September 2020

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
My granddaughter, Amelia, turned nine last fall, and she asked if we could celebrate with an elegant afternoon tea. I was thrilled! What fun we had at Le Salon in New Orleans’ stunning Windsor Court Hotel, nibbling on scones and dainty sandwiches and
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From the Editor
Not too long ago, I was looking around my house and thinking I could use a little more color in my life. Don’t get me wrong—I admire a well-chosen neutral palette, and most of my walls are painted the same shade of soft cream. But as someone who love
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@southernladymag
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: Brilliant burnt-orange and golden-yellow blooms cultivated by @rustic.and.romantic display t
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Common Threads
While living in London, Leigh Metcalf swooned over the city’s bevy of boutique fabric shops. Each one exuded personal charm with snappy textiles and abundant sewing notions that tantalized the Georgia native’s creative spirit. Affable owners welcomed
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In Fine Feather
Emily Dickinson once wrote that “‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers,” and more than a century later, this poetic phrase has come to life for artist Lacey Simmons. Though art had always been her passion, it didn’t move beyond a hobby until she separate
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Floral Artistry
Trimmed in vivid pink and purple flowers, interspersed with dabs of cream, yellow, and green, Alhambra china by Philippe Deshoulieres emulates the allure of an Impressionist painting. For a burst of bold color, layer the salad plate atop a dish embel
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Blush of Autumn
Capture in blooms the colors of a September sunset as we savor the ebbing days of late afternoon warmth and abundant blossoms. Begin with a hammered brass vessel that draws upon the table linen’s earthy hues and create a structure for your arrangemen
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Botanical Hideaway
ROOTED IN RADIANCE Relishing the interlude between summertime’s splendor and autumn’s arrival, set a table for four amid the lush foliage of a conservatory. A floral tablecloth layered atop a neutral linen is the natural choice for a cozy space that
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Grand Getaways: Audubon Cottages
Sounds of sleepless revelry emanate from Bourbon Street mere blocks away as you wait outside a green door distinguished only by the number overhead, 509. An attendant ushers you through a quiet alley of crepe myrtles to the lush courtyard of Audubon
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Guiding Light
Armed with only three pieces of furniture and instructions to keep the palette neutral, Natalie Roe of March + May Design transformed a blank slate of a house into a marvel of light and space inspired by its charming bayside Alabama surrounds and bri
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Poised and Polished
Melinda and John James were bent on keeping it simple this time. Having scaled down from a grand family home to a much smaller cottage, the husband-and-wife design team tried their best to channel breezy comfort rather than the opulent style they usu
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A Brilliant Affair
As we find new ways to fill our calendars with lively artistic expressions from music to painting, prepare a colorful cocktail buffet to celebrate creative pursuits for those in your realm. Coral peonies, caramel antique roses, ranunculus, and anemon
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An Elegant Afternoon
Taking tea is a cherished ritual that transcends generations, making it an ideal get-together for grandmothers and their granddaughters to indulge in a gracious affair abounding with fanciful, feminine embellishments. A tableau bedecked with fine chi
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Versatile Vessels
When Thomas Jefferson’s mentor bequeathed him two silver cups that didn’t quite suit his taste, he drew upon his keen eye for architecture and well-made goods to transform the gifts into sleek tumblers still used to commemorate milestones and toast l
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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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New Life for Old Linens
Here in the South, we love to pass down beautiful things from generation to generation, and linens have long been beloved keepsakes that carry on through family lines. But over time, these dainty accoutrements can get stained, damaged, and separated
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Rise & Ready
MAKES 12 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar½ cup granulated sugar1 cup almond butter2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1¾ cups old-fashioned oats, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoo
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Savory Sweetness
MAKES 1 (8-INCH) GALETTE 1 cup shredded aged white Cheddar cheese2 ounces cream cheese, softened¼ teaspoon apple pie spice¼ teaspoon kosher salt½ (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts1½ cups ⅛-inch sliced Honeycrisp apples (about 2 apples)1 egg
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Resources
Styling by Beth K. Seeley. Photography by Nicole Du Bois. See Seasonal Settings: Botanical Hideaway. Page 25: Philippe Deshoulieres Alhambra salad plate and Georges Briard Imperial Brocade dinner plate; Replacements, Ltd. Linho Scalloped Rectangular

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