Nicole Letts

3 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Nicole Letts

For gardeners, each planting season is an opportunity for a fresh start. Seed packets become sprouted greens, and soon enough, dreams of plump tomatoes, plentiful peppers, and bountiful blooms start swirling. However, just one encounter with unwanted garden critters can crush any hopes for a hearty harvest in a matter of minutes. You can prepare for those unexpected pests by planning (and planting!) natural repellents, and the simplest solution may be right under your nose.

1 month ago | modernsouth.co | Nicole Letts

The Kentucky Derby is more than a horse race; it’s a celebration of tradition. In the days, hours, and minutes leading up to “the greatest two minutes in sports,” Kentuckians and racing aficionados will sip mint juleps, nosh hot browns, place their bets, and stand to sing “My Old Kentucky Home” alongside the University of Louisville Cardinal Singers. This is, of course, while donning their best Derby attire. For gentlemen, it’s seersucker sports jackets and linen suits paired with bow ties.

1 month ago | modernsouthmag.com | Nicole Letts

The Kentucky Derby is more than a horse race; it’s a celebration of tradition. In the days, hours, and minutes leading up to “the greatest two minutes in sports,” Kentuckians and racing aficionados will sip mint juleps, nosh hot browns, place their bets, and stand to sing “My Old Kentucky Home” alongside the University of Louisville Cardinal Singers. This is, of course, while donning their best Derby attire. For gentlemen, it’s seersucker sports jackets and linen suits paired with bow ties.

1 month ago | southernliving.com | Nicole Letts

Not all surface wipes are created equal, y’all. By Nicole LettsPublished on April 26, 2025 Photo: DNY59/Getty Images One of my favorite parts of my day is closing my kitchen. Once dinner has been eaten and my cast-iron skillet has been cleaned, it’s time to shut things down for the day. Yes, I could reach for my preferred household spray, but more often than not, I grab a cleansing wipe.

1 month ago | atlantamagazine.com | Nicole Letts

A bird’s eye rendering of the park’s renovation plansPhotograph courtesy of Piedmont Park ConservancyOn April 24, more than 500 supporters of the Piedmont Park Conservancy gathered under a massive tent at the Promenade for the 28th annual Landmark Luncheon. The derby-themed garden party, aptly titled “The Big Reveal,” unveiled the park’s first long-term comprehensive plan in 25 years.