Southern Living

Dolly Parton Greets Season Passholders and Media During 2024 Preview Day

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Friday, March 8, 2024

This year's festival features three new shows including From the Heart- The Life and Music of Dolly Parton.

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  • This year's festival features three new shows including From the Heart- The Life and Music of Dolly Parton.
  • “I’m so excited for everything we have in store for our guests in 2024,” Dolly said.
  • The Dolly Parton Experience provides guests more Dolly than ever, as it is three times the size of the former Chasing Rainbows Museum.
  • For more information about Dollywood’s 2024 season or season passes, please visit Dollywood.com or download the Dollywood app.

Innovation Continues to Propel a Legacy Home Furnishings Brand

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Over a legacy spanning 120-years, its leadership has demonstrated a remarkable ability to anticipate change and adapt their business model to meet the moment.

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  • Over a legacy spanning 120-years, its leadership has demonstrated a remarkable ability to anticipate change and adapt their business model to meet the moment.
  • Lexington did the opposite, building inventory as quickly as possible, anticipating the need for home furnishings as consumers were compelled to work remotely.
  • Its legacy of quality craftsmanship, product innovation, and market anticipation has allowed the company to remain an acknowledged industry leader for over a century.
  • These qualities have never been more important, given the changing dynamics of the workplace and the elevated importance of home.

Gibbs Gardens: Autumn Wonderland with Vibrant Amber Foliage

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With wooded hillsides creating views of autumn-hued foliage from every angle, Gibbs Gardens' vast 376 acres is transformed into a vibrant amber-gold wonderland. Hundreds of dwarf burning bush throughout the gardens introduce brilliant red color. Maple trees, dogwoods, crape myrtle and companion plants like Calycanthus—with brilliant yellow foliage—add to the lush autumn color.

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  • Maple trees, dogwoods, crape myrtle and companion plants like Calycanthus—with brilliant yellow foliage—add to the lush autumn color.
  • Jim Gibbs, the owner/designer/developer of Gibbs Gardens, started creating his Japanese Gardens in 1985—and he never stopped adding to its beauty.
  • "I was determined to keep faith with traditional Japanese design elements when I created the garden," explains Gibbs.
  • Gibbs plants hundreds of Japanese Maples each year to add new varieties—now over 100—shapes and shades of gold, red and amber colors throughout the gardens.

Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival Starts October 12

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The mission of FOOD+Culture Fest is to celebrate Birmingham’s dynamic culinary landscape with events that highlight the epicurean accomplishments of our city.

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  • The mission of FOOD+Culture Fest is to celebrate Birmingham’s dynamic culinary landscape with events that highlight the epicurean accomplishments of our city.
  • “Birmingham deserves a world class food festival, and we’re thrilled to be a part of this one,” said Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living, which is headquartered in Birmingham.
  • On Sunday at FOOD+Funk, the grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band will bring the funk at the Sloss Furnaces Water Tower.
  • “Along with the amazing curated culinary elements of the festival, we found it important to recognize that music is a bridge that connects all cultures,” said Keri Lane, FOOD+Culture Festival Production Director.

Dillard’s Offers Exclusive Southern Living Christmas Cookbook

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230928614373/en/
    The Southern Living Christmas Cookbook Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities is available exclusively at Dillard's.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Create some magic with this all-new cookbook from Southern Living, featuring inventive recipes and page after page of holiday decorating ideas.
  • Find inspiration from Southern Living stylists using pieces from the Southern Living Home Collection, exclusively at Dillard’s.
  • With 100+ brand-new recipes and 115+ full-color photos throughout, this Christmas 2023 cookbook is the must-have resource for entertaining with elegance and ease this holiday season.

Now Open: Silan from James Beard Award-Winning Chef Alon Shaya

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Silan, "date syrup" in Persian, is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that pays homage to Chef Shaya's Israeli heritage with a nod to Bahamian flavors.

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  • Atlantis Paradise Island opens Silan, the new restaurant from Pomegranate Hospitality, led by restaurateur Emily Shaya and James Beard Foundation Award-winning Chef-Partner Alon Shaya.
  • Atlantis Paradise Island opens Silan , the new restaurant from Pomegranate Hospitality , led by restaurateur Emily Shaya and James Beard Foundation Award-winning Chef-Partner Alon Shaya .
  • Silan, which translates to "date syrup" in Persian, is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that pays homage to Chef Shaya's Israeli heritage, while incorporating ingredients local to the Bahamas.
  • Driven by his love for food and the way restaurants anchor their communities, Chef Shaya is a multiple James Beard Foundation award winner, earning top honors in the categories of "Best Chef: South" and "Best New Restaurant."

