Beth Yarbrough is a seasoned and successful veteran of the gift and home décor industry, having designed products and licensed her original artwork to the trades for more than thirty years.
Since 2014, Beth has traveled the South documenting the stories of the region’s great old houses. Along the way she has garnered a large following on social media via her online brand, Southern Voice.
Beth’s readers share her fascination with old houses, forgotten details, and the people who preserve them. Her work resonates with readers because it blends design, nostalgia, and preservation in a way that’s both soulful and approachable. She doesn’t just admire historic homes, she listens to them, shares their voices, and invites others to do the same.
Beth has become one of the South’s most beloved “armchair enthusiasts” for the cause of historic preservation. With an authentic voice and a painter’s sense of composition, Beth brings life and heart to the places she features, making history feel personal and accessible.
Through her storytelling, she reminds us that every old house holds a story worth telling and that preserving them is not just about the past, but also about beauty, memory, and community.
In June, Beth released her most recent book, The Grassroots Guide to Saving What Matters: Historic Preservation for Everyday People. This comprehensive guide empowers anyone to become a local preservation advocate, providing a clear roadmap to protecting cherished historic structures within their community.
We are honored to announce Beth will be a guest speaker on Saturday, February 7th, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, at our Preservation Sessions sharing her thoughts on Preservation for the Everyday Person, with a book signing to follow.
Antique Show & Sale “Preservation Package” (limited seating) can be purchased here.