Innholdsfortegnelse for Christmas 2010 i Southern Lady

FROM THE FIRST GLIMPSE of Asheville’s Biltmore House trimmed in holiday finery to the last bite of decadent hazelnut cake at a family dinner, golden moments abound in this glorious season. We hope this issue will inspire unforgettable yuletide gatherings for you and yours, and as you decorate and celebrate, remember: A little creativity and a lot of love will make the moments truly memorable. EDITOR'S FAVORITES I made a list and checked it twice—here are a few of the things I love about this issue: ?????? ??????? Handmade brooches and hairclips that we turned into gift adornments, page 12 ???? ?????? Exquisite dinnerware with intricate details that epitomizes winter chic, page 35 ??????? ?? ? ??? A delicious take on hot chocolate inspired by a fireside treat, page 68…

HIGHLAND HERITAGE A cherished treasury of plaid brings Old World elegance and homespun charm to a table set with Reynaud’s Villandry Green dinnerware. Let a passion for collecting direct this Christmastime display—group keepsakes near the floral arrangements, or add them to trailing garlands along the mantel. View tins, toys, books, and trinkets with new purpose, using nostalgic ornaments as place card holders, even brooches and wooden sewing notions as package trimmings. For a final festive touch of personal heritage, search out candelabra, vases, and other decorative elements that bear symbols from a family crest. A MÉLANGE OF PERSONAL CURIOS AND traditional PATTERNS RADIATES WARMTH AND INTEREST THROUGHOUT A timeless setting.…

LITTLE JOYS Incorporating Christmas touches alongside year-round décor is an easy way to spread cheer from room to room. Dress up dining chairs with beaded scarves or sheer fabric tied into fancy bows; use the same treatment on candelabra with wired ribbon. Place a beloved wooden crèche among the volumes of books on the library shelves, or add a cascade of beribboned bells from the piano. Continue the seasonal frills with Christmas-themed needlework pillows propped on sofas, chairs, benches, or beds.…

SAVOR THE TASTE OF COMFORT AND joy. VEGETABLE COBBLER Makes ?? servings tablespoons butter, divided ¹⁄ cups (¹⁄-inch) diced red potatoes ¹⁄ cups (¹⁄-inch) diced carrots cups chopped leek (-ounce) package French green beans, trimmed and halved large onion, sliced cups fresh or frozen corn kernels cup finely chopped red bell pepper teaspoons minced garlic ¹⁄ teaspoons salt, divided teaspoon ground black pepper, divided ¹⁄ cup all-purpose flour cups chicken broth cup heavy whipping cream cup all-purpose baking mix* ¹⁄ cup plain yellow cornmeal ³⁄ cup whole buttermilk ?. In a Dutch oven, melt ? tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, carrots, leek, green beans, and onion; cook for ? minutes, stirring frequently. Add corn, bell pepper, garlic, ? teaspoon salt, and ¹⁄? teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for…

RICH WITH HOSPITALITY Embrace the unmistakable style of George and Edith Vanderbilt, who entertained often and elaborately at the ??-foot banquet table at their Biltmore home. Pull out your very finest treasures from china and silver to crystal and regal linens. In the fashiont of all the riches you could extend to guests. KINGLY DETAILS Hand-painted European china originally commissioned by a king looks striking next to stately Italian silver, its many intricate vines and scrolls polished to a splendid gleam. SUPERB DISPLAY A display of fruits and cheeses offers abundant welcome and sets the tone for the grand feast to follow. Specialty dessert dishes and silver coffee service on the sideboard ensure that guests feel like royalty from beginning to end. HERALD THE SEASON’S GLAD TIDINGS WITH AN EVENING…

DRESSED TO IMPRESS Just as the perfect striped tie sets off a simple suit, layers of ribbons turn a plain brown box into quite the dapper package. Start with a wide white ribbon, add other bands in contrasting colors and textures, then top with an eye-catching adornment that doubles as a gift—like this handmade pin from PetalMix (etsy.com). MATERIAL POSSESSIONS Give packages a designer’s touch by recycling beautiful fabric remnants into elegant gift wrap. Once you have tucked and secured the material, add coordinating ribbons, top with a fancy bow, and finish with a pretty gift tag along with a glittery initial to personalize the present. SHINING STAR To channel a vintage look, affix pages from antique books to star-shaped cardboard boxes and ornaments with decoupage glue, and sponge paint…

CELEBRATE gratefulness WITH NATURE’S BOUNTY. WE GATHER TOGETHER The range of harvest hues offers a rich color palette for this transitional tablescape. Start with a rust linen cloth for a foundation. Then add round, chocolate place mats, and top with dinner plates in the Pewter Leaf pattern by Vagabond House. Choose delicate crystal tumblers and stemware to infuse notes of refinement, and include a sumptuous arrangement featuring ruby-throated calla lilies to underscore the season. Rustic accents such as leaf-shaped salad plates and a deer butter dish bring both function and charm to the setting, while sheaves of autumn wheat, elegant packages, and a smattering of golden pears simply delight the senses. The overall look should be one that matches the abundant feast that is certain to grace this holiday table.…

