Innholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2023 i Southern Lady

NEW YEAR ADVENTURES Welcome, 2023! If you’re like me, one of the best parts of turning the calendar page is dreaming of all the travel possibilities throughout the months to come—weekend getaways as well as longer escapes. We’ve always delighted in sharing the best of the South’s marquee cities and hidden gems, and this issue spans both. Our travel features this year will focus on Southern college towns, kicking off with a visit to College Station, Texas (page 69). While it’s mainly known as the home of the Texas A&M Aggies—and the university is the heartbeat of local life—there’s so much more to draw visitors in, not least the laid-back vibe for which the Lone Star State is known. On page 95, we take you to one of Atlanta’s most…

A golden pattern of flowering papyrus encircles the edge of the Soleil Levant dinner plate by Bernardaud, calling to mind the year’s first tender show of new life. Dainty details heighten the charm of the dish, like a tablecloth adorned with a motif of sage ribbons and bows. Placed atop a moss-hued scalloped place mat, the elegance of the dinner plate is elevated by cornflower buds in a lively pattern on the bread plate and a napkin in muted tones. A coordinating teacup and saucer summon guests to enjoy a spell at the table, hearts filled with the promise of spring’s approaching arrival. Suggesting the radiance of the sun peeking through the season’s chilly embrace, matching gilded details on the charger, silverware, and napkin rings accent the inspiration plate and…

CURATED WITH CARE A KENTUCKY ART DEALER SPEARHEADS AN ONLINE GALLERY TO CELEBRATE THE WELLSPRING OF CAPTIVATING WORKS CREATED BY WOMEN IN THE SOUTH. BY ASHLEY SHAW | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLI BOYD PHOTOGRAPHY Whether busy moms who take up paintbrushes between car-pooling kids or lawyers who chisel out time for their creative outlets, it’s the face behind each canvas that fuels Mollie Creason, founder of Well + Wonder Artist Collective. “Some of my artists are part-time teachers; one is a full-time attorney for a federal judge; some paint on the weekends. These artists can really make what they want out of their careers,” says Mollie, whose website showcases the work of about 40 talented women across the region. Mollie, a lifelong art enthusiast with an art history degree, pondered the…

SENTIMENTAL SETTING Invite dear friends to sit a spell for fellowship, books, and cups of exquisite herbal blends. Accents spanning a palette of dusty rose and teal mingle atop the table, with floral designs skimming across china and ribbons draped elegantly along the center. A captivating arrangement of ‘Cappuccino’ roses, ‘Café au Lait’ ranunculus, and butterfly ranunculus stands tall amid stacks of books. Savory bites fill plates with reimagined yet familiar flavors like sherried mushrooms and country ham, while a selection of sweet treats completes the scene. Country Ham Scones MAKES 8 2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder¾ teaspoon kosher salt5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup diced country ham1 cup plus 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream, divided¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1 large egg 1. Preheat oven…

COVER See Gather for Teatime. TWINING VINE Page 31: Julian fabric in brown; Anna French. Bordallo Pinheiro Woods Hunting dinner plates; Bromberg’s. BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Pages 33–34: Bernardaud Soleil Levant dinner plate; Bloomingdale’s. Raynaud Allee Royale salad plate and breakfast cup-and-saucer, Oneida Silver Golden Royal Flute in stainless with gold accent, 5-piece place setting; Replacements, Ltd. Royal Limoges La Bocca Green dessert plate; Scully & Scully. Optical Gold Stem water glass in gold; Vietri. Beatrice Forest Green place mats; Mrs. Alice. Bowood dinner napkins; Courtland & Co. Sage Bows tablecloth; Julia Amory. Page 35: Bernardaud Constance salad plate and Oneida Silver Golden Enchantment 5-piece place setting; Replacements, Ltd. Anna Weatherley Anna’s Palette charger in antique white; Neiman Marcus. Dascoli Flamenco embroidered napkin and Nason Moretti Ruby Twisted wineglass; CB Lifestyle by…

