A Southern Living Christmas

This Christmas, Southern Living magazine is brimming with beautifully decorated homes for the holiday. Today we will take a peek at three…

First is the “Delta Folly” designed by the late Julia Reed with architect James F. Carter. Julia passed away in August after a battle with cancer, but “she would have wanted to share these photographs of her place all decked out for the season that made her the happiest,” the publication reports. “She was a Contributing Editor at Southern Living for several years and was constantly coming up with creative ways to decorate and celebrate.”

Next is the Charleston home of Jordan Kruse and James Hewlette. freshly updated by residential designer James B. Laughlin. Described as “Masculine Southern” style, the home was built for entertaining and “feels as good with just the two of us as it does with 100,” said Hewlette.

Last but not least is a tour of the 1842 downtown Savannah home of Monica Lavin, founder of the lifestyle blog Lavin Label. “When we first moved in, we thought of this as a holiday house and looked forward to entertaining our friends and family here,” said Lavin. A sophisticated palette featuring greens and blues along with treasured family keepsakes create a beautiful and inviting home for the holidays.

And finally, if you are still seeking inspiration for your Christmas shopping, Lacelliese and I are sharing our wishlists!

Julia Reed

Julia Reed

Julia Reed

Jordan Kruse and James Hewlette

Jordan Kruse and James Hewlette

Jordan Kruse and James Hewlette

Monica Lavin

Monica Lavin

Monica Lavin

Monica Lavin

Monica Lavin

Monica Lavin

Monica Lavin

Monica Lavin Instagram

Monica Lavin

Monica Lavin

Monica Lavin

Monica Lavin

Monica Lavin

To see more of these beautiful homes, please visit Southern Living.

1. Santa always remembers to bring my favorite perfume. I have been wearing this elegant scent for over 20 years, and it is currently on sale!

2. This tartan puffer jacket was an early Christmas treat, and I have been wearing it constantly ever since. You cannot beat the price, and it is so warm and cozy!

3. I swore I would never cave to technology, but I’m breaking down and asking Santa for a pair of AirPods, now available with a personalized engraved case.

4. Vladimir Kanevsky makes the most exquisite porcelain flowers, and I have wanted one for years, hint hint!

5. D. Porthault’s iconic Les Coeurs in blue is a favorite of mine, and I love these new inspired frames from Bows & Blue to match our bedroom linens.

6. I have been wanting to start a collection of Mottahedeh Tobacco Leaf dinnerware. It is a timeless classic!

7. 1stDibs has curated the most fabulous Christmas Gift Guide, and I would like one of everything! I would particularly love these diamond bow earrings, a classic Cartier tank watch, and this circa 1920s Art Deco ruby cluster ring (my son’s birthstone).

8. Last but not least, we will be adding the 2020 Wallace Grand Baroque sterling silver snowflake to our collection, even though we will all be glad when this year is over. 🙂

1. They keep saying it’s going to be a long winter… so might as well dress for success? I have had my eye on these Aquazurra Very Aspen shearling boots before the first snowflake even hit the ground.

2. New ski pants in a cheerful cherry red to drive away any winter blues!

3. Call me a (comfort) creature of habit: when I find something I love, I wear it, and wear it, and wear it… This year is all about practical luxuries, and this Molly Moorkamp sweater is the perfect piece to add to my closet in every color.

4. Since finding this Tom Ford lip balm “frost” I have been wearing it nonstop ever since — it’s a wonderful way to add a little glamour without leaving those pesky lipstick smudges on the inside of your face mask.

5. Speaking of masks… I have been curiously eyeing this LED Light Therapy Face Mask for some time, and it seems like it might be the perfect way to refresh dull, dry winter skin, or those areas suffering from the dreaded maskne!

6. I doubt that Santa has my name down for jewels this year, but perhaps he might consider these gems: beautiful Chartreuse cut glass tumblers.

7. Cozy cotton scalloped sheets… not too hot, not too cold, not too expensive… you know the rest of the story.

8. Finally, I’ve been slowly replacing photo frames throughout my home, and there is nothing more timeless than a sterling silver frame for a treasured photograph — truly the most priceless thing on the list!

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