Fall 2013
Fashion Issue
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Letter from the Editors
Hello Dears! Wheeeee!!! Welcome!! Thank you for joining us on our inaugural publication. Together we discover, create, and style fun and inspiring moments all the time, now you’re invited to join us. The pages of our magazine are filled with beautifully appointed rooms, fashion for fall, people who inspire us, and a cocktail recipe (you can never have too many of those! *recipes that is). We’ll give you an easy DIY project and tips to create a lovely party set-up. Let’s P lay, Dear is an opportunity to share our loves and play dates with all of you. So.. are you ready to play?
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French Knot Studios
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Izzy Hudgins Photography
table of contents Columns
Features
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Audrey Loves..
10 Beer Sweet Beer
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Izzy Loves..
Savannah’s newest watering hole has a new take on “to go”.
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22 tara kirkland & Custard Boutique An interview with a lovely and talented entrepreneur with great style and an expanding business.
Dear Flowers
14 Home, Dear Home 20 Let’s Make something
32 Sequins, Handbags, Knits, oh my! Fall fashion must haves from our favorite Savannah boutiques.
26 Play setting 28 Let’s Party, Drink & Eat
54 From + function = perfection Explore the home and office of Rethink Design Studios.
66 Little Dears 72 resources 74 playthings
32 20 Let’s Make something Flower Crowns
Fall Fashion Sequins, Handbags, Knits, oh my!
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4 1 - Fine art is always welcome, like Marsh Study an original oil painting by Irene Mayo Reynolds Square Fine Art Gallery // 2 - Bunny Ring triptych from Custard Boutique // 3 - This vibrant Erilli Natilia necklace is made with heat molded leather over wooden beads, and I love anything with a bow - Extant Fair // 4 - Beaded Clutch - Gaucho //
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5 - Vintage Velvet Ribbon dresses up any outfit, package or project. Available in lots of colors at The Paris Market // 6 - Maison de Macarons, of course // 7 - Antipast makes the softest orchid hand knitted seamed silk stockings - Extant Fair // 8 - Free honey tastings are available at Savannah Bee Company. Choosing a favorite is the hard part. // 9 - What gal doesn’t love Pretty Polaroid Notes to send to friends? - Dick Blick
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1 - Always a sucker for a vintage loafer like this pair from Extant Fair // 2 - Betrothal locks are terribly romantic and reminiscent of my life in Europe. - 24 E. // 3 - A collection of pretty paper tape to use, well, anywhere! - Dick Blick // 4 - Dreamer Owl Clutch or Make-Up Bag from Madame Chrysanthemum //
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8 5 - Hold your business cards in style with this holder from Satchel. Bonus if it matches your branding! // 6 - Big, funky, or unexpected necklaces add interest to any outfit - Gaucho // 7 - Wood Grain Sunnies, yes, please!! - Extant Fair // 8 - Breakfast of a Kolache and Cappuccino at my favorite coffee shop, The Coffee Fox Yum! //
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Dear Paper
clockwise from top left: Road Trip Table Topics To Go // Sugar Paper anniversary card // Mor Soap Bar in basil grape // Rifle Paper Co. blank card set // Le Pen in burgundy, periwinkle, & orange // jumbo paper clip // owl match box all available at La Paperie
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Dear Flowers
Flowers don’t always have to go in vases. Hardy blossoms like roses and mums are just fine hanging out sans water for several hours. Make sure you give them plenty to drink before arranging, and keep them out of the sun and heat for the longest lasting results. peony garden roses from fiftyflowers.com
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Let’s go
Savannah’s Beer Growler is quickly becoming one of our favorite places. They sell the 32 oz. and 64 oz. Growler bottles for $4.99 each, and you have your choice of 40 taps pouring craft beers, ciders, and sodas.
All the
beverages are priced separately, you simply pick what you want, they fill your bottle, seal it, and send you on your way.
If you can’t decide what
you would like to take home, they have the cutest little taster glasses. Try it for yourself at the corner of Drayton and Liberty Streets.
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Let’s go
Growler + Coozie Groozie
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Home, Dear Home
Each issue, we hope to share an actual home with our readers that stands out for its great design, meticulous renovation, or just because we love it!
