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50 ECLECTIC + BOLD:
Hillary Germano and Jenna Garwood recently formed a fresh new design firm, Scout Proper, and are now sharing their bold vision with the Isles.
57 MENDING THE BROKEN HOUSE:
Cary Anne Chambers of A Pop of Colour was recently able to live her dream of creating a home renovation from start to finish.
66 GROWING STRONG:
Amanda and Dante McCleery of Farm 99 in Glynn County share their story along with tips to starting a thriving vegetable garden at home.
82 DESIGNING A DREAM:
Jeanie Beth Baxter of Mary Bryan Peyer Designs shares her story, as well as a newly-designed home she styled on Sea Island.
74 OCEAN
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As I write this, I’m mid-project. This time, it’s my foyer. I’ve put the crowning touch on the “room of my own,” my office, polishing it off with the curtains and the light fixture. I am so in love with the way it turned out, and I’m not the only one. Every day, my pups and I make a beeline across the house to this serene little space to indulge in writing, editing, filing, and planning (and perhaps, some podcast listening). It’s really exceeded my expectations (and evidently theirs too).
Like the office with its heron-bedecked accent wall, my next big “to-do” is another area that will include a few more big statement pieces. One side of my foyer wall will be Schooner blue with the other being enveloped in another dramatic (animal-centric) wallpaper. There will be an oversized bubble chandelier and fresh furniture. In a phrase, it will be “unapologetically bold.” And it’s odd — or maybe not so odd — that throughout my gathering of stories for this issue that was a concept that cropped up repeatedly.
It was certainly front and center when I sat down with the creatives behind the new Scout Proper Designs on St. Simons Island. Hillary Germano and Jenna Garwood joined forces to bring their own bold vision for their brand to life by using Hillary’s home renovation as an inspirational showpiece while launching their business. It’s an absolute stunner, and I’m so thrilled to share it (and them) with you all.
Another similar find came courtesy of Cary Anne Chambers, owner of A Pop of Colour. This pharmacist turned full-time interior designer realized a dream of creating a design of her own from scratch. It’s a deeply personal project.
Cary Anne was inspired by her family’s pine farm in Woodbine (which definitely explains all the green … my favorite color). She was also able to include local businesses and collab partners to stage the home before it hit the market, so there are plenty of great ideas and inspo there. It is another “unapologetic” design in the mix.
The same can be said for the fresh face Heather Jowers of Rae Lane Interiors helped create for homeowners on East Beach. The property was originally built in the 80s and she added her special brand of seaside shades and ocean vibes to the reno.
Like Heather, Jeanie Beth Baxter has always been able to bring a vision to life. The interior designer with Mary Bryan Designs on St. Simons Island has an extensive background working with builders, so she’s highly experienced at all aspects of the process. In our Designing a Dream Home feature, she shares how she handcrafted a stunning style for a newly-built Sea Island home.
Last but certainly not least, we visit Farm 99, where we chat with owners Dante and Amanda McCleery about how they took a major leap of faith when they left New Jersey and moved to South Georiga in 2019. They also shared tips for those looking to start their own vegetable gardens at home.
We hope this issue brings you some inspiration for your spaces — be it inside or out. And whatever it may be, I hope it turns out to be unapologetically you.
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Artists, conservationists to offer interactive animal exhibition
WORDS BY LINDSEY ADKISON | PHOTOS BY ARIC SPARMANN
There isn’t much empty space in Ken Wallin’s gallery.
Nearly every inch is adorned with canvases and easels bursting with color.
A school of fish — reds, blues, oranges, some striped, others solid — fluidly merge to form a figure of an octopus.
A sprinting zebra dissolves into a flurry of pink and purple butterflies.
It doesn’t take an artfully-trained
eye to quickly pick up on an ever-present theme here — animals. It’s not by accident either. It’s become a passion for the local painter.
“I’m very concerned about climate issues and endangered species,” Wallin explains. “It’s something that’s in our faces every day and I want to do something about it.”
So when two of his fellow community artists approached him with an idea to do just that, Wallin jumped at the chance.
About a year ago, Ella Cart and Bettina Rusher reached out to share an idea they had to create a new wildlife exhibition titled, “Animals and Us.”
Rusher, who began painting albino alligators fairly recently, tapped Cart, a veteran wildlife painter, especially when it comes to birds.
“I’m in ArtTrends Gallery with Ella, and I know she paints a lot of beautiful animals. I had just started painting animals. It just came to my mind … ‘let’s have a wildlife show,’”
Rusher says with a grin, dressed in the spirit of the show — as a leopard — while seated in Wallin’s gallery.
Cart eagerly agreed.
Before long, the two had recruited Wallin, whose gallery is just a hop and skip down Frederica Road from ArtTrends. The planning took off conventionally enough — at first.
