Kaitlyn Yarborough

Austin

Associate Editor at Southern Living

Current: writer ✨ @southern_living

Articles

The Most Common Mistake You're Probably Making When Preparing Big-Batch Cocktails

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

If your party punch tastes “off,” this is probably why. By Kaitlyn YarboroughPublished on June 15, 2025 Credit: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey One of the cardinal hosting rules is to always offer a beverage to guests. However, if you aim to be the sole person fixing and refilling drinks while hosting, you’ll never have time to do anything else or relax. Instead, stay ahead of the issue by prepping a big-batch cocktail beforehand, and you’ll actually be able to have a good time.
Why You Should Always Take A Photo Of Your Stove Before Vacation

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

You'll thank your carefree self later. By Kaitlyn YarboroughPublished on June 14, 2025 Credit: Alison Gootee; Styling: Suzonne Stirling Getting ready to head out the door for a weekend getaway or much-needed vacation is a flurry of action, from trying not to forget anything while packing to making sure you’re leaving everything in good order. Well, good enough order. While quickly cleaning up the house before departing is a priority for some, that is the least of potential worries.
Why You Should Always Take A Photo Of Your Stove Before Vacation

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

Getting ready to head out the door for a weekend getaway or much-needed vacation is a flurry of action, from trying not to forget anything while packing to making sure you’re leaving everything in good order. Well, good enough order. While quickly cleaning up the house before departing is a priority for some, that is the least of potential worries.
This Nostalgic Summer Tradition Is The Best Family Trip That Costs Next To Nothing

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

Let's have an old-fashioned screen-free summer. By Kaitlyn YarboroughPublished on June 13, 2025 Credit: Getty Images/Harold M. Lambert/Contributor There was a time when summer in the South meant something simpler than hectic planning and packed schedules. Families would load into their station wagon, cooler brimming with homemade snacks and sandwiches, and head to their nearest state park. Or road-trip to those faraway state parks that long summer days grant more time for visiting.
Why Your Southern Grandmother Always Sprayed Her Hydrangeas With Hairspray

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

Nothing provides quite the same stunning impact in a floral arrangement as big, beautiful, blooming hydrangeas. Hydrangeas of all colors—blue, purple, white, pink, and red—make their glorious show in Southern gardens in the spring and summer, whether growing lush as a leafy bush, looking charming in a container pot, or of course, dotting the house in vases after being snipped (or picked up from your local flower shop).
Why Your Southern Grandmother Always Sprayed Her Hydrangeas With Hairspray

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

Yes, you can sleep with the fan on at night, but experts issue this warning to ensure it's comfortableAs summer sets in, sleeping with a fan on can feel like the only way to get through a hot, sticky night. It’s a simple, energy-saving solution – and …
The Best Essie Nail Colors For Your Summer 2025 Manicure

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Take a vacation from your usual mani with these pretty Essie shades. By Kaitlyn YarboroughPublished on June 12, 2025 Credit: Courtesy Essie Summer offers the perfect opportunity to step outside your usual beauty routine, and one of the easiest ways to do so is by switching up your nail color.
The Secret To My Grandmother's Old-Fashioned Creamed Corn

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

Before you shuck, learn her tip. By Kaitlyn YarboroughPublished on June 12, 2025 There are many dishes that remind us of summertime, including tomato sandwiches, peach cobbler, squash casserole, and one of the comfiest of all summer vegetable sides: creamed corn. As soon as ears of Georgia sweet corn arrive in abundance at farmers' markets and grocery stores in early summer, my grandmother’s kitchen becomes abuzz with shucking and silking.
These Are The Best OPI Nail Colors For Summer 2025, Hands Down

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. It's time for fun summer nails. By Kaitlyn YarboroughPublished on June 11, 2025 Credit: Courtesy OPI While choosing a favorite OPI nail color would be quite the hard task, it really might depend on when you’re asking. Between the seasons and holidays, answers could vastly differ. There is always a time and place for classic neutrals all year long, but there is also plenty of opportunities to try out more seasonal shades.
6 Ways To Make This Summer’s Beach Trip Feel Like Your Childhood Again

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Kaitlyn Yarborough

Revisit your favorite childhood memories in the sand and surf. By Kaitlyn YarboroughPublished on June 10, 2025 Credit: Getty Images/Aladdin Color Inc/Contributor When you think back to long summer days spent on the beach—whether your family favored the powdery-white sands of the Florida Panhandle, sprawling-wide beaches of the Outer Banks, or breezy barrier islands of the Georgia coast—nothing is more nostalgic than remembering the many ways you’d use the sand and surf for entertainment.