Our first home belongs to Tim Burt, the owner of a fabulous decor boutique in Savannah’s Downtown Design District. d.luxe has unique pieces from all over the world to add to your home.
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us into his newly renovated historic apartment where we were greeted with the original heart pine floors, eclectic accessories, and a velvety Sphinx named Lord Horace.
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provides an ideal gathering space in the open kitchen and living room.
Historic
windows open onto the outdoor terrace, and vintage books abound.
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Everything was beautifully curated. Every piece had character and history. Tim also offers design services to share his expertise for your home or next event.
d.luxe is located at 413 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Georgia.
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Dear Project
Flower Crown
Supplies: Hearty Flowers Wire Scissors Wire Cutters Floral Tape Feathers
peony garden roses from fiftyflowers.com
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Bend wire and twist together to fit your head.
Wrap floral tape around stem and wire.
Continue adding flowers to reach desired fullness.
Add in feathers as needed.
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Tara Kirklandy CustardBoutique We took a few moments to sit down with Tara Kirkland, the owner of one of our favorite clothing boutiques in Savannah, Georgia, Custard. Then she let us play with her clothes in our editorial shoot.
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Let’s Play, tara What sort of services or product does your business offer? We offer women’s clothing, eco-friendly, and fashion forward, unique with a great backstory, as well as shoes and accessories. Many of our accessories are made domestically from California to Texas, and locally. What are your top 3 favorite things to do in your free time? eat, shop, and kayak What is your favorite part about Custard? Dressing women and styling! What’s in your purse/toolbox that you couldn’t live without? my wallet.. for obvious reasons
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Tara carefully curates every item in Custard Boutique. “Most of them have an amazing backstory. Everything at Custard has purpose.” That said we couldn’t help but get the story behind two of our favorite jewelry pieces.. The Phoenix ring by Alkamie is hand cast in California by a husband and wife team. Made from recycled materials, this ring (and the others by them) are eco-friendly! The Phoenix wings spread across your hand in an elegant way, but can also be worn on one of our ADA belts as a faux belt buckle.
The puzzle pieces are an updated version of the widely known friendship necklaces. Made from brass by Monserat de Lucca, the necklaces fit perfectly together reading “Me” on one, and “You” on the other. Perfect for best friends, sisters, significant others, etc. They make great gifts!
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What brought you about doing what you do? How/why did you start your business? I have always loved helping women look and feel as beautiful as I think they are. I love being able to help someone make simple changes that go a long way, and that is truly the reason I got started in the industry... (i.e. I love make-overs....) I was a buyer for an indie store in the town where I am from, and I used that experience and my personal eye to build a business for myself here in the lovely Savannah.
What is your greatest extravagance? shoes
What living person do you most admire? deep question- someone fearless! I love people who are able to be themselves
How do you find inspiration? everything around me... magazines, blogs, other people, music, movies... you name it. I am always taking in everything I see, eat and do!
What do you most fear and/or dislike? in a perfect world when I wouldn’t have to worry about real world issues such as starving children and tainted water... I would say- spilling something on my all white blouse at an event when I can not change... haha What’s your spirit animal and why? my dog Manchester- for further explanation, you will just have to meet him
Greatest achievement... this store!!!
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Start with the perfect utensils like these mint, powder coated, vintage ones from Rethink. Spray paint a hearty leaf, like a magnolia, and dip the tip in glitter for the place cards. Add some cozy velvet ribbon to embellish rustic linen napkins. Try vintage for the best colors. Find a loose knit sweater at a thrift store, or an old one from your closet and cut it into a table runner. The knit will unravel, so if you want to reuse it next fall, sewing will be involved.
crisp
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Let’s party Fall Fashion Fete The arrival of fall fashion is a perfect reason to throw a party. Invite the girls over in their latest fall finds, have a few of the latest fashion magazines to peruse for must haves and must nots.
Offer a
selection of cheeses and chocolates with an autumnal soup.
For the beverage,
an acai concoction. Might as well enjoy some antioxidants while you’re enjoying yourselves.
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Let’s drink
The Fashionista
3 ounces Acai Berry Juice 3 ounces Club Soda
3 ounces Whipped Cream Vodka Sprig of Sage for Garnish Shake ingredients with ice. Pour and garnish.
