MEET 6 INSPIRING ENTREPRENEURS + TREATS TO BAKE AND SHARE January/February 2023 · Volume 24, Issue 1

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CONTENTS JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2023 | VOLUME 24-ISSUE 1

57 SOUTHERN ENTREPRENEURS 2023

Whether it’s a special-occasion stiletto, tried-andtrue tableware, or the latest incarnation of a stylish boutique, these women are fine-tuning their businesses with finesse.

69 SOUTHERN COLLEGE TOWNS: COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS

A city bolstered by traditions prospers with support from the university community that literally put it on the map.

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75 SEASIDE OVERTURES

Revamping a dark home with a calming ocean palette, an Austin designer gives a mother and her daughters the retreat they need.

81 GATHER FOR TEATIME

Invite friends for a cozy tea laden with familiar flavors that are sure to warm your heart.

95 SMALL-TOWN SPIRIT

Memorable meals, a magical bookstore, and artful pursuits await along the walkable streets of Decatur, Georgia, a modern burg just beyond the heart of Atlanta.

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SOUTHERN SPOTLIGHTS 13 HEAVENLY DELIGHTS Enthusiastic customers watch as New Orleans pralines and other sweet treats are concocted at a French Quarter candymaker’s shop. 15 EAST MEETS WEST A voluminous pile of plush pillows covered in exotic fabrics sparks a home décor business for an enterprising Kentucky native.

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PRETTY THINGS ENTERTAINING TOUCHES MIX & MATCH IN BLOOM SEASONAL SETTINGS RECIPE BOX

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Escape nature’s chill with a fusion of comforting treasures like flowery china and well-loved books for a teatime to remember. Styling by Mary Beth Jones. Photography by John O’Hagan.

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PRETTY THINGS

Restful Haven Create an alluring sanctuary filled with plush textures and soothing scents, beckoning you to bask in a moment of relaxation. BY

Claire Pool | STYLING BY Maghan Armstrong | PHOTOGRAPHY BY Stephanie Welbourne Steele

(Top left) Balfour Euro Sham, $276, and Balfour Fleur De Lis Decorative Pillow, $154; Eastern Accents, easternaccents.com. Sana Light Gray Organic Sheet Set, king size, $380; John Robshaw, johnrobshaw.com. (Bottom left) Executive Leather Weekly Planner in tan, $150; ROYCE, royce.us. White Match Cloche, $34; Found, foundbham.com. SOi Candle in Ambre Tonka, 15 oz., $34.99; Lifelyles, lifelyles.com. (Above) Botany Study Blue 3 and 4, $235 each; Found, foundbham.com.

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Flying Arch Canopy Bed in black baroque with ivory linen, king size, $6,670; Worthen Custom Iron and Brass Furniture, worthenfurniture.com. Balfour Duvet Cover, king size, $824, and Amberlynn Pleated Bed Skirt, king size, $324; Eastern Accents, easternaccents.com. Framed Intaglio, $185 each; Nona Ruth’s, nonaruths.com. Premium Australian Sheepskin Rug in linen, 2'x4.6', $149; Overland, overland.com. Lush Velvet Curtains in stone, 30'x96', $457 per panel; Loft Curtains, loftcurtains.com. Joa’s White wall and trim paint, $115 per can; Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com.

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Bright Beginnings A dinner plate embellished with a delicate design inspires tablescapes tinged with glistening gold and exquisite accents. STYLING BY

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golden pattern of flowering papyrus encircles the edge of the Soleil Levant dinner plate by Bernardaud, calling to mind the year’s first tender show of new life. Dainty details heighten the charm of the dish, like a tablecloth adorned with a motif of sage ribbons and bows. Placed atop a moss-hued scalloped place mat, the elegance of the dinner plate is elevated by cornflower buds in a lively pattern on the bread plate and a napkin in muted tones. A coordinating teacup and saucer summon guests to enjoy a spell at the table, hearts filled with the promise of spring’s approaching arrival.

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PLAYFUL ENERGY AND ANIMATED STYLE BOLSTER A BUOYANT SPIRIT FOR A CELEBRATION TOUTING OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE COLOR SPECTRUM. STYLING BY

Sidney Bragiel | PHOTOGRAPHY BY John O’Hagan

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SEASIDE OVERTURES WITH TRANQUIL TONES AND NODS TO THE SEASHORE, A TEXAS DESIGNER REIMAGINES ROOMS TO GRANT A MOTHER AND HER DAUGHTERS AN AT-HOME ESCAPE. BY

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The entry and adjoining dining room set the tone for this revamped abode in Austin, Texas. “The homeowner wanted it to be soothing, calming, and relaxing, like she comes home out of the hustle and bustle of everyday life into a nice retreat,” says interior designer Raquel Skrobarczyk, owner of Heather Scott Home & Design.

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Gather for Teatime Enjoy an afternoon of scones, sweets, and other classic bites with a Southern touch, alongside some of literature’s finest selections. RECIPE DEVELOPMENT BY

Becca Cummins AND Izzie Turner | FOOD STYLING BY Katie Moon Dickerson Mary Beth Jones | PHOTOGRAPHY BY John O’Hagan

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SMALL-TOWN SPIRIT BLOSSOMING OUT OF ATLANTA’S CULTURAL GROWTH FOLLOWING THE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS, THE NEARBY CITY OF DECATUR LEAVES ITS OWN CREATIVE MARK ON THE REGION. Kate Lorio | Steve Rizzo BY

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Decatur’s Historic DeKalb Courthouse is home to the DeKalb History Center and a special bicentennial exhibit on display for the year. (Opposite) In the square that surrounds the building, you will find independent businesses like playful gift retailer Sq/Ft (top) and Leon’s Full Service (bottom), an eatery located in a renovated 1920s service station. Art installations throughout the city add to its characteristic charm.

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