Southern Lady

Southern Lady celebrates, delights, and inspires women who live in the South - and those who are simply Southern at heart. Every issue features home design inspiration, recipes, and elegant entertaining ideas, Southern travel destinations, fashion, and much more and now you can enjoy every single page on your tablet.

Southern Lady • Autumn 2026 Volume 27, Issue 4

A New Chapter, Rooted in Legacy

from the editor

She… • As autumn brings a kaleidoscope of changes to our outdoor settings, I am inspired to take some personal time to exhale. Another year has hurried past, and I find that spending intentional moments in primping and pampering encourages me to slow down. I finally pause to write those many letters of correspondence that may have been on hold, and gift giving shifts to a conscious effort toward finer selections. Each season is meant to be cherished; allowing yourself to take the time you need to rest, heal, and give generously can turn the mundane into medicine.

A Bountiful Table • Harvest time is one of the most comforting seasons to welcome friends and family to a beautiful table. As we gather around a kaleidoscope of fall color, we hope this setting inspires your autumn.

Debonair Dinner • In the company of Lydia Menzies and her Supper Club, David Ecton and Lance Jackson found fresh inspiration for gathering. Their emerald-hued library offers an intimate glimpse into a home where collected interiors and thoughtful hospitality exist in perfect balance.

The Southern Coterie • From childhood lessons in storytelling, hospitality, and entrepreneurship to building one of the South’s most beloved creative communities, Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long have transformed shared values into The Southern Coterie—a place where connection, collaboration, and Southern spirit flourish.

The Heart of HUNT COUNTRY • Along the country roads leading from Washington, D.C., rolling pastures and prancing horses beckon travelers to stay awhile, indulging in the equine traditions and hospitality of a small town in Virginia.

Harvest Welcome • Before the season turns fully russet, there is a fleeting stretch of early fall when the light is still golden, the air turns crisp, and every gathering feels touched with possibility.

COME JOIN the Party

IN LIVING COLOR • Inspired by her roots and the vibrant world around her, a painter–turned–fashion designer creates garments in original prints and classic silhouettes. This fall, the Heritage Collection from House of MBR pays homage to the Southern traditions closest to its founder’s heart: open fields, horses, and the sporting life.

family style • Home is where you kick off shoes, eat popcorn during movie nights, or sip Champagne from crystal flutes to toast accomplishments. In her debut book, one designer makes the case that dwellings can be all things at once: sumptuously decorated, warmly inviting, and perfectly suited to the rhythms of everyday life.

wonderful WEDGWOOD • Glimpsed within glass-front cabinets and displayed on polished surfaces in both imperial retreats and more modest residences, the finely wrought wares associated with one name have long been celebrated as the epitome of elegant style.

The Path to Paradise • A childhood defined by admiring the curated collections of her mother and grandmother—and a providential drive down a Virginia country road—led one entrepreneur to create her own haven of antiques ready to share with like-minded shoppers.

CURATION CONNOISSEUR • Layered with intention, this Alabama home brims with collected character rich in American history. Treasured family heirlooms combine with incredible antiques store finds to create a Southern oasis for this decorating enthusiast turned interior designer.

Porches & Pumpkins • As leaves begin to fall and...