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Before inviting guests to your first outdoor soirée, make sure your patio is prepped and ready for entertaining with these affordable essentials. Black & White Brands Set of 4 Turkish Beach/Pool Towels Photo: Amazon Price at time of publishing: $69.99 Lean into classic charm with these striped beach towels. Reviewers say these stylish towels can double as sarongs. Diamond Geometric Handmade Flatweave Platinum/White Indoor/Outdoor...

Text and Styling: Charlotte Safavi Photography: Darren Setlow Looking for a change of scenery, interior designer Leigh Johnson and her husband, Craig, decided to relocate from the hustle and bustle of Richmond, Virginia, to the small-town charm of nearby Charlottesville. The empty nesters share a blended family of six children, five grandkids, and a golden retriever named River. Lookout Farm Lookout Farm Lookout Farm Lookout...

Text: Courtney duQuesnay Photos: Mali Azima, John O'Hagan Tucked away in the heart of Haynes Manor, a Buckhead neighborhood overflowing with character and charm, sits Atlanta’s “Manor House.” The home’s exterior is unique, taking cues from Tudor and neo-Gothic styles that were popular in the 1920s when it was built. The surrounding farmland was gradually sold off, and rolling hills and...

We are committed to providing unbiased reviews of products and services. Note that we may receive compensation from the companies that make or sell them. Listed prices are subject to change at any time.  KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender   Photo: Amazon The KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender is a powerful and versatile tool that can be used to make...

By Robert C. Martin Most of us have some idea about what types of flora best suit our region’s fauna, but when it comes to picking the right surface for a driveway, terrace, or walkway—that’s where things can get a little tricky. Selecting a well-suited ground cover can invariably enhance or diminish an otherwise pristine property. Further still, factors like...

Text: Margaret Zainey Roux Photography: Stephen Karlisch Bigger is not always better, particularly in interior design. Although spacious rooms and soaring ceilings often rank high on a homebuyer’s most wanted list, they can present challenges when it comes to giving interiors a warm, cozy vibe. Sandra Lucas Designs Houston Home with a Sunny Disposition Sandra Lucas Designs Houston Home with a Sunny Disposition Sandra...

Text: Andrea Nordstrom Caughey Photos: Brie Williams Creation of a soothing, restorative home is on trend today. Charlotte designer Kim Mauney, founder of Kim Mauney Interiors and her boutique/studio Maison, riveted on just that formula when she downsized into a cozy Southern cottage home. California Simplicity Meets Southern Charm California Simplicity Meets Southern Charm California Simplicity Meets Southern Charm California Simplicity Meets Southern Charm California Simplicity...

Photos: Emily Followill Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning of the Atlanta firm GordonDunning worked on a first-floor refresh for a lovely couple and their two young girls. Their focus was to bring cohesion to their main level where they spend the majority of their time as a family and entertain friends. GordonDunning Brings Cohesion to Atlanta Home GordonDunning Brings Cohesion to Atlanta...

Text: Jeanne de Lathouder Photography: Emily Jenkins Followill Styling: Eleanor Roper The owners of an elegant new property nestled in Atlanta’s desirable Sandy Springs neighborhood enjoy every aspect of their home because their favorite rooms change with the seasons. In the fall and winter, the husband loves sitting on the screened porch with a roaring fire—a bourbon in one hand and his dog, Sir...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photography: Erica George Dines It only took one 20-minute visit to this South Carolina property for Nicole Lynch and her husband, William, to sign a contract with the realtor. “It’s a magical place,” Lynch says, noting their family’s love of the outdoors and fishing. The couple were taken with this house specifically due to its location at the...