Entertaining

Entertaining
Holiday Décor Delivered to Your Door
Nine easy ideas that bring the spirit of the season via online ordering

Tools
Sugar High: Our Favorite Cake Stands
Use these eye-catching pieces—and Southern mail-order treats—to elevate a holiday buffet

Entertaining
G&G’s Thanksgiving Hacks
Garden & Gun staffers share their tips and shortcuts to help make the holiday a little easier

Entertaining
Southern Entertaining Secrets from a Pro
Charlotte event designer Sarah Wrenn’s tips for serving up soul and style

Entertaining
Setting the Perfect Table
Create a striking Thanksgiving scene with quintessentially Southern touches

Entertaining
Behold: The Gravy Fountain
An Arkansas couple’s recent nuptials go viral, thanks to a guest’s video of the ultimate Southern party centerpiece

Drinks
The Five Glasses Every Southerner Should Own
These versatile vessels can be used in traditional or unexpected ways

Entertaining
Vintage Deviled Egg Plates
An all-star in every Southern cupboard

Entertaining
How Charlotte Moss Sets an Unforgettable Table
The Virginia-raised interior designer’s secret: Pull out your best linen and dishes every day

Entertaining
The Derby Dozen
Twelve festive entertaining items for your Run for the Roses party

Arts & Culture
The Wedding Season Gift Guide
Whether given for the big day or to help the couple set up house, these gifts complete the Southern trousseau

The Manual of Southern Know-How
How to Press Your Silver into Service
Georgia-based author and interior designer James Farmer makes the case for using the good stuff every day

Made in the South Awards 2017
Hibiscus Linens
Crafts category winner Mariana Barran Goodall’s trousseau-worthy linens make guests feel extra special

Editor's Letter
Party Tricks
A few good ideas for a grand time

Southern Hospitality
Great Southern Entertaining Spaces
Step inside some of the best places to party in the South

Henderson, Louisiana
The Supper Camp
How one Louisiana chef made a welcoming space on the water

Charleston, South Carolina
The Gracious Guesthouse
Tasteful renovations bring a historic Charleston carriage house to life

Fredericksburg, Texas
The Watering Hole
A cistern from the 1880s finds new purpose on this Texas ranch

Macon, Georgia
The Good-Time Garden
A series of outdoor rooms make for one breathtaking lawn party

Bonus Photos
Go Inside Five Standout Southern Entertaining Spaces
From a guest house in the Bahamas to a party-ready vintage houseboat in the heart of the bayou, these Southern spaces are ready for the party