Southern Lady

Azaleas and dogwoods are the stars of a Southern springtime, their spectacular displays of pink and white dazzling at every turn. But what I really look forward to are daffodils. They grow all around my backyard, and the day I notice the first bright

Get a glimpse of the beautiful images our social media friends have shared with us, capturing their own inspiration from the pages of Southern Lady. Top row: Vivid blooms mingle with fresh mint for an aromatic accent on @lydiamenziescelebrates’s tabl

Ready for a change after a decade of practicing law in the Washington, D.C., area, Stephanie Summerson Hall found herself dreaming in color. She recalled Sunday dinners throughout her childhood in Holly Hill, South Carolina, and the splendor of her g

If there is one treat I can’t resist, it is a luscious layer cake—preferably vanilla with fluffy white icing, my perennial first choice since girlhood. But I’ll happily devour a slice of red velvet, chocolate, coconut, you name it. For this issue, it

Before a top-to-bottom makeover, the kitchen in this Dallas abode fell short on charm—a mix of drab colors and formal trappings that didn’t invite anyone to linger. But it held one tantalizing highlight: swaths of antique delft wall tile that caught

MAKES 12 12 slices very thin white bread, frozen*¼ cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon prepared pesto½ cup fresh arugula6 slices thinly sliced prosciutto (about 3 ounces), halved crosswise12 (¼-inch-thick) slices Brie cheese, each trimmed to 2x1¼-inch rectang

What better way to introduce loved ones to a new baby than a fun-filled rendezvous complete with gifts and delicious goodies? Fine china, lovely mismatched linens, and contemporary touches blend for an inviting color palette of blue, green, and white

Though she’d never stepped foot inside, Beverly Farrington had been under the spell of an enchanting 1818 Dutch Colonial in Huntsville, Alabama, since the early 1980s. “It just always had this charm about it to me,” Beverly says. “It has this beautif

At the peak of springtime, convening on the porch for Easter Sunday’s main meal is truly splendid. Draw inspiration for the scene from all this season offers, spanning pastel-tinted eggs, prismatic florals, and greenery galore. Pink plates capture th

With its graceful fluted edge, Torse White by Haviland slips nimbly into a setting full of feminine flourishes. A scalloped place mat and matching napkin embroidered with dainty flora mingle with a salad plate in pale carnation and a fruit bowl awash

A miscellany of lustrous accents sets the tone for an evening centered around a special duo’s 50-year marriage. The shimmer of a striped ecru linen underlines a parade of golden décor, from glass dinnerware etched with an exquisite filigree-style bor

As you stroll the cobbled streets of Charleston’s charming South of Broad neighborhood, where centuries-old live oaks mingle with equally storied abodes, the Heyward-Washington House fits right in amid a plethora of antebellum façades. Step inside th

Demitasse cups, pretty and petite vessels meant to hold just a few ounces of coffee, make an impact far greater than their diminutive size. They’re the jewels of the china closet, blending graceful artistry with beguiling whimsy. And while they’re le

As graceful as petals fanning beneath rays of morning light, the subtly scalloped rim of Raynaud’s Touraine Double Filet Green charger heralds a duo of tabletop designs fit for any spring affair. The plate’s hand-painted edge—thin brushstrokes of pal

With a childhood spent frequenting church picnics, family barbecues, and dinner parties, Caroline Ragsdale Reutter understood the unifying power of food from an early age. Accustomed to preparing dishes for every occasion, it was her son Richard’s ch

Amid lush surrounds coming alive in verdant glory, host a front-porch gathering steeped in springtide cheer. A china pattern with a simple yet fanciful take on classic blue and white sets a whimsical tone as embossed swirls and dainty cobalt bows dan