June
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AN OPEN INVITATION
A sprawling, refined
veranda ushers a
100-year-old home
into its next act: an
indoor/outdoor haven
for a family of five.
SOUTHERNLIVING.COM / JUNE 20173PLUSH SEATING
TURNS A VERANDA
INTO AN OUTDOOR
LIVING ROOM. P. 84
106
JUST CHILL
Feeling festive?
Enjoy these refreshing
twists on summer
cocktails—so good
you’ll want to make
a double batch.98
STICK TO THE RIBS
Fire up the smoker
(or grill, or oven, or
slow cooker), and
follow our guide to
making a rack of the
South’s juiciest cuts.92
A HIGHLANDS
GARDEN PARADISE
One-of-a-kind finds
and clever plantings
give a picturesque
Appalachian sanctuary
remarkable style.109
THE SOUTHERN LIVING
FOOD AWARDS
We proudly present 40
Test Kitchen-approved
all-stars, from reliable
brands to Southern-
made artisanal goods.