“… and then, we decided to turn it into something else,” Cart says with a laugh.
The power of the three creatives merged, and they set the bar higher. They wanted to offer the Golden Isles something entirely new.
While they would create (mostly) new pieces for the art show, they would also partner with area organizations like the Jekyll Island Conservation Authority to provide interactive animal educational events. The trio also enlisted the help of Coastal Wildscapes. The local nonprofit’s mission is to educate the public about the importance of biodiversity and coastal habitats.
“It really is unbelievable that it all came together,” Wallin says with a laugh. “After our meetings, I would leave and think, ‘How is this going to come together?”
But come together, it did. The result is a multi-layered immersive program spanning six weeks. It will include a variety of opportunites for participation far beyond the simple sip and strolls of standard opening receptions. “Animals and Us” will include live art demonstrations, lectures, and animal presentations.
“There will be turtles, snakes, baby alligators,” Rusher lists.
Naturalist Aryon Moleen will be the one helping with that end of the deal.
She will be hosting a program titled Beasts of Prey from 3 to 5 p.m. May 17 and will bring a number of animals — including a timber rattlesnake. Moleen concedes these intimidating animals are often misunderstood.
“The Jekyll Island Conservation Department couldn’t be more excited to pair with GVA for this upcoming event. Glynn Visual Arts has been a pivotal part of building community for curious minds for years, so it was no surprise to us that they shaped a project as unique as ‘Animals and Us,’” Moleen says.
“We’re looking forward to sharing an up-close encounter with our education ambassadors at both events, including cap-
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tive, endemic venomous snakes and baby alligators. It should be quite a time.”
All of the events will be held Glynn Visual Arts (GVA), 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island. And guests will be encouraged to walk through various exhibitions with animal “spirit balls,” orbs that have been hand painted by the three presenting artists.
“We thought that would just be another neat way for participants to connect with the animals,” Cart says, cradling a ball.
It’s just another element that makes this exhibition so special. And Kari Morris, executive director of GVA, says the arts center was thrilled to become the hub for this bold new venture.
“This is an experience you’d expect to get in a big city like Atlanta or Jacksonville. But it’s going to be right here,” Morris says. “It’s going to show people how accessible art is, on top of (their message) about how we’re all connected to animals and nature. Art makes it all accessible.”
“Animals and Us” will include events from April through June. Read on to learn more about their scheduled events:
• A pre-opening painting demonstration will be held at 6:30 p.m. on April 30 with artist Ken Wallin at Glynn Visual Arts Studio, 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island. During the demonstration, Wallin will discuss and explore how art can serve as a powerful medium to highlight the bond between nature and the human spirit.
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• “Animals and Us,” an immesrive exhibition, will be held from May 1 through June 6 at Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. For details visit, glynn visualarts.org. For specific events, please see below.
• The “Animals and Us” opening reception will be held at 4:30 p.m. May 1 at the Glynn Visual Arts Studio, 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island. It will feature special guest speakers and live coastal animals.
• Coastal WildScapes will host a presentation at 10 a.m. May 3 featuring Amy Schuler, education outreach coordinator. She will present tips on attracting pollinators to a garden, while supporting ecological balance. The presentation will include art projects for children. Native seeds to be used to begin a pollinator garden will be offered to guests.
• Beasts of Prey, the Jekyll Island Conservation presentation, will be held at 3 p.m. May 17. It will feature Interpretive Naturalist Ayron Moleen, who will discuss the interesting and misunderstood wildlife of predators living on the Georgia Coast. The discussion will include information about the power and misconceptions surrounding reptiles of the Golden Isles, details about how to safely handle wildlife, and provide research about endemic animals.
• For more information about Glynn Visual Arts, upcoming events, workshops, and classes, visit glynnvisualarts.org.
A Penguin Perspective: Mentor shares story of involvement with project Q
The Golden Isles Penguin Project has been a big part of Golden Isles Arts & Humanities for the past nine years. And it has become a big part of the Golden Isles community. In this program, young people with and without developmental and physical disabilities come together to perform a Broadway-style musical. Artists (those with a disability) are paired with a Mentor who assists them on-stage as needed. But Mentors do much more than that. They are friends.
Emmeline Griffith, a mentor who has given her time and her friendship to the program for seven years, shares what makes participating in the Penguin Project such an important part of her life. Read on to learn about her experience in her own words.
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Theatre has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My dad had done plays all around the Golden Isles, and, soon enough, I was on stage too. This involved the Ritz Theatre’s annual Christmas productions and summer camps, as well as a play at the Brunswick Actors’ Theater. When I heard about the Penguin Project from one of my friends, Ryan Thompson, I signed up, thinking of it as another performance. I was in fifth grade and did not have a true clue as to what I was signing up for.
