Southern Holiday Life Magazine

a special publication by Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns

Taken from the pages of Southern Holiday Life Magazine

Decorating a Tree Like a ProfessionalLong before the holiday season approaches, I've been dreaming up a winter wonderland, planning how I'll make my home festive for my fami...
Making of A Christmas MantelDecorating for Christmas for a lot of us is about nostalgia and tradition. I have my favorite from childhood and then I have my own orna...
How to: Decorate Cookies for ChristmasI love, love, LOVE this time of year! The spirits of the holidays are thick in the air and you can feel it in the people, the places, an...
Entertaining the Kiddos during the HolidaysStory by: Lacey Hughes Crafts, snacks, and friends are three things the Hughes girls absolutely love! And a party brings that all togeth...
Simple Seasonings make for a Beautiful TurkeyI wonder sometimes why turkey is only celebrated during the holidays. I guess anything besides the sliced deli style turkey is considere...
Bring Nature Indoors for Elegant Fall DecorAfter a hot and humid summer, I believe that we all look forward to Fall. When I think of Fall, I envision beautiful foliage, cooler wea...
Sweet and Delicious - Made for ChristmasAuthor: Sabrina Keating INGREDIENTS Vanilla frosting, cookie sprinkles for rimming the glass/mug 1 1/2 oz. Vanilla vodka (plain vodka is...
Dreaming of a Pink ChristmasEditor's Note: If you have been a fan of Southern Holiday Life for some time, you may remember in 2021 we featured a gorgeous coconut ca...
A Holiday Truffle Party: Creating Lasting Memories and D... Last Christmas Julie Culpepper, a long time food contributor to Lake Wedowee Life, gifted us with homemade truffles. To say they were di...
Crowd-Pleasing Irresistible Butter BoardsA new food trend that has been making its way through social media is perfect for any holiday gathering, and of course, we had to give y...
Fun and Delicious BrowniesINGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon pecan or canola oil 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons,...
Tasty Pineapple-Coconut CocktailINGREDIENTS 1 cup pineapple juice 2 ounces coconut rum 2 ounces blue curacao 2 ounces cream of coconut (not coconut milk- you need the c...