Indholdsfortegnelse for Autumn In The South 2023 i Southern Lady

A HINT OF TINT Dress up a neutral exterior for fall with splashes of color borrowed from October’s wondrously warm hues. Group together gourds in a mix of both rich and understated shades to capture the full palette of the bounty in an entryway sure to entice passersby and all those you welcome in. PATTERNS OF PRETTY Earthy tones reminiscent of autumn’s lingering greenery provide a stunning way to match seasonal embellishments to the plants that perennially adorn a porch. Pair nature’s harvest with an artist’s accent by intermingling real squash with faux additions. Pumpkins embossed with a leaf motif or bundled in raffia and twine nestle nicely among a handful of mossy minis and organic gourds.…

HARVEST MAJESTY With richly tinted foliage transformed into pretty place cards, nature’s paint box brings a quiet tableau to life. Gather striking fallen leaves from your yard or on a neighborhood stroll; give them a gentle rinse with water and allow to dry completely. Use a contrasting paint pen to inscribe each guest’s name, and rest the leaves artfully atop each setting. (Opposite) 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 rosette-shaped echeveria. For additional color, embellish with flowering orange and white kalanchoe and then gracefully drape string of pearls sprigs to soften the effect. Group the gourds on a…

HEARTWARMING FARE As fall routines settle in, gather loved ones around the table for chats about new experiences, game days, or travel afar. Starters of citrusy cheese bites and zippy Roasted Red Pepper and Olive Dip will whet the appetite. A homestyle menu is the order of the day, featuring soul-soothing Baked Ziti with Fennel Sausage and a green salad with cider vinaigrette. Fluffy Garlic Knots make the ideal side, and nothing says comfort food like Salted Caramel Brownie Sundaes with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate to end a memorable meal. Roasted Red Pepper and Olive Dip MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS 3 red bell peppers, quartered2 plum tomatoes, cut in half2 shallots, halved⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided2¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided⅓…

An extensive collection of fine art, heirloom furniture, and seating upholstered in luxe salmon linen velvet were must-haves for a Houston couple ready to downsize and move in with their daughter and grandchildren. With the creative expertise of interior designer Suzanne Duin, the founder of Maison Maison, a spacious add-on brought to life the family’s vision for a comfortable dwelling that suits everybody’s style. “I tried to balance everyone’s wishes. I kind of threw everything from their old house in a blender, and then repositioned and added things to make it feel new for them,” says Suzanne, whose penchant for layering antiques with modish details is a hallmark of her work. Suzanne led the addition of private quarters off the back of the house, which included a new garage and…

HOMESPUN ELEGANCE Robust flavors with Appalachian allure resonate in a menu that will satisfy a hearty appetite stoked by outdoor delights and perhaps also by the siren song of a sweet dulcimer or banjo. A quilted floral runner atop an earthy ocher table covering offers a rustic yet feminine tone elevated by gold-rimmed goblets and white chair covers edged in delicate lace. Round wooden chargers hearken back to tall, sun-filtering oaks and pines that surround porches with vistas of distant peaks. Mismatched china and silverware keep the scene casual as guests bask in the warm afternoon rays that light upon a centerpiece ablaze with sunflowers, mums, alstroemeria, feverfew, toyon berries, and solidago. Smaller bouquets enlivened by pink and coral posies grace each setting for further polish. SIMPLE TRADITIONS The pickled…

COVER Styling by Sidney Bragiel. Photography by John O’Hagan. PORCHES & PUMPKINS Pages 7–12: Styling by Mary Beth Jones and Dorothy Walton. Photography by John O’Hagan. Pages 7–9: Design; River Brook Design & Construction. Pages 11–12: Construction; Josef Schuster of Kitchen Potential, Inc. Design; Ivy Schuster of Hatcher Schuster Interiors. BLENDED APPEAL Pages 13–20: Written by Ashley Shaw. Photography by Michael Hunter Photography. Interiors; Suzanne Duin of Maison Maison. Pages 13–14: Floral armchair fabric; Bennison Fabrics. Custom tapestry pillow and skirted side table; Maison Maison. Pale blue ticking pillow fabric; Rogers & Goffigon. Page 16: Pale blue ticking fabric on fireplace bench; Rogers & Goffigon. Page 17: Custom range hood cover; Maison Maison. Pages 19–20: Custom tapestry pillow; Maison Maison. Plaid silk drapery fabric; Pindler. Linen slipcovers on wingback chairs;…

PRISMATIC DISPLAY In the wake of summer’s fading vibrance, capture nature’s shift from lively and bright to burnished and bold when welcoming guests for a midmorning repast. The tableau garners vitality from a showstopping linen swathed in green, teal, citron, garnet, and grape. Apricot stripes underscore an artfully rendered motif of birds soaring among blossoming vines, creating a brilliant foundation for tabletop details like ruffled taupe place mats. Acorns and foliage swirl along the edge of a brown-and-white dinner plate, as verdant flower garlands embellish ceramic salad dishes. Complementing tortoiseshell tumblers, tigereye stones encircle the brass rings slipped around napkins that echo the vivid magenta of dahlias arranged on the sideboard with roses, waxflowers, and hydrangeas. A centerpiece of graceful orchids and lush greenery suits the air of sophistication, while…