12 Years of Sharing Smiles, Recipes, and Memories: How Social Media Changed Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House ❤️
Who would have thought that when we started posting on social media about 12 years ago, it would become such a wonderful part of our lives and our business?
Here at Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford, North Carolina, social media has become so much more than a way to advertise our restaurant. It’s become a way to share our family, our staff, our recipes, our laughter, and a little Southern hospitality with people all over the world!
And y’all, we have had the BEST time doing it! ❤️
It Started With Sharing a Little Bit of Mrs. Lacy’s
When we first started posting, we never imagined how many wonderful people we would meet along the way.
We simply wanted to share what was happening at Mrs. Lacy’s.
Maybe it was a delicious homemade cake, one of our daily lunch specials, a funny moment with our staff, or something Faye wanted to show everybody in the kitchen.
Over time, those little posts turned into something much bigger.
We started hearing from people across North Carolina, throughout the United States, and even around the world!
Some had visited Mrs. Lacy’s before. Others had never stepped foot in Sanford but felt like they already knew us.
And that has been one of the most rewarding parts of this entire journey.
❤️ More Than Just a Restaurant
One thing we’ve always wanted people to know is that Mrs. Lacy’s is about more than food.
It’s about family, friendships, laughter, traditions, and making people feel welcome.
And social media has allowed us to share those things with so many more people.
We love showing you what happens behind the scenes.
We love introducing you to our wonderful staff.
We love celebrating birthdays, sharing stories, and showing you some of the funny things that happen throughout our day.
And sometimes, we just like being a little silly!
Because life is too short not to have a little fun. 😂
👩🍳 Cooking With Faye Has Become Something Special
One of our favorite things to share is Faye’s cooking videos!
Whether she’s showing you how to make a homemade pie, a delicious Southern casserole, a quick family dinner, or one of her favorite desserts, we love being able to bring a little bit of Mrs. Lacy’s into your kitchen.
And what makes it even better is hearing from all of you!
We love when you tell us that you tried one of Faye’s recipes.
We love when you share a picture of something you’ve made.
And we especially love when you tell us that a recipe reminds you of your mother, grandmother, or someone special in your life.
That’s what cooking is all about — bringing people together and keeping those wonderful memories alive.
You can watch more of our cooking videos on Mrs. Lacy’s YouTube channel.
😂 A Little Laughter Goes a Long Way
Now, y’all know we love telling jokes!
Some of them are pretty good.
And some of them are so corny that you just have to laugh! 😂
But that’s part of the fun.
We want our social media pages to be a place where people can come for a smile, a laugh, a recipe, or just a little something positive to brighten their day.
We’ve always tried to keep our content family-friendly, lighthearted, and welcoming to everybody.
There’s enough negativity in the world already.
If we can make somebody smile for a few seconds, then we feel like we’ve done something worthwhile.
🌎 We’ve Made Friends All Over the World
One of the most amazing things about social media is how it connects people.
We’ve had visitors come to Mrs. Lacy’s because they saw one of our videos online.
Some have traveled a long way and told us that stopping by to meet Faye was something they had been looking forward to!
Can you imagine how special that makes us feel?
We love getting to meet the people who follow our adventures online.
And we love hearing where everybody is watching from.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re right here in Sanford, across the country, or on the other side of the world.
You’re part of our Mrs. Lacy’s family, and we’re grateful for you!
📸 Social Media Has Become a Wonderful Memory Book
Something else we’ve come to appreciate over the years is how many memories we’ve captured.
When we look back at old photos and videos, we get to see the wonderful people who have been part of our journey.
We see our staff having fun.
We see special celebrations.
We see customers who have become dear friends.
We see family members laughing together, recipes being prepared, and moments we might otherwise have forgotten.
And that’s something money can’t buy.
Social media has become a living scrapbook of the people and experiences that make Mrs. Lacy’s special.
Years from now, we’ll be able to look back at these videos and remember all those little moments.
And we hope your families will enjoy looking back at them, too.
❤️ Our Staff Is a Big Part of the Fun
We couldn’t do what we do without our wonderful team.
They work hard every day to make Mrs. Lacy’s a special place.
And we love being able to show their personalities and share some of the fun we have together.
Whether we’re preparing lunch, decorating for a holiday, telling jokes, or filming a cooking video, our staff helps make the experience memorable.
We want people to see that behind every meal is a group of people who care about what they do.
And yes, we like to have a good time while we’re doing it!
Thank You for Changing Our Business and Our Lives
Looking back over the past 12 years, we can say that social media has truly changed our business.
It’s helped introduce Mrs. Lacy’s to people who might never have heard of us otherwise.
It’s allowed us to stay connected with customers long after they’ve finished their lunch.
It’s given us a way to share recipes, traditions, and stories with a much larger audience.
But most importantly, it’s given us the opportunity to build relationships.
And those relationships mean more to us than any number of views, likes, shares, or followers ever could.
Every kind comment, every shared recipe, every visit, and every encouraging message means something to us.
We don’t take any of it for granted.
❤️ Here’s to Many More Years of Memories!
We have no plans to stop having fun!
We’re going to keep sharing recipes.
We’re going to keep telling those corny jokes.
We’re going to keep showing off our wonderful staff, meeting new friends, and celebrating the little things that make life special.
And we’re going to keep doing our best to spread a little love and Southern hospitality wherever our videos might reach.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of the Mrs. Lacy’s family.
Whether you’ve been following us for 12 years or just discovered us yesterday, we’re so happy you’re here.
We love y’all, and we can’t wait to make more memories together! ❤️
With love and gratitude,
Faye, the family, and the entire Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House team
Sanford, North Carolina
❤️ We Want to Hear From You!
Now we’ve got a question for everybody!
How long have you been following Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House, and where are you watching from? 🌎
And what’s your favorite thing we share — Faye’s recipes, our corny jokes, our daily specials, or the funny moments with our staff?
Tell us in the comments!
We’d love to hear your stories and thank you personally for being part of this wonderful journey.
Here’s to 12 years of memories — and many more to come! ❤️
