Innholdsfortegnelse for September - October 2011 i Southern Lady

as much as i love summer, I really look forward to fall. Southerners fill stadiums to cheer on their football teams, the heat gives way to cooler weather, and the trees are dressed in my favorite color—red! Th ere is so much to enjoy. Th is issue celebrates the best of autumn in the South, from an outdoor barbecue dinner to a tour of Charlottesville, Virginia. To nurture your creative side, we offer colorful fall door decor and a dining room redo, and we give you a peek into my personal sewing sanctuary (see page 36). We’ve filled this issue with inspiration galore— just turn the page and begin! Sincerely, “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10…

TOSS IN STYLE Use this pair of pearl-handled utensils to mix greens with flair. Pearlized Copper Salad Tongs, $75 for 2-piece set; Rosanna, rosannainc.com. WHAT A HOOT Whoo wouldn’t love to have this feathery fellow perched in the kitchen? Faux Bois Owl Dish Towel, $9; Clay Wood & Cotton, claywoodandcotton.com. SITTING PRETTY Enjoy the look of a wood-carved chair fashioned from durable concrete-covered metal. Arbor Chair, $1,240; Currey & Company, curreyandcompany.com. SHINE ON Create a custom lamp by combining your choice of elements. Capri Lamp in Mandarin with Metal Brass Base, Vintage Brass Finial, and Linen Flat Drum Shade, $599; Mottega, mottega.com. SEASONAL SERVER Celebrate fall’s arrival with a beautiful leaf-motif tray. Autumn Luncheon Tray with Leaf Cutouts, $140; Wendell August, wendellaugust.com. WARM WELCOME Greet guests in seasonal style with…

I t would be easy to mistake the charming light green bungalow on Pierce Avenue in Oxford, Mississippi, as one of the many private homes nearby the city’s quaint downtown and picturesque university campus. But step inside, and it becomes clear this is neither a college student’s residence nor a typical bed-and-breakfast. Annie Zeleskey, who opened Th e Z last fall with older sister Brittany, recalls, “Growing up, we would always stay at B&B’s, and I loved how cozy and how personal they were.” So as she finished her last semester in the hospitality management program at the University of Mississippi, she hatched a plan with Brittany, who was completing her master’s in accounting that same May: Rather than return to their home state of Texas and the potential corporate…

as summer’s heat fades into fall’s cooler weather, we are drawn outdoors to delight in the beauty all around us. What could be more enjoyable than setting a table near the pond’s edge to watch as the sun does its evening curtsy? Let harvest hues inspire the color scheme for a tablescape that welcomes fall. Bright bittersweet tea towels make lovely place mats when positioned so that their embroidered sheaves of wheat hang over the table’s edge. Rustic dinnerware in ivory bears a burlap-look trim that coordinates well with bamboo-handled cutlery. Choose a bold-patterned napkin cinched with aged metallic napkin rings bearing acorn charms. Staying in the same family of colors, opt for amber glass goblets in a simple but elegant shape. To form the centerpiece for this autumnal table,…

Enhance your entry with adornments that express your style and extend warm greetings. harvest hues From falling leaves to dried seedpods, Mother Nature offers abundant inspiration. Combine the rich citrus hues of fruits and fall berries with earthy tones of varied foliage and ornamental cabbage. A woven container and free-flowing design give this eye-catching collection plenty of artistic merit. bold beauty With just a few easy steps, a handled basket becomes a smart door hanging fifilled with flowers. Line the basket with watertight plastic, and secure with hot glue or waterproof tape. Then insert soaked florist foam, and arrange blooms in a dense composition that highlights the container. woodland aesthetic The simplicity of a loosely formed grapevine wreath looks resplendent against the soft reflections of glass. Once October slips into…

