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Warm weather is right around the corner, and our decorating thoughts are turning to easy, breezy rattan and seagrass poufs! Used as seating, tables, ottomans, and more, this fun and versatile piece is showing up everywhere on our Instagram feeds. We've rounded up a few of our favorites at multiple price points. 1. Seagrass Hourglass Pouf from Scout & Nimble; ...

Valentine's Day is only two weeks away! Surprise your loved one with one of these stylish, Editor-approved gifts. Sanded Pink Vases from Terrain       Dressing Gown by Marika Meyer Mirasol Duvet Cover and Sham in Shell by Matouk   Large Pink Heart Box by Rose Box NYC     Ondine Table Lamp by Currey & Company     Signature Figural Heart Enameled Cast Iron Shallow Dutch Oven by Le Creuset   Bucolic Bowl...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photos: Sara Essex Bradley Having spent her childhood in Bay St. Louis, Nancy McDonald has a special appreciation for the beauty and charm of the Mississippi coastline. “I grew up just a block from this property, which has been in my family since 1904, and I had a cottage here later in life,” she says. However, as her family...

Text: Margaret Zainey Roux Photos: Anice Hoachlander By definition, “transitional style” is a singular design style that comprises a variety of elements—both traditional and contemporary—in a way that is both timeless and cohesive. Or, in a nutshell, you could simply say that it’s a beautiful blend. So when interior designer Tracy Morris first began working with her clients, a blended family...

Lakeside These wooden lounge chairs topped with black and white geometric cushions make for a comfortable perch lakeside. The wheels on the chairs allow for easy moving.  Make a refreshing drink and take a seat! Poolside This pool deck is complete with 2 sets of seating accented with matching blue and white garden stools. Monogrammed towels complement the blue and white color...

Autumn is coming and at Southern Home we're celebrating with a giveaway! Enter below to win a one-year subscription to Southern Home, and an autographed copy of James Farmer's newest book, Arriving Home. Take a peek inside James' book here. The giveaway ends September 1, so enter now!     ​​​​​​​

Tables are the anchor of a well-appointed outdoor living space. A dining table is the centerpiece for backyard dinner parties, a leisurely lunch by the pool, or an early morning breakfast as the sun rises. Adding coffee tables, fire pit tables, and side and occasional tables to your outdoor seating area makes it not only more inviting, but more...

Text: Alice Welsh Doyle Photos: Emily Jenkins Followill Styling: Thea Beasley Holiday Decor: Lisa Jones Mason and Lauri Evans, Foxhill Interiors & Design Sometimes just a coat of lipstick will make a big difference in a home, while others require a more extensive face-lift to imbue them with fresh crispness. A longtime client of Mathews Design Group designers Nina Long and Don Easterling...

Text: Karen Carroll Photos: Images courtesy of James Michael Howard Southern Home (SH): What was your aha moment when you knew you were destined to design? James Michael Howard (JMH): I grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and always dreamed of moving to New York. I didn’t have a particular agenda, but I did have an interest in things related to architecture, furniture,...

Photography: Molly Culver What was the original ask from the clients? The clients built a beautiful house in Houston and wanted us to add personal details and unique elements to make this feel like a home. How did you achieve this?  We really focused on mixing old and new elements, along with high and low details to achieve the perfect balance of luxury...