Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, pearls are always appropriate, but nothing exudes enduring elegance like a cameo. From prominent profiles and mysterious silhouettes to stunning florals and narrative scenes, these exquisite carvings have embrace

A cup of tea becomes an enchanting occasion amid frilly linens and distinctive treats of the season. (Opposite) A demoiselle dances with a sweeping floral bouquet, her lacy vesture bringing dimension to a rite de passage depicted on a special napkin.

An early morning spent foraging the local produce market cultivates delights that fill this outdoor repast with dashing seasonal allure. Flowers fresh from the field stand tall, exuding a casual air in mismatched containers that range from hammered m

Admittedly, touring a burial ground might sound like a bit of an odd day out. But there are so many picturesque ones around the South that are worth a visit, like Savannah’s moss-draped Bonaventure Cemetery and New Orleans’ Lafayette Cemetery with it

When Lois and Tom Frank first laid eyes on their striking 1890s Federal-style home in Easton, Maryland, it brought them right back to their childhoods. Nostalgia set in as Tom recalled youthful days spent hunting and fishing in the area, while the ab

For Meg Bickford, food has been life’s driving force for as long as she can remember, from growing up in a family of eclectic Louisiana-bred cooks to an impressive professional start at legendary haute Creole eatery Commander’s Palace. She made headl

For a tiny barrier island off the Sunshine State’s northeast coast, Amelia Island leaves a monumental impression. Lavish hotels and inns, enticing eateries and boutiques, plus festive annual events are sure to draw you in. Yet the isle’s distinct cha

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Breathing in fragrant floral scents or strolling through the circuitous wooded paths of Laura Hearn’s garden, you feel the sense of historic inspiration revived by a fresh outlook, thanks to her longtime collaboration with landscape architect Chip Ca

As urban green spaces dwindle, spirits are rising from historic graveyards like Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery, where you’re as likely to see a Gullah folk dance or a bit of theater as a tomb or an ornate monument. Indeed, in a return to a Victorian cust

Maizie Clarke’s “pinch me” moment came in 2019 when Reese Witherspoon’s team commissioned her to fashion a hand-drawn birthday card for the celebrity. Spurred by the popularity of her bespoke home portraits, Maizie had jump-started her eponymous illu

With a large-scale garden motif, the timeless beauty of Gien’s vintage Volupte salad plate makes it the perfect colorful accompaniment for a spectrum of settings summer after summer. For a festive affair, play up the pattern with a textural jacquard

What a delight a well-tended garden is—especially this time of year! For me, it’s just as rewarding as a beautiful home. I take great joy in puttering amid the colorful flowers and greenery, creating scenes that fill me with contentment month after m

A breeze sifting through leaves plays as background music for this outdoor gathering spot that takes full advantage of Mother Nature’s soothing hand. A duo of chaise longues embraces the temperate surrounds opposite armchairs and a settee that provid

Gather for lunch around a table ensconced in the prismatic and perfumed splendor of a flower field at its peak. Mismatched china emphasizes the natural beauty unfurling all around, as each dish is ornamented with stylized florets and artfully rendere

Channel the vivaciousness of the season into a captivating bouquet of pretty pink blooms. Blushing peonies, fuchsia ranunculus, variegated tulips, and enormous garden roses pose together in perfect harmony. Delicate snapdragons and leafy evergreens l

Get a glimpse of the beautiful images our social media friends have shared with us, capturing their own inspiration from the pages of Southern Lady. Top row: A plate of sweets and pretty linens enhance @onalimbflorals’ idyllic porch setup. Turning to

Delight the senses with a charming tableau that features the most evocative of summer scents: fresh lavender. Mix and match tableware and linens in a range of soft purple hues, pairing dainty floral china with simple hemstitched place mats and napkin

If there is one treat I can’t resist, it is a luscious layer cake—preferably vanilla with fluffy white icing, my perennial first choice since girlhood. But I’ll happily devour a slice of red velvet, chocolate, coconut, you name it. For this issue, it

Before a top-to-bottom makeover, the kitchen in this Dallas abode fell short on charm—a mix of drab colors and formal trappings that didn’t invite anyone to linger. But it held one tantalizing highlight: swaths of antique delft wall tile that caught

With a childhood spent frequenting church picnics, family barbecues, and dinner parties, Caroline Ragsdale Reutter understood the unifying power of food from an early age. Accustomed to preparing dishes for every occasion, it was her son Richard’s ch

A miscellany of lustrous accents sets the tone for an evening centered around a special duo’s 50-year marriage. The shimmer of a striped ecru linen underlines a parade of golden décor, from glass dinnerware etched with an exquisite filigree-style bor

Though she’d never stepped foot inside, Beverly Farrington had been under the spell of an enchanting 1818 Dutch Colonial in Huntsville, Alabama, since the early 1980s. “It just always had this charm about it to me,” Beverly says. “It has this beautif

At the peak of springtime, convening on the porch for Easter Sunday’s main meal is truly splendid. Draw inspiration for the scene from all this season offers, spanning pastel-tinted eggs, prismatic florals, and greenery galore. Pink plates capture th

What better way to introduce loved ones to a new baby than a fun-filled rendezvous complete with gifts and delicious goodies? Fine china, lovely mismatched linens, and contemporary touches blend for an inviting color palette of blue, green, and white

As you stroll the cobbled streets of Charleston’s charming South of Broad neighborhood, where centuries-old live oaks mingle with equally storied abodes, the Heyward-Washington House fits right in amid a plethora of antebellum façades. Step inside th