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Raise the Roof A bit fancier than most, this barn welcomes stall-side dining, with tables dressed in burlap cloths set up down the middle of the alleyway. Tattersall rugs double as place mats and a runner on the serving table. In lieu of storebought napkin rings, make your own from wooden cutouts, shaped like boots and tied with twine. Create ivy topiaries anchored and crowned with fall flowers, and hang a few lanterns from the rafters for additional lighting. BARBECUE BEEF BRISKET MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS ¼ cup smoked paprika ¼ cup ground chipotle chile powder 2 tablespoons dried minced onion 2 tablespoons ground coriander 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons onion powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground red pepper 1 cup orange…

COVER See AN AFTERNOON OUTING, below FROM THE EDITOR Pages 7-8: Hair and Makeup Styling by Celine C. Russell; Styling by Adrienne A. Williams; Photography by Marcy Black Simpson, Kamin Williams Resources: Wardrobe; Kay Unger and Neiman Marcus. Bench and Pillows; Seibels. Basket; Tricia’s Treasures. Special Thanks to Amy Choran. SECTION OPENERS Pages 9-10, 45-46, 87-88: Photography by Kamin Williams SEASONAL SHOWCASE Pages 11-20: Styling by Carol B. Harris, Tracey MacMillan Runnion, Kamin Williams; Photography by William Dickey, Marcy Black Simpson, Kamin Williams Resources: Wooden Shaker Tray atop hutch; All Things Shaker. PORCHES & PUMPKINS Pages 21-26: Styling by Tracey MacMillan Runnion; Photography by Stephanie Welbourne Special Thanks to Cloudland Station LAKESIDE CABIN Pages 27-30: Styling by Tracey MacMillan Runnion; Photography by John O’Hagan Special Thanks to the McMillan Family…

Curb Appeal Pop into your local curb market, and pick out pumpkins in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Add pots of happyhued chrysanthemums, and mix in a few pinecones gathered from the yard. This display works perfectly for the front door or other entrance, but downsize it a bit for use as a centerpiece for the dining table. Full Circle Turn the entry point to your home or backyard into an even more welcoming place by creating a beautiful fall wreath for the gate. Soaked floral foam keeps greenery fresh for days, so mix ivy with maple leaves or sweetgum branches—placing them so they trail off the circle just a bit—and add a few fall blossoms for even more color. Basket of Blooms Mum’s the word with this…

Nature’s Finest The masterstroke of this fall tablescape is the Flora Danica Fungi china by Royal Copenhagen, which features a dozen exquisite mushroom designs and pierced rims trimmed in gold. Burnished colors are pulled from the plates to create the rest of the setting—gilded goblets, gold satin napkins with copper rings, rust-hued roses, and colorful foliage snipped from a walk in the woods. A bronze pheasant nestles among a scattering of leaves, bleached pinecones, gourds, and pears. And to finish this autumn scene, thin branches form a crown for the chandelier.…

SMOKEY ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUP MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS 8 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chopped yellow onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 quarts chicken broth 1½ cups heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (8-ounce) package smoked Gouda cheese, shredded 1. Preheat oven to 500°. 2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Place peppers, skin side up, on prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until peppers appear blistered. Place peppers in a resealable plastic bag; seal, and let stand for 10 minutes to loosen skins. Remove skins from peppers, and…

Short Stack Remove summer flowers from concrete planters, and replace with a stack of colorful pumpkins. Choose squatty gourds with fairly flat bottoms for the lower ones to ensure that the stacks won’t wobble, and then finish a round topper. High Strung Take your front porch to whole new heights with orange paper globes that can be found at party-supply stores and online sources. Light enough to hang from either the roof or a vine-covered archway, the faux pumpkins are mixed with smaller black globes for a Halloween jelly-bean effect. Or take advantage of the varying levels of front-porch steps to display an assortment of the real things. Make an Entrance Display your affinity for fall from the moment you approach the house. Line the steps with a medley of…

Fall Flavors Gather the bounty of the harvest season, and bring it to the table for offerings both edible and aesthetic. To an arrangement of fall flowers, add pumpkins, gourds, persimmons, apples, and pears to create a centerpiece that is a perfect reflection of autumn. Choose woven chargers, along with silver-rimmed china and gold napkins clasped with mother-of-pearl rings. FALL SALAD WITH MOLASSES VINAIGRETTE MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cups mesclun greens 2 cups baby arugula 1 cup shaved fennel 8 fresh figs, cut into quarters 1 recipe Molasses Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Garnish: shaved Gruyère cheese, toasted cashews 1. Preheat oven to 450°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2.…

BUTTERSCOTCH TOFFEE BLONDIES MAKES ABOUT 2 DOZEN 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 (11-ounce) package butterscotch morsels 1 (8-ounce) package toffee bits 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray foil with nonstick baking spray with flour; set aside. 2. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugars. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add vanilla, beating to combine. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter…

Goodwin Manor Situated amid the boughs of a pecan grove, this restored 1908 antebellum-style house was home to generations of the Goodwin family before welcoming guests as a bedand-breakfast in 2010. Its location near downtown Greensboro, Georgia, offers a quick walk to all the shopping and restaurants in this charming Southern town. Old Allardt Schoolhouse Known for its breathtaking waterfalls and beautiful state parks, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is also home to the Old Allardt School House, a historic building that now offers quaint lodging in restored quarters. Southern Rose Ranch The stacked-stone outdoor fireplace emblazoned with a lone-star emblem greets guests to this peaceful prairie retreat near Brenham, Texas. The ranch is perfectly placed to offer easy access to area attractions, like the Round…

Around Town Catch fall beauty in full color with a stop in Blue Ridge. Hop aboard the vintage coaches and openair cars of the Scenic Railway. The train tour rolls along the Toccoa/Ocoee River, offering unforgettable views of the mountainside. Spend some time perusing the quaint downtown, and don't miss the lovely wares at Gatewood Hall Gracious Home. And pop into L & L Beanery for a cup of java and a bite of something sweet. Mercier Orchards Ever since 1943 when Bill and Adele Mercier acquired 27 acres of blossoming apples trees, Mercier Orchards has been a beloved destination for people who immediately think of apples when fall rolls around. Four generations later, the orchard still thrives, offering apples, peaches, blueberries, and more. Be sure to chat with Howard…