Southern Home Holiday Home Style 2022

There’s no better way to get your home in the holiday spirit than by donning your door with a festive wreath. While some wreaths can cost a pretty penny, this one only requires a few simple, affordable tools and materials and has four basic steps—yet it’s sure to wow guests. We hope our DIY cover wreath inspires you to create even more seasonal décor for your home. TOOLS OF THE TRADE • Faux Fraser fir wreath• Seeded eucalyptus• Cedar sprigs• Floral wire• Pine cones• Gold berry picks• Ornaments• Ribbon ONE Begin by laying out all materials so everything you’ll need is right at your fingertips. TWO To faux Fraser fir wreath, add seeded eucalyptus and cedar. THREE Incorporate textural elements by wiring in pine cones and gold berry picks. FOUR Complete the look by securing desired…

POPS OF TERRA-COTTA Burnished orange-colored Café ranunculus add layers of texture and warm tones to a mostly neutral palette, while deep burgundy blooms give this seasonal arrangement a moody aesthetic. NATURAL BEAUTY Get creative and think outside the vase by using a hollowed-out acorn squash to hold a bouquet of soft-hued blooms. FLORAL CORNUCOPIA Gather all your favorite fall blooms—sunflowers are especially cheery symbols of the season—plus a few pretty feathers and cedar sprigs, and tuck into a cone-shaped basket for a gracious greeting. NEUTRAL HUES Gone are the days of only incorporating traditional holiday colors into your home during the season. A blend of Clooney ranunculus, scabiosa, Majolica spray roses, Quicksand roses, and Cappuccino roses sit amongst ferns and other greenery for a neutral arrangement that’ll complement any home décor. HOLIDAYS BY CANDLELIGHT As short winter days fade…

A WARM WELCOME If you’re able to send paper invitations for your next gathering, do so. It really adds another level of grandeur, and your guests will appreciate how much thought you’ve put into the celebration. These particular invites gracefully set the theme for the overall occasion. MAKE A STATEMENT Nothing makes a bolder statement than a lush floral arrangment at the helm of the table. From there, complete the look by tying in décor that complements the centerpiece, such as orange candlesticks, copper hardware, miniature pumpkins, and various wooded elements. COOL AS COPPER When picking out glassware, always reach for something that is both beautiful and functional, like these hammered copper mugs. They’re sure to keep your beverages ice-cold, and they’ll offer a fall-colored hue that enhances the overall look and feel of your…

MEET MRS. CALABASH: Anna Kate Coffey of Calabash Card Co. shares some of her favorite holiday cards for the season, how she created her stationery company, and why holiday cards and parties continue to bring joy throughout the season. Q. HOW DID CALABASH CARD CO. GET ITS START? A. Stationery is something I’ve always loved. Growing up, I would make Christmas and birthday cards for my friends using different wrapping paper to create a collaged card. I remember visiting gift shops and being excited to see a new paper good I had never seen before. Owning a stationery company was my dream job, but at the time, in a world without social media, it seemed like a far-fetched and expensive dream. After graduating from college and working at a bank for a…

FALL FLAIR Incorporating persimmons into table décor as opposed to the menu is an alternative way to bring in festive autumn colors. Tuck a few colorful fallen leaves along with some burlap into plateware to complete the look. HARMONY WITH NATURE Gather armfuls of vibrant seasonal blooms, and arrange them in a large basket for a beautiful display. Add other natural elements like Indian corn, hypericum berries, and miniature squashes and pumpkins, too. Keep the arrangement as relaxed and informal as this easygoing afternoon spent enjoying nature in the company of family and friends. CORNBREAD Makes 8 servings 1 (1-pound) package hardwood-smoked bacon1 large Vidalia onion, chopped2½ cups self-rising yellow cornmeal mix1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese½ cup sugar1 (0.75-ounce) package fresh chives, chopped1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1½ cups whole buttermilk3…

MIX-AND-MATCH MAGIC To create a plentiful table, pick up an assortment of prepared Middle Eastern-inspired appetizers from your favorite local restaurant or deli. Items such as hummus, baba ghanoush, tzatziki, taramosalata, tabbouleh, and stuffed grape leaves arranged in mix-and-match bowls is an easy way to entertain. Don’t forget to pick up plenty of freshly baked pitas, flatbreads, and an assortment of beautiful Turkish delights to round out the spread. POUR ONE MORE A spin on a boozy classic, this oolong tea cocktail is infused with edible dried rose petals, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom. No meze night would be complete without a vibrant round of these soul-warming toddies. SAFFRON PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD Makes 18 to 20 2 pinches saffron threads1 tablespoon hot water1 cup unsalted butter, softened⅓ cup granulated sugar⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar½ teaspoon kosher salt1 large egg…