Just when we think we can’t wait any longer, it arrives—the most wonderful time of the year. And with the season comes a whole slew of festive parties and gatherings with family and friends. In the November/December issue of Southern Home, we feature some of the most beautiful homes in the South dressed up in their holiday finery and ready to open their doors and welcome guests.
Nothing can replace the restorative experience of sitting down and flipping through beautifully printed pages. So find the coziest nook in your home, grab a warm mug, and be inspired by the gorgeous homes featured in this issue! Get your issue by clicking the cover below!
Until your copy arrives, enjoy this first look inside the issue >>>
A Season for Change
Giving their University Park home a new look over and over again is what makes this Dallas couples’ style ever-evolving! An interior designer herself, Shelby Wagner suggests that she just might be her own best customer. She knows exactly when to go bold and when to practice restraint, making vibrant colors and eye-popping patterns the star in her elegantly edited home.
Intricate moldings and windowpane limestone pavers create an awe-inspiring entryway, and that finesse continues throughout the entire mansion. This is a home tour you don’t want to miss!
A Modern House Dressed in Traditional Garb
In the Palisades area of Washington, D.C., sits a gracious home with a stately and authentic appeal, which is quite an accomplishment considering it is a new build. This buttoned-down, traditional home has a surprisingly contemporary interior that shines even more during the holidays! Elements such as black-and-steel glass doors and a porch that opens straight into the living room make this home equally luxurious and laid-back. One peek yields a visual balance of bold colors and serene hues—a true must-see!
A Highlands Holiday
The North Carolina mountain retreat that designer John Oetgen shares with his partner, John Lineweaver, takes inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding it and dons a festive layer of winter charm in keeping with its comfortable refinement. Distinctive antiques and unexpected luxury items combine to create both a sense of occasion and coziness.
Dressed for the Season
Creating a holiday décor scheme that complemented this home’s classic design was at the top of Denise McGaha’s list! Updates like new paint and wallpaper, as well as a new fireplace mantel and kitchen cabinetry were put in place exclusively to display the homeowner’s art collection. Choosing just one image from this home was nearly impossible, as every room produces its own wow factor and lovely holiday charm!
