Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2019 i Southern Lady

Summer in the South brings so many celebrations that keep us on the go: Fourth of July fireworks, cookouts with friends, poolside dinner parties, and more. Yet it’s also the time to slow down and savor the simple delights of the season. For me, that means catching up on my sewing projects, puttering around my garden, and trying out new recipes (I have my eye on the frozen pineapple and coconut treat on page 109, just the thing to enjoy on a hot afternoon!). “WHO CAN FIND A VIRTUOUS WOMAN? FOR HER PRICE IS FAR ABOVE RUBIES.” PROVERBS 31:10 With my grandchildren out of school for the summer, this is also the perfect season to plan some fun get-togethers with extended family. I always welcome the chance to steal away…

Whether you’re spending these sultry days seaside or just dreaming of a coastal escape, a water-inspired motif is always a natural fit for a summer tablescape. Enhance the theme with a distinctive finishing touch: a napkin ring in an eye-catching nautical figure-eight knot. Its intricate appearance masks its easy execution. Align two 12-inch lengths of rope or twisted cord together on a flat surface in a C shape. Take the ends at the bottom of the C and bring them over the top ends, then back under to create a loop on the left, then thread the bottom ends through the loop. Grab both ends of the ropes simultaneously and pull, making adjustments as needed to shape the knot. Position your knot along the center of a simple napkin, then…

Summer is the season of impromptu get-togethers with new neighbors and catching up with longtime friends. Help guests feel right at home by setting an outdoor table with a mix of favorite collectibles: mismatched china, assorted linens, and gleaming silver. Bunches of blooms nestled in clear glass vessels—any size and shape on hand—top off the scene’s air of casual elegance. We chose sunshine-yellow daisies, pink stock, dahlias, and lisianthus, but a few cheery trimmings from your personal garden would suit the occasion just as well. A floral-motif tablecloth makes a lovely backdrop for a spread of tasty treats and ice-cold sweet tea, pleasing refreshments for an afternoon in joyous company.…

SHADY REVERIE A colonnade entwined with hardy branches reaching upward into an awning of lush wisteria sets the stage for an alfresco supper. Anchor the table with a cloth that echoes the natural beauty all around. A billowy floral arrangement brings to life the linen’s motif, an array of greenery and violet blossoms that seem to sway in a subtle summer breeze. Delphinium and larkspur in gradient hues, purple lisianthus, and white hydrangea are accompanied by sprightly ivy stems and eucalyptus pods. More posies make an appearance on dainty dessert plates ready for slices of Bourbon-Honey Apricot Galette. Wooden-handled flatware and woven jute place mats suit the laid-back atmosphere, and an antique earthenware vessel complements classic whitewashed dishes. Sterling rings elevate simple gingham napkins and allow for a fresh finishing…

ENTERTAINING TOUCH: NAUTICAL KNACK Page 23: Juliska Sitio Stripe Indigo dinner and salad plate; Bromberg’s. MIX & MATCH: OCEAN’S ECHO Page 27: Forma Cloud salad plate and Fresh Teal dinner plate and cereal bowl; Vietri. Oceanica napkin and Carine Bright Satin 5-piece place setting; Juliska. Calypso Rattan placemat in white and Reversible Linen runner in aqua; Deborah Rhodes. Page 29: Forma Cloud salad plate and dinner plate and Perla bread and butter plate; Vietri. Jars Tourron green ceramic dinner plate; Barneys New York. Flare napkin ring in gold and Herringbone napkin in white, seafoam & gold; Kim Seybert. 5-piece Gold flatware set; West Elm. Semplice highball glass; Arte Italica. INSPIRED DESIGN: TAKE TWO Pages 31-32: Interiors; Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors. Original artwork; Jennifer Poe. Mirrored sideboard; Bernhardt. Lamps; Robert Abbey.…

I love to travel, and while I’ve been fortunate enough to visit amazing places all over the world, some of my very favorites are right here in the South. The cobbled streets and row houses of Charleston; the split rail fences and paddocks around Lexington, Kentucky; the wild dunes of Georgia’s Cumberland Island—these destinations and others hold countless memories from years past and, I hope, many more to come. If you’ve been following along with our Southern Literary Trail travel series this year, you have enjoyed a glimpse into legendary writers’ homes and hometowns across the region. In this issue we take you to Andalusia in Milledgeville, Georgia (page 45), the farm where Flannery O’Connor lived and wrote during her last years. With the main house (pictured above) newly restored…

Reminiscent of clouds billowing in a brilliant blue sky, Vietri’s Forma Cloud salad plate features a hand-formed shape and classic white hue, making it a versatile anchor for formal and informal table settings alike. Combine the salad plate with a splashy teal bowl and matching dinner plate for a layered appearance that gives off a coastal vibe. Create textural interest with a tan-and-white woven place mat and patterned satin flatware inspired by dappled water on a smooth shoreline. A soft blue table runner pairs with a modish linen in a bright seashell mosaic design, giving the beachside theme an updated spin. (Page 29) Channel the calm refrain of the ocean’s tide with cool hues and metallic accents to cultivate a more refined air. A dinner plate in sea glass hues…

BOUNTIFUL BEAUTY In a glorious tribute to the calendar’s most verdant season, an ivy-and-flower-embossed plate tops muted yellows and soft greens upon a crisp white basket weave background. The china is flanked by bamboo flatware in a creamy tone echoed in the abundant centerpiece that gives this occasion its joyful disposition. Airy sprigs of baby’s breath and aromatic greenery join crystal clear glasses to keep the setting and spirits light for the day’s merriment. QUIET TIME As the frenetic pace of midsummer spins onward with swimming pools, barbecues, and beach trips, find respite in a specially planned luncheon with lovely friends whose presence revitalizes your soul. Let conversation and laughter rule the day in this serene escape with feminine embellishments. Sherbet-colored ranunculus and roses in fresh white containers sidle up…

Stone-Ground Corn Cakes with Fresh Corn Salsa MAKES ABOUT 20 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons chopped green onion ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¾ cup whole buttermilk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 large egg ½ cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 large ear corn) Fresh Corn Salsa (recipe follows) Lime wedges, green onion, and cilantro, to serve 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, green onion, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, 1 tablespoon oil, and egg until combined. Stir in corn. Add buttermilk mixture to cornmeal mixture, stirring until combined. 2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop batter…

Tracey Rapisardi’s larger-than-life personality fills a room like a gigantic sun above a sparkling blue ocean. In a similar way, her gregarious enthusiasm for coastal design and love of the sea spills out on each of 164 pages in her new coffee-table book, Simply by the Sea. “The sea has always been a part of my life and my family’s life,” says Tracey. She and her husband, Richie, live in Sarasota, Florida, but grew up along the New England seaboard, the inspiration for the enchanting aesthetic showcased in eight projects in her book. Relaxed bungalow style with a pristine white backdrop allows vintage finds and the colors of the coast—turquoise, aqua, blues, greens, and sand—to shine in her designs. Punches of red and pink, bright like wild beach roses or…

Piña Colada Semifreddo MAKES 12 1 (14-ounce) bag sweetened flaked coconut 2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 (13.5-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 1 (6-ounce) can pineapple juice ¼ cup water ½ teaspoon coconut extract 1½ cups heavy whipping cream Garnish: fresh pineapple pieces 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, stir together coconut, 1 can condensed milk, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Spread mixture in prepared pan. 3. Bake until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely. Tear macaroon into small pieces. 4. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. In a medium saucepan, bring coconut milk, pineapple juice, ¼ cup water, and remaining 1…