Southern_Living_Christmas_at_home_2019

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ON THE COVER: FIND YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS DECOR

STYLE, FROM PLAID TO PINK (PAGE 20)

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ

PROP STYLING LISA POWELL BAILEY & ELLY POSTON

4 DECK THE HALLS!

Five new schemes take traditional elements and

give them a fresh twist

26 HOUSE OF GOOD CHEER

Step inside the world of Natasha Lawler,

a consummate hostess who designed her

Charlottesville, Virginia, home with parties in mind

38 BLUE CHRISTMAS

Peace and good tidings abound at an Inlet Beach,

Florida, retreat that’s decked in every shade of sky

and sea

46 TRIM THE TREES

Our resident decorating wizard, Lindsey Ellis Beatty,

dreamed up four dazzling looks that will adorn your

home with joy

54 CHEERS TO THE SEASON

Let’s raise a glass and toast the holidays with a bevy

of Christmas cocktails, including our best Eggnog

recipe and some new favorites

58 CAROLINA CHRISTMAS

MORNING

Chef Vivian Howard invites us to her North Carolina

farmhouse for a holiday feast—recipes included!

64 MAIN ATTRACTIONS

We developed and perfected 10 mouthwatering

entrées so you can pick the pièce de résistance for

your Christmas table or any grand occasion this year

74 SOUTHERN SIDES

These sublime supporting dishes deserve

star status. Serve alongside a piece of protein

for a weekday meal any time of year

84 HOLIDAY COOKIES

Christmas just isn’t complete without a cookie-

baking session or two. It’s a joyful tradition with a

sweet payoff, plus there are always extras for giving

90 DINNER ON THE BAY

One D.C. chef and his family fix the ultimate holiday

feast at their historic home on the Chesapeake

96 RECIPE INDEX