The Southerner's Y'Allmanac: A Compendium of Wit & Wisdom for All Seasons - Hardcover

by Rachel Hardage Barrett (Author), Jeanne Davis (With)

Celebrate southern living with this beautiful seasonal almanac chock-full of 100+ fun and practical ideas for decorating, entertaining, cooking, and gardening.

With 150+ stunning photos and illustrations, and charming Southern witticisms, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves the South.

Southern charm abounds in this lighthearted compendium to what makes the region so very special. Created by lifelong southerners Rachel Hardage Barrett, editor in chief of Country Living, and Jeanne Lyons, their insider's guide includes:

• Entertaining ideas for any occasion from casual porch parties to an off-to-the-races Derby party and spirited gameday tailgates
• Southern interiors inspiration including welcoming kitchens, laid-back living spaces, and brake-worthy exteriors
• Wit and wisdom from prominent Southerners including how to wear seersucker to the art of selecting a monogram
• Fresh twists on Southern recipes including Cheerwine Ribs, Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs, and Hummingbird Bundt Cake
• New ways to enjoy the garden from must-grow tomatoes to ways to display your favorite blooms
• Delightful small-town escapes including the region's best U-pick farms, must-see soda fountains, and can't miss county fair

Organized by seasons, it's the quintessential southern gift book (and housewarming present!) for anyone who loves the South.

Author Biography

Rachel Hardage Barrett Is the Editor-in-Chief of Country Living. A Tennessee native, she takes her tea half-sweet, collects Kentucky Derby glassware, and someday hopes to retire to a Lowcountry farmhouse with a big live oak out front. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her family, but still makes it to Neyland Stadium at least once a year.

Jeanne Lyons Davis grew up in Louisiana where she cultivated her weakness for wicker furniture, penchant for estate sales and palate for plate lunches. She has been an editor at Southern Living and Country Living magazine and contributor for Architectural Digest, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Brides, Coastal Living and Houstonia. She lives in Lousiana with her tenacious kids and dog of dubious origins.