My dancing skills go up to about my second grade dance class (which I begged to quit), and I cannot carry a note to save my life. However, my disadvantage in musicality (other than playing an instrument) has never stopped my love for the Penguin Project. This organization is a community that “doesn’t stop believing” in you when things mess up. No one is willing to give up and we will always work towards the best solution. Everyone there wants you to succeed.
Some of my favorite memories are from just being together as friends. The Ice Cream Quartet in “The Music Man Jr.” was prone to singing and dancing backstage, and Scar’s intense makeup in “Lion King Jr.” always got a laugh from the rest of the ensemble. Through these memories, I’ve had someone else beside me the whole time.
I met my artist, Jack Bachman, with the help of Ms. Lenore, our mentor coordinator at the time, after failing to click with someone at the past few rehearsals. Jack is a laid back, no nonsense guy, and I admire him for his intelligence and dry sense of humor, among much more. However, Jack and I didn’t just become best friends the second we met. Learning what each of us likes and does not like took some time.
There were times I talked too much or too little because I was nervous … and times one of us had a long day and did not know how to handle it. That being said, we figured everything out and it has been five years since that first rehearsal. I’ve watched him go from ensemble to lead, graduate high school, and master the art of Legos (but that has always been a given). Jack is my inspiration, and I hope to be as cool of a person as he is one day.
Throughout the Penguin Project, I have met new friends, danced through bad days, and learned to love the small moments in life. Sometimes rehearsal can be tough, but the joy that encompasses the room can turn my day around. It was one of the best decisions I have made, and I give all credit to the family I’ve formed within the Penguin Project.
If you are considering being a mentor, all I say is YES! There are times that will feel rough and challenging, but the ending is so very worth it. My all time favorite part of Penguin Project is the applause from our Family Night — the first time performing in front of an audience. This might sound egotistical, but it is not the praise that gets me. It is the overwhelming support after working on something for five months and knowing you accomplished your goal. It is the excitement from mentors and artists on stage. It is the ability to know that you are surrounded by love. It is everything, all around … all at once. There are bound to be tears and cheers from family members. If you are able to see the show this year, you will be absolutely blown away.
The humor of Spongebob tied to the beauty of this program is something you do not want to miss. If you do go, find me on stage next to my Artist Jack — we’ll be dressed in the plankton costumes.
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Feathers and florals trot alongside a mix of spring colors at the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville.
The Kentucky Derby is a time-honored tradition, touted as the “fastest two minutes in sports.” But you don’t have to head to the Bluegrass State to get a piece of the action. For decades, a group of racing (and fashion) enthusiasts have been celebrating the event locally for a good cause.
Frederica Academy’s Derby Day began as the brainchild of Dana Pope Manning, who started it as a small fundraiser in 2002 in the aftermath of the 9/11 economic downturn.
Originally, it was hosted at the home of Sally and Bill Jones III. Today, it’s transformed into a full-blown community event, hosted last year at Frederi-
ca Golf Club on St. Simons Island.
For It’s 23rd incarnation, it will return from 5 to 10 p.m. at Sea Island’s Retreat Clubhouse on St. Simons Island.
To bring the event to life, a dedicated team of volunteers spearhead organizing the soirée, which begins many months in advance.
This year’s co-chairs, Abigail Hoover and Susan Dunn, are no strangers to the planning process or to working together.
“Susan and I have been friends for over 30 years, and this isn’t the first time we have planned a fundraiser. We chaired the 2011 Victory Gala benefiting the American Cancer Society. We love working together,” Hoover says.
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And, of course, it is a good bit of work. Lining up auction items along with attendees adds up to quite a lot of moving and shaking.
“Each January, we mobilize a team of volunteers to help organize the auction items to generate broad interest and support among the FA parent volunteer committee. Our primary goal is to raise funds for the school and to create a special experience for the patrons who attend. We are also eager to make sure the volunteers on the committee have a positive experience working on it,” Dunn says.
“It is a great way for new parents to meet new people and develop new friendships. We love the fact that we have just as much fun planning Derby Day as we do hosting it.”
The duo is all about putting that “fun” in the fundraiser. Dunn says it’s exciting to see the fabulous fashion the women wear, along with the dapper duds donned by the gents.
“It is amazing to see so many unique and spectacular looks at Derby Day each year. Patrons come in outfits they would wear to Churchill Downs. There is a wide variety of outfits that are often curated from local retailers. The highlight, of course, is the extraordinary hats and fascinators worn by the majority of women attending. Some of the best are designed and fabricated by their owners,” she says.
“We look forward to presenting prizes each year to the three women who wear the most fabulous hats and the gentleman who wears the most outrageous or Derby-inspired outfit.”