For Tobi Fairley of Little Rock, Arkansas, design has been a lifelong pursuit. She says, “Ever since I was a little girl, I had an interest in design. I remember playing outside in the yard for hours making floor plans out of pine needles.” She also recalls staying up all night to rearrange her bedroom furniture so she could reveal a brand-new look to her parents the next morning. Studies in interior design only further fueled her passion, and since earning degrees in design and accounting, as well as an MBA, Tobi has become an internationally recognized designer with in-demand style. Perhaps best known for her use of color and prints, Tobi likes to create unique spaces through unusual color pairings, with fabrics bearing large-scale floral and geometric prints frequently…

on the menu Rustic Bread Warm Fall Vegetable Salad Pumpkin Soup with Hazelnut Gremolata Roasted Trout with Kale and Mushrooms Spiced Pears and Toasted Brioche “If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest all the stars and all the heavens.” —Robert Browning rustic bread Makes 1 loaf 31⁄2 cups bread flour 1⁄4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 21⁄2 teaspoons active dry yeast 21⁄4 teaspoons kosher salt 11⁄3 cups cold water Cornmeal 1. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine flour, cheese, yeast, and salt, stirring to combine. Add water, and beat at low speed until dough forms a ball, about 90 seconds; let dough rest for 5 minutes. Beat for an additional 60 seconds. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured…

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1. CANOPY OF COLOR Isn’t it pretty? Photographer Kamin Williams and I couldn’t help but repeat that question to one another as we pulled up to the tree-lined drive that leads to Ash Lawn–Highland. Home to President James Monroe, this area is as rich in history as it is in incredible views. 2. WASHED IN WHITE When I discovered Collina Farm House (part of Charlottesville’s Clifton Inn), I literally jumped for joy. The comfortable cottage style of this property was perfect for our Set to Serve menu inspired by local Virginia foodways. I love the punch of the intertwined bittersweet branches against the whitewashed setting, and stylist Adrienne Williams’s clever touch of robin’s egg blue in the plates and napkins brought a refreshing twist to a familiar fall palette. 3.…

BROWN TRANSFERWARE At Mulberry Heights Antiques in Mountain Brook, Alabama, you can find a delightful array of vintage French and English finds, including a noteworthy collection of brown transferware. With origins dating back to mid-century England, transferware comes in a variety of colors—pink, purple, blue, green, and the ever-popular brown. These beautifully patterned pieces get their name from the process by which they are created. Prints from copper plates are transferred to paper, then to pottery. Though most pieces are earthenware, you can also find porcelain, ironstone, and bone china transferware. INLAID BOXES The handsome wooden boxes bearing mosaic designs of inlaid wood can trace their beginnings as far back as the Middle Ages. This very intricate and time-consuming craft produces works of art that become treasured collectibles. In addition…

an excursion to your favorite antiques shop is always an adventure. Will you find just the right armoire to go in the guest room or perhaps that longsearched- for eighth glass to complete the set handed down from Grandma? On one of our many scouting trips, we found a brightly colored patchwork quilt top that we just couldn’t pass up. After pondering all of our options, we finally decided to incorporate the top into a cute cover-up for a companionless chair. We took the idea to our friends at Sew Sheri Designs, who came up with a great design that combined our patchwork find with solid red cotton fabric for a simply adorable cover. Th ey also used the patchwork to trim the boxpleated skirt and cover decorative buttons for…

A Secluded Table Rock Lake Luxury Resort, Tucked into the Ozark Mountains As you wind through the wooded entrance to Big Cedar, the ruggedness of this remote setting will surely inspire in you curiosity about the Native Americans and wild creatures who roamed these hills for centuries, living in harmony with the land. Tucked deep in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, the area was accessible only by horseback or foot. Just after the turn of the twentieth century, railroads made their appearance, and this phenomenal retreat from the everyday world became a vacation paradise for travelers. The 1920s found two prominent Missourians making plans to build lavish back country resort homes on land adjoining the Long Creek Arm of the White River known as Big Cedar Hollow. Together, business…

PRETTY IN PRINT This print draws inspiration from iron gates and traditional ikat. Linden Pillow, $140; Hammocks & High Tea, hammocksandhightea.com. FLORAL FLOURISH A bold, monochromatic design dazzles in myriad settings. Pillow by Megan Park, $250; available through Pied Nu, 504-899-4118. BLUE NOTE Shades of sapphire give a classic foliage print contemporary charisma. Garden Party Pillow in Autumn, $114; Josey Miller, josey-miller.com…