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Let’s eat Create a simple garland by collecting magnolia leaves.
Spray paint them in your color palette,
and dip the tips in glitter for extra fun.
Wire
two to three leave together, then wrap the wire around a rope or ribbon.
Work from the ends
to the middle to ensure both ends have leaves pointing outward. When you are done, fill in any blank spaces with additional leaves and some glue. (hot glue works best) This garland also looks great on fireplace mantels, banister railings or around a doorway. Start with a wire wreath frame to make a wreath.
Curried Carrot Soup // Martha Stewart 2 tablespoon. Butter 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon curry powder 3 1/2 cups of reduced-sodium broth 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Fresh lemon juice from one lemon Purple basil to garnish -Heat butter, add onion, curry, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft. -Add broth, carrots, and 3 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. -Puree in a blender in batches until smooth. Transfer to a clean saucepan. Add more water to thin to desired consistency. Stir in lemon juice.
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Let’s eat When presenting a cheese plate at a party, be sure to offer a variety of hard and soft, strong and mild cheeses. Fine cheese counters will often let you taste a new variety before purchasing. Whatever you choose, make sure the appropriate serving and cutting utensils are handy.
Cheese pairs well with honeycomb and figs. Crostinis or crackers are always welcome, and a nice dry salami adds a salty element.
Host a cheese tasting party where everyone brings their favorite, or one they’ve wanted to try.
Beautiful chocolates are welcome at any table. These artisan truffles were made by Savannah’s Adam Turoni.
Our selection includes: Georgia
Peach Truffles made with peach preserves, liquor, white chocolate and pecans. Habanero Caramel Truffles topped with sea salt.
Roasted Fig and
Cognac Truffles dusted with cocoa.
When choosing chocolates, the higher cocoa content the better. It offers a richer flavor, and is not as sweet as their milky counterparts. Although at the end of the day, it’s chocolate, and all answers are correct!
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Also on our cover: Left on Houston Aurora sweater $239 Peacock shoulder blouse $78 Level 99 eco tencel jeans, Liza skinny, burnt orange $110 Custard Boutique // Savannah, Georgia
SEQUINS fHANDBAGS & fKNITS &
oh my! Fall fashion abounds with cozy sweaters, olive green, and leather shorts. photos by izzy hudgins photography // styling by french knot studios
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Vest - BP collection $58 // Dress - Central Park West $132 Skirt - October Sky $42 // Husk Necklace - $24 Gold Skinny Bib Necklace, $28 // Trunk 13 // Savannah, Georgia
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Lucas Tote in Snow Fox $345 with Rose Gold Bag Tassel $35 Satchel // Savannah, Georgia
Left on Houston Bone Domain sweater $150 Veronica M tie dye dress, made in the USA, $92 Birds of a feather origami necklace $62 Custard Boutique // Savannah, Georgia Large Stewardess in Platinum $355 // Satchel // Savannah, Georgia
Left: illia Crushed Leather Peplum Jacket // Gloria Estefania Sparkle Knit Tank // Planet Leggings // Basia chain necklace Right: illia Crushed Leather Pencil Skirt // Gloria Estefania Sparkle Knit Pullover // Fiona Paxton Choker // Gaucho // Savannah, Georgia
Small Ruffle Clutch in Nude Patent with Platinum Ruffle $130 // Satchel // Savannah, Georgia
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illia Crushed Leather Peplum Jacket // Gloria Estefania Sparkle Knit Tank // Planet Leggings // Basia chain necklace // Gaucho // Savannah, Georgia
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Ray Harris Pleated Silk Skirt // Sequin Tank // Fiona Paxton Necklace // Gaucho // Savannah, Georgia
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Far left: Lucas Tote in Snow Fox $345 with Small Burgundy Bag Tassel $25 Left: teddy Wristlet in Gunmetal $125 Slit Cuff in Edelman Teal $30 Below: Christina Wristlets in Silver Croco, Mint Croco, and Ivory Croco $90 each Satchel // Savannah, Georgia
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White Clutch - BCBG $58 Midnight Collar Blouse - SugarLips $52 Leathrette Shorts - BP collection $42 Sunglasses - $15 Grey Layered Necklace - $28 Trunk 13 // Savannah, Georgia
Silver wrap belt by ADA $77, made in the USA Amour Vert 100% eco silk, made in the USA dress, sage mint $ Recycled bullet earrings, By Boe, Made in the USA $80 La Mer mint wrap watch $88, made in the USA Custard Boutique // Savannah, Georgia
