Derby days are upon us! And if you are like me, nothing gets you more excited than the thought of those derby dresses and hats (… except for maybe derby
Derby Day At The Dixie
This year, I had the privilege of participating in "Derby Day at the Dixie," a Kentucky Derby event at the Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment
A Beach Brunch & SD’s Top 5 Summer Reads
I don't even try to hide it these days. I am in need of a serious beach vacation- Sun, sand, the sound of surf, and that soft evening breeze
Let’s Talk King Cake and Other Fat Tuesday Traditions
It has become incredibly trendy throughout the South to celebrate Mardi Gras. And today, on Fat Tuesday, there will be parades a'plenty, king cakes
The 5 Most Popular Recipes! (and more)
2018 was a great year with plenty of great recipes and reasons to gather around the table. So, it's no secret that you're not going to want to miss the 5 most
The County Fair: Where We Fall in Love with the South
The crisp air, bright colors, sparkling night lights, family, friends, peals of laughter, and the smell of salty and sweet foods permeating the
ASD’s 2nd Annual Bundle of Porches You’ll Love
A good mark of hospitality is the graciousness with which you greet all who come to your door. And there is no welcome like the welcome we show the
A Bundle of Fall Porches You’ll Love
A good mark of hospitality is the graciousness with which you greet all who come to your door. And there is no welcome like the welcome we show the
Annual Fall Porch Tour: A Bundle of Porches You’ll Love
Autumn in the south is a tricky thing. Some years the weather cooperates, and we can don our hoodies and light up our bonfires. Many a year, though,
Derby Day At The Dixie 2018
It's that time again- time for a look back at this year's Derby weekend! All over the south, we southerners celebrate the weekend of The Kentucky Derby
Winter Table
This is a sponsored post, created in conjunction with one of ASD's wonderful partners, M&M Event Rentals. While everyone is talking football playoffs and
Your Top Posts for 2017: A Look Back
As a new year begins, it is always fun to take just a minute and look back over the past year, to reflect on the things that got you where you are today.
The Ultimate Southern Hostess Gift Guide
Just like the "12 Days of Christmas," I've searched high and low for 12 fabulous gifts good enough to grace the tree skirts of those Southern hostesses in our
Savannah, GA: Top 5 Things To See & Do
Savannah, Georgia has always been on my bucket list of Southern cities to see. I have dreamed of those long-bearded Georgia live oaks bending, twisting,
2017 ASD Reader Survey
A Southern Discourse is all about good conversation, and that means I HAVE to hear from you! I want to hear about your likes, dislikes, and
Phil’s ‘Down for the Count’ Pineapple Chicken & Fried Rice
This ASD Southern Spotlight is on Phil Hickerson. Phil lives in Henderson, TN with his wife Anita, is a member of the Wrestling Hall of Fame, has recently
Derby Day at The Dixie 2017
Like any good southern lady, I dream of wearing big hats, pearls, and having lady-like lunches made from tasty southern recipes passed down
Surprising Benefits of Your Homeschool Name
For anyone in education, a semester break is always a good time to start fresh. To evaluate what’s really worked during those first several months of a
New Year Gift Basket Giveaway!
There's no better time to recharge and refocus than at the beginning of a new year. And that is exactly what I am doing here at A Southern
Preserving Precious Family History
Tell your story. Preserve your history. Solidify your family. A Ruffled Mango Guest Post by Laurel Sewell As a child, some of my
Cozy Consignment Trends + Holiday Gift Guide
M&M Consignment is A Southern Discourse sponsor. See their sponsor link in the side bar. Now that the weather has finally turned cooler, we are
A Southern Discourse Porch Pretty Giveaway!
Guess what? That's right! It's contest time again! Guys. Gals. Readers. Seriously. This gift basket is ahh-mazing! Possibly,
Has It Really Been That Long?
Rumor has it two years ago this past week A Southern Discourse went live on the interwebs. When I held my breath and pushed ‘publish’ for the very
Scavenger Hunts + 6 Other Ways Avoid Summer Learning Loss
It’s been documented and studied. Summer learning loss is a real thing. This is not groundbreaking. The adage “If you don’t use it, you lose it,” though
