Welcome Holiday Splendor with our November/December 2024 Issue

A cozy library with petrol-blue bookshelves, rust velvet chairs, and a sofa, decorated for Christmas with a tree and a wreath hung from a window.
Styling by Donna Nichols. Photography by John O’Hagan.

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. Step inside the sophisticated abode swathed in French blue hues featured on our cover, and see the whimsical trimmings that adorn a family’s colorful residence come December. We also share delectable gingerbread recipes sure to please all who gather round the tree, along with festive ideas for turning Christmas cards into jolly adornments for your home.

Preview our November/December 2024 issue below and purchase your copy today from local newsstands or online.

The cover of Southern Lady magazine's November/December 2024 issue.On the Cover: Timeless Finery 

A vignette featuring a wreath hanging in a window adorned with dried orange slices, miniature ginger jars, and light-blue ribbons; topiaries in copper and ironstone vessels; and blue-and-white transferware plates.
Styling by Melissa Sturdivant Smith. Photo by Stephanie Welbourne Steele.

Come Christmastime, seasonal frills in shades of blue and white enhance this home’s sophisticated French style. 

Recipe Box: Gingerbread Delights 

Gingerbread and Cranberry Curd Trifle in a glass dish topped with sugared rosemary and cranberries.
Recipe Development by Ola Agbodza, Laura Crandall, and Izzie Turner. Food Styling by Katie Moon Dickerson. Styling by Courtni Bodiford. Photo by Jim Bathie.

Indulge in the season’s warm, spiced flavors with delectable treats that capture the essence of holiday cheer, including Gingerbread and Cranberry Curd Trifle. 

Comforts of Christmas 

A table set for Christmas dinner with a red-and-white striped cloth, matching napkins, teacups, greenery, and white roses accented with red berries.
Styling by Maghan Armstrong and Claire Pool. Photography by Jim Bathie.

Amid December’s hustle and bustle, there’s no sweeter place than home for a relaxed family supper, with Pork and Mushroom Fricassee and Apple-Almond Cake on the menu. 

Keepsakes: Past Meets Present 

A parcel wrapped with vintage giftwrap printed in Dickensian scenery, red velvet ribbon, and a sprig of greenery with an ornament.
Styling by Donna Nichols. Photography by John O’Hagan.

Pretty packages tied up in bows evoke the excitement of childhood mornings spent eagerly unwrapping the bounty left by Ol’ Kris Kringle. Learn about the history of fanciful wrapping paper and find our tips on using vintage gift wrap in your holiday trimmings. 

Season’s Greetings 

A wreath hanging on a mirror, with Christmas cards clothespinned on.
Styling by Sidney Bragiel. Photography by John O’Hagan and Stephanie Welbourne Steele.

A flurry of festive missives arrives in the mailbox each December, the glad tidings from loved ones making the season all the sweeter. We share our favorite ways to display cherished Christmas cards all throughout your home. 

Find all this content and more in our November/December 2024 issue. Purchase your copy on newsstands or online. Enjoy new issues on any device by ordering your digital subscription today! 

The cover of Southern Lady magazine's November/December 2024 issue.