 MLynns home is actually two different houses. A Bed and Breakfast  in Natchitoches was used for the outside front of the house. It is  on Front Street by the river and can be easily located, as it is now  known as "The Steel Magnolias Bed and Breakfast." The inside and  back yard scenes were done at the home of Henry Taylor. During  filming, the Taylors moved out and rented an apartment.