The Southerner's Y'allmanac: A Compendium of Wit & Wisdom for All Seasons

by Rachel Hardage Barrett, Jeanne Davis (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781958395769
Publisher:	Hearst Home Books
Publication date:	08/05/2025
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

"The South is not a foreign country, but it does warrant a guidebook for understanding the eccentric lore and customs of our kingdom. This is the one to keep handy for all the lovers of Southern."
— Erin Napier, star of HGTV’s Home Town and Home Town Takeover and Mississippi native

“Southerners put a lot of care and thought into everything they do and Rachel has captured these meaningful efforts beautifully in The Southerner’s Y'allmanac. Whether you are searching for inspiration for a new tradition or feeling sentimental for the Southern celebrations you grew up with, this book will inspire!”
— Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Dallas-based author and lifestyle expert

“This is an essential read for anyone who lives in the South or has a deep appreciation for Southern food, culture, and style. As someone passionate about design, I especially enjoyed the glimpse into so many beautifully curated Southern homes—from the Texas Hill Country to the Carolina Lowcountry and everywhere in between.”
— Paloma Contreras, Texas-based designer

“This book is a DELIGHT! I’ve lived in the South for all of my life and was surprised to find out there’s still so much I don’t know! I loved learning about the origin of Key Lime Pie (my fave), William Faulkner’s go-to green paint color (to inspire all of those beautiful words), and the fact that cotton candy was invented by a Tennessee dentist! Who knew! The blend of fascinating facts paired with seriously gorgeous photography of interiors, and tradition-building recipes, means this is a new mainstay on my heart pine coffee table!”
— Holly Audrey Williams, Singer-songwriter

From the Publisher