
Carving a Legacy
For a son of the Chesapeake, crafting duck decoys carries on a connection to a golden age of waterfowling—and a sacred family tradition
Arts & Culture
Mallet, trowel, hammer, chisel. At Charleston’s American College of the Building Arts, the country’s only four-year school dedicated to traditional trades, these are the tools students wield—not only to preserve the past, but also to bring craft back to everyday architecture
Compton’s ethereal Compère Lapin—arguably the hottest restaurant in town and named for the Br’er Rabbit of her Caribbean upbringing—is a case study in the push and pull of tradition, and the boundless future of Crescent City cuisine
From the pine forests of the Red Hills to the foothills of the Andes, plan your next hunt at these destination properties
A quick guide to food, drink, and more in Georgia’s capital
In honor of Old Yeller’s sixtieth anniversary, we asked G&G contributors to share the films that leave them reaching for the tissues
Spices of the season, apricot brandy, rum, and citrus make this wintry grog a holiday on ice
Toting a lifetime of memories into a new home
Why the least-heralded bar on Biscayne Bay is exactly where you want to be
A new shotgun series inspired by the Southern quail woods
Set the punch bowl aside and serve up your very own cask-aged concoctions
Love infuses a historic—and exquisite—set of oyster plates
On a small North Carolina farm, two anxious souls make one fine pair
The Dallas designer’s fanciful designs expand beyond Texas
Holiday escapes, the monogram craze, and hangover cures
You could put a bow on the latest best seller, but why not get creative?
Creasy greens, an Appalachian relative of watercress, add peppery heat to winter plates
A founding member of the B-52s takes off on a solo flight
Nowhere else does the holidays quite like Middleburg, Virginia
Our revamped design, a new section, and one cute pup
The Kinston, North Carolina chef puts a porky spin on a beloved treat
Ben Crenshaw and Luke Wilson form a Pro-Am team to protect an Austin treasure and Civil Rights landmark
Set the punch bowl aside and serve up your very own cask-aged cocktail
Twenty-nine thoughtful presents that rise above the rest
We’re honored once again to shine a spotlight on the creativity, passion, and ingenuity of Southern artisans
From a library-perfect leather chair to a hunting vest as handsome as it is hardworking to a light, bright pecan oil, this year’s winners and runners-up prove the region is home to world-class talent
Outdoors runner-up Tom Beckbe’s waxed canvas hunting vest has a liner dyed from the clay found along Alabama’s Tombigbee River
Outdoors runner-up Colter Atelier’s cornhole boards are a lasting and beautiful version of the popular game
Home runner-up Moore & Giles’s 33 Chair is cut from vegetable-tanned leather at family-run tanneries in Italy
Style runner-up Paulina Rodriguez’s hand-beaded geometric earrings range in size from stud to statement
With an eye for detail and an ear for music, crafts runner-up Dean Robinson turns out beautiful instruments
The Home category and overall winner transforms downed urban trees into eye-catching planked dining tables
Home runner-up Mollie Jenkins recently added lamps to her company’s classic ceramic offerings
Outdoors runner-up Ian Balding’s Paddle Bateau is a cross between a stand-up paddleboard and a creek pirogue
Food runners-up Matt and Kori Wallace offer hand-crafted ketchups and mustard that go beyond burgers and fries
Crafts runner-up Johnathan McKenzie’s cutting-board-and-knife set makes an eye-catching addition to any home bar
Crafts category winner Mariana Barran Goodall’s trousseau-worthy linens make guests feel extra special
Style runner-up Jenni Earle Hopkins’s bandannas and hankies are hand-died and screen-printed with original drawings
Crafts runner-up Tess Lindsey crafts handmade journals with the philosophy that every great thought needs a blank page to give it life
Drink runner-up Jimmy Turner revives a family tradition in this Washington, D.C.-based bourbon
The Outdoors category winner is a portable fire pit-grill combo that can go from football games to backyard barbecues
Home runner-up ME Speak Design’s cocktail spoon combines Southern and Japanese styles
Style category winner Kris and Alex Anderson’s sunglasses are tailor-made for style and sport
This drink runner-up from Atlanta, Georgia offers a fresh approach to the popular craft beverage
Drink runner-up Joe Heron channels his love of music into a top-notch brandy
Drink category winners and New Orleans mixologists Max J. Messier and Lauren Myerscough revive a lost tiki syrup