Men, Take Notes

And ladies, take notes for your men!

Here in the South, I can attest to the fact that chivalry is NOT dead! Keep your expectations high, ladies! 

More Rules of a Gentleman here. 

xoxo

Chels

Wanderlusting :: Coastal South Series {1 of 4}

Life may be slow in Georgia's first-settled city, but Savannah is far from boring. Established in 1733 by General James Oglethorpe, today it is a city of moss-covered cobblestone lanes and a unique sense of southern pride. Walk down it's streets, and you're sure to feel the haunted history of this ancient city.

From the classic colonial square grid with quaint gardens (think Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil) and show-stopping fountains to the unique, unmatched local artist's market (the world-famous SCAD is located here), and too many tantalizing dinner options to choose from (Paula Deen's restaurant!), this big small town has a sense of charming cobblestone charisma that is not found anywhere else in the country.

Keep the artsy vibe flowing with this swinging dress from Free People. Colorful accessories and an oh-so-Southern monogram necklace ties everything together. And of course, every Southern belle needs a little Lilly in her life.

Savannah is a stunningly beautiful city that has somehow managed to hold onto it's history. It's not uncommon for buildings here to be hundreds of years old - something practically unheard of in this region.

Make sure to bookmark gardenia+glam and visit again next Thursday for the second installment of the Coastal South Series :)

xoxo

A lot going on...

Applications, interviews, working part-time jobs until I find a full-time job (spending 12 hours babysitting a 21-month-old is probably one of the most exhausting things I've ever done)... life is crazy right now!

I'm feeling very blessed for all the opportunities that have come my way :)

 

xoxo

Summer, Summer, Summer

The high for this weekend is 106 degrees in Atlanta this weekend.. can you believe that? The pool is calling my name!

In other news, 4 days until the 4th of July and the Peachtree Road Race, 12 days until I leave for a very short (but needed) beach weekend, and 13 days until my 23rd birthday... but who's counting? ;)

Happy Friday and have a LOVELY weekend!

Here's to the Old Try

Old Try is a print shop, run by two Southerners relocated to Boston, who make exquisite prints that speak to the heart. 

Like they say, you can take a person out of the South, but you can't take the South out of a person. 

"When we are lost and astray, thunder rolls and the south wind blows guiding us back home."

"There exist two Souths below the Mason-Dixon. One is the place of history, of the county and the proud families and the exploited slaves. The other is a place of the future, of the city and tomorrow, of the growing minority prominence and the exportation of culture to the rest of America. Two Souths, both right and wrong in their own ways, but both in existence since the Civil War, and in my belief, both will live always. It’s our legacy and our tormented soul, and it’s what we run from and run towards with equal conviction."

"Here's to taking a change and seeing where it takes us. Here's to the Old Try."

I highly recommend checking out their online store!

All images belong to Old Try. 

Country Living

Although the weather has been a bit chilly down South lately, spring and summertime always makes me long for country living. I can't help but imagine open doors and windows letting in the sunshine and a warm breeze. Cold front, please go away!! 

xoxo

That Sweet, Sweet Southern Moon..

Georgia clay, Georgia peaches.. whatever comes to mind when you think of the capital of the south, you can't deny that there is something special about this place.

Home Sweet Georgia on my mind!

P.S. - That Georgia On My Mind print can be purchased here - I ordered mine last week, can't wait to get it!!