While at SL, I contributed to the site on a regular basis and was able to write about a variety of topics, including travel, design, culture, beauty, and commerce. I was able to share an insider’s guide to travel (including my love of Saint Teresa Beach, Florida, and my hometown of Thomasville, Georgia), muse about my family’s favorite things (such as holiday traditions and my mom’s go-to makeup products), and answer etiquette questions like, “Is it ever OK to show up empty handed?” Here are a few highlights.

• The Breakfast Nook Is A Room Worth Enjoying All Day

• What Can You Bring a Host When They Say Not To Bring Anything?

• 15 Things To Do In Thomasville, Georgia

• After Using My Mom's Makeup During A Mother-Daughter Trip, I Immediately Bought These Products For Myself

• It’s Not Christmas Without Smilax—The Southerner’s Holiday Greenery Of Choice

• Why Southerners Vacation in the Same Spot Time After Time

• 20 Specialty Serving Pieces Every Southern Host Should Own

• These Faux Tulips Are So Pretty Even Mama Will Think They're Real

• 15 Upgrades for Your Home That Are Super Easy and Cost Less Than $50

• Is Colorful Glassware the New Crystal?

• Needlepoint Pillows Are Coming Back All Over the Country, But They Never Went Out of Style in the South