Even in the everyday, there’s always something to celebrate. And Southerners know the best place to do that is at home, surrounded by the people they love most. Milestone-marking galas have their place, but some of the savviest entertainers believe there’s no need to wait for a special occasion to pour the good wine or to set out the silver. On the following pages, three avid hostesses throw open their doors and welcome us in to see how they set the scene for their own gatherings and to draw inspiration for our own.

HUNTING AND GATHERING

Mary Margaret Singer assembles eclectic elements for an easygoing gathering

CARDINAL RULES

Kay Morgan sets a formal table against a ruby backdrop

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Holly Hutchison draws inspiration from her husband’s hunting excursions