Get Enchanted

Spring is a magical time in the Golden Isles, and in this month’s annual Home & Garden issue we’re capturing some of that enchantment. Explore picturesque gardens filled with charming vignettes, colorful blooms, and fanciful fairies. Behold spring fashion on the stunning grounds of Musgrove Retreat. Stroll through the stops in Cassina Garden Club’s 16th Annual Tabby & Tillandsia Garden Walk. Discover Magnolia Garden Club’s whimsical Fairy Garden Tour & Market. Visit the family-friendly island communities of Frederica and West Point to learn what

amenities await prospective homeowners. Peruse advice from local experts about choosing art for your home, cabinetry design to fit your lifestyle, plantings for all seasons, and adding value to your home with outdoor living areas. Open your windows wide, pretend that pollen is pixie dust, and prepare to be captivated ...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNALIESE KONDO, STUDIO PIXEL POP

ON THE COVER: Rachel

Marascalco and Becca McWaters savor delightful refreshments while relaxing in the garden at Musgrove Retreat. Dresses from Mixed Nuts Luxury Consignment, jewelry courtesy of Planters Exchange, and shoes from Shackelford. Rugs and pillows from Restoration Imports. Dutchmans Designs supplied the wine glasses and Rosie’s Macarons provided the sweet treats.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Jasmine

Mendez enjoys a moment of reflection overlooking the pool. She wears apparel from Mixed Nuts Luxury Consignment and jewelry from Planters Exchange.

Andrew Hutchins and Jasmine join Becca and Rachel in this lush setting. Tablescape designed by Sabrina Diaz of Whimsical Garden Party event planning. Centerpieces and yellow roses provided by Cottage Flowers. The purple footed candy dish is from B&B Design & Consign. Table, pillows and plates were provided by Restoration Imports and goblets are from Dutchmans Designs. Andrew’s Classic tuxedo was supplied by Gentlemen’s and Lady Outfitters.

THIS PAGE: Violinist Misty Renard and harpist Faith Hamilton-Trent fill the air with strains of music as beautiful as their gorgeous gowns from Mixed Nuts Luxury Consignment and stunning jewelry from Planters Exchange.

OPPOSITE PAGE: This eye-catching aquamarine and blue topaz pendant on a 14k gold link necklace with toggle worn by Jasmine Mendez is from the Mazza jewelry collection at Planters Exchange. All of the lovely ladies pictured at Musgrove had hairstyles created and makeup artfully applied by Mallory Sailors of Coastal Glam.

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OPPOSITE PAGE: 1. Lapis and moonstone doublet earrings by Mazza from Planters Exchange. 2. Glass top table and gold leaf wreath stand from Restoration Imports, assorted bourbons, and champagne from 19th Hole Package Store. 3. Cufflink from Joseph Jewelers’ estate collection. 4. Plate and gold flatware from Restoration Imports. 5. Vintage porcelain Staffordshire dog from Low Country Walk Antiques. 6. Plates and flatware from Restoration Imports, centerpieces from Cottage Flowers. 7. Enticing appetizers by Tasteful Temptations. 8. Rolex GMT-Master II from Joseph Jewelers’ estate collection. 9. Rosie’s Macarons, tiered tray and pillows from Restoration Imports, goblets from Dutchmans Designs. 10. Decanter and etched wine glasses from Restoration Imports.

TOP: Erika Taylor and Justin Hightower of Tasteful Temptations can be counted on to make sure your catering needs are met (and exceeded!) from small intimate settings to large fundraising galas. MIDDLE: John Goodrich and Mike Kronn grab a seat to share a few laughs while savoring select bourbons provided by the 19th Hole Package Store. Chairs and gold-rimmed cocktail glasses from Restoration Imports. LEFT: Sabrina Diaz from Whimsical Garden Party models this lovely mint green ensemble from Mixed Nuts Luxury Consignment and Planters Exchange.

Thank you

Ahuge giant thank you to everyone who helped pull off this spectacular fashion spread. Photographer Annaliese Kondo is always a musical atmosphere. Watch for these two darlings to be starring in a future production by The Island Players. Mallory Sailors, owner of Coastal Glam, helped make joy to work with and she never blinks when presented with our crazy ideas. Sam Ghioto captured the day on video – look for it on EIL’s social media pages and check out Sam’s other work at Sam Ghioto Studio. John

Hartland from Musgrove Retreat cannot be thanked enough for all of his help. If you are holding an event, you simply must consider Musgrove as a venue. You’re in top notch hands there! Sabrina Diaz of Whimsical

Garden Party, Luxury Picnics and Event Planning, a new business in the area, came through magnificently in helping to execute our vision. Faith Hamilton-Trent and Misty Renard were awesome for getting dolled up and bringing their instruments over to provide the the ladies look absolutely magnificent. Our eternal gratitude to the local shops and businesses that allow us to raid your inventory on a whim for our photo shoots. Special appreciation to Restoration Imports and Planters Exchange for their delivery and pickup. Erika Taylor and Justin Hightower from Tasteful Temptations worked their catering wizardry for us again and we loved the delicious appetizers as a perk from the shoot. Callie Norton for being so helpful when choosing the libations from 19th Hole Package Store. Last, but definitely not least, much thanks to the models who gave up their afternoon and braved the threat of rain – you all brought these pages to life.

ABOVE: Jeffrey Campbell Kassidy ankle strap sandals from Shackelford; an aerial view of Musgrove Retreat’s magical maze; Malik Smiley, photographer assistant extraordinaire.

BELOW: Andrew sporting a tuxedo from Gentlemen’s & Lady Outfitters; a stroll through the gardens, harpist Faith Hamilton-Trent.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Rachel strikes a pose that shows off a stunning starfish cuff from Gogo Jewelery and Moira sandals by Pella Moda from Shackelford, while relaxing in a woven wood chair from Restoration Imports.