Author: A Vintage Boutique

The Most Adventurous Job

Storm Soldiers II, set to be released in late 2016, walks us through not only a day in lives of the linemen, but also the lives of their families. “Most of the time when a lineman leaves his home, his family has no idea when he’ll be back or if he’ll even be back at all,” says Stone.

It's a Muddy Business

The Greeks once called running “the world’s most accessible sport.” Its endless virtues are as utilitarian as they are beautiful. Four and a half million years ago we learned to walk upright and almost immediately turned those baby steps into long strides, but how has it evolved?

A Magical Vacation Only a Few Hours Away (Part 1)

My writing professor recently said it best: Walt Disney World (WDW) is “yes-ville.”  In an adult world boggling with no’s and responsibilities pummeled by reality’s harsh whip, a trip to “yes-ville” doesn’t sound half bad.  In fact, it practically sounds,…

Wet Willies

Savannah is home to many titles, but The World's Greatest Daiquiris might be her best.

Smoke Cartel

The folks at Smoke Cartel feel the values of Savannah reflect their values as a business.

Gypsy World

Travel and Adventure....clearly a vibe you will feel as you enter the one and only Gypsy World.

Mellow Mushroom

More than just a pizza joint, Mellow Mushroom is a gathering place for Savannah’s slew of pizza and beer lovers, and who doesn’t love pizza and beer?

Livvy Boutique

In 2014, Olivia Wardlaw created a specialty boutique in Sandfly. The boutique, fittingly named Livvy, after a nickname given to her by a close friend, celebrates the fun and stylish side in each of her shoppers.

Embassy Suites

The Embassy Suites Historic District is not only the perfect choice for the perfect home away from home.

Olympia Cafe

Olympia Cafe has been serving Greek specialties and fresh local seafood such as whole snapper, scored flounder, and Georgia wild shrimp for twenty five years.

fab'rik

In the center of Broughton Street, Savannah’s shopping mecca, is fab’rik, a high fashion boutique with affordable prices.

The Shrimp Factory

A Savannah staple since 1977, the Shrimp Factory is a casual, coastal dining restaurant overlooking the Savannah Riverfront.

River House Seafood

Watch the big ships sail by as you relax and enjoy the best local flavors Savannah’s River Street has to offer.

Shoe•Be•Do

If you’re looking for the finest shoes and accessories from all over the globe, head into ShoeBeDo.

E.Shaver's Books

Savannah oldest and most beloved bookstore, E. Shaver Bookseller is proof that the shop around the corner is not a dying breed.

39 Rue De Jean

Widely known simply as "Rue" this 2015 addition to the Savannah culinary scene is the sister to its original Downtown Charleston location.

Mamie Ruth

Unapologetically Southern and made in the U.S.A., Mamie Ruth is style for the modern hippie.

Dub's A Public House

The only sports bar on River Street, Dub’s, a Public House, has a cool atmosphere and a killer view.

Quaint Local Bookstores Are Not a Dying Breed

Bookstores are rare mines of literary riches all recognized in the tangible embrace of a published piece of writing, whatever the genre.  Jessica Osborne works in such a haven at E. Shaver, Bookseller on 326 Bull Street, which operates under…

We're Counting Down to St. Patrick's Day

March is here! For the rest of the country, they might be thinking spring has sprung, but here in Savannah we know March means the start of the best season of the year: St. Patrick’s Day. It seems the celebrations…

Arabian Nights Took Over the Savannah Civic Center

In an arts culture splattered with one-upping shock art and vapid excuses for entertainment, ballet quietly pleases an aesthetic we thought gone for good within a rowdy world.  Ballet survives, even transcends its artistic expression, because it requires no technological…

Danny Falligant

Danny Falligant isn’t your average real-estate attorney. He’s been named a Georgia “Super Lawyer” and called the “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend magazine, but his true mission in life is to save marriages. He may have the magic touch on his quest to save marriages and, just possibly, society at large.

Welcome Home

The South is full of rich history and beautiful architecture. We explored some of Savannah’s most historic buildings that are now home to some of the city’s greatest restaurants. Whether you’re looking for a classic Southern meal or something a bit more modern, there is something for everyone to enjoy in some of the most beautiful houses of the Hostess City.