Hoover agrees and adds that Frederica’s Derby Day is the next best thing
to being at Millionaire’s Row at Churchill Downs that first Saturday of May.
“The Derby Day Committee goes to great effort to create an authentic experience for the patrons who attend,” she says.
students and the community.
“It has become more than just a fundraiser. It is also a marketing asset for the school. We’ve had great success over the years introducing Frederica Academy to new families and visiting families who end up moving to the Golden Isles and enrolling their children at FA,” Hoover says. “It is also fun to see everyone come together for this exciting event that benefits our school.”
In addition to the tell-tale fashion and hats, there are other iconic derby elements that are a part of the day. Dunn says it will be the ultimate Southern experience featuring ite. We are especially excited about this year’s exclusive live auction items. There are several awesome vacation homes and once-in-a-lifetime experiences,” Dunn says. “It is also always exciting to see what Steve Penley has painted for our live auction bidders.”
While the afternoon embraces this 150-year-old tradition, its effects go far beyond just one day. Hoover and Dunn says the ripples are felt much longer by both the
school so successful.
“Derby Day proceeds are used to support Frederica’s students, teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrators and help bring to life FA’s mission to maximize the potential of each student in mind, body, and spirit,” Dunn says.
“While the race only lasts about two minutes, Derby Day impacts a lifetime of learning.”
Growing for the greater good Master Gardeners Q
M.C. Halbrook often finds her hands full, juggling research papers of compiled data, which is used to address environmental concerns in the Golden Isles. This is a part of her role as the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for Glynn and McIntosh Counties.
If she had it her way, though, her hands would more often be digging into dirt trails, rather than paper ones.
In 2022, Halbrook realized she actually could have it her way.
That was the year she launched the UGA Master Gardener’s Program at the UGA Extension Office campus, located in the Ballard Complex off Old Jesup Highway.
In the first year of the program, Halbrook served at the helm of a cohort of horticulture gurus, joined by three fellow certified Master Gardeners who had recently relocated to the coast from their previous outposts in the Atlanta area.
With this first step taken to building gardening groupies, Halbrook then needed to find a space where a Master Gardener training
program could plant roots.
Her space search ended by simply looking outside her office window. This is where she saw beyond the footprint of what once had been there: a former playground, which looked more like a recreational retirement home than a space to nourish a garden.
As Halbrook saw the area’s potential, she could envision sprays of green grass and soil. She saw a space that could, and soon would, be used for growing vegetables, housing rows of raised bed gardens, and fostering native florals.
“The former playground garden display at the Old Ballard School had 10 raised beds, (which were) long neglected and falling apart in a fenced area,” Halbrook says. “That first summer it was the goal … to get a few of the beds cleared out, reworked, new soil added, and plants producing.”
With this vision of outdoor space renovations, Halbrook was not alone. And the Master Gardeners saw an unused playground garden that could become an open area for a vibrant vista. The new coastal transplants quickly stepped up to join Halbrook in recruiting to-be green
One of the first individuals to join Halbrook’s Master Gardener mission was Linda Hlozansky, or as Halbrook has come to know her, a “veteran volunteer.” In 2018, after she uprooted and moved to the coast, Hlozansky saw a newspaper invitation that Halbrook had taken out, regarding a new gardening program to be established in the area. Interested in learning more, Hlozansky went and gave Halbrook her contact information. From there, the gardening connection was made.
Already, Hlozansky was familiar with the philosophies and general concepts of being a Master Gardener. But she wanted to know more, both for herself as well as for the purposes of potentially growing a new batch of Master Gardeners in the Golden Isles. In doing so, Hlozansky found she wasn’t merely asking Halbrook how to inform more to-be Master Gardeners.
Though Hlozansky and Halbrook had tossed around the term “Master Gardener” in their own social circles, they learned that the term wasn’t exactly familiar to the general public.
thumbs for Master Gardening training sessions.
So, when asked what it means to be a “Master Gardener,” Halbrook is ready to answer.
It means being trained by extension office employees, such as herself, to serve as a part of the Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Program. This extension consumer horticulture program connects UGA Extension members, plant enthusiasts, and communities from across the state, with a shared curriculum centered on the care of plants for aesthetic value, recreation, and home food production. Through the program, areas are set up for the public to see and learn from methods the Master Gardeners use, like propagation and composting, Halbrook said.
Master Gardeners go on to teach community members how to use plants and specific gardening methods to improve their environment, personal health, and quality of life.
As well, the garden grounds go on to serve the greater good of their respective communities. In Coastal Georgia, that means harvested produce, such as blueberries and legumes from a bean teepee, are donated to the Sparrow’s Nest food pantry.
