Entertaining

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

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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

Why We Love the Gulf
The Art of Screened-Porch Sitting
The Alabama coast has changed, but the simple pleasure of the evening breeze remains

Southern Style
Life of the Party
In honor of our tenth anniversary, we bring you the ultimate guide to celebrating in style, from a seersucker tux that beats the heat to a cake for the memory books

Entertaining
The Art of Living
Bunny Williams, one of the world’s most respected interior designers, has spent her career teaching folks that style doesn’t trump comfort––and that there should always be room for the dogs
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Setting a Southern Thanksgiving Table
Six Southern tastemakers on Thanksgiving table styling ideas and traditions

Ask G&G
Wedding Toasts, Boating Etiquette, and Men Wearing Sandals
A lesson in the art of the toast, the nautical rules of the road, and a few words about man sandals

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Fishing Manners and More
How to earn a guide’s respect, Mardi Gras in Mobile, and drinking after church

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The Southern Cupboard: Vintage Punch Bowls
Steal some style inspiration for your next soirée

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Holiday Style Inspiration from 5 Southern Instagram Accounts
Celebrate the holidays in style with these tips

The High & the Low
Beyond the Butterball
An argument for ditching the Turkey Day turkey

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Weekend for the Dogs?
Lessons in canine hosting, the mother of all Thanksgivings, and paying the tab

Homeplace
A Bayou Party Barn
A Louisiana family wanted an entertaining space but needed a stable. So they built both in one and wound up with the ultimate party spot

Homeplace
Inside the Bayou Party Barn
Part stable, part entertaining space, this versatile structure has become a family’s weekend retreat

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Inside Look: Lexington’s Chic New Entertaining Space
A burned-out industrial warehouse is transformed into a sophisticated first-class event venue

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Bug Off: Field-Tested Ways to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay
Four Southern event designers share their secrets for battling bugs