Preview Our September/October 2023 Issue, An Ode to Autumn

A front entryway adorned with pumpkins and a fall tablescape

This year, we’re celebrating autumn with a beautiful double issue that highlights the best of September and October. Join us for a cozy soup supper and s’mores at sunset. Browse autumn-inspired tablescapes, and find fresh ways to use ironstone and transferware. Breathtaking vistas lure us to Georgia’s Lake Oconee, North Carolina’s Blowing Rock, and the charming Kentucky college town of Danville. No matter where these blissful months take you, relish every moment.

Preview our September/October 2023 issue below, and purchase your copy today from local newsstands or online.

Southern Lady September/October 2023 cover


Home Tour: Sentimental Tune-Up

A formal dining room with trellis wallpaper and blue-and-white striped chairs
Photo by Emily Followill. Interior designs by Catherine Wilson Interiors.

Revisiting a 1930s bungalow, an Atlanta designer offers a refresh to help a family usher in their new chapter.

5 Ways with Fall China

A fall place setting featuring a mushroom motif salad plate

Capture the prismatic wonder of cooler months with inspiration from our five impeccable place settings and enchanting table décor.

In Bloom: Old-World Pastiche

Autumn-inspired floral arrangement featured in Southern Lady September/October 2023

Flickering candlelight illuminates ample blossoms in this painterly display, reminiscent of a 17th-century Dutch master composition.

Kindling Fellowship

S'mores by an outdoor firepit, featured in Southern Lady September/October 2023

Gather loved ones for a gratifying meal of Three-Bean Sausage Chili, Maple and Thyme Grilled Brie, s’mores made with Butter Rum Marshmallows, and more by a crackling outdoor firepit.

Signs of the Season

Red Adirondack chairs amid fall scenery

Relax outdoors during this transitional spell in the South, when pumpkins cascade along entryways and scenic vistas take on a radiant glow.

Find all this content and more in our our September/October 2023 issue. Purchase your copy on newsstands or online. Enjoy new issues on any device by ordering your digital subscription today!

Southern Lady September/October 2023 cover