Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in all its glittering glory with our magnificent holiday double issue. Inspiration abounds for all manner of merriment, from a fanciful feast with friends to a casual family supper. You’ll find elegant ways to style seasonal china, including traditional red-and-green accents and lavish gilded pieces. Step inside the sophisticated abode featured on the cover, swathed in French blue hues, and see the whimsical trimmings that adorn a family’s colorful home come December. Catch a glimpse of the twinkling lights that cast a glow over one of the Alabama Gulf Coast’s most storied estates. We share our top picks for the finest holiday essentials: luxurious stationery with an old-world feel, statement jewelry for glamorous parties, our very own Southern Lady wrapping paper, and more. May a jubilant spirit fill your heart and home as you embrace the splendor of this season.