Southern Lady

There’s nothing like time with dear friends to rejuvenate the spirit. Longtime companions are one of life’s best gifts, and getting together to talk, laugh, and catch up just does everyone good. Our exquisite ladies’ luncheon menu (page 83), set in a

I fell in love with Savannah, Georgia, on my very first visit, an elementary school trip with my Girl Scout troop to tour founder Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace. A history buff even at that young age, I was—and still am—charmed by the city’s cobble

Though only a 40-minute drive north of Atlanta, arriving at Château Élan Winery & Resort feels like stumbling into the French countryside of a bygone era, where rows of grape-laden vines stand sentinel on the front lawn of a stately villa. Yet new ad

Unaccustomed to putting all her eggs in one basket, Chelsea Rowe was already a busy children’s book author and mother of four when she launched The Savannah Picnic Company in 2015. The idea came to her one afternoon as she was trying to pull off a fa

Sometimes inspiration strikes in unlikely circumstances. For Lissy Rawl, it all started during a season of sleepless nights with her second baby. The new mother of two had just left her job in interior design to stay at home with her girls, leaving h

For nearly a decade, Huntsville designers Beverly Farrington and Andrea Wilson had balanced a husband’s traditional preferences with his wife’s modern eye, gradually putting their expert touch on every room in the couple’s house. By the time they tac

Quietly poised on one of Savannah’s picturesque, mossy oak-canopied squares, the Hamilton-Turner Inn brings gracious Southern hospitality to life one chocolate chip cookie and glass of port wine at a time in a history-tinged setting that befits one o

In a tale of love, passion, tribulations, and determination that’s fit for Hollywood, Stacy Brown, the original Chicken Salad Chick, has come full circle, opening a fancy founder’s restaurant, celebrating a new marriage, and standing strong as guardi

An alluring outdoor entry hall and striking moss rock fireplace lay the cornerstone for a cottage garden nestled amid the wooded beauty of the Appalachian foothills in a quiet neighborhood where golf is king. Towering oaks and pines create a breathta

From the comfort of your garden, host a gracious buffet luncheon that borrows from the beauty all around. With such a stunning backdrop, simple decorative additions accentuate the scene. Drawing upon the home’s palette, a classic scheme of blue, gree

The mellifluous laughter of old companions swirls on the fresh garden air as gathered ladies enjoy lunch alfresco, swapping new stories and reminiscing over days past. A blue gingham tablecloth anchors an arrangement of florals and finery, an idyllic

While sports car enthusiasts race to Bowling Green to experience this Corvette mecca, a friendly community surrounded by natural wonders entices guests to take a lap around town at a leisurely pace. From a first-rate food scene and locally owned shop

Entertaining can go from ordinary to sublime with the addition of a few pieces from a hostess’s personal treasure trove of collectibles, like the Victorian-era silver bride baskets that have recently come into vogue. Also known as wedding baskets, th

MAKES 12 SERVINGS 4 small poblano peppers (about ⅔ pound)3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2¾ teaspoons kosher salt6 large eggs2 cups heavy whipping cream6 cups fresh corn kernels, divided¼ cup unsalted butter