Like kudzu ready to grow, Halbrook and Hlozansky are now planning to add more Master Gardening training options, in an effort to create more planting proteges, which opens the door for a broader community outreach. They also hope the current gardening grounds will soon see a perennial garden and a shade edition too.
Even more, plans are also being plotted for a native garden, to serve as an outdoor classroom, where demonstration is the keyword.
Current Master Gardeners likewise hold a series of regular events pertaining to the program and its gardens. This includes the monthly Meet Me in the Garden discussion, garden tours, work days in the gardens for the Friends of Master Gardeners, and First Friday information sessions in downtown Brunswick, among other outreach opportunities.
“Extension is here to serve our whole community,” Halbrook says. “Training new volunteers opens the door for more service to our counties.”
• For more information about Master Gardening training courses and other programs offered by the Glynn County Cooperative Extension, visit their Facebook page, or email mchalbrook@uga. edu to be added to the monthly Ag newsletter.
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The Island Players will stage “The Addams Family: A New Musical” for multiple performances. Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays. There will be a 3 p.m. matinee show on Sundays. Tickets range from $12 to $27. For details, visit islandplayers.com.
May 3
Frederica Academy will host its annual Derby Day at 5 p.m. at the Retreat Golf Clubhouse on St. Simons Island. There will be a silent auction, as well as food, drinks, and entertainment. For details, visit faderby.givesmart.com.
QThe Star Foundation will host its STARgazing Low Country Boil from 6 to 9 p.m. at Village Creek Landing on St. Simons Island. The event is a fundraiser for the foundation, which offers computer training for job readiness. Ticket prices are $85 per individual or $150 per couple. For more information, visit starofcoastalga.org.
Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Dr., St. Simons Island, will host an opening reception for “Animals and Us,” which will feature a mix of artistic mediums alongside live animal ambassadors chaperoned by the Jekyll Island Conservation Authority. There will be a number of collabrative events held throughout the exhibition, which concludes June 6. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. For details, visit glynnvisualarts.org.
May 1 to 3
The Literary Guild of St. Simons will host its spring book sale in the St. Simons Casino atrium. A member preview will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. May 1. New members are welcome to join. The sale will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3. A $10 bag sale will begin at 1:30 p.m. May 3. For more information, visit LitGuildSSI.org.
May 3 and 4
Christina’s Dance World will host The Greatest Variety Show at 6 p.m. May 3 and 2:30 p.m. May 4 at the Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick. There will a cast of dancers and guest stars from the Golden Isles who will perform. For tickets, visit christinasdanceworld.com.
May 6
Golden Isles Arts and Humanities will host an opening reception for the Georgia Coastal Artists exhibition from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick. For details, visit goldenislesarts.org.
May 11
Brunswick’s Blessing of the Fleet will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in downtown Brunswick. There will be food, games for children, arts, crafts, and music. For details, visit discoverbrunswick.com.
May 17 and 18
The Golden Isles Air Show will be held May 17 and 18 at the Brunswick-Golden Isles Airport. The Blue Angels along with a number of other aerial performers will be on hand. Adult tickets are $55; those 13 to 17 will be admitted for $15; those under 13 may enter for $5. For tickets or more information, visit https://goldenislesairshow.com.
May 18
Womp Off 2025, a skimboarding competition, will begin at 9 a.m. at Coast Guard Beach on St. Simons Island. There will be a skim school at 9:30 a.m. and events throughout the day. For details, visit wompoffssi.com.
May 26
The St. Simons Island Rotary Club will host Taps at Twilight, the annual observance of Memorial Day on St. Simons Island. It will be held at 6:45 p.m. at the bandstand at Neptune Park on St. Simons Island. It will end somberly at twilight with the playing of “Taps.” Attendees should arrive early and bring their own chairs, blankets, and refreshements. For details, visit ssirotary.org.
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June 6
Golden Isles Arts and Humanities will host an opening reception for the Georgia Artists with Disabilities Touring Exhibit from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick. The gallery is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays, during events, and by appointment. For details, visit goldenislesarts.org.
June 12 to 15
Golden Isles Arts and Humanities will host its annual Golden Isles Penguin Project. The show, which features performers with special needs along with mentors, will be “The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition.” It will be staged at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There will be a 3 p.m. show Sunday. For tickets or more information, visit goldenislesarts.org.
June 20
Golden Isles Arts and Humanities will host the Apex Theatre Studio, who will stage Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” at 7 p.m. at the Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick. For details, visit goldenislesarts.org.
The St. Simons African American Coalition will host A Taste of Gullah from 5 to 7 p.m. at Village Creek Landing, 526 South Harrington Road, St. Simons Island. Gullah dishes, live music, and unique arts and crafts will be available. Tickets are $40. They are available at eventbrite.com.
