Hospitality given from the heart is not an experience limited by the needs of food, drink and shelter. It is clearly a bold act of kindness, a selfless act of outreach and accommodation that not only serves a purpose, but fills a heart. Continue reading

On the final day of 2020, we ventured a road-less-traveled, peppered with rolling hills, horse farms, rain drops and river bends on a hip vintage adventure to Lucketts Store, in a southern enclave in Virginia. Continue reading

Go behind-the-scenes of The White House Christmas decor tour with Texas floral and craft designer, Amanda Barkley, as we learn some of the secrets behind the Red Room (and other!) decor! Continue reading

It is not always easy shopping for the men on our list - here are a few fresh, southern-inspired ideas Maggie Blue curated to get your creativity percolating! Continue reading

Harnessing the natural beauty of the season is the focus of Christmas at The White House, 2020. Join me on this special tour celebrating "America the Beautiful" as we salute our nation's wildlife, natural resources and the people who are the heart of America. Continue reading

From Baltimore and the Biltmore to the Big Easy, here are some thoughtfully curated inspirations from museums shops of the south to place under the tree, or send to someone special.  Continue reading

Today I'm taking autumn's color-road less traveled by pairing shades of fern and moss with aubergine and purple. Continue reading

The Magnolia Blue Crest 
The South is full of rich symbols and images, which made the job of finalizing our
crest a real challenge.

 

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Oh, I’m so excited you’re here! This moment has been awhile in the making and it’s so fun to have you here on the front porch with me. Magnolia Blue is a single destination exploring the American coastal south, from the Mason-Dixon to the Gulf Coast. 

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Magnolia Blue is an homage to life in the American coastal south. From the inland shorelines to the beaches of the Gulf and Atlantic, Magnolia Blue is a window on southern life – not only its most cherished traditions and pastimes, but also a look toward its organic evolution of new cuisines, diverse influences, classic taste and modern trends. Continue reading