October 2021

Southern Lady

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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Sincerely: Letter from Phyllis Hoffman
Most people think of summer as vacation season, but as far as I am concerned, nothing beats an autumn escape! I can’t imagine a more enjoyable way to spend a crisp, sunny afternoon than touring one of the South’s beautiful historic sites or taking a
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From the Editor
It is a joke in my family that I didn’t inherit the holiday decorating gene. My mom has a grand time decking her house from top to bottom for all possible occasions—Valentine’s Day to the Fourth of July to Thanksgiving—whereas Christmas is the only t
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@southernladymag
Get a glimpse of the beautiful images our social media friends have shared with us, capturing their own inspirationfrom the pages of Southern Lady. Top row: Burgundy hues blend with olive notes in @design_rheonna’s alfresco table for two. We can’t th
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Small-Town Sensation
Alabama bed-and-breakfast owner Brenda Gantt didn’t expect that her old-fashioned biscuit-making Facebook post would escalate to a million views in two weeks or result in a cookbook chock-full of wit and wisdom, but the 74-year-old is going along for
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Dressed To The Nines
Ariene Bethea launched her career in human resources hoping to help people love their work, yet it was the work space that caught her eye. After revamping her office as well as her boss’s, she traded the somber surroundings of the corporate world for
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Brimful of Cheer
Our enduring love affair with succulents takes the spotlight with these jaunty arrangements that play up October’s prismatic allure. Using hot glue, affix frilly chartreuse moss atop mini white pumpkins to create a decorative bed for your favorite ro
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Warmth & Wonder
Highlighted by a subtle gold band, the glossy tortoiseshell edge of Haviland’s Marco Polo dinner plate paves the way for tablescapes aflutter with seasonal élan. Artful blossoms and birds in flight grace a salad plate that reiterates the natural bril
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Regal Cascade
As lush landscapes fade to golden brown, make the most of the muted backdrop for a setting that allows the season’s signature jewel tones to shine. A silver trumpet vase creates an eye-catching juxtaposition amid pastoral surrounds, while its slender
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Graciously Gathered
Beloved blue-and-white décor is a welcome addition year-round, thanks to its ability to blend seamlessly into established palettes with an air of timeless appeal. Rustic neutrals set the scene with a taupe linen tablecloth, checkered runner, and coor
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Historic Landmarks: St. Luke’s Historic Church & Museum
Tucked off the main road in a sleepy corner of southeast Virginia, St. Luke’s appears unassuming at first glance, a small redbrick structure that peeks through a grove of graceful trees. Inside, it’s spare and silent, with dark beams along the plaste
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Porches & Pumpkins
Southern hospitality knows no bounds, especially in the months to come. Offer guests a gracious reception with a cheery presentation lining the walkway. Complete the look at your front door with a basketful of Baby Boos tied with a burnt-orange ribbo
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Rural Repast
October’s spellbinding atmosphere permeates a bucolic landscape that beckons friends to convene for a robust meal, spiced treats, and soul-satisfying togetherness. For the tabletop, capitalize on the sublime surrounds, an evergreen muse all the more
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Home & Harvest
A bed of moss nestled in a basket crafted from swirling grapevines makes the perfect perch for assorted ferns and mini gourds in a spectrum of shapes, sizes, and hues. For a festive centerpiece, scatter a few more selections beneath to capture the fe
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Art In The Ozarks
When Sam Walton made Walmart a household name, the retail mogul put his sleepy hometown in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains on the map. Bentonville, Arkansas, has long been synonymous with one of the most recognized American big-box stores, but o
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Ode to Autumn
A dining room cloaked in a subtle arbor motif comes alive amid a vivid nature-inspired spread with a polished spin. Alfresco accents keep the display approachable, while a mix of patterns and textures brings interest to the setting’s brilliant blue-g
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Pinch of Pretty
From mysterious poisonings to preserving meat, salt’s multifarious role at the table throughout history has been squired by an evolving, oftentimes dainty, receptacle called a saltcellar—until the vessel’s popularity was diminished by an anticaking a
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Sweet Elixir
MAKES 12 2 cups plain fine yellow cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder2¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided1¾ cups whole buttermilk6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 large eggs2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves4 tablespoons molasses,
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Resources
Styling by Sidney Bragiel. Photography by John O’Hagan. See Rural Repast. Pages 35–36: Haviland Marco Polo dinner plate, Mottahedeh Magnolia & Birds salad/dessert plate, and Mikasa Trapunto D’Oro 5-piece place setting; Replacements, Ltd. Olive Lotus

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