Florida Vacation Rental Company Offers 20% Savings on Winter Stays

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SEASIDE, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Homeowner's Collection Vacation Rentals (https://homeownerscollection.com), Seaside's largest vacation rental company, today announced its Coastal Holiday Getaway special savings event, available for vacation dates from 1 November 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024. The promotion provides guests 20% off a consecutive three-night stay at one of their relaxing cottages off the Florida Gulf Coast.

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  • The Homeowner's Collection launches its annual Coastal Holidays promotion, offering savings on stays in beautiful Seaside, Florida between 1 November 2023 to 31 January 2024.
  • SEASIDE, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Homeowner's Collection Vacation Rentals ( https://homeownerscollection.com ), Seaside's largest vacation rental company, today announced its Coastal Holiday Getaway special savings event, available for vacation dates from 1 November 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024.
  • The promotion provides guests 20% off a consecutive three-night stay at one of their relaxing cottages off the Florida Gulf Coast.
  • The company offers concierge services for a stress-free vacation, including transportation, grocery delivery, bicycle rental and boat rental.

Phantom Screens partners with Southern Living® to be the official motorized retractable screen provider for the Southern Living Idea House 202

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

ABBOTSFORD, BC, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phantom Screens, North America's leading provider of retractable screens, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the coveted Southern Living Magazine. This premier lifestyle magazine was looking for a manufacturer who could produce custom-fit, high-performance, sustainable, and innovative screens for its 2023 Idea House. We are honored Southern Living chose Phantom Screens for this exciting collaboration.

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  • Southern Living and Phantom Screens work together for the Southern Living Idea House 2023, showcasing 12 Phantom Screens motorized retractable screens, including the dual-roller system with a mix of mesh and vinyl.
  • ABBOTSFORD, BC, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phantom Screens, North America's leading provider of retractable screens, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the coveted Southern Living Magazine.
  • This premier lifestyle magazine was looking for a manufacturer who could produce custom-fit, high-performance, sustainable, and innovative screens for its 2023 Idea House.
  • We are honored Southern Living chose Phantom Screens for this exciting collaboration.

SOUTHERN LIVING UNVEILS 2023 IDEA HOUSE IN SEPTEMBER ISSUE COVER STORY

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Friday, August 18, 2023

NEW YORK and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Living debuts the highly anticipated cover story featuring the 2023 Idea House across platforms. The cover story gives a behind-the-scenes look at this year's Idea House, a reimagined contemporary farmhouse nestled in the hills of Tennessee outside of Nashville. Open now for tours in Thompson's Station through December 17, the home showcases a harmonious blend of modernity, sustainability, and the unmistakable charm of Tennessee. The 2023 Idea House is featured in the September 2023 issue of Southern Living, on newsstands now and online at SouthernLiving.com.

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  • The cover story gives a behind-the-scenes look at this year's Idea House, a reimagined contemporary farmhouse nestled in the hills of Tennessee outside of Nashville.
  • The 2023 Idea House is featured in the September 2023 issue of Southern Living, on newsstands now and online at SouthernLiving.com .
  • The Southern Living House Plan for this year's Idea House is available for purchase here .
  • More information about the 2023 Idea House can be found on SouthernLiving.com.

Dotdash Meredith Launches D/Cipher, a Transformative Intent-Targeting Tool for Advertising

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dotdash Meredith (DDM), the largest publisher in America, today launched D/Cipher, a groundbreaking ad targeting tool that makes intent-based targeting at scale a reality, without cookies.

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  • NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dotdash Meredith (DDM), the largest publisher in America, today launched D/Cipher, a groundbreaking ad targeting tool that makes intent-based targeting at scale a reality, without cookies.
  • Critically, D/Cipher unlocks Apple (iOS) audiences that have been unreachable by advertising cookies for the past two years, estimated at more than 50% of U.S. digital users.
  • As part of the launch, DDM is also announcing the new Dotdash Meredith Performance Guarantee.
  • "The biggest problem with online advertising today is that cookies don't work and are going away," said Neil Vogel, CEO at DDM.