The Hottest Event of the Year

The Art on Tap: Life's a Beach fashion show featuring designs by Zia Sachedina left guests speechless last night at the Jepson Center.

Tommy Lee, Artist to Watch

Up-and-coming artist Tommy Lee uses repetition of symbols, words, and color to create a captivating puzzle of compositions.

What does the Masters Winner's Girlfriend Choose for a Purse?

The 2015 Masters winner, Jordan Spieth had everyone on their toes during last week’s tournament. Amongst the excitement was Spieth’s girlfriend, Annie Verret who was spotted carrying a Hammitt handbag, one of Hollywood’s hottest brands. South’s Paula Fogarty recently had the pleasure of interviewing Hammitt’s Creative Director, Tony Drockton, so we were excited to see a Hammitt bag being carried in the South at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

The Need for Speed – DBA Lunch

Founder and CEO of illuminomics!, LLC Chris Miller brought yet another community issue to the Savannah Downtown Business Association this month. Savannah has fallen behind in broadband speed and how can we increase it.

Culinary Adventures

There’s something special about eating in the Lowcountry, especially on a sultry spring evening. When it comes to wining and dining, the South does it best. In this issue’s dining section, We’re taking a look at three of the region’s…

All Aboard

The adventure begins when you board an Amtrak train. Safe, efficient, and reliable travel and a vacation that starts much sooner than others. Henry Miller, writer and traveler, once said, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way…

Midnight in Cyberspace

A huge crowd of over 300 gathered at the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center for the global launch of the inaugural Metabooks APP for John Berendt’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Peace of Mind

Nothing is more relaxing than watching the waves as they come in and feeling the sun warm your skin.

Soup-erb Beings

Driving throughout the historic downtown area today you cannot help but to notice the churches that rest on every corner.

Winter Tourist

Sure it’s still a little too chilly to take a swim, but that doesn’t mean you can't enjoy the other splendors of the beach and other warm places.

Superfoods and Supermedicines

Ever wondered what foods were not only "good for you," but may actually help heal you or prevent illness? Medicine can be tasty!

The Collector

Life-long connoisseur Herbert Brito has amassed an impressive collection of Andy Warhol originals topping two dozen pieces. A constant player in the art-dealing world, he’s also owned works by Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and Frank Stella. But for Brito the…

Explosive Art

Artist Matt Stromberg is literally creating a stir in the art world by using everything from explosives and rocket fuel to submachine guns in his volatile, nonobjective sculpture. He’s careful to stress, however, that his unique art form is not…

The Quest for the Perfect Mayor

On November 8, 2011, voters will elect Savannah’s 65th mayor, selecting the man or woman to replace Otis Johnson. There are already six registered candidates— Regina Thomas, Floyd Adams, Jr., Ellis Cook, Edna Jackson, Jeff Felser and James Dewberry —…

Brooke Anderson is the Insider

Most people spend the last few days of a job cleaning out a desk, saying goodbye to co-workers and making plans for the future. Brooke Anderson is not most people. She spent hers in London, reporting live on national television…

Orchid – One Hot Mama

Orchid Paulmeier needed a winner, something that would stick out for the judges. Paulmeier, 39, of Bluffton, South Carolina, attended an open call audition last August for the seventh season of the popular cable reality series The Next Food Network…

Dishin' with the Deens

Paula Deen did something this summer she hadn’t done in a very long time: she took the summer off. “It was the longest span I’ve not worked in 22 years,” she says. “It was my time of getting back in…

Savannah’s Golden Boy

A Georgia boy by birth, football legend Shannon Sharpe came from humble beginnings. But his hard work and determination eventually afforded him a spot on his college team and then led him to the NFL. Recently, after being inducted into…

The Adventures of Tag Popping

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis may have brought thrifting to the mainstream with their hit “Thrift Shop” but truly hip folks have been thrifting always.

John Mellencamp: The Painter

“People up on the east side, people on the gravel road, people of many colors, whose stories will never be told. Too late came too early for me to face myself, I am a troubled man.” The rock-and-roll legend trades…

Fight The Cold From Home

The winter is here and, although some people are happy that it's finally nice and cold in the south, it comes with pesky colds. Fight them with these remedies!