June 24
The St. Simons Literary Guild will host an Author Talk featuring Kaira Rouda who will discuss her book, “Jill is Not Happy.” It will be held at 10:30 a.m. in room 108 of the St. Simons Casino, 530 Beachview Dr., St. Simons Island. The event is free for literary guild members and $10 for non-members. For details and reservations, go to LitGuildSSI.org.
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BRUNSWICK’S Blessing of the Fleet
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More than 40 artists and craftsmen will share their work.
There are usually between 25 to 30 shrimp boats, pleasure crafts, and sail boats blessed each year. 25 TO 30
87TH
The 2025 event will be the 87th Brunswick Blessing and Mayfair.
As with many coastal American cities, the sea has played a pivotal role in the development of Brunswick. In addition to the port, the shrimping industry has also had major impacts on the town. Commercial fishing and shrimping, in particular, have proven to be a driving force for the area’s economy.
Similarly, the town was also a melting pot, drawing immigrants from across the globe, including developing a strong Portuguese community. For 87 years, the two have been hosting an intertwined event each spring to appeal to a higher power for bounty and blessings.
This year that tradition will continue with Brunswick’s Blessing of the Fleet and Mayday celebration from 1 to 7 p.m. May 10 at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in downtown Brunswick.
Read on to learn more about this historic happening:
2,000
1938
This is the year the first event was held downtown.
Approximately 2,000 people attend the event each year.
15,000
It’s estimated that the population of Brunswick was about 15,000 when the event began in 1938.
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It is believed that there were about 30 to 40 boats in the original blessing.
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There are usually multiple local bands who perform, but you can bet on two for sure.
MAY
12 TO 15
There will be 12 to 15 food vendors at the celebration on May 10th.
13, 1917
A processional through Hanover Square was started by the Portuguese community in 1938 to commemorate the first appearance of the Virgin Mary to three children near the town of Fatima, Portugal, on May 13, 1917. It is linked to the annual Blessing of the Fleet each year as the two are celebrated at the same time.
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One priest from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church handles all the blessing.
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WWe were chugging down the road in Tink’s old farm truck, hauling a chair with history and an ottoman with no history, to the upholsterer.
The ottoman, black and white with long fringe, wasn’t quite pretty but it had an interesting shape so I bought it with the intent of re-covering it.
As for the chair, it has an identical twin. They are small, swivel armchairs and, like Goldilocks, they are small enough to fit petite me ideally. Four years ago, Tink was away, shooting a series, so
I decided to redecorate the master suite.
Inspired by the taste of Tink’s stepmother, Mary Tyler Moore, I put brown and beige leopard print carpet throughout the suite. When Mary had painstakingly built and decorated a wonderful house in Greenwich, Connecticut, now on the market for $16 million, she designed a sweeping staircase with comfortable steps wrapped in leopard carpet. I have come to believe, in wardrobe and home design, leopard is the best neutral. It goes with every color.
It was a special order, one that enticed the store owner to say, “I have never sold this carpet to anyone.”
Once installed, it was fabulous, so I ordered more for the staircase. Numerous are the times that Tink bounces down the steps, singing, “How I love this carpet.”
Back to the chair. Once the walls were painted and the leopard carpet laid, I began on the window treatments and bedding. The taupe-colored paint allowed me to be jazzy with the trimming. I chose orange velvet, orange cheetah, and deep brown silk with fringe for the windows. My friend, Kim, who is a design wiz, called as she was sewing the drapes.
“I ordered rhinestone buttons for the curtains.” Perfect thinking.
Upholsterers are hard to find, but the one I uncovered is an artist. The first piece he did was orange zebra velvet for my armless vanity chair. Every zebra strip matches perfectly. When I took him the first chair and ottoman, I instructed, “Orange cheetah on the top of the ottoman with orange velvet on the sides and gold fringe. With the chair, cover it mostly with orange velvet, then cheetah on one side of the cushions and orange velvet on the flip side, then I’ll have two looks.”
He looked dubious over the boldness. “You sure?”
“Yes.”
The result was stunning and the “artist” was so impressed that he asked permission to use the chair and ottoman on the opening page of his website. Daily, Tink and I grow to love the pieces more.
For the past five years, the other chair — in 1990s blue and mauve — has set in one of our barns that serves for storage. I had bought two matching ottomans for the day that I was certain would come — when I recovered the other chair.
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Chair
We bought a terrifically-crafted, tin-roof cabin in the mountains. Tink is the dictator over what goes in the Wyoming-style cabin. Though it came fully furnished, he began getting rid of furniture like the expensive, L-shaped leather sofa, dining set, and coffee table. We put in a dark lime green velvet sofa and I re-covered a down-filled, large, arm chair with an English cottage fabric of red, yellow, orange and green. All a remarkable contrast to a mountain cabin, yet interesting.
