Southern Home

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Southern Home (SH): We’ll begin with a question we’re sure you’ve been asked many times recently. Y’all created such an idyllic home, Patina Farm, in Ojai, California, and the rest of us fell in love with your house, land, and animals through your bo

In today’s digital age, it is easy to forget that clocks were once considered so important that they were almost always displayed prominently in one’s home, a domestic tradition that was born in the 17th and early 18th centuries. Often a combined eff

It only took one 20-minute visit to this South Carolina property for Nicole Lynch and her husband, William, to sign a contract with the realtor. “It’s a magical place,” Lynch says, noting their family’s love of the outdoors and fishing. The couple we

The owners of an elegant new property nestled in Atlanta’s desirable Sandy Springs neighborhood enjoy every aspect of their home because their favorite rooms change with the seasons. In the fall and winter, the husband loves sitting on the screened p

Creation of a soothing, restorative home is on trend today. Charlotte designer Kim Mauney, founder of Kim Mauney Interiors and her boutique/studio Maison, riveted on just that formula when she downsized into a cozy Southern cottage home. Born in Texa

Tucked away in the heart of Haynes Manor, a Buckhead neighborhood overflowing with character and charm, sits Atlanta’s “Manor House.” The home’s exterior is unique, taking cues from Tudor and neo-Gothic styles that were popular in the 1920s when it w

Bigger is not always better, particularly in interior design. Although spacious rooms and soaring ceilings often rank high on a homebuyer’s most wanted list, they can present challenges when it comes to giving interiors a warm, cozy vibe. “When my cl

Looking for a change of scenery, interior designer Leigh Johnson and her husband, Craig, decided to relocate from the hustle and bustle of Richmond, Virginia, to the small-town charm of nearby Charlottesville. The empty nesters share a blended family

Most of us have some idea about what types of flora best suit our region’s fauna, but when it comes to picking the right surface for a driveway, terrace, or walkway—that’s where things can get a little tricky. Selecting a well-suited ground cover can

When a couple from New York decided to build a Southern getaway in Georgia’s Reynolds Lake Oconee, they sought out the talents of residential designer William T. Baker to design the retreat for gathering with their grown children and grandchildren. B

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Charlotte, North Carolina’s The Duke Mansion bed-and-breakfast combines Southern charm and modern amenities in a beautiful setting. Built in 1915 and named after its most famous owner, James Buchana