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Pheasant Feather Fascinator and Magnolia Hair Leaves // French Knot Studios
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Black wide strap tank $24 made in the USA Metallic wrap belt, ADA, $77 made in the USA Locally made reversible sequin skirt, Mamie Ruth, 1 of a kind, $80 Locally made slice earrings, Bellum Designs, $60 Betsy & Iya Golden Gate cuff, made in the USA $74 Tourista Wrap Watch, La Mer, $108 Custard Boutique // Savannah, Georgia
Fabric Flower, chain, and leather headband/Necklace French Knot Studios
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Black Sheer Back Dress - Central Park West $132 Trunk 13 // Savannah, Georgia Fabric, Felt, and Wire Flower Crown // French Knot Studios
Jules from Dollface by Jules shares her favorite beauty tips for fall. skin While the cool breeze is starting to roll in a smile shouldn’t be the only thing we are adding to our face! Even with a slight change in the weather, our skin can begin to shift. Try using a heavier moisturizer before winter itch hits. I recommend Embryolisse with is wonderful for all skin types and is also a 3-in-1 product serving as a moisturizer, primer, and makeup remover. Also make sure to exfoliate a minimum of 3x per week.
foundation & blush
Now that you have your summer glow, don’t cover it up with too much makeup. Transitioning into a lighter skin tone can be easy with at home airbrushing. Products including oil free foundation, blush, highlighter, bronzer, and even a self-tanner can provide a sheer to heavy coverage depending on your needs. Cover trouble areas and let your beauty shine through! TEMPTU at home systems are the best on the market with easy to use products and virtually no mess.
eyes One hot trend this fall is gold! Using a simple wash of gold on the lid can provide a lot of impact in little time. You can easily go from day to night with a adding a small flick to your eyeliner for a cat eye or adding a touch of blue liner below. Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Cream in #12 is a favorite of Team Dollface!
lips Red lips are always in fashion but finding the right shade is typically the hard and sometimes intimidating part. The key for first timers is to pick a color that has a berry or blue undertone. These reds are rich and universally flattering. I recommend starting with a stain and moving up the intensity based on your comfort level. You can create your own stain easily but putting on your chosen red first in your makeup application, then wiping it off at the end. You will be left with a beautiful, easy to wear color without having to buy two products. Any lipstick you like will work well!
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Photographer // Izzy Hudgins Styling // French Knot Studios Location // 24 E. Make-up // Jules de Jesus Fritz of Dollface by Jules Hair // Lindsay Nix of Towne
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Hand-Dyed Chiffon Tank // illia Leather Skirt Gaucho // Savannah, Georgia Paper Flower and Feather Floral Crown French Knot Studios
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Form + Function = Perfectio
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Upon entering Rethink Design Studio, we were struck by two things.
1> This space is
perfectly appointed and we can only hope our homes look like this one day. And 2> Amidst the volumes of decorating and lifestyle magazines, is a stocked mini bar with a fabulous vintage pitcher. We didn’t want to leave. Every floor of the home and office had so much to see and inspire. The talented husband and wife duo, Joel & Erica Snayd, design residential and commercial spaces all over Savannah, and then some. When the perfect lighting fixture or detail can’t be found, they make it. In addition to interiors, they also plan, design, and execute events like Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah Party this September. With such warm and welcoming hosts, we were happy to stay for a drink, and oooohhh and aaahhhh..
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cutting board collection
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fireplace dog bed
Sleeping in this third floor loft style bedroom would definitely make mornings easier. The oversized skylight over the stairs and ample windows wash the room in light. The natural wooden floors and white walls are punctuated by chartreusey greens and cool aquas. The family pup feels right at home in many rooms of the home and office with fireplace dog beds. Have you seen a cooler bassinet? It’s a perfect meld of form, function, and whimsy.