“THE POWER OF FINDING BEAUTY IN THE HUMBLEST THINGS MAKES HOME HAPPY AND LIFE LOVELY.”—LOUISA MAY ALCOTT, AUTHOR…

Ponder the year ahead with a quiet meditation in a setting illuminated by the serene beauty of a winter-white bouquet. Stunning amaryllis blooms give shape to the monochromatic floral styling of sweet peas, ruffled tulips, and frilly ranunculus. Fill in with textural dusty miller and sprigs of soft gray eucalyptus pods that impart a lovely elegance to the snowy blossoms. The blush of seasonal citrus invigorates the tranquil scene while café au lait warms and soothes with its distinctive aroma.…

From the powerful statue of stallions outside the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum to tiny pollinators that come twice a year, just about everything in College Station is marked by one thing: Aggies. They are the community of Texas A&M University, a school that predates the city and continues to drive its life force. The Aggie touch is everywhere. Fashionable shops, upscale restaurants, new boutique hotels like The George, and entertainment venues such as the recently opened Aggie Park—all have the stamp of A&M graduates seeking to make a once-sleepy small town a thriving hub in eastern Texas. While President Bush didn’t attend the university, it was an Aggie who convinced him and his wife, Barbara, to put their museum there and give the Brazos Valley burg world-renowned…

A huge copper cauldron of gooey melted sugar roils and boils at Southern Candymakers, creating the beloved confection that shares the city’s French heritage and culinary distinctiveness: the praline. Head candymaker Sue Scalf sometimes has to hire seasonal extra helpers in the busy kitchens, where a luscious lava of sugar, cream, butter, and pecan halves is scooped onto marble slabs—all while visitors watch in mouthwatering anticipation. “We start with all fresh ingredients; we don’t use any preservatives in the candy. It’s all handmade in batches daily,” says Lisa Balderas, vice president of marketing and operations at the award-winning enterprise, based in the French Quarter. Most of the year, small pots capable of handling one or two batches at a time are enough to meet demand. But for larger orders and…

Gather with friends for a blissful repast to reminisce on days gone by and watch for the first winter snow. While rich browns and lush greens ground the table, a napkin ring crafted from fresh foliage enlivens each place setting. Wrap your folded linen with a piece of floral wire, then delicately weave a clipping of variegated ivy through the wire, leaving a small amount to trail gently. Complete the woodland-inspired scene with baskets of baby’s breath, a scattering of pine cones, and a verdant wreath to sit at the center of genial conversations.…

DASHING FLOURISHES A duo of bold black and white dances across this table, evoking counterpoints like a cloudless winter day where the warmth of the sun and chill in the air comingle to everyone’s delight. Dramatic, stylized flowers on the tablecloth impart contrast that brings forward a striking centerpiece of equally divergent blooms. Snowy anemones with dark centers, blushing roses both petite and grand, dangling tulips, and sprightly black scabiosa coalesce with hydrangeas, Queen Anne’s lace, and pepperberry. Smaller bouquets extend the floral show while an artful tulip design lends graceful movement to dinner and salad dishes atop a textured monochromatic charger. The fanciful rose-shaped napkin fold imparts a light touch, framed by smoky tumblers and silverware that contributes a modern take on Victorian style. On a sideboard, a trio…

Banana-Cinnamon Swirl Rolls MAKES 12 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided1⅔ cups stone-ground whole wheat flour1 (0.25-ounce) package instant yeast1 tablespoon plus ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided¾ cup hot water (120° to 130°)½ cup mashed ripe banana2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperatureGarnish: confectioners’ sugar 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, yeast, and 1 tablespoon salt. Add ¾ cup hot water, banana, honey, and melted butter; beat at low speed until dough comes together. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. 2. Add ½ cup all-purpose flour to wheat flour mixture. Switch to the dough hook attachment. Beat at low speed until…