Hello, September! This is always an exceptionally busy month around our house (not least because my husband, son, and I all have birthdays within a single week), but it also kicks off one of the best, most fun times of year. Our calendar is peppered with local festivals, outdoor parties, back-to-school doings, and the occasional getaway. Between clear skies and soft sunshine, dahlias and mums, apple orchards full to bursting, and, of course, football Saturdays, what’s not to love about autumn in the South?
The gridiron isn’t the only sports highlight this month. It’s prime time for tennis buffs, with the start of fall leagues as well as the U.S. Open tournament—an exciting finale to the year’s Grand Slam events. Relax over a light, refreshing brunch (page 81) after a…
