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from Elegant Island Living April 2016

by Elegant Island Living Media Group

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HARRY NORMAN REALTORS GOES COASTAL

Margie Stockton is known to her clients and colleagues alike as the best of the best. A 35-year member of the Atlanta Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club, she forged a mega-successful real estate career and led her team to number one status in 2015 with Harry Norman, Realtors. She has called Sea Island and St. Simons her second home for 40 years. Now Margie is making St. Simons her residence, and brings her professional expertise to the Georgia coast! As she says, “the homes are different, but the secrets to a successful sale are the same—strong marketing, local knowledge, intense networking and expert negotiating.” Harry Norman and Margie bring a powerful value proposition to the Golden Isles – Atlanta connections and global exposure through Christie’s International Real Estate, Luxury Portfolio and Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate. We welcome her to our islands and marshes of Glynn. You can reach Margie at 404.317.3212 or Margie.Stockton@harrynorman.com.

HALYARDS WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF

Halyards restaurant is please to announce the arrival of new Executive Chef, Francisco Jiménez, who brings with him nearly two decades of experience and a devotion to creating exceptional dishes. A native to Boston, Massachusetts, Jiménez relocated to New Orleans, following graduation from The Culinary Institute of America. Experiences at the renowned Commander’s Palace, The Windsor Court Hotel, and Café Adelaide allowed Francisco to hone his extensive culinary skills. Jiménez also assisted with the opening of Vizard’s On The Avenue. With a passion for Latin American cuisine, Jiménez journeyed to Corpus Christi where he became Executive Chef of the Havana Club. A year later, this ambitious young chef began his employ at the Omni Bayfront. Jiménez’s partnership with Omni Hotels lead to overseeing all culinary operations at the hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. Now you can taste what he has to offer at Halyards. 55 Cinema Lane, 912.638.9100.

HGI RECEIVES LOVING GIFT OF ART

Retired Reverend Buford Taylor, his wife Roberta, and the staff of Visiting Angels recently presented Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI) with a unique gift. In conjunction with For Love & Art, a non-profit organization, the Taylors donated a Virtual Museum Art Book to HGI. Designed to bring art experiences to those with limited mobility and on hospice care, For Love & Art compiled a digital art book that contains over 1,000 Masterpieces from various participating museums. The HGI staff looks forward to sharing this visual gift with its patients. For more information on For Love & Art, visit their website at forloveandart. org. Hospice of the Golden Isles is a 501(c) 3 community-based, non-profit organization serving patients in Glynn, Camden, McIntosh, Brantley and Charlton counties. Hospice provides care for the body, mind, and spirit. For more information about Hospice of the Golden Isles, visit hospice.me. PICTURED ABOVE: From left, back: Karen Brubaker, Myra Braswell, Roberta Taylor; front: Rev. Buford Taylor with For Love & Art Virtual Museum Art Book

BABY, YOU’RE A STAR!

The Brunswick Junior Woman’s Club, the sole sponsors of the local STAR Student program, recently held the 2016 PAGE STAR Luncheon at Marsh’s Edge on St. Simons Island. The luncheon honors students from each Glynn County high school who are in the top 10% of their senior class and scored the highest on the SAT exam on a single test day. Each student then chooses to honor a teacher who they believe has been instrumental in their success. This year’s honorees were Rachel Dekom of Glynn Academy with teacher, John Eye, Ridge Ross of Brunswick High with teacher Amy Lovin, and Nick Steelman of Frederica Academy with teacher Tom Willis. STAR System winner Rachel Dekom will represent Glynn County at the Regional level. Congratulations to all!

PICTURED: From left, back row: STAR System winner Rachel Dekom, Nick Steelman, Ridge Ross; front row: BJWC members Sara Brescia, Tonya Peden, Andrea Barros-Kosal.

LUCKY NUMBER EIGHT

Sea Island is abuzz with excitement! Forbes Travel Guide announced its 2016 Star Award winners and Sea Island received four Forbes Travel Guide Five Stars for the eighth year in a row. They are the only resort in the world to receive this honor! The Cloister, The Lodge, The Spa at Sea Island, and The Georgian Room all met the Forbes hospitality standards – the most stringent in the industry. Sea Island has consistently been meeting this global benchmark for luxury travel and is proud of the recognition. For more information about Sea Island properties, restaurants, and amenities, visit seasisland.com.

TWO FRIENDS RENOVATION COMPLETE

Owners Marti & Tee Tolleson have morphed their two stores, Two Friends & Two Friends Too, into a spacious 3,800 sq. ft. crisp white space showroom featuring clothing, shoes, jewelry, gifts, home accessories, baby, art, gentlemen’s gifts, and much more. The new store at 295 Redfern Village is a lifestyle boutique: the kind of shop you walk in and throw your arms wide open and say “I want everything!” Two Friends has been in business since 2000 with the first location in Perry, GA. The second location opened in September of 2011 in Redfern Village on St. Simons Island. In 2013, Two Friends Too featuring antiques and home accessories opened in another Redfern Village location. In May 2015, the Tollesons purchased the building at 295 Redfern Village and began renovations for the combined store. Now the Two Friends staff is ready to welcome you to their new home. 912.268.4359, twofriends2.com.

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TAKE TOO CELEBRATES A DECADE

Also known as The Designer Consignor, owner Liz Slapikas started her business 10 years ago. Her business has grown into a 3000+ square foot showroom that boast wonderful finds both new and old. Nestled in the shops of downtown Brunswick, Take Too is not your typical consignment store. By working with area designers, builders and dealers, Liz has built a business whose turnover rate keeps the store in an ever-changing fashion. Locals know that even with a once a week visit, they might miss a fabulous find. Finds include Blythe Island antiques, mirrors, sofas, chest, lamps, breakfronts, dining sets, all size beds, original artwork and the occasional unique artifact. Many of the new items are from the finest estates ready to grace yours. Liz welcomes consignments daily and offers the greatest consignment split as well as storage, pickup and delivery. Call 912.279.2478 or visit the shop at 1527 Newcastle St., Brunswick today.

PET EXCHANGE EXPANDS

The grooming shop in Pet Exchange now has a new look and some new faces. An increase in square footage, new electric tables and a second extra large bathtub are among the exciting changes that have taken place. Most exciting, however, is the addition of two experienced pet groomers: Brittany Durrance and Katie Gilmer. These talented ladies join Betsy Knight and Holly Cohen in taking care of your fur babies, bringing a total of 50 years of grooming experience in one place. Stop by today to see the beautiful expanded shop and meet the new members of the Pet Exchange family. Pet Exchange is located at 2465 Demere Rd., #110. The groomers can be contacted as follows: Betsy Knight 912.506.0645, Holly Cohen 912.577.5712, Brittany Durrance 912.258.7591, Katie Gilmer 912.222.7754.

AMANDA CALLS H2O HOME

h2o creative group is proud to welcome Amanda Blyler to their full time design staff. Amanda has a BFA in Graphic Design from UNF, and spent more than 10 years honing her design skills in small and large firms in Jacksonville, as well as a photography studio in St. Augustine. Past freelance projects include book design, logos, portraits and custom typography. “We are extremely fortunate to have Amanda join h2o and bring her experience to enhance our team. She has already made a huge impact with our client partners!” says John Daniel, President/h2o creative group. For more information, visit h2ocreativegroup.com.