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Entertaining

Entertaining

Nine easy ideas that bring the spirit of the season via online ordering

Tools

Use these eye-catching pieces—and Southern mail-order treats—to elevate a holiday buffet

Entertaining

Garden & Gun staffers share their tips and shortcuts to help make the holiday a little easier

Entertaining

Charlotte event designer Sarah Wrenn’s tips for serving up soul and style

Entertaining

Create a striking Thanksgiving scene with quintessentially Southern touches

Entertaining

An Arkansas couple’s recent nuptials go viral, thanks to a guest’s video of the ultimate Southern party centerpiece

Drinks

These versatile vessels can be used in traditional or unexpected ways

Entertaining

An all-star in every Southern cupboard

Entertaining

The Virginia-raised interior designer’s secret: Pull out your best linen and dishes every day

Entertaining

Twelve festive entertaining items for your Run for the Roses party

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Arts & Culture

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

Georgia-based author and interior designer James Farmer makes the case for using the good stuff every day

Made in the South Awards 2017

Crafts category winner Mariana Barran Goodall’s trousseau-worthy linens make guests feel extra special

Editor's Letter

A few good ideas for a grand time

Southern Hospitality

Step inside some of the best places to party in the South

Henderson, Louisiana

How one Louisiana chef made a welcoming space on the water

Charleston, South Carolina

Tasteful renovations bring a historic Charleston carriage house to life

Fredericksburg, Texas

A cistern from the 1880s finds new purpose on this Texas ranch

Macon, Georgia

A series of outdoor rooms make for one breathtaking lawn party

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Bonus Photos

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