July/August 2024

Southern Lady

Celebrating All Things Southern

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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, LIFESTYLE Lisa Frederick MANAGING EDITOR Ashley Shaw SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR Kate Lorio FEATURES EDITOR Claire Pool SENIOR COPY EDITOR, LIFESTYLE Rhonda Lee Lother CONTRIBUTING WRITER Courtney duQuesnay EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Kara Mau
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From the Editor
The first time I set foot in Athens, Georgia, I was seventeen, in town with a group of classmates for a high school journalism event hosted by the University of Georgia. I still remember everything about that day: how beautiful the campus looked with
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On the Web
Visit southernladymagazine.com to read this issue’s online stories and to find more of the content you love. Take a look at some of our favorite July/August web features: A jaunt through manicured outdoor rooms at the State Botanical Garden of Georgi
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Lowcountry Retreat
If the magenta sunsets and turquoise waters of South Carolina’s Isle of Palms don’t tug at your heartstrings, the sincere community atmosphere at Wild Dunes resort certainly will. The perks of a luxury getaway blend with kid-friendly fun at this spra
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Heirloom Kitchen
If you stumble upon your grandmother’s old cookbooks filled with timeworn pages and “secret” family recipes, they just might serve up a hearty business endeavor. Thanks to one such discovery, Charlie Stephenson and Jim Lawlor are now known for their
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Budding Romance
For a pleasing natural touch, accent a table setting with dainty votives wrapped in tiny blossoms. First, select a clear glass container and small decorative dish. Cut a piece of twine long enough to wrap around the glass twice, leaving just enough e
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Coastal Air
Versatile in its simplicity, a milk glass Lucie Kaas dinner plate in Minty Haze blends beautifully with a spectrum of cerulean settings. Play up the sheer loveliness of the dish with a table awash in watercolor tints. Tucked into a leaf-shaped ring,
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Sunset Sympony
Mirroring the vibrant hues of summer’s evening sun, fashion an arrangement as lively as the spirit of these blissful months. Garden roses and dahlias in shades of coral, gold, and blush, reminiscent of a painted sky as day fades to night, immediately
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Oasis of Calm
Linger in the comfort of gracious company around a table inspired by nature’s flourishing appeal. Prismatic birds and gentle flora mingle atop a dinner plate accompanied by a teal charger and gilt-trimmed underplate. Watercolor napkins echo the palet
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A Legacy to Celebrate
Earlier this year, women from around the country gathered at the luxurious Sea Island Resort in coastal Georgia in the spirit of entrepreneurship. The Southern Coterie (TSC), a community of small-business owners, added two very special events to thei
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Craving Color
When Matt and Caroline Womack first laid eyes on their English Tudor–style bungalow in Cartersville, Georgia, Matt, a builder by trade, knew it was fate. He had recently started Womack Custom Homes, along with his brother, Stephen, after more than a
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Southern Garden Trail: The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum
“Earth, I thank you/for the pleasure of your language,” Anne Spencer once wrote of her gratitude for the gifts of her garden. Within the peaceful grounds of the 20th-century poet’s backyard, Earth’s language speaks volumes. Rustling leaves, swaying p
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Spanish Soirée
Flowers reminiscent of the ruffled skirts of flamenco dancers, a setting peppered with bountiful color, and tapas inspired by the robust culture of southern Spain invigorate this joyful get-together. Hand-painted ceramics enhance the scene with a fes
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Georgia Rhythm
College football may reign over Athens, Georgia, for months of the year, but much more than school spirit—and the university’s stout four-legged mascot—wins visitors’ hearts. The University of Georgia plays a central role in the cultural landscape, b
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Bold & Beautiful
Function may be at the root of successful home office design, but style provides the sparkle that turns business into pleasure. That was the balance designer Emily Gonzalez sought to achieve in this workspace outfitted for clients in Charlotte, North
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An Occasion to Cherish
Dancing through the branches of shady trees, dappled morning light enhances the cheery atmosphere of a brunch planned in appreciation of sweet bridesmaids. A fanciful jacquard cloth anchors the tablescape with soft hues that evoke classic wedding acc
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Summer Smorgasbord
MAKES 4 ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion2 tablespoons red wine vinegar⅓ cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons curry powder½ teaspoon Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, divided½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided¼ teaspoon ground black peppe
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Resources
See Oasis of Calm. Pages 27–28: Lucie Kaas Milk dinner plate in minty haze; Afternoon Light. Checkerboard napkin in sky blue and Basil Leaf resin napkin ring; Deborah Rhodes. Fenton Emerald Crest 12" sandwich plate; Replacements, Ltd. Abstract Grid t

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