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Text: Jennifer Boles Shapely and statuesque, Swedish Mora clocks have the distinction of not only being the most feminine-looking of longcase clocks but also one of the most collaboratively made. Originating in the Swedish town of Mora during the 18th century, Mora clocks were first made by farmers as a way to earn money during lean times. But rather than...

Antique Brass Barware Collection by Williams Sonoma A hammered finish adds warmth and beauty to your bar; starting at $49.95; williams-sonoma.com Rialto Coupe Glasses from Lucy’s Market A bespoke collection of colorfully festive glasses available in 14 colors; starting at $36.50; lucysmarket.com Holiday Powder Bath Hand Towels by Weezie An elegant towel for you and your guests to enjoy; sold as a pair; starting at...

Text: Jeanne de Lathouder Photos: Brian Bieder Steeped in timeless tradition, this newly built home in Watkinsville, Georgia, nevertheless captures the stately antebellum grandeur akin to the Deep South. Completed in 2019, the elegant brick structure tucks unobtrusively into a family-friendly setting surrounded by other brick and stone dwellings proudly shaping the neighborhood’s large, sprawling properties. Poised on a prized corner...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photos: Dustin Peck Visit designer Gray Walker’s Charlotte residence during the Christmas season and one thing is certain: you won’t see the same look twice. “It’s different every year and always evolving,” the designer says of the layers that bring the spirit of the holidays into her home. With collections that rotate in and out of the scheme,...

Text: Margaret Zainey Roux Photos: Jean Allsopp“I knew exactly where we’d place our Christmas tree even before we moved in,” says Carlin Everts, of the expansive bay window in the great room of her family’s Mountain Brook home. The street-facing window, which measures 16 feet wide and 12 feet tall, was one of the few features that Carlin and husband Josh...

Text: Blake Miller Photo: Michael HunterThe one thing designer Holly Rabinowitz can remember most clearly about her client’s San Antonio home the first time she entered it was the salmon-colored kitchen cabinets. “They were so colorful,” the San Antonio–based designer says with a laugh. As it turns out, though, those pastel kitchen cabinets—and Formica countertops—quickly became the impetus for the...

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...

The holiday season will soon be upon us, and with that comes festive gatherings with family and friends. For Kathryn Greeley, interior designer, entertaining expert, and author of the best-selling book The Collected Cottage: Gardening, Gatherings, and Collecting at Chestnut Cottage, the holidays are her favorite time to host small, informal dinners and large celebrations.  Greeley kicks off the holidays...

Text: Courtney duQuesnay Photos: Michael HunterGrowing up in the idyllic setting of University Park, Dallas, Lindley Arthur has always had a love for design but took an unconventional path to launching her business, Lindley Arthur Interiors, which has been operating for 10 years now. After earning a business degree, Arthur worked in corporate PR for a decade before coming home...

Text: Lydia Somerville Photos: Jessie Preza “I call it the Father of the Bride house,” says Stephanie Jarvis, of the stately traditional residence on the banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. “The clients wanted a big, classic Southern house for gatherings,” she says. “They needed it to be casual enough for soccer parties but formal enough for fundraisers.” Laura...