you don't miss any of our newsletters! If you are having trouble viewing this email click here     Makeovers We're Talking About Big Style, Small Budget   How small? Good question. Depends on a few things like the time you want to invest and the scale of the project. So it really depends on you. We've rounded up a few transformations that will satisfy every DIY spirit.           Menu Planning Pick a Side, Any Side   OK, maybe pick three or four or five. We've put together a collection of our favorite festive recipes–Duchess Potatoes, Gnocci Mac and Cheese, Herbed Couscous–that will make your holiday feast unforgettable.           Road Trip Have You Ever Been to Christmasville?   Yes, there is a place called Christmasville. And yes, Virginia, you should plan your road trip now. Hop in the car and prepare to experience some serious holiday magic.           Present Finder Make Your Sister Really Happy this Season   You want Sissie to be excited, quite possibly even surprised, when she opens your gift, right? Then shop our picks for that fun/feisty/sometimes forgotten female in the family.           Watch Our Video Christmas Breakfast? Done   Forget about all those men and all those colorful, candy-clad houses. Whip up a batch of gingerbread flapjacks this December 25.           Break Out the Skillet We're Flipping Out About Cast Iron Cakes   Rumor has it that Santa has a sweet tooth. Keep it simple by grabbing the skillet and making a few upside-down desserts.           House Plan 1561 Would You Ever Live in a Southern Living-Inspired Home?   On the fence? We get it. But here's why we love this particular design–and why everyone else does too.           Editors' Pick Gift of the Week: Calligraphy Return Address Stamp   It's the personal touch that counts; pair your stamp with an ink pad and stationery set.           Seasonal Sweeps How Does Hawaii Sound for the Holidays?   Four nights away at this gorgeous destination is exactly what you deserve. Enter now.           CLICK HERE FOR MORE   UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY POLICY YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS MANAGE EMAIL For further communication please contact: Southern Living Consumer Affairs 3000 University Center Drive Tampa, FL 33612-6408 Copyright © 2016 Time Inc. Lifestyle Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. All products and services featured are selected by our editors. SouthernLiving.com may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email.