I tagged along with my husband on a business trip to Savannah, Georgia last week and had such an amazing time. I explored the beautiful and incredibly charming historic district, spent some quality alone time at the spa (steaming, kneading and buffing every single square inch of my dermis) and enjoyed as many of the indie restos and boutiques as I possibly could. I found so many little treasures and left feeling well rested and totally inspired. Here are just a few of the gems from my trip...
Always my #1 in a new city: Secure a list of must see/do/eat from someone who looks cool. Trust me, it works. This list came from the baristas at The Coffee Fox.
I'd never pass up a store called The Salt Table. I left with Lavender Salt and Habanero Sugar and more...much, much more.
Just one of the cheese boards we ordered. This one was from Churchill's Pub. They're a fixture on many Savannah menus. HOLLA!
A jumble of pearls at Peddler Jim's Antiques. It takes A LOT of digging to find a real treasure here.
Waiting for our fabulous tex-mex dinner at Foxy Loxy (sister store to The Coffee Fox). How could we not eat there?
Took a late night jaunt to the sea. No way would we be that close to the ocean and not stick our toes in!
I always pick up as many local publications as possible.
A HELLA fast visit to the Wormsloe Plantation was beautiful and peaceful. So nice to walk around outside without a coat.
Shop SCAD proved to be chock full of treasures from local design students. I think Savannah's booming indie vibe is a direct result of having a great art school in its midst.
FOUND: the ugliest souvenir in Savannah. However, this certainly wasn't the most offensive. I won't be posting a picture of that one.
A bird's eye view of the basement at The Paris Market. This was my favorite store when I visited 7 years ago and it's still my favorite today. Lovely!
Cute, rustic decor at Back in the Day Bakery. We went for breakfast and ended up splitting a Jambon Royal and a cupcake.
Cupcakes may be "over" but these babies from Back in the Day Bakery were DELICIOUS! Perhaps the best I've ever had (and I've tried my fair share).
I loved everything at Back in the Day Bakery. I just want to live there.
The mead tasting bar at Savannah Bee Company. We had our first (and definitely not our last) taste of honeycomb here, paired with crisp green apple and sharp cheese. Yum! The company makes all manner of honey products as well as a range of haircare and skincare and sells beautiful honeycomb inspired jewelry.
The nice craft beer selection at The Beer Growler. Fun fact: You can stroll the streets of Savannah while drinking beer, as long as it's in a plastic container.
Here's my full list from the trip, in case you're planning one of your own: Sylvester & Co Modern General | One Fish Two Fish | Nourish | Prospector Company | The Salt Table | The Paris Market | Lily Bay | Satchel | Shop SCAD | Savannah Bee Company | Peddler Jim's Antiques | Foxy Loxy | The Coffee Fox | Gryphon Tea Room | Back in the Day Bakery | Churchill's Pub| Flying Monk Noodle Bar | Crystal Beer Parlor | The Beer Growler | Wormsloe State Historic Site |Bonaventure Cemetery | The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Thank you, Savannah! I'll be back...