Posted by Rebecca
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Most people know that Savannah boasts the largest historic district in the nation. Its rich history is what draws so many to our beautiful city, but there is much more to Savannah than a walk through the past. Brimming with old-world elegance and beauty, Savannah is the perfect blend of southern tradition and artsy, contemporary quirkiness. You can’t help but be wooed by Savannah’s irresistible ambiance.
Strolling down brick-lined sidewalks, flanked by flowering azalea bushes with spanish moss draped lazily over mammoth-sized live oak branches, you’ll find yourself drawn in and never wanting to leave. Savannah works its way into the very fiber of your being. The smell of the marsh, the sound of the saxophone player warming up in the bustling square outside your window each morning, the clip-clop of horse hooves on the street below, these are sounds and smells you’ll never forget.
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Posted by Rebecca
Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:32:00 GMT
I co-hosted an open house this weekend at charming 340 E 50th St. in Ardsley Park. Built in 1946, it is endowed with so many of the unique features of that era: arched doorways, fireplace with embellished mantel and separate carriage house with 2 car garage and studio apartment above… 
And not-so-pretty gray carpet over gorgeous oak floors. When the owner’s Realtor (Alice Pollak, friend and fellow CBTR agent) agreed to list the home for sale, she asked the owner to pull up the carpet in the back bedroom just to see what was there. They did, only to reveal the beautiful floors in the photo to the right!
Apparently, during the time the house was built, wood flooring was an FHA requirement, but carpet was the style. So, people would put the wood floors in to meet the requirement, then immediately cover them with the highly fashionable (for the time) carpet. Years later, home owners are pulling back the worn wall-to-wall carpet to reveal wood flooring that was never trod upon. What a find!
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Posted by Rebecca
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:27:00 GMT
We all know that plastic bags hurt the environment, and paper bags use a ton of energy and resources, so the question of “paper or plastic?” at the grocery store makes me feel awful either way. Especially since I shop several times a month, and the baggers at my store rarely fill each bag up, even when I ask them to. Rob and I save most of ours, but really. How many plastic grocery bags can you realistically use around the house?
So, I’ve been wanting to bring my own bags to the grocery store for a while, but never did get around to getting any. Plus, I wasn’t really thrilled about looking an old lady, whipping out my canvas bags (stupid, vain stereotype, I know, but I can’t help it).
Anyway, I came across these very cute, stylish bags from Red Envelope. A set of 5 is $35, and they’re washable, hold the same amount as two plastic grocery bags, and all 5 roll up in a little pouch that fits in your purse. I love them! I ordered mine last week.
Our baggers won’t know what to do with me, as I’ve never seen anyone bringing their own bags in our grocery store, but someone’s gotta start it, right?
I thought I’d give them a quick push in case you, like me, were looking for a way to cut down on a little waste. By the way, if any of you carry the canvas bags, I totally love you. No disrespect intended. On the contrary. You’re braver than I, and I bet you look great doing it!
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Posted by Rebecca
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:59:00 GMT
The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is always a fun event in Savannah, and this year was no exception. Although a little cloudy, the day brought great weather for parade-goers. My husband and I parked our car at a friend’s house, and a group of us rode bikes to the festivities. The bike ride was enjoyable, and we had the added bonus of not having to look for a parking space or walk for blocks to get to the parade route. The parade held the usual green-painted horses, marching men with lipstick smeared across their smiling faces, high school marching bands, dancing children and smiling pageant queens. This year’s events will likely keep visitors in Savannah longer than usual. Since the parade was held on a Friday, most out-of-town visitors arrived Thursday evening and will probably stay through Sunday. Be sure to head downtown to people watch and enjoy the beautiful weather and blooming flowers!
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Posted by Rebecca
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:49:00 GMT
This weekend was the Grand Opening of the Lofts on Broughton Street in downtown Savannah. My husband and I went, taking along three friends of ours. What a great turnout! While we were there, there was a steady stream of people coming and going, and there were at least 100 people there at all times. The event was catered by Locos, with entertainment by Trae Girley and a great artwork display by Penelope Miller.
Several completed lofts were open for touring, while the main event - the cocktail party - was held in a giant unfinished corner space with exposed beams, brick walls and a great view of Broughton Street.
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Tags Broughton, Condos, Downtown, Homes, Lofts, Move, realtor, Relocate, savannah
Posted by Rebecca
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:18:00 GMT
Today was a gorgeous day for Super Museum Sunday. Savannah area museums offered free admission for the hundreds of people who turned out to enjoy the arts. My husband Rob and I were among them, and we had a great time. We visited the Jepson Center for the Arts, the Telfair Museum and the Owens-Thomas House. Part of the fun was walking from museum to museum. The weather was perfect, everyone was out walking through the squares, and some of the trees have even begun to flower. The sound of laughter floating through the air was invigorating.
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Posted by Rebecca
Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:31:00 GMT
Mark your calendars. 2008’s famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah will be on Friday, March 14th instead of the 17th. The date shift is to avoid a conflict with Holy Week, since Easter is on March 23rd this year.
Our city’s favorite celebration draws a crowd of around 300,000 each year. Unless you plan on being pinched thousands of times, be sure and take your fashion cues from the cutie on the right.
Check out what the AJC has to say on the subject.
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