BRILLIANT STYLE Nothing speaks of luxury quite like gold. Spread golden tones throughout your home from wallpaper to upholstery and draperies to linens. Add lucent accents— in candlesticks and other flourishes—to catch the light and reflect the gilded ambiance from ceiling to floor. OH, WHAT divine dreams THIS SUMPTUOUS SETTING PROMISES! REGAL SPLENDOR Create drama with layers of gold that build to a magnificent crescendo of color. Every room deserves the royal treatment, and the boudoir is no exception. Dip into the golden palette for linens and accent pillows to form a sunny retreat, then indulge in afternoon tea poured from a gilt-trimmed service. A profusion of gifts throughout the home spreads the cheer in unexpected places. Use sparkling china to honor this special season, and combine extravagant feathers and…

cranberry cheese log with rosemary and toasted walnuts Makes ?? servings (-ounce) package cream cheese, softened cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese cup chopped dried cranberries teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary cup chopped toasted walnuts ?. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cranberries, and rosemary. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined. Cover, and refrigerate for ? hours, or until chilled. Shape cheese mixture into a log, and roll in toasted walnuts. Serve with crackers. mediterranean flatbread bites Makes ? dozen tablespoons olive oil, divided (-inch) whole-wheat flatbreads teaspoon Greek seasoning cups sliced red onion tablespoons balsamic vinegar (-ounce) container feta cheese crumbles (.-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained ¹⁄ cup chopped roasted red peppers ¹⁄ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese teaspoon dried oregano…

CHESS SQUARES Makes ? dozen Crust: cup butter, softened ¹⁄ cup firmly packed light brown sugar ¹⁄ cup confectioners’ sugar cups all-purpose flour Filling: large eggs tablespoons buttermilk ¹⁄ cup butter, melted teaspoon vanilla extract cups sugar tablespoons all-purpose flour tablespoon plain yellow cornmeal Garnish: confectioners’ sugar ?. Preheat oven to ???°. Line a ??x?-inch baking pan with aluminum foil; set aside. ?. To prepare crust: In a small bowl, combine butter and sugars. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add flour, beating until well combined. Press crust into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for ?? minutes, or until lightly browned. ?. To prepare filling: In a medium bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla, whisking until smooth. Add sugar, flour, and cornmeal, whisking…

YULETIDE FRILLS Pages ??-??: Fabric Flowers used as package adornments by Petal Mix; Etsy. Star-Shaped Craft Boxes; Hobby Lobby. Handmade Seed Paper; Of the Earth. Miniature Clay Pots and Variegated Metallic Flakes; Michaels. GOODIES TO GIVE Pages ??-??: Spice Bottle, Star, Cork, Basket holding cookies, and Wooden Labels with sugars; Hobby Lobby. Caramel Jars and Sugar Jars; World Market. Tape/Label; Michaels. Ribbon and Tags with cookies; Martha Stewart for Michaels. Ribbon with sugars; Smith’s Variety. JOYFUL PLAID Pages ??-??: Villandry Green dinnerware from Raynaud; DeVine Corporation. Rosette Lizard Napkin Rings; Kim Seybert. Glass Hurricanes, Taper Holders on fireplace, and Mouse Door Wedge; HomArt. Red Flocked Ornaments; Seasons of Cannon Falls. All Tartan Collectibles; The Nest. Paisley Stackable Gift Boxes; Two’s Company. Candelabra and Centerpiece Hurricane Candle Holder, all by Mary…

TURKEY SPICE RUB Makes about ?? cups (.-ounce) bottles poultry seasoning (.-ounce) bottle rubbed sage (.-ounce) bottle dried thyme leaves (.-ounce) bottle dried marjoram tablespoons coarse kosher salt tablespoons granulated garlic tablespoons paprika tablespoon ground black pepper ??. In a small bowl, combine poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, marjoram, kosher salt, garlic, paprika, and pepper. Store in an airtight container. CARAMEL SAUCE Makes about ?? cups cups sugar cup water ¹⁄ cup light corn syrup tablespoons butter, cut into pieces ¹⁄ cups heavy whipping cream, heated and divided ¹⁄ teaspoon salt ??. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Increase temperature to medium-high. Cook until sugar mixture reaches ??????° on a candy thermometer, brushing down sides of pan with water…

on our cover The eye-catching wreath that graces our cover is the work of floral guru Vince Gray and his staff at Flower Stems in Birmingham. They combined clusters of lady apples with red flowers and greenery for this cover-worthy creation. A BEAUTIFUL WREATH MAKES A GREAT first impress ion. THINK OUTSIDE THE RING Though we admire the simple beauty of a round wreath—such as the circle adorned with ornaments, feathers, and dried grasses, shown above—tap into your creative gene for fresh and interesting ideas. Check your local crafts store or florist shop for wreath forms in other shapes, such as square, rectangular, or heart. Cover with sprigs of greenery, winter berries, or flowers, crown with a pretty bow, and you have a one-of-a-kind wreath that expresses your personal holiday…

MAGICAL MIX The blend of Southern favorite sweet tea with the liquid sunshine of orange juice is bound to chase away the winter blues. Cardamom, a spice in the ginger family, lends a lemony-mint flavor that is sure to delight. ORANGE CARDAMOM TEA Makes about ? gallon quarts cold water, divided family-size tea bags orange, thinly sliced ¹⁄ cups sugar ¹⁄ teaspoon ground cardamom (-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed Garnish: orange spirals ?. In a medium saucepan, bring ? quart water to a boil. Remove from heat, and add tea bags and orange slices; cover, and steep for ? minutes. ?. Strain tea into a large pitcher, and add sugar and cardamom, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add orange juice concentrate and remaining ? quarts water; stir to mix…