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3 days ago | styleblueprint.com | Paige Townley |Jenna Bratcher |Brianna Goebel

Watermelon is more than just a picnic staple, and Birmingham chefs are proving it. With just a handful of ingredients and a little inspiration from some of the Magic City’s finest kitchens, you can give your summer menus an impressive upgrade. From cocktails to dessert, your guests will love these six clever ways to serve watermelon.

4 days ago | styleblueprint.com | Brianna Goebel

I recently returned from a long weekend in St. Pete-Clearwater, FL — and let me tell you, this wasn’t the Florida I remembered from my childhood Disney World trips. Beyond beaches and theme parks, this underrated pocket of the Sunshine State serves up dolphin cameos, hands-on art experiences, and some of the best food I’ve had in a long time. Here are three standout moments from my trip. We are grateful to all our sponsors: I saw dolphin cameos on the Gulf.

5 days ago | styleblueprint.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

When Judy Goldman turned 80, she felt she’d run out of things to write about. The South Carolina native had already published seven books — three memoirs, two novels, and two poetry collections. Then Judy, now 83, remembered what she often told her memoir workshop students: Write about what keeps you up at night. So, she decided to do just that.

1 week ago | styleblueprint.com | Liza Graves

I’m writing this in the month of May, a month that destroys me every year. How quickly the body forgets pain …Each year, I tell myself that it won’t be as bad as my notes from the previous year beg me to remember. But, here we are, and it somehow feels worse. It comes down to a severe lack of time for all the requirements that this one particular month holds. In December, the month ends with a joyous occasion, a big meal, and, for many, a church service or large family gathering.

1 week ago | styleblueprint.com | Kate Feinberg |Brianna Goebel

There’s no better way to toast the arrival of spring than with a vibrant cocktail in hand. Whether you’re planning an elevated dinner party or just gathering with friends on the patio, this spring cocktail from Spirits Director Carla Irene at Birmingham, AL’s Armour House offers a perfect blend of seasonal brightness.