Innholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2026 i Southern Lady

TO SIP AND TO SAVOR Living in the mild climate of the South, I relish every moment of winter. Snow days tend to be few, and even frosty temperatures can be fleeting, so I fully embrace the opportunities for cozy pursuits during this brief but enchanting season. I would attest that the chilliest months are best whiled away before a blazing hearth, snuggled under a blanket with a steaming beverage and a delightful read. We hope Southern Lady encourages you to pause for such moments of repose. Within our January/February issue, find heartfelt sentiments from our contributors. I invite you to share a cup of tea with me on page 15 as I reflect on cherished Valentine’s Day teatimes. On page 107, we visit Andrea Edmonds at her welcoming Tuscaloosa…

Through the window of my Kentucky home, I watched in quiet wonder as snow drifted softly to the ground. With my Valentine’s Day tea only a week away, the days ahead promised a flurry of activity. A litany of chores filled my mind. Cleaning house topped the list, but I also needed to polish silver, iron table linens, and pull china from the cupboards. With so much to do, I welcomed the sense of peace the falling snow brought. As I gazed out the window, my thoughts drifted to the chilly February day that inspired my Valentine tea. The year before, I had spent a lovely afternoon with friends at the famed Elmwood Inn in Perryville, Kentucky. Elmwood was the first tearoom in North America to be included in the…

HOME SWEET HOME Looking for a creative outlet after 20 years as a pediatrician in San Antonio, Texas, Brooks Hagee (below right) launched her business, Collectible Brooks, in 2019. With her discerning eye, passion for design, and love of the classic pieces that truly make a house a home, Brooks began thoughtfully sourcing items at estate sales and auction houses. Believing that a home should tell the story of those who live there, she started working with clients, helping them intentionally curate and collect antique pieces that blend well with both traditional and contemporary interiors. Antique and vintage chinoiserie, Staffordshire, majolica, Rose Medallion, and Turkish rugs, as well as blue-and-white ginger jars and silver plate serving pieces, are some examples of the beautiful wares she curates for her website. With…

An exquisite vista surrounds this Lake Lanier oasis where empty nesters have built their forever home in Gainesville, Georgia. Longtime clients of interior designer Maggie Griffin, the couple brought her onto the project from the first day to help them craft their everyday retreat that doubles as a getaway for their adult children and grandchildren. Having worked alongside the pair on two previous projects, Maggie’s knowledge of their style and preferences now comes with ease. As avid world travelers, the homeowners’ myriad antique collections are displayed prominently throughout the home. “I’m a firm believer that if you get the house right, the architecture, the interior details, the material, that anything you put in it will really shine and just add to the character of the house instead of competing with…

Take a look at some of our favorite January/February web features: Shower of Snowflakes We invite you to a baby shower kissed with silver heirlooms and endearing anticipation. At this pink-and-white party, a cache of delightful recipes awaits. The Mountains Are Calling Welcome to Hot Springs, Virginia, where the doors of the Omni Homestead Resort open wide to welcome sojourners to a retreat brimming with history and luxurious hospitality. A Boutique for All Wonderfully Made Clothing Co. faithfully adorns women by offering an inclusive range of accessible sizes and styles. Time Will Tell A hearth-topping decorative staple through the centuries, the mantel clock makes for a truly fetching collectible item in modern Southern homes. Be the first to know about exclusive content by subscribing to our newsletter at southernladymagazine.com/newsletter-signup and by following…

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand, and for a talk beside the fire: It is the time for home.”—EDITH SITWELL, POET…

Bourbon Beef Stew MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS 1 tablespoon olive oil8 ounces center-cut applewood-smoked bacon, chopped2½ pounds beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch cubes⅓ cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided4 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided2 yellow onions, sliced2 teaspoons chopped garlic½ cup bourbon1 (32-ounce) container low-sodium beef broth¼ cup tomato paste2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves1 pound small red potatoes, quartered2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 pound fresh mushrooms, quarteredGarnish: ground black pepper, chopped fresh parsley 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. In a large enamel-coated cast-iron Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in pan. 3. Pat beef…

“I have always held a deep affinity for history and personal heritage.”—PHYLLIS HOFFMAN DEPIANO “But when things were passed to you, you were supposed to pass them on to someone else eventually too.”—KATE MILFORD…

The proprietor of Wonderfully Made Clothing Company laughs recalling her mother’s quip upon surveying the brick-and-mortar boutique in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the first time: “You do know I can’t buy all this inventory, right?” Andrea Edmonds, who says she is not a natural salesperson, admits that when she was a little girl, her parents had to buy all the sundry items peddled in elementary school fundraisers because she could not bring herself to ask anyone to make a purchase. Given this early reluctance, it may seem surprising that Andrea now stewards a flourishing boutique, but welcoming her third child began an unexpected journey that pushed the newly christened mommy of three to step out in faith. “My arms were shaking as they gave her to me, but as I held…