Join us in celebrating this joyful season of renewal in the pages of Southern Lady’s March/April 2026 issue. Discover ways to breathe new life into vintage wares, find inspiration in a cherry blossom–filled tableau, and revel in sumptuous recipes brimming with springtime flair. Contributing editor Lydia Menzies shares a butterfly garden party, while Creative Director Melissa Sturdivant Smith walks through beloved memories of Italy. Travel to the waterside respite of The Dunlin or verdant locale Callaway Gardens for restful vacations. Bringing together a trio of brands creating beautiful wares for home, three female entrepreneurs gather for a feathery fête, highlighted by contributing editors Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long of The Southern C. Whether welcoming loved ones for Easter or simply enjoying the season of blooms, you’ll find abundant inspiration for these cheerful months.
Seeds of Wisdom
To plant a garden is to partner with Mother Nature, working alongside her to create a beautiful display of foliage, fruits, and blooms. Yet, especially for those who lack a “green thumb,” the intricacies of the task must be learned over time, and the wisdom of experienced gardeners is an invaluable tool. We asked our readers to offer their hard-won insights to those who are just beginning. Here, we share practical reflections and enduring principles that seek to equip any gardener with the ability to create a thriving Eden.
Roots & Wings
Birds of a feather flock together to connect, collaborate, and create with a dinner party hosted at The Colony in Palm Beach.
Seasons to Savor
Blooms the color of sunshine invite loved ones to sit down to a delectable supper that celebrates the sweetest gifts of today and tomorrow.
Grand Getaways: The Dunlin
Salty ocean air mingles with the perfume of budding jasmine blossoms along Saint John Island, where a new Sea Island–style resort is a coastal haven brimming with Southern hospitality.
A Classic Clutch
Taking cues from some of the world’s most distinctive stoneware, an assemblage of artistically rendered eggs elevates seasonal décor into eye-catching objects d’art.
Blossoming Joy
Inspired by the delicate petals of a cherry blossom tree, Stephanie Campbell of Onassis & Claire crafts an exquisite tableau for an Eastertide repast.