I’m a fairly good decorator, but I think a long way out of the box. When I built our house, a few years before we married, my family jokingly called it the “Crayola house.” I had the 16-foot high walls painted in an orange called “Yam,” the kitchen walls in the sweetest shade of yellow, then I personally painted the cabinets an avocado green, and the island in light mint green. I sanded the corners to give it a vintage look. Over the sink is a darling, round porthole window. Whenever I do a photo shoot or a video in our kitchen, it photographs better than I do. Seriously.
But there’s a huge flaw in my designing: it takes me months to figure it out. When I decided to style the other chair for the cabin, it took six months of searching fabrics. Finally, I chose orange and white gingham to coordinate with leftover orange velvet. As we were driving to drop off the chair and ottoman, Tink said, “I’d like a different chair from the one I have.”
I sighed and my shoulders slumped. I had spent a year, matching those pieces. So, I guess I’ll start on another sixmonth fabric search.
And the history of these two chairs? They belonged to my dear friends, Ed Parks and his wife, Randy. They were best friends with Richard and Lynda Petty. Ed and Randy died within a year of each other and their children generously gave me the pieces from their house.
Richard Petty, the King of Racing, sat in both of those chairs many times.
“Still got them chairs?” he asked not long ago.
“Yep. We shall never part.”
It’s true love.
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NATURE CONNECTION
the red knot
WWhen I first witnessed the ancient connection between the red knots and horseshoe crabs just south of Tybee Island, I realized the Georgia coast is a place of global conservation significance. A cacophony of sounds echoed in my ear as I pointed my camera at a horseshoe crabs egg-feeding frenzy. Hundreds of birds — sanderlings, dunlin, red knots, black bellied plovers, whimbrel, short billed dowitchers, ruddy turnstones, marbled godwit, and more – voraciously pecked into the sand and slurped down the fatty and calorie-dense spawn.
“High tide is the best time to do our work. It took a lot of struggle on tens of thousands of acres of low tide exposed beach to realize that high tide concentrates the birds,” Fletch Smith, GADNR wildlife biologist, told me. Smith researches birds of conservation concern on the Georgia Coast. Listed as federally threatened, the red knot is a species of conservation concern.
During May and as late as early June, an ancient intercontinental migration event can be seen along the beaches of the Golden Isles and elsewhere along the East Coast where several species of migratory shorebirds pack together to feed on the horseshoe crab eggs.
What’s this craze about? Many of these migratory shorebirds are about to continue their journey northward for breeding season in the Canadian Arctic. Scientists have uncovered that knots use the Georgia beaches to fly directly to Arctic. This dismantles the previous scientific
convention that Delaware Bay is the single most important stopover for red knots. A 2023 research paper by Smith and colleagues (Fletcher Smith was a contributing author) claims that the southeast (i.e., Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina) is a critical spring stopover for red knots.
“Georgia is not just being used by red knots on their way up to Delaware Bay. Georgia is being used by the birds to get to migratory weight, which means arriving at about 90 to 100 grams and departing at like 200, sometimes 200 plus grams. Doubling their weight on Georgia resources and then flying directly from Georgia all the way to the high Arctic,” Fletcher told me.
Where are they coming from? Rufa red knots fly from as far as Patagonia to the Arctic. Many are flying from the Caribbean and even Florida, however.
The problem with protecting migratory birds is that it requires cooperation among federal, state, and local agencies on a global level. Over the past 40 to 50 years, we’ve seen a 75-80% decline in red knots. This decline resulted in the species being labeled as federally threatened in the United States and as endangered in Canada.
Migratory shorebirds in general are facing what’s called a death by a thousand cuts. That practically means habitat destruction is killing shorebirds, and this comes in many forms. When we bulldoze, dredge and fill, develop, pollute, overpopulate, and so on, we reduce habitat for wild animals that have spent millions of years evolving with the natural rhythms of the planet. The connection between red knots and horseshoe crabs is a vital one that relies on unhindered access to feeding locations.
In my conversation with Smith, he identified two threats to red knots, one
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of which concerns our local impact: 1) Dogs roam on the beach without a leash during critical feeding windows around May and June and 2) Feral hogs eat horseshoe crabs and are the direct threat to red knots, especially on the more remote beaches and sandbars of the Georgia coast.
Think about it: if birds are constantly being thrown off their food source by people and dogs, they are wasting energy and missing out on important food resources to fly to the Arctic. Space is critical to all shorebirds on the beach throughout the spring and summer. Pay attention to the signs at beach accesses and roped off dunes. Some beaches require leashes for dogs, and others, like the south end of Jekyll Island, prohibit dogs in general.
