#tsg loves

“February days are a marketing gimmick; love happens every day. “ -Randeep Hooda

Things to love about February:

1. Oysters : only in months with an R and this month has two, so double trouble for oysters!

2. Persimmon : this bright take on red for the love month is my new favorite idea, mixed with pink it is unexpected and fun!

3. Manhattan : classic cocktails are the brain and this whiskey one is perfect for chill temps!

4. Healthy Snacks : keep up with your fit goals from January by keeping up with meal planning and healthy snacks.

5. Vintage Lace : something elegant and classic about lace of all kinds but vintage really makes me swoon.

6. Nature Walks : we’ve been having lovely weather thus far into February and its the perfect time to see nature in a different way.

7. Ornamental Kale : this leafy green is a wonderful addition to window boxes this time of the year.  I love the magenta centers too!

“August brings into sharp focus and a furious boil everything I've been listening to in the late spring and summer.” - Henry Rollins

August: hot hot heat, rain showers every afternoon and me personally, in hibernation. But there are still some things to love!

1. BLUEBERRIES : i’ve been eating blueberry pancakes from The Sentient Bean sunday brunch, blueberry muffins from Back in the Day and raw blueberries from Forsyth Farmer’s Market. YUMMMMMY!

2. SANGRIA : chilled wine with fruit, can’t be beat for summer time drinking pleasure.

3. SUNFLOWERS: one of my favorite wild flowers and they never fail to make you feel happy and sunny.

4. OLIVE GREEN: love the army green as we start to think about fall wardrobe. It is also a great neutral with bright neons and tropical colors too!

5. FROZEN CUSTARD : super creamy and delicious, there is nothing better than a cold dessert for the hottest temps of the year.

6. TROPICAL NAILS  : love to use bright colors on my nails this time of the year, with a little tan on the skin, bright colors POP!

7. AIR CONDITIONING : see above, i am in hibernation!

Palm Frond Party with fun bio shots of founder Caty Cote, from Flourish Collaborative. This diptych of encaustics from Christina Edwards transports us to summer time in Miami, where Christina splits her time. Another great palm shot from Flourish, and a peek into the queen of spiky foliage, Alison Seeger’s home, where she has stuck a few fronds into that gorgeous vase on her buffet.

Another great shot of Caty, from Flourish Collaborative and those amazing brows with a perfect frond. The queen strikes again with this shot!  Alison’s kitchen which is perfect with the simple color scheme and a fun shot of a handmade bracelet from Lettees.

Nothing reminds me of summer camp like the scent of taste of s’mores!  As I have aged though the sugar and sweet have become a little too much. I love also to make s’mores with a twist, add in some other flavors and keep things different and unique.  There is a number of different ways you can get that good s;mores flavor without the campfire too, check out my Pinterest board for ideas!

Some of my favorite combos are:

chocolate covered graham + cookie dough + marshmallow

shortbread cookie + lemon curd + marshmallow

chocolate chip cookie + marshmallow

waffle caramel cookie + milk chocolate + marshmallow

“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” -Charles Dickens

What do we love about March? Well, lots of things, really! I mean, I think that March is Savannah is synonymous with pollen, St. Patrick’s and SRPING! It has definitely sprung and we are happy to share our other loves this month with you too!

1. Southern Women’s Show : Be sure to mark your calendar for March 26-28 for the Southern Women’s Show takeover of the Savannah Trade Center.

2. Azalea Pink : this pink is bright, showy and SPRING in one.

3. Rhubarb : slightly bitter, sweet and earthy, I love pastries that feature rhubarb.

4. Stargazer Lilies : these symbolize spring for me, as lillies are also usually associated with Easter time.

5. Lucky Charms : Savannah is a town that celebrates St. Patrick’s Day like EVERYONE is irish and I always feel lucky to see four leaf clovers and other charms symbolizing good luck around town this time of year.

6. Staycation : let’s face it, not too many places in the world are nicer than Savannah right now in this spring time: weather, flowers, sun and fun await right outside your doortstep and I can’t wait to spend the month in town soaking up everything.

7. Bloody Mary : this drink is a classic and a perfect choice for the party friendly crowds in Savannah. Recipe and bloody mary bar to come on the blog!

Nothing like a classic Manhattan for February. We kept it classic and went with the traditional recipe, save for the orange twist, just a little different garnish!

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, 'It will be happier.' The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. “ -Ralph Waldo Emerson

With January we get crisp cool weather, sunny days and a chance to set some intentions, wipe clean the slate and reset! The holidays are over and past us, time with family & friends was cherished. Now it’s time to see our resolutions through and on to become habits. I’m loving these things for January and can’t wait to share more with you on them throughout the month.

1. DRIED FLOWERS : since fresh flowers aren’t in season much this time of year, dried flower arrangements or using dried foliage can be a welcome change and challenge!

2. BLOOD ORANGES : sweeter and deeper in flavor, these fruits add a little sophistication to your mimosa blend!

3. VISION BOARDS : an easy way to have a visual reminder of your intentions and goals for the year. My best tip: use the board to have inspiring images that capture the feeling you want for the year ahead. For example, no need to make a strict impossible to succeed at fitness goal if really what you want is to feel strong and capable.

4. DIY WITH IMPACT : time is our most valuable asset. When you take on a DIY project you want it to REALLY pack a punch, we’ll talk with a few people about their ideas for DIY projects with BIG impact! 

4. OLD FASHIONED COCKTAIL : warm and cozy for chilly nights by the fire!

6. HAZELNUT : deep and rich, this color provides feelings of home and shelter. Also pairs well with Pantone’s 2017 color of the year : Greenery!

7. DE-CLUTTERING : whether you subscribe to the MonKari method or you just like to go through and pitch things into a trash can willy-nilly, it ALWAYS feel good to clean out our cluttered areas this month!

Volume Two members were charged with sharing the following:

1. I am so grateful that I learned _________ this year. 2. This year, I am grateful for ____________. 3. I practice gratitude by __________________.

On this wonderful Friday we will share with you some thoughts from Brook Nash, owner of Pure Barre Savannah!

I am so grateful that I learnedI to "say no" this year :)

This year, I am grateful for my staff.

I practice gratitude by praying.