Innholdsfortegnelse for Holidays 2020 i Southern Lady

YULETIDE HINTS When it comes to holiday décor, interior designer James Farmer says, “A Christmas tree is the last resort for me.” Instead, he channels his affinity for floral arranging into various displays and intriguing vignettes that nod to the year’s most magical month. LASTING APPEAL James complements his beautifully adorned living room with stately amaryllis, swags of magnolia and Fraser fir on the staircase, and a mantel-top duo of ceramic vases overflowing with winterberry branches and more magnolia leaves. Brilliant vermilion-glazed pottery on the built-in shelves accentuates the room’s everyday aesthetic while imparting a jubilant flair. “I love red and green, even into the New Year,” says James. VERSATILE HUES An artful antique screen inspired the overall color palette of the main living space and adjoining dining room, which…

Adorn Christmas spreads with Haviland & Parlon’s adaptable Colette Gold dinner plate. Its brilliant Limoges porcelain with curvaceous edging befits the celebration. A sophisticated scene elevates the inspiration plate for elegant fêtes, echoing its crisp, white sheen. A service plate with a mottled-gold border lends a luminous backdrop for elaborate gilt-edged flatware. The china and glasses display subtle luster along their dainty rims; a salad plate pulls in shades of soft green with cheery wreaths and festoons. Final accents, like a clover-colored linen and a blend of ivory florals, brighten the merry presentation. (Opposite) Evoking the peacefulness of a snow-laden landscape, the pattern pairs perfectly with a salad plate depicting the season’s signature poinsettia. A rattan charger and tartan napkin create a feel of casual warmth for a cozy fireside…

Sausage and Brussels Sprout Stuffed Mushrooms MAKES 36 1 (16-ounce) package hot Italian sausage, casings removed½ cup finely chopped yellow onion1 tablespoon all-purpose flour½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon smoked paprika1 cup finely shredded Brussels sprouts(about ½ pound)1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened36 medium to large fresh baby portobello mushrooms, stems removed 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. In a medium skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is browned and crumbly. Sprinkle with flour, salt, and paprika. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add Brussels sprouts and cream cheese, stirring until combined and cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Spoon sausage mixture evenly into mushroom caps, and place on prepared baking sheet. 3. Bake until browned, 20 to 25 minutes.…

COVER See HOME AWAY FROM HOME. HOME AWAY FROM HOME Pages 9–22: Interiors; James Farmer of James Farmer Designs. Ceiling color; Iced Marble (1578) by Benjamin Moore. Christmas florals by Libby Endry; The Gardener’s Cottage. Pages 9–10: Natale dinner plates; Arte Italica. Grass cloth wallcovering; Thibaut. Framed wallpaper panels; Phillip Jeffries. Dining chair fabric; Mornas Plaid by Brunschwig & Fils. Pages 11–16: Animal print, floral, and green velvet fabrics on furnishings and drapes; Thibaut. Page 13: Custom oil painting by Bee Sieburg; The Gardener’s Cottage. Red ceramic vases by Vicki Miller; Vivianne Metzger Antiques. Pages 19–20: Squirrel & Sunflower in Green Sedge wallpaper by Mark Hearld; The Pattern Collective. Leaf pattern in Mineral draperies and Euro pillows; Erika M. Powell Textiles. Animal print bench fabric; Osborne & Little. Buffalo check…

CUP OF CHEER As Christmas draws near, it doesn’t take much to ready your home for the merry moments ahead. Leave existing mantel decorations in place, and simply incorporate a garland of juniper and cedar interspersed with red carnations, white tea roses, holly, and hypericum berries. To add height, pull out a couple of favorite silver goblets, and use soaked floral foam to hold freshly cut ‘Blue Point’ juniper. Nestle red berries around the lip of the cup for a jolly finishing touch. CHRISTMAS IS SERVED For a festive coffee-table vignette, choose a serving tray with subtle beauty that won’t detract from its contents, and cover it with a variety of shiny ornaments in creamy neutral and metallic tones. (Opposite) Create a striking centerpiece using a tiered stand and an…

CUE THE CHORUS With the holiday season in full swing, nostalgic refrains that celebrate charismatic reindeer, twinkling tree lights, and dreamlike snowfalls permeate the air. Sing along to timeless melodies in the company of dearest companions as neighbors greet you at their front doors. Then, invite all to return to the comforts of home and hearth; the merriment is sure to continue. Petite carolers embody the spirit of the occasion from their perch on the mantel, where handmade stockings are hung with care beneath a garland of greenery and a string of tiny, tinkling bells. Sheet music doubles as decorative top notes when cut into strips and nestled inside clear glass ornaments. Incorporate the paper into your layered tabletop display and roll it into cone-shape containers for peppery popcorn dusted…

Greens, Potato & Apple Skillet Hash MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS 6 slices bacon, chopped1 cup sliced yellow onion1 (28-ounce) bag frozen O’Brien potatoes, thawed1 medium Fuji or Gala apple, cored and sliced ¼-inch thick6 cups collard greens, rinsed and chopped1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside, reserving drippings in pan. Add onion to pan; cook, stirring until browned, about 6 minutes. 2. Add potatoes and apple; cook, stirring until potatoes are browned and apple is slightly softened, about 15 minutes. Stir in greens, bacon, salt, and pepper. 3. Cover, and cook until greens are tender, about 5 minutes. Black Pepper Biscuits MAKES 10 3 cups all-purpose…

BAUBLES TO BOWS Kaleen and Allen Riley love Christmas with all the decorations they can muster. Allen starts setting up themed trees in September at their Trussville home, from a heavily flocked tree with bowing limbs to what he calls a vintage “shiny silver one with a color wheel like everybody’s maw-maw had in the window.” About a dozen tabletop and mini versions are tucked into nooks and crannies, keeping company with gingerbread houses, a festive miniature village, garland, wreaths, and knickknacks galore. On display are holiday albums from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s put out by Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, featuring crooners like Dean Martin and Doris Day as well as The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. OLD-FASHIONED STYLE Growing up, Allen often was called to assist in decorating the…

Eggnog Bourbon Cake MAKES 1 (9-INCH) CAKE 2⅓ cups granulated sugar, divided3 tablespoons water2 tablespoons bourbon1 cup unsalted butter, softened4 large eggs3¾ cups cake flour1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup whole milk2 teaspoons vanilla extractEggnog Frosting (recipe follows)Garnish: grated fresh nutmeg 1. In a small saucepan, bring ⅓ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons water, and bourbon to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and let cool completely. 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with baking spray with flour. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and remaining 2 cups sugar at medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add eggs, one…