About a year later, Julia invitedSouthern Livingto photograph her home in all its festive glory.
She was obsessed with the holidays and very particular about every little detail.
“I miss the raucous but beautiful parties in people’s houses,” she said.
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“You always had the same kind of menuturkey and country ham and some version ofbeef tenderloin.
There was always somehot seafood dipand spinach madeleine.
Everything was served in chafing dishes or on silver platters.
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It was very festive.”
There was lots of food, lots of booze, and lots of people I love.
There was lots of food, lots of booze, and lots of people I love."
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For Julia, that was the perfect recipe.
Setting a Nativity Scene
Gracing this table is one of several Nativity sets she grew up with.
“That painting was bought by my grandmother.
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He’s a cricket player, which took us a long time to figure out,” Julia said.
“They’re also good for cocktails,” she said.
“I like mixing jewel tones that mirror the fabrics in the living room.
Credit: Paul Costello; Styling: Howard Christian
The Herend china has the same pink that’s in the chintz on the sofa.”
