Autumn in the South 2021

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Celebrating All Things Southern

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Phyllis Hoffman DePiano EDITOR Lisa Frederick MANAGING EDITOR Marie Baxley ASSOCIATE EDITOR Ashley Shaw ASSISTANT EDITOR Elizabeth Bonner Czapski SENIOR COPY EDITOR Rhonda Lee Lother COPY EDITOR Adrienne Davis EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Holl
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GUSSY UP YOUR HOME—INSIDE AND OUT—WITH PUMPKINS, PILLOWS, THROWS, AND MORE IN A TRIBUTE TO THE GRAND SEASON UNFOLDING ALL AROUND. ■
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Porches & Pumpkins
From grand groupings to diminutive tabletop details, usher in fall with a range of captivating arrangements designed to greet those near and dear. A cascading effect accentuates lively blooms on a multi-staired entry, while shorter stoops achieve add
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Gracious Interiors
Stepping into Lynn and Steve Briggs’s inviting Birmingham home, it’s difficult to imagine the structure was once considered a teardown. But because it occupied a lovely tree-shaded lot on the couple’s favorite street, they were able to look beyond th
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EMBRACE FALL’S BOUNTY AND BEAUTIFUL BRISK SETTINGS WITH A MEDLEY OF MENUS, FROM A HEARTY BACKYARD SUPPER TO A SUBLIME LEAF-PEEPING PICNIC. ■
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Glory in Autumn
As verdure is replaced by shades of crimson, amber, and gold, venture outside for a front-row view of the painterly scenes unfurling all around. Whether you drive through the mountains or stroll through a park, witnessing the leaves in their yearly t
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Roads to Travel
Widely revered as America’s favorite drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches through the Appalachian and Great Smoky Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina for 469 miles. There’s no better time than late October to plan a jaunt along this scenic by
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Cornucopia of Color
A wide array of foraged finds trails along this tableau, meeting at the center where a striking cornucopia spills forth with a bevy of jewel-toned blooms including garden roses, carnations, ranunculus, waxflowers, bunny grass, and more. Similar arran
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Herald the Harvest
Affix seasonal fruits, like apples and pears, with personalized place cards for each guest. Incorporate the same colors in the table’s centerpiece and napkin rings to tie the look together. MAKES 12 1 cup all-purpose flour½ cup whole-wheat flour¾ cup
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Feast For The Senses
Like vivid leaves against a wispy blue-gray horizon, this tabletop of deep crimson, flaming orange, and misty mauve stands out for a backyard repast designed to take advantage of the glorious scenery. Stylized maroon flowers dance gaily upon a muted
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MESMERIZING SCENERY SETS THE TONE FOR DELECTABLE FARE AND TOP-NOTCH ENTERTAINMENT IN THESE NOTEWORTHY DESTINATIONS SURE TO SATISFY YOUR WANDERING SPIRIT. ■
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Creative Character
The cool, misty rain heightens the quiet coastal beauty of Maryland’s Eastern Shore until a gaggle of geese takes flight, honking in a rhythm that is at once jarring and delightful. A similar juxtaposition of sight and sound emerges as two men strut
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Spirited Small Town
Through the years, the unassuming community of Bardstown, Kentucky, has earned many flattering labels: the most beautiful small town in America; the best place in the South to raise a family; and, its official title, the Bourbon Capital of the World.
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Appalachian Retreat
It’s easy to get lost on the Blue Ridge Parkway beneath canopies of fall foliage, but when you’re ready to find a place with a warm and familiar Southern air, Roanoke extends an open invitation. Locals across the city share a contagious passion for t
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Resources & Credits
See GLORY IN AUTUMN. Pages 9–12: Styling by Sidney Bragiel. Photography by Mac Jamieson. Page 13: (Top) Styling by Sidney Bragiel. Photography by Mac Jamieson. (Bottom) Styling by Mary Beth Jones. Photography by Jim Bathie. Page 14: Styling by Mary B

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