Author: A Vintage Boutique

Heap of Trouble

Steadfast and determined to get hard criminals off the streets, Chatham County's first female district attorney is spearheading numerous programs that will put criminals in a whole heap of trouble.

This Means War

It’s no secret that the violent crime rate in Savannah has been steadily rising over the past year. What is the root of this evil? Drugs.

Southerner's Guide to Grits

We visited six of Savannah's finest restaurants to see how they cook up their rendition of this Southern classic.

Six Southern Hot Spots in Savannah Georgia

  The cobblestone roads. The Spanish moss. The antebellum architecture. Between Savannah’s rich history and modern Southern lifestyle, choosing what to see in the Hostess City can seem like a daunting task. Here we have complied a balanced list of…

South Magazine’s 6th Annual Greatest Pets Contest

We all love our four-legged friends. From the well-behaved to the overly-spirited, the big to the small, the fluffy to the feathered and the cute to the “so-ugly-they’re-cute-anyways,” we look at our pets as unique individuals that serve as constant…

Meeting with the Mayor

After only a few months in office, our new mayor makes it clear he's not afraid to make the tough decisions.

Get to Know Elvis in a Whole New Way

Elvis was in the building albeit in spirit and in print Thursday evening at the Jepson Center for the Telfair Museum’s gallery opening of, “Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer.”  Running through October 2nd at the Jepson Center, the…

Celebrating Earth Day Should Go Beyond April 22

Earth Day has evolved from an idea promoting environmentalism awareness to an advocacy dedicated to education and activism.  Of all people, Joanne Morton knows Earth Day does not begin and end on April 22nd;  Its spirit must endure everyday through…

One Million Acts of Kindness

Nine years ago on April 16th, thirty-two lives were violently taken at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, a tragedy now remembered as the Virginia Tech shooting.  The aftershock was unnerving.  While family and friends of the…

The Creator of Savannah's First Tattoo Fest Speaks!

An Interview with Savannah Tattoo Festival Founder John Cann Your mother can say what she wants about you coming home with a tattoo. However, there is no denying body art cuts deep (emotionally and physically) for the one in five adults…

3 Must-Try Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

  Baking is bliss for me.  A spatula gripped in my hand does not feel foreign but familiar, like it belongs there.  And nothing - nothing - feels or mixes more right with that spatula than a batch of chocolate…

Take a Trip to Tequila's Town

I saw it on a waitress who was standing at the door: a shirt that read, “Te,” and then displayed two checkboxes.  The empty one said, “amo,” and the one checked finished, “quila.”  That subtle element of character was all…

South Cover Girl Ashley Judd Shines in Big Stone Gap

It doesn’t take one to be from the deep valleys of Virginia to understand the cuddle of a small town.  The sentiment is familiar, like getting a bear hug from a relative you haven’t seen in who-knows-how-long, or smelling the…

Veteran Owned. Family Oriented.

Brothers Major Daniel and Captain Tyler Merritt, the president and CEO, respectively, spoke to us with passion and excitement for, Nine Line, their company and foundation. Now about three years old and with current monthly production numbers that out-perform companies double their size, Nine Line Apparel has already started making waves in the clothing sector.

Feel the Magic of Magic Bands (Disney Vacation Part 2)

I couldn’t stop smiling.   After weeks spent counting down the days then the hours, I finally arrived “home” at Walt Disney World.  It was 12:30 p.m., and the day was as young as I felt.  My suitcase leaned against…

Who Lives in Tent City?

Homelessness and the growth of tent cities, now confirmed in all 50 states, is a national crisis. Savannah’s homeless population has hovered for decades at approximately 4,000, which includes nearly 300 veterans and 1,000 chronically homeless individuals. Roughly 160 people live outdoors year-round. Another 500-600 shuffle between shelters and the wild.

Kicking Into High Gear

Savannah, Statesboro and the surrounding area are prime assist players in the continuing development of a feeder system that keeps Americans formidable in international competition and perhaps one day bring the ultimate prize of a World Cup men's title. Further representative of the soccer boom in the area is the arrival of Tormenta FC, a player development league professional team in Statesboro.

The Diary of a Ghost Hunt

If you’ve lived in Savannah for a certain period of time, it doesn’t matter if you believe in ghosts or not, the paranormal tends to consume part of your life. Our hubris in describing this little Victorian city by the sea, drips like Spanish moss out of our mouths with stories of all the characters we’ve encountered.

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.

Indian Motorcycle Savannah

If you’re looking for a shop full of motorcycle enthusiasts, look no further than Indian Motorcycle Savannah.

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.

River Street Sweets

Born on River Street, Savannah’s famed River Street Sweets has grown to locations across the South. 4515 Habersham • 912.201.3654

Nine Line Apparel

What started in a garage by Army officers and brothers Daniel and Tyler Merritt, has turned into a lifestyle brand that dedicates every product to the country they served.

Mamie Ruth

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

Rivers & Glen Trading Co.

In the heart of the Historic District is a shop dedicated to enjoying everything the city can’t offer: the wonderful outdoors.

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.

The Collins Quarter

The Collins Quarter is the perfect dining destination for the travel and adventure enthusiast.

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…