Greet Glorious Autumn in Our September/October 2025 Issue

Autumnal place setting

Surrounded by crisp air and the vibrant hues of nature’s paintbox, we welcome this autumnal issue with open arms. An ode to all things vintage flows through these pages—from homes in Virginia and Georgia bedecked in heirloom pieces to a jaunt through a beloved Alabama antiques store. Heartwarming repasts take place in cozy nooks and fireside locales, offering plenty of spiced delights to enjoy this harvest season. We journey to the Primland Resort, a bucolic château tucked into the Blue Ridge Highlands. The Southern C founders and contributing editors Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long invite us along for their ideal trip to Round Top, Texas, to peruse the miles of antiques and delicious dining options. Through the bevvy of pumpkins, gourds, and pine cones alike, draw inspiration from the abundant bounty of these enchanting months.

Gilded Threads

Autumn wreath on gold mirror

A creative returns to the sewing machine—a source of happy childhood hours—and stitches together an embroidery business.

Golden Hour in the Garden

A fall-themed outdoor table setting with a cornucopia centerpiece of yellow flowers, gourds, and pumpkins

Usher in the most radiant of seasons by dining beneath the open sky, where shared stories kindle flames of warmth in every heart.

Steeped in Grace

A woman in a light dress carries a tray of food toward a table set with pumpkins, while a turkey walks in the foreground of a festive fall-decorated room.
Photography courtesy of Kristin Faye

As the earth begins to slow, leaves flare with fiery hues, and temperatures drop, a humble Georgia farmstead grows into a heartfelt celebration of home, harvest, and the art of slow living.

Grand Getaways: Primland Resort 

Primland Resort lodge
Photography courtesy of Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection

This rarefied mountain château celebrates the Blue Ridge Highlands of Virginia, tinged with shades of scarlet, amber, and gold come autumn.

Fourth Time’s the Charm

Kitchen with marble and wood island and green cabinets
Photography courtesy of Brian Bieder

Layering elegance and comfort with a fresh perspective, Georgia-based designer Maggie Griffin unveils the latest home of a longtime client—a vibrant retreat for a couple who is not afraid of color or starting a new chapter.

Harvest Comforts

Plate of chicken, potatoes, and mac-n-cheese

A cozy Sunday supper highlights the flavors of fall with elegant ease.

 

Find these stories and more in our September/October 2025 issue, available on local newsstands or in our online store.

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