We’re thrilled to introduce our very special contributing editors for 2025: Lydia Menzies of The Supper Club and The Southern C founders Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long. Read more about these inspiring Southern women below and be sure to look for their exclusive columns in each issue of Southern Lady this coming year.
Lydia Menzies, a savvy Southern hostess based in Athens, Georgia, helms an online community called The Supper Club. Members share a mutual enthusiasm for setting beautiful tables, hosting loved ones, and making lasting memories. Her popular blog, Lydia Menzies Celebrates (formerly The Party Wagon), paved the way for The Supper Club and Lydia’s wide acclaim as a connoisseur of at-home entertaining.
As a 2025 contributing editor, Lydia will share expert tips for planning gracious get-togethers for any season. Her imaginative party themes and colorful table settings, as well as her warm demeanor, are sure to delight and inspire you. Get to know more about Lydia and her brand-new book, The Supper Club with Lydia Menzies (83 Press, 2024), in our January/February 2025 issue [add link].
Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long are the ultimate cheerleaders of female entrepreneurs around the South and beyond. As the founders of The Southern Coterie—The Southern C and TSC for short—they’ve built a flourishing resource network for women. From business owners and media professionals to artists and designers, TSC connects and encourages collaborations among passionate movers and shakers.
Throughout the year, Cheri and Whitney will spotlight some of their favorite sites, restaurants, and women-owned businesses around the region in a special series called The Southern (C)ity Guide. These well-traveled friends call St. Simons Island, Georgia, home, which made the area a perfect fit for their first installment in our Lowcountry-themed January/February 2025 issue [add link]. Visit thesouthernc.com to learn about membership perks and community-fostering events, such as the annual TSC Summit, taking place January 28–30, 2025, in Sea Island, Georgia.
Enjoy features from these inspiring contributing editors throughout 2025, beginning with our January/February issue.