Easy Elegance Though it’s located just a few miles from the coast, this warm and welcoming home embraces its horse-farm setting with refined equestrian-themed décor. From bronze sculptures to needlework pillows to salt-and-pepper shakers, equine touches are woven seamlessly throughout the gracious interiors. The cozy color scheme incorporates hues from subtle neutrals to vibrant russet and copper shades, giving the entire dwelling a lustrous patina. The winning combination of easy elegance and rustic allure results in a home that is as inviting as it is beautiful. “There is no place more delightful than one’s own fireside.” —Cicero Comforts of Home Sunlight illuminates the family living space via a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, which are left unadorned to take full advantage of the lovely view beyond. Comfy furnishings clearly mark this…

chocolate-nut loaf Makes 1 (10-inch) loaf 11⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 3⁄4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 3⁄4 cup sugar 11⁄2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3⁄4 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts 1⁄2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans 1⁄4 cup finely chopped toasted almonds 3⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole buttermilk 1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 10- inch loaf pan with nonstick baking spray with flour. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, sugar, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until well combined. Stir in walnuts, pecans, and…

COVER Floral Design by Adrienne A. Williams. SINCERELY PAGE 10: Stationery; Wiley Valentine. SEASONAL SETTINGS: SUNSET ON THE POND PAGES 28-30: Jute Chargers and Salad Plates, Crema Dinner Plates, and Nutmeg Paisley Napkins; Vietri. Olivewood Flatware; Juliska. Iced Tea Glass; At Home Furnishings. Hand Towels used as place mats; HomeGoods. Woodbury Lanterns on table; Simon Pearce. FRESH LOOK: BUTTONED UP PAGE 34: Slipcover Design and Construction; Sew Sheri Designs. CREATIVE WAYS WITH DOOR DÉCOR PAGES 56-59: Autumn’s Bounty; Pat’s Floral Designs. Bold Beauty and Fall Classic; Tana Avery of Dorothy McDaniel’s Flower Market. Woodland Aesthetic; Flower Stems. DESIGN FINDS: PILLOW TALK PAGES 60: Sofa, Lamp, Mirror, and Side Table; At Home Furnishings. AUTUMN OVERTURE PAGES 72-81: Pewter Stoneware Chargers, Salad Plates, Mugs, and Emerson Stemware; Juliska. Cavendish Dinner Plates, Petite…

W hile checking on property she and her husband owned in Tracy City, Tennessee, Cindy Day was shocked to see a “For Sale” sign in the window of the Dutch Maid Bakery. As the oldest family- owned bakery in the state, it had been a fixture in the small Grundy County community since its establishment in 1902 by the Baggenstosses, a family of Swiss immigrants. “Th at sign broke my heart because I knew how important that bakery was to the area,” explains Cindy. “I called my husband, Gary, in Tampa and said, ‘Honey, we have to buy it.’” As a firm believer in doing what “feels right,” Cindy was true to her vow to save the local institution. She had spent years honing her skills in the bakery departments…

THE INSPIRATION A specialized glazing technique gives each of these pieces a radiant, unique finish. Tortoise Gold Finition Dinnerware by Juane de Chrome, starting at $72; DeVine Corporation, devinecorp.net. ELEGANT OPTIONS Echo Mother Nature’s beauty in blue linens and sylvan trimmings. Wax Cast Horse Napkin Ring in Gold, $55 each; Dransfield & Ross, dransfieldandross.com. Linen Hemstitch Napkin, $54 for set of 6, and Place Mat, $54 for set of 6, in Blue Smoke; Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com. Charter Oak Silver Plate Flatware, starting at $17.99; Replacements, Ltd., replacements.com. Ambra Stemware, $42 each; Arte Italica, arteitalica.com. CASUAL POSSIBILITIES As timeless and charming as a sepia photograph, this neutral setting transitions easily with a seasonal centerpiece. Beaded Charger in Light Brown, $9.99 each; Target, target.com. Zebra Napkin in Butternut, $45 each; Dransfield &…

WITH THE ARRIVAL OF FALL, we’re pulling out sweaters and searching through our drawers for those fuzzy socks we love so much. Our wardrobe has gone from lightweight linens to heavier tweeds—and we are enjoying the change. Wouldn’t it be fun to make the same seasonal changes to our dining room décor? The skilled seamstresses at Pate-Meadows Designs (pate meadows.com) came up with several inventive ways to accomplish this redo. For the table, Leigh and Caterina stitched a skirt with a “waist band” that can be attached to an existing skirt by using a Tack Gun, which is available on their website. For the chair covers, the ladies opted for budget-friendly, washable cotton dropcloths purchased from a home improvement store— the heavyweight 6-foot by 9-foot size made six chair covers.…