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Southern Lady • November/December 2025 Volume 26, Issue 6

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A Christmas Getaway to Grapevine • This small city within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex earns its nickname as the “Christmas Capital of Texas.”

Comfort and Joy • In a quaint town of just more than two hundred residents, a bed-and-breakfast extends a heartfelt welcome year-round, but especially at Christmastime, when the innkeepers sprinkle holiday cheer throughout.

Slice of Life • Fresh handmade delicacies sparked a new business venture for a Georgia woman ready to embrace her full potential.

Supper Club Celebrations • With vibrant Christmas topiaries and trees, Lydia Menzies creates a milieu that encourages guests to frolic among the bright, shiny colors of the season.

Gentle Star

Foraged Festivity

Pastels & Presents • Visions of saccharine delights inspire this playful holiday scene, enhanced by shades of pink and jolly characters.

The Southern (C)ity GUIDE • Thomasville’s hospitality shines brightly during the holiday season.

Rooted in Gratitude • Blessings seem too numerous to count when close companions gather about a Thanksgiving table touched by woodland wonder.

With Love & Joy • Christmas prompts celebrations ’round the table with those we hold dear, and this lovely home offers a sumptuous setting layering history and beauty.

GRAND Getaways Crescent City Gem • From elegant teatime to pampering moments, The Windsor Court hotel is a Louisiana treasure, glittering all the more brightly when transformed into a sanctuary of enchantment during the merriment of the season.

Charm of Savannah • Home to a university founder and president, this historic abode holds more than memories of yesteryear during Christmastide.

Festive Character • Carefully stored and brought out each year, cherished mementos and family heirlooms add personality to seasonal celebrations in a home that’s the very definition of elegance.

Bubbles & Baubles • Raise a toast to faithful friendships on this jubilant occasion, relishing in effervescent cocktails and delicious light bites.

Where Memories Gather • A home steeped in history celebrates the holidays with cherished decorations, heartfelt touches, and lasting memories.

By Loving Hands • This holiday season, craft homemade Yuletide décor that echoes the familiar comfort of home.

A Legacy to Carry • Chic clutch purses handed down through generations make a fashion statement that’s all the more dazzling for the stories they hold.

Sweets to Share • From peppermint-swirled bars to citrus-kissed delights, these homemade confections bring the joy of the season to each gathering and gift box.

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