Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2021 i Southern Lady

One of the simple pleasures of summer in the South is a ripe, juicy tomato fresh from the vine. My dad always grew the best tomatoes in his garden, which he tended each evening when he got home from work. We had them with almost every supper during the season, and I remember fabulous sandwiches that consisted of a thick slice of tomato on bread slathered with mayonnaise. Sometimes, I would just pick a tomato, wash it, and eat it like an apple—so yummy. The Victorians thought this exquisite fruit deserved an equally special serving tool, and I am all for it. On page 89, we bring you an array of silver tomato servers plus a little history to go with them. I’ve loved these pieces for years but never…

The idea for LAKE, a line of sophisticated yet simple pajamas, came to Cassandra Cannon and Anne Read Lattimore in the sweet, sleepy season of new motherhood. College friends who had both settled in Savannah, the two women shared a kindred entrepreneurial spirit and dreamed of one day owning a business together, but they truly bonded when raising—and clothing—their babies. “Pajamas were something we talked about a lot at that phase because we were dressing our babies in the softest pajama sets and going to bed ourselves in old T-shirts,” Cassandra recalls. “There were no pajamas in the market that spoke to the functionality and style that we wanted, so we saw an opportunity and ran with it.” At the time, Cassandra was preparing to begin medical school and Anne…

The gradient shades of sapphire and aquamarine that grace Casafina’s Dori dinner plate make way for two modish takes on the classic combination of blue and white. Accentuate the turquoise hue along the dish’s subtly scalloped rim with tinted glassware and a handcrafted straw place mat encircled by stylized flowers. An artful starburst motif on the salad plate complements the color scheme while incorporating dashes of gold that extend to gleaming flatware, an ecru linen embellished with metallic details, and a beaded pom-pom napkin ring. Ivory blooms in assorted bud vases crown the scene with understated elegance.…

Interior designers often attract clients by word of mouth, but word of snout—the canine kind—better describes how Abbe Fenimore formed a collaboration with Dallas homeowner Courtney Davis. The two women share a love of Brittany spaniels and met when they used the same veterinarian for their pets, Caddo and Bowie. Serendipitously, their friendship blossomed about the time Courtney had begun work on the décor of her 1920s cottage and realized she needed help. “Courtney said to me, ‘My grand-mother passed away, and I’ve gotten all these furniture pieces from family, and I don’t know if I love them. I don’t know how to use them. I don’t know what my style is. Will you please come help me?’” says Abbe, who started her firm, Studio Ten 25, in 2008 after…

Tangy Whipped Feta Dip MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese, room temperature, cubed½ cup plain Greek yogurt½ cup cream cheese, softened and cubed1 tablespoon whole milk1 teaspoon lemon zest1 teaspoon minced garlic¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon olive oilToasted Pita (recipe follows) and sliced vegetables, to serveGarnish: za’atar, olive oil 1. In the container of a blender, combine feta, yogurt, cream cheese, milk, lemon zest, garlic, and pepper; process on low speed for 1 minute, stopping occasionally to scrape the sides of container. Add oil; process on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. 2. Transfer mixture to serving dish. Using back of a spoon, make textured ridges on top of mixture. Garnish with za’atar and oil, if desired. Serve with Toasted Pita and vegetables. TOASTED…

COVER Styling by Sidney Bragiel. Photography by Mac Jamieson. MIX & MATCH: AWASH IN BLUE Pages 35–36: Dori dinner plate; Casafina. Whitney side plate and Whitney Star napkin; Anthropologie. Festival tablecloth in poolside; Sferra. Flowers Palm place mat in blue; The Avenue. Sunburst napkin ring in ivory & gold; Kim Seybert. Gwen Polished Gold flatware set; Blue Pheasant. Page 37: Dori dinner plate and soup/pasta bowl; Casafina. Lapis Buttercup dinner napkins; India Amory. Zoey Mixed Taupe place mat, Ruby Clear tumbler glass, and Dakota Gold napkin ring; Blue Pheasant. Sabre Paris Bamboo Collection flatware set; Land of Belle. SEASONAL SETTINGS: STAR-SPANGLED SPLENDOR Pages 41–44: Sicily Scallop place mats; Elizabeth Lake. Summer & Picnic tablecloth and napkin in patriotic stripe; Amazon. Red & White Serenity Collection dinner plate and Rosso Sea Urchin;…

