Tips for a Southern Wedding in the Smoky Mountains
Have you dreamed of having a southern mountain wedding? We have too! Today we are sharing a few tips on how to host the best mountain wedding this side of the Mississippi. And if you are are bride in the market of finding a top venue, make sure to check
Books on How to Plan Your African American Family Reunion
Family reunion planning is in full swing a few months out before summer. Feeling a little overwhelmed as you get things started? We have some resources to make the process the easier and ultimately fun. To get you started with planning, we have curatedA�Books on How to Plan Your African
Mother’s Day Gift Guide from a Charleston Tastemaker, The Tiny Tassel
Looking for a unique gift for the Black Southern Belle mom in your life? Mimi from the Tiny Tassel is here to help. This Charleston Tastemaker and shop owner has curated her list of gifts that are perfect for the stylish mom in your life. Check out her Mother’s Day
AME Church Books To Add To Your Coffee Table Collection
I grew up growing to an AME Church in my father’s hometown in South Carolina and got married at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. So when I can merge my love of coffee table books and my upbringing in the AME church, I am more than pleased to do so.
5 Tips for Dressing for a Southern Wedding
Fall wedding season is in full swing. If you are celebrating the nuptials of your loved ones and want to look good while doing it, we have the tips you need today. With help from the Southern Fashion expert, Bettina Benson, Owner of Chloe Kristyn, we have 5 Tips for Dressing
Modern Gullah Art: New Series, Toile From Da Soil, Debuts In Honor of Gullah Culture
A few years ago on a beautiful spring day in Saint Helena Island at the Historic Penn Center, I invited a few of my favorite Gullah artists to collaborate on a photoshoot on honoring Gullah Art and southern entertaining. One of those artists was Mahoganee Amiger. I will never forget
Black Heritage Music: Colour of Music Festival at North Charleston Arts Fest is a Great Way to Explore the Lowcountry this Spring
Colour of Music Festival Inc., the nation’s largest black classical music organization based in Charleston, SC, highlights talented classical composers and performers of African descent. The organization is delighted to announce its return to the North Charleston Arts Fest on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7 p.m., hosted at the
Inspired By Nature: How to Add Green to Your Home
Love the outdoors but not the bugs? I completely understand. In the South, the landscape is beautiful but the humidity and bugs are not. Why not bring nature into your home. Today we have tips and inspiration on how to add green to your home that is inspired by nature.
Summer Heritage Style: Black-Owned Beachwear Brands
Summertime is here and your Black-Owned Beachwear should be near! Beachwear is something we all need this summer. As the summer days grow hotter, many are looking for ways to cool off. Whether it’s the beach atmosphere or lounging by the pool; having the perfect attire is what keeps you
Gullah Heritage Sites: Mosquito Beach – Story of An African American Waterway
Living in the low country is all about taking in the scenery and enjoying what nature has to offer. Whether it’s sitting at a park appreciating the fresh air or relaxing on the beach with family and friends, the Lowcountry does it better than any place else. However, the simplicity
North Carolina Seafood: Paella Paradise with The Table Experience
What is better than going to the beach? Eating great seafood while at the beach at the same time. Today we are giving you tips for hosting a beach-inspired dinner party with inspiration from Ashley Lebelle’s latest Table Experience Paella Paradise event. As owners of Forsythe Seafood, where the event was
Black Music Heritage: The Queens of Southern Soul
By the time Aretha Franklin walked into FAME (Florence Alabama Music Enterprises) in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1967, a long line of Black southern soul singing women had laid the groundwork for her success. FAME and other studios in the deep South recorded women like the indomitable Big Mama (Willie
Michiel Perry
Michiel is a Black Southern Belle living a lowcountry life. I love all things fashion, home decor and southern! When I am not running around doing fun stuff for Black Southern Belle, I live in antique stores and have a minor obsession with historic homes 🙂
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Michiel is a Black Southern Belle living a lowcountry life. I love all things fashion, home decor and southern! When I am not running around doing fun stuff for Black Southern Belle, I live in antique stores and have a minor obsession with historic homes :)