January/February 2023

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 Kate Lorio SENIOR COPY EDITOR Rhonda Lee Lother COPY EDITOR Adrienne Davis EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Claire Pool CREATI
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From the Editor
Welcome, 2023! If you’re like me, one of the best parts of turning the calendar page is dreaming of all the travel possibilities throughout the months to come—weekend getaways as well as longer escapes. We’ve always delighted in sharing the best of t
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East Meets West
Surrounded by 300 handcrafted pillows in her tiny Atlanta apartment nearly a decade ago, Mollie Nitzken sensed the seed for home décor enterprise Slightly East taking root. “They sold almost all in one year. Then, people started calling to see if the
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Heavenly Deslights
A huge copper cauldron of gooey melted sugar roils and boils at Southern Candymakers, creating the beloved confection that shares the city’s French heritage and culinary distinctiveness: the praline. Head candymaker Sue Scalf sometimes has to hire se
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Twining Vine
Gather with friends for a blissful repast to reminisce on days gone by and watch for the first winter snow. While rich browns and lush greens ground the table, a napkin ring crafted from fresh foliage enlivens each place setting. Wrap your folded lin
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Bright Beginnings
A golden pattern of flowering papyrus encircles the edge of the Soleil Levant dinner plate by Bernardaud, calling to mind the year’s first tender show of new life. Dainty details heighten the charm of the dish, like a tablecloth adorned with a motif
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Peaceful Reflection
Ponder the year ahead with a quiet meditation in a setting illuminated by the serene beauty of a winter-white bouquet. Stunning amaryllis blooms give shape to the monochromatic floral styling of sweet peas, ruffled tulips, and frilly ranunculus. Fill
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Divine Duet
A duo of bold black and white dances across this table, evoking counterpoints like a cloudless winter day where the warmth of the sun and chill in the air comingle to everyone’s delight. Dramatic, stylized flowers on the tablecloth impart contrast th
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Southern Entrepreneurs 2023
A KENTUCKY ART DEALER SPEARHEADS AN ONLINE GALLERY TO CELEBRATE THE WELLSPRING OF CAPTIVATING WORKS CREATED BY WOMEN IN THE SOUTH. BY ASHLEY SHAW | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLI BOYD PHOTOGRAPHY Whether busy moms who take up paintbrushes between car-pooling k
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Southern College Towns: College Station, Texas
From the powerful statue of stallions outside the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum to tiny pollinators that come twice a year, just about everything in College Station is marked by one thing: Aggies. They are the community of Texas A&
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Seaside Overtures
You won’t see white sand or blue water for miles, but stepping inside this Austin remodel, the city’s spirited rush and rhythms give way to the serenity typical of a quiet coastal hideaway. “We wanted the homeowner to feel like she was on vacation,”
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Gather for Teatime
Invite dear friends to sit a spell for fellowship, books, and cups of exquisite herbal blends. Accents spanning a palette of dusty rose and teal mingle atop the table, with floral designs skimming across china and ribbons draped elegantly along the c
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Resources
See Gather for Teatime. Page 31: Julian fabric in brown; Anna French. Bordallo Pinheiro Woods Hunting dinner plates; Bromberg’s. Pages 33–34: Bernardaud Soleil Levant dinner plate; Bloomingdale’s. Raynaud Allee Royale salad plate and breakfast cup-an
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Coffee Pairings
MAKES 12 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided1⅔ cups stone-ground whole wheat flour1 (0.25-ounce) package instant yeast1 tablespoon plus ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided¾ cup hot water (120° to 130°)½ cup mashed ripe banana2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoon
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Small-Town Spirit
Wandering down the shady sidewalks of Decatur, Georgia, it would be easy to forget for a moment that you’re in the center of a bustling metropolis. “When there’s so many people out and just walking around the square, it’s such a charming little area.
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Cherish the Small Things
In my sewing room sits my grandmother’s treadle sewing machine, of which I was the lucky recipient when she passed. I often think about the hours of sewing she did on that machine, and I am in awe of her talent and determination to create. As a child

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