CONTENTS 23 26

42 ROOM SPOTLIGHT

Porches that pack a colorful punch are the next big thing in outdoor decorating.

44 RECIPE

Take a trip to the tropics with two surprisingly simple coconut recipes from the owner of Sleepy Opossum Cafe.

48 TREND ALERT ey’ve taken the internet by storm, and now we've got the 411 on how to make your own butter board using local ingredients.

50 ESSAY e McCullah-Wasson Family Reunion has been uniting generations of relatives for over 100 years.

70 HOW TO

Interior designer Lisa Crowder shares her tips for making your bedroom feel fresh and new for the spring season.

72 END NOTE

Jason and Emily Deese bring a taste of the South to 417-land with their annual downhome crawfish boil.

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