TRADITIONS OF SUMMER When the temperature gets close to triple digits, there’s only one place I feel like spending time outdoors: by the water. Sweltering summer weekends usually find me poolside, straw hat on and book in hand. One whiff of chlorine and sun lotion carries me right back to childhood, when my friends and I passed day after lazy day splashing around on floats and playing games of Marco Polo. The alfresco dinner party on page 55 was created with that carefree spirit in mind. The setting is elegant but not at all fussy, and the fare represents a fresh look at crowd-pleasing comfort food, with classics like pimiento cheese spoon bread and frozen Key lime pie. Our second menu in this issue pays homage to a totally different…

Indulge in a lush daydream of sherbet-hued florals and fruitful bounty as the perfect accoutrement for an elegant but casual affair. In a lined oblong container with florist’s foam, layer soft gray-green dusty miller and hanging amaranthus, creating a bed to nestle firm peaches attached to bamboo skewers cut to varied lengths. Ensure the peaches are stable, and then intersperse with David Austin roses and snugly packed blush ranunculus and white anemones. Scabiosa pods add depth and intriguing texture while swirling sprigs of jasmine vine reach outward to conjure a summer scent that gently calms the soul.…

With only 18 square feet to work with, Alabama designer Jessica Schniper knew every inch would count when updating this diminutive half bath for a color-savvy homeowner. “The powder bath was one of those spots where she said, ‘I really want to do something very, very fun here,’” explains Jessica, who helped the owner, a single mother of two, refresh the entire home about two years ago. Her client’s love of blues and greens guided the hunt for the perfect wallpaper: Katsugi by Schumacher. “It’s got the most beautiful cobalt and turquoise colors and a light green.” A creative take on a block print, the captivating pattern takes inspiration from Japanese gardens. The floral motif completely envelops the space from floor to ceiling, even covering switch plates and the waste…

Mango and Prosciutto Bites MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS 12 thin slices prosciutto12 (1¼-inch) pieces fresh mango12 small fresh basil leaves12 (4-inch) wooden skewersRosé Balsamic Reduction (recipe follows) 1. Fold each prosciutto slice back and forth to form a ruffle. For each, place 1 foldedprosciutto slice on 1 mango piece, trimming prosciutto from sides to even, if necessary. Top with 1 basil leaf. Secure with wooden skewers. Cover and chill up to 30 minutes. Drizzle with Rosé Balsamic Reduction just before serving. ROSÉ BALSAMIC REDUCTION MAKES ABOUT ⅓ CUP ½ cup rosé balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons crystallized ginger 1. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, and ginger. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook until reduced to ⅓ cup, about 7 to 8 minutes. Strain through…

As the pinnacle of berry-picking season nears, welcome friends with a whimsical display reminiscent of baskets brimming with fruit. An aqua seersucker linen sets the scene for a casual affair, while jadeite glassware and white daisies evoke feelings of summertime nostalgia. Write the name of your guest on a sticker with a decorative border and attach it to a toothpick. Press a second sticker on the back to sandwich the toothpick. Fill a teacup with fresh blueberries and position the toothpick securely so the place card remains upright. A single bloom and scattered berries impart a final flourish.…

AMERICAN CLASSIC Celebrate the Fourth of July with a dynamic spread influenced by freedom’s favorite trio of shades. Gallantly streaming amid a warm breeze, a linen tablecloth sets the scene with stripes spanning red, white, and two tones of blue. Matching napkins reinforce the scheme, tied together with rings that call to mind the fireworks to come. Bringing subtle contrast to the lively base, each layer of the settings bears an alabaster background adorned with a distinctive design. A fanciful scalloped place mat makes way for a dinner dish with a rim of crimson swirls, topped by a salad plate with a cobalt mosaic fish motif. FESTIVE FOURTH From vivid florals to sea-inspired features, a mélange of seasonal accents adds depth to the tableau. A centerpiece teems with ivory roses,…