July/August 2025

We’re making a splash with this summertime issue that’s all about the joys of waterfront living. Vibrant colors and bold patterns add vitality to a captivating home on Johns Island, South Carolina, and a poolside soirée, complete with mahjong and mimosas. We venture to a luxury spa retreat overlooking the Lone Star State’s peaceful Lake Austin and visit a truly grand getaway in the picturesque Lowcountry, Montage Palmetto Bluff. The Southern C founders and contributing editors Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long highlight the best of buzzy Palm Beach, Florida. Creative ideas abound for party planning, from scrumptious recipes that will satisfy a crowd on July Fourth to imaginative tablescapes and fabulous fashions befitting this fun-filled season. Every page bursts with inspiration for enjoying these sunny, easygoing months.