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Why we love this bathroom:
reclaimed barn doors attractive containers for unattractive necessities a chandelier giant shower lots of counter space
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Handy Household Tip - Attach loops of twill tape to your bath towels. The loop allows them to hang easily over a hook. By not being folded over a towel bar, drying time is shortened, and all while adding color to your space.
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little dears
For this issue’s fabulous kid’s room, we stayed at Rethink, where Joel & Erika created a cheery space for their son, Rye, inspired by the bear painting in the upper right image. This room has lots of kid friendly elements, yet an adult feels completely comfortable in the space. When designing a nursery, be careful about making it too baby. By selecting furniture and art pieces that can grow with your child, not only will you save money in the long run, but it makes for a visually appealing space for the kid in everyone.
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Industrial conduit pieces attach to the side of the armoire to hold several totes. An idea that is inexpensive, functional, and chic. It is also easily translated into any space: aprons in a kitchen, purses in the closet, hoses in a garden shed. Be sure you select the appropriate hardware and anchors for your substrate and potential weight load.
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Vintage suitcases decorate the top of the armoire.
Inside houses the TV, extra linens for the daybed and other essentials for the baby and house guests.
The fabric animal trophy adds a touch of whimsy.
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Above: Simple and functional built-ins store all the adorable clothes and display quirky art pieces. // Above right: Instead of purchasing a nursery specific dresser, they found a great vintage buffet. The built in silverware organizers are perfect for sorting important baby bits. When he gets older, the piece will still be practical. // Bottom right: A daybed waits for guests, and serves as a couch in the meantime. Sock puppets guard the four posters. Fun fact: this
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bed was made out of two footboards thrifted at a yard sale.
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resources
here’s where we found all the lovelies...
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24 E.
Custard Boutique
extant Fair
24 E. Broughton Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 233 . 2274 24estyle.com
422 Whitaker Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 232 . 4733 custardboutique.com
140 Abercorn Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 233 . 9001 extantfair.com
The Beer Growler
d.luxe
fifty flowers
102 E. Liberty Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 544 . 6414 thebeergrowler.net
413 Whitaker Street Savannah, Georgia 205 . 903 . 0352
fiftyflowers.com
Chocolat by Adam Turoni
dick blick
french knot studios
323 W. Broughton Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 335 . 2914 chocolatat.com
318 E. Broughton Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 234 . 0456 dickblick.com
frenchknotstudios.com
The coffee fox
dollface by jules
Gaucho
102 W. Broughton Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 401 . 0399 thecoffeefox.com
30 W. Broughton Street Savannah, Georgia 707 . 340 . DOLL dollfacebyjules.com
18 E. Broughton Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 234 . 7414
resources
Izzy Hudgins Photography
Lindsay nix
satchel.
izzyhudginsblog.com
Towne 302 East 41st Street 912 . 443 . 1388
311 W. Broughton Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 233 . 1008 shopsatchel.com
la paperie
The Paris Market
savannah bee company
409 Whitaker Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 443 . 9349 lapaperiesavannah.com
36 W. Broughton Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 232 . 1500 theparismarket.com
104 W. Broughton Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 233 . 7873 savannahbee.com
madame chrysanthemum
rethink Design Studio
small pleasures
101 W. Taylor Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 238 . 3355 madamechrysanthemum.com
114 W. Jones Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 236 . 3022 rethinkdesignstudio.com
412B Whitaker Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 234 . 0277 savannahestatejewelry.biz
maison de macarons
reynolds Square Fine Art
trunk 13
1100 Eisenhower Drive Savannah, Georgia 912 . 665 . 9894 maisondemacarons.com
31 Abercorn Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 236 . 9797 reynoldssquarefineart.com
414 Whitaker Street Savannah, Georgia 912 . 349 . 4129 trunk13.com
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1 - leather Flower 2 - Green Tourmaline cabochon circa 1900 3 - skinny love & skinny bow 4 - Turquoise & Pearl from 1891 5 - Phoenix
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Stone cameo & diamond from. 1850 - 6 triple geometric bar - 7 Jefferson Rabbit - 8 cabochon garnet circa 1900 - 9 geometric solid - 10
ring 1 - Madame Crysanthemum // rings 2, 4, 6, & 9 - Small Pleasures // rings 3 & 7 - Trunk 13 // rings 5, 8, & 10 - Custard Boutique