Designer Jade Joyner has always been drawn to the daring palettes, glossy finishes, and clean lines of modern interiors. So, nobody was more surprised than she was when she stepped into the 40-year-old house her clients were selling and fell head ove

When Noelle and Jason Ridings first stepped inside their new home, it had been less than 24 hours since they made an offer, drove south from New Jersey, and asked designer Megan Molten to meet them at the property outside Charleston they’d only toure

Newly married with four young children between them, Candice and Brian Parker decided staying put was worth a major renovation to make Candice’s house feel like home to their combined family. Birmingham-based designer Keleigh Cleveland transformed da

Interior designer Mary Hannon Reid and her history-buff husband knew their lengthy quest for a family home was over when they found a nearly 100-year-old North Carolina beauty that had not only good bones, but also bells and whistles that would make

Sometimes the best-laid plans blossom into something even bigger and better. Just ask these Fayetteville, Arkansas, homeowners, who set their sights on downsizing from the 1980s house in which they’d raised their two children—and ultimately built an

Having grown up in her current neighborhood in Amarillo, Texas, Christian Ladd unknowingly walked, drove, and biked past what would become her first home. Now the founder of her eponymous design firm, Christian’s tailored touch transformed the once d

For 20 years, Billie and Al Scott lived in their ideal house in Montgomery, Alabama. Even as their children grew up and left the nest, the couple was happy staying put, with no reason to leave—until a grandbaby was on the way in a suburban lakeside n

It was the sweeping vista from manicured outdoor rooms that captured Edith Lyon’s attention while casually considering a move less than a mile from the family home of 30 years. “I asked my husband, David, if we could go look solely based on the view

As dahlias, daisies, and hydrangeas turn to the summer sun and unfurl their petals, flower trucks are sprouting up to deliver hand-picked beauty across the South. Whether they’re bringing “bloom bars” to parties, distributing bouquets, or providing a

Ornate dresser jars hearken back to a period when beauty routines were more of a ritual than a rushed requirement. While modern women often finish their morning routines on the go, the opulent objects that adorned ladies’ dressing tables in bygone da

As Mother Nature paints the landscape in shades most seemly, gather a selection of the finest blooms for a petite display that makes a big impression in these early summer months. A pair of ballerina pink ranunculus and ‘Butterfly’ ranunculus in crea

Elevated by the earthy appeal of its setting, an alfresco repast is aglow with the lingering light of a long day. A table draped in a golden linen stands out brilliantly against potted pink blooms, rendered all the more beautiful by centerpieces of s

From the front, the white clapboard structure on Charlotte’s Ridgewood Avenue looks like any other home. But step through the gates and become immersed in a peaceful quietude, with songbirds whistling overhead and fountains trickling gently. This is

Inspired by a 19th-century Hungarian design, Mottahedeh’s Sylvanae dinner plate features a brilliant bird poised to take wing amid a lush wreath of leaves and petals. Pair it with a companion salad plate and keep other accents muted to let the intric

The images have become indelible over the years. A sea of elaborate hats in brilliant hues, trimmed in cascading flowers and crisp bows. Frost-kissed julep cups lifted in a toast to the fanfare. A blanket of satiny red roses draped over the flanks of

The lively rhythm of jazz fades into a natural symphony of birds chirping and bees humming at Longue Vue House and Gardens, a stone’s throw from the heart of New Orleans. “Visitors are amazed that Longue Vue feels miles away from anything, and yet it

While multiple coats of paint and gently scuffed floors hint at years of cherished memories within the walls of a home, there comes a point when weathered slips into worn out. That’s when Leigh Misso, owner and designer at River Brook Design & Constr

Take a dinner for two to new heights as summer’s radiance peaks. Whimsical wildflowers dance across salad plates, enhanced by a frame of sage green dinner plates. Woven place mats and napkin rings lend casual warmth, while airy white linens and clear

Honor the special ladies in your life with an elegant Mother’s Day luncheon, welcoming them with tiny nosegays they can take home and enjoy at afternoon’s end. Fill a bud vase with a small amount of water and add sprigs of waxflower and delphinium pl

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 May/June web features: Make time for afternoon tea at The Windsor Court hotel and shop to your heart’s de

From a school saved by George Washington to a natural marvel once owned by Thomas Jefferson, the historic tapestry of Virginia’s Lexington garners allure from its thriving downtown and unspoiled surrounds. Boutique accommodations, first-rate restaura

Traditional overtones feel fresh and breezy for summertime on this front porch bursting with color. Decorative lemon trees and a coordinating throw pillow (opposite) mingle with potted plantings such as begonias, zinnias, and Gomphrena in punchy pink

I just love serendipity, don’t you? Not too long ago, our photo styling team spent a morning in the studio playing with flower arrangements and tabletop ideas for Southern Lady and our sister brands. When I got a peek at the beautiful bud vase vignet

For a mellow outdoor gathering, take cue from the tranquil splendor of a backyard oasis. Enhance the milieu’s earthy appeal with solidago, chamomile, astilbe, basil, and thyme nestled into terra-cotta and cane pots, filling the air with herbaceous fr

My first job out of college was with a shelter magazine based in Atlanta, and I became fast friends with another new editor who had just moved to town from the Midwest. It was fun introducing her to local favorites and Southern specialties, but best

A brilliant pink tulip bestows a beguiling air upon a sweet place setting ready for teatime indulgences. Place a narrowly folded linen atop a dessert plate; then cut a short length of white ribbon and tie it in a simple knot around the napkin. Select