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Text by Margaret Zainey Roux For Richard Keith Langham, decorating is more than a profession—it’s a lifestyle. Over the past three decades, the Alabama-bred, New York-based interior designer has appointed some of the country’s finest homes that are now highlighted in his newly released book, About Decorating: The Remarkable Rooms of Richard Keith Langham. Written by style orbiter Sara Ruffin Costello, About Decorating offers...

Seasoned vintage sellers Jacquie Denny and Brian Graves believe that there is a one-of-a-kind piece in every house. In 2008, the two combined their passion for antique items and began their company, Everything But The House (EBTH). EBTH is a full-service estate sale business and secondhand goods marketplace for authenticated items. They focus on driving awareness through web presence...

Charleston entertaining and etiquette expert Suzanne Pollak says it best: “We are wallflowers and proud of it.” Those words open a chapter in her book about gracious living, The Charleston Academy of Domestic Pursuits: A Handbook of Etiquette with Recipes. She’s talking about (or from the perspective of) sideboards, the iconic pieces of dining room furniture that preside over a formal...

1. Spartina 449 Siren Top Handle Crossbody with Beaded Tassel Bag Charm This premium leather handbag designed by Spartina 449 is for the style maven who is uncompromising on function and quality. It features a removable, adjustable crossbody strap with pockets and compartments to keep everything organized. spartina449.com 2. Juliska Emerson Pewter Stoneware Collection Let your culinary triumphs shine when you set your holiday...

At one such house, floral designer Sybil Sylvester has been embellishing its low-key beauty with festive holiday greenery and flowers for a dozen years. The house was once owned by the wife’s uncle and then passed through other owners until the couple brought it back into the family and installed the antiques and artwork that suggest an uninterrupted residency....

Known for creating high-style interiors instilled with her trademark down-to-earth sensibility, this Southern-born designer believes a successful room is not only about how it's decorated, but also how one lives in it. Find out more about designer Bunny Williams in our exclusive Q&A. Southern Home (SH): You’ve been based in New York and Connecticut for a long time now, but could you...

In his new book, Poetry of Place: The New Architecture and Interiors of McAlpine, published by Rizzoli, architect Bobby McAlpine transports readers through time and around the globe, translating influences and creating fresh takes on classic styles. The renowned architect has written two other books (The Home Within Us, 2010; Art of the House, 2014), and in this volume,...

Stylish, functional, and best of all, transportable, these tables offer a big punch in a small package. We’ve corralled our top 10.

Serve your sippers in style with these sleek, functional carts. And the best part is they're mobile!

SMEG, the luxury Italian appliance company, is famous the world over for its focus on design and its pride in its “Made in Italy” heritage. With that in-mind, one of the most recent additions to SMEG’s selection of aesthetic lines is Portofino, featuring the lightness and brightness of Mediterranean hues, from sea to sky, alongside SMEG’s engineering and metalworking...