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ART YOU CAN HANG OR WEAR

Kelby’s Original Art is an online gallery where you can shop a wide variety of artwork. Kelby Haugabook’s artwork ranges from original works on canvas to wearable art like colorful sarongs and scarves, similar to the one held by our model in the photo on page 26. Have you ever thought about being able to wear a custom painting or your pet’s portrait on an Italian silk scarf? To learn more, contact Kelby. Commission inquiries can be of any subject, such as pet portraits, landscapes, architecture, on-site wedding receptions, still life, figures, etc. Oil and acrylic are Kelby’s preferred mediums. Her artwork is currently displayed for purchase at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick. Her scarves are available at Cloister Collection on St. Simons Island. To learn more about what Kelby’s Original Art has to offer, upcoming and past events, charity donations, press releases, and current vendors, visit kelbyoriginals.com. You can reach Kelby by phone at 478.320.3182

MIXED NUTS GIVES BACK

Designer consignment boutique, Mixed Nuts on St. Simons Island recently made a donation to Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI) to further the non-profit mission of providing expert quality hospice care to anyone in the five-county service area (who is hospice eligible) regardless of ability to pay. This is an ongoing campaign with Mixed Nuts in which consignors can donate their clothing to the HGI account and 85% of the sales profit will go directly to the hospice. There will also be monthly featured items, like designer handbags, from which a portion of the sales will go to HGI. Mixed Nuts is known for having fantastic fashion at affordable prices. For more information on this campaign, contact Patty Crosby at pattycrosby@hospice.me or phone 912.265.4735 or Charlene Stahl at mixednutsssi@gmail.com or 912.434.9600.

SSBQ LIGHTS A FIRE

The Firebox Initiative, Inc. was recently founded by service industry people for service industry people. Griffin Bufkin and Harrison Sapp know what it means to suffer through tough times. When their restaurant, Southern Soul Barbeque, burned down in March 2010, they didn’t know how they would get through. They quickly discovered that community friends were there to lift them up in their time of need. They’ve never forgotten that giving spirit and it serves as the driving force behind their desire to help others in our community through the Firebox Initiative. The Initiative will provide grants to hospitality industry employees coastal Georgia, assisting those who are in need of financial assistance due to illness, accident, natural disaster or the death of an immediate family member, as well as scholarships for disadvantaged students. For more information about the Firebox Initiative or to make a donation, visit ssbbqfirebox.com.

FLORIST GETS NEW HOME

A Courtyard Florist has moved across Frederica Road to a new, larger showroom in Longview Plaza, around the corner from St. Simons Drug Company. A Courtyard Florist creates beautiful and long-lasting floral arrangements that can be delivered locally or anywhere in the world. Stop in to see Patty Rogers and her son Kyle and

GOLDEN ISLES OLIVE OIL EXPANSION OPENS

The much-anticipated expansion at Golden Isles Olive Oil is complete. The additional space includes a demonstration kitchen managed by Chef Traci McWain, who has relocated from Los Angeles, CA. Chef Traci and numerous guest chefs will be hosting a vast array of cooking classes with a wide variety of topics. Watch the calendar on the GIOO website for dates and times of all classes and events i.e.: Ladies who Lunch, Wellness Wednesdays and Tea Party Tuesday. Enjoy the new wine bar with the largest wine by the glass list available on the island and appetizers, cheese and charcuterie boards and small bites paired perfectly with your wine check out their wide variety of lush green plants and colorful bloomers, as well as a unique assortment of gifts, including gourmet food baskets, spa products, balloons, and stuffed animals, home décor, and more. Whether you’re looking to console a loved one or celebrating a special day, A Courtyard Florist will design the perfect floral statement for you. They can also help make your wedding or special event, a “blooming” success! Located at 1700 Frederica Road, # 103, 912.634.9622. acourtyardflorist.com

selection. It’s a great space to meet with friends. New pantry items such as a large selection of gourmet cheeses, charcuterie, olives, teas, housewares and more. Experience it for yourself. 306 Redfern Village, goldenislesoliveoil.com.

BEAUTIFYING THE COMMUNITY

The Live Oaks Garden Club recently presented checks to the Brunswick Urban Redevelopment Agency and the St. Simons Land Trust. The contributions will fund irrigation for the newly planted live oak trees in the Mary Ross Waterfront Park and support the Land Trust’s Canopy Campaign. Established as a non-profit educational corporation in 1997, the Live Oaks Garden Club actively contributes to beautification projects in Glynn County. They maintain the butterfly garden in Demere Park, have provided funds for the new plantings at Jekyll Square in Brunswick and continuing contributions to the St. Simons Land Trust for ongoing conservation efforts. Additional beautification projects they have supported over the years include the John Gilbert Nature Trail, landscaping for the Frederica/Demere roundabout, and live oak trees along Demere Rd.

PICTURED: Emily Ellison, Development Director, SSLT; Beth Thornton, Treasurer, LOGC; Connie Shelnutt, President, LOGC; and David H. Pope, Executive Director, SSLT.

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