If you’d want to witness the spring migration including the species listed above, watch from a distance on beaches like Gould’s Inlet (especially the sand bar exposed at low tide), the southend of Sea Island, or right off the Saint Andrews sound on Jekyll.
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Creating the perfect summer setup
WWhen it comes to creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces, Porch+Patio in St. Simons Island and Kingsland is the trusted source for high-quality outdoor furniture and design solutions. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy backyard retreat or a stylish space for entertaining, they’ve got the premium products, expert knowledge, and service team to help transform your outdoor living area into the perfect oasis.
At Porch+Patio, the goal is simple: to bring outdoor living spaces to life in ways that are not only stylish and comfortable, but also durable.
“We sell ‘legacy furniture’ here — it will last for decades if properly maintained. We curate and develop relationships with our brands with that intention. I know that’s not for everyone, but those who end up purchasing from us unquestionably value that,” says Becky Derrick, vice president of sales and marketing.
Whether you have a small patio, a spacious backyard, a poolside paradise or a charming porch, this local business offers the furniture, accessories, and expertise to help you design a sublime outdoor setup for summer.
“What we propose needs to work for the customer’s space, lifestyle, budget, and our coastal climate,” says Sissy Blanchard,
co-owner of Porch+Patio. “Some of our clients come to the area for the Southern charm and scenic landscapes, but they don’t realize the demands the humid, subtropical climate of Coastal Georgia and Northern Florida place on outdoor furniture. Our deep understanding of the local environment and weather patterns allows us to create outdoor spaces that are not only beautiful but also highly functional and resilient.”
The first step in designing your ideal outdoor setup is ascertaining what materials are right for you.
“We’re going to ask questions about the dimensions, actual structures, boundaries, sightlines, entrances, focal points, and how much maintenance you’re willing to put into your furniture, because that will help us guide you to the right materials,” says Blanchard.
With options like poly-lumber, teak, cast and extruded powder-coated aluminum, natural and synthetic wicker, in-pool, stone and stone-look, among others, there’s something that will work for any space.
“Once you know what materials will work well for you, you have to decide how you plan to use the space,” says Derrick.
Think about how you envision primarily using the area: Are you looking for a peaceful retreat? A welcoming space for dining and entertaining? A space that can flex? Knowing how you want your space to function helps you in making the best decisions for your unique outdoor environment. A thoughtful layout makes the most of your space while ensuring it suits your needs.
“If you don’t know exactly what that looks like, we’ll create a layout so you
can visualize how different pieces can be arranged to maximize comfort and flow,” she says.
Once you’ve chosen your core furniture, it’s time to add accents and accessories that enhance comfort and style.
• In addition to creating an inviting and “finished” look, durable outdoor rugs can soften the area and cloak sounds. They’re also made to resist fading and are easy to hose or pressure wash.
• Because we get to enjoy sunshine for much of the year, having a well-placed umbrella is essential for providing shade and creating a comfortable spot for lounging either poolside or in uncovered outdoor spaces.
• It’s easy to add a pop of color and comfort to your seating area with outdoor pillows. Available in-stock in various sizes and colors, as well as special order, pillows truly make your furniture feel like an extension of your indoor living space.
• “Don’t skip the ambiance,” Blanchard says. String lights; pendant lighting; rechargeable portable lights; lighted umbrella ribs; or outdoor candles. If you don’t have a clear focal point for your outdoor space, add a fire table.
“We have a stunning selection of fire tables in a range of materials, including granite, finished concrete, copper, poly-lumber, and aluminum, making it easy to find the perfect fit for your style,” she says.
Once you’ve selected your furniture and accessories, take advantage of the complimentary local assembly and delivery service. This ensures that your outdoor setup is delivered on time and assembled correctly, so all you have to do is enjoy — no scheduling a freight truck, disposing of pallets, or worrying about missing hardware.
And if you have questions about maintaining or updating your furniture throughout its life, just call the store for expert advice.
“Our commitment to customer service isn’t just a nice touch. It’s what makes you confident that this year’s perfect summer seating setup continues to feel like a smart choice long after you’ve brought it home,” Derrick says.
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Dry needling offers a path out of pain
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FFor most, the intricacies of the musculoskeletal system remain a mystery. But David Stahler has been unraveling its secrets for years.
It started, as many journeys do, with his own experience. Stahler grew up playing sports, developing a passion for baseball in particular.
Of course, being a dedicated athlete comes with a downside — injuries.
“It was one of my favorite hobbies throughout the first 18 years of my life. Throughout high school baseball at Lakeside High School, I sustained a couple of different injuries, including wrist and hip injuries, which did not heal as expected, so I ended up in physical therapy,” the Augusta native says.
“Without the help of my physical therapist at the time, it likely would have taken much longer to return to sports and running. This was my first experience with physical therapy, and I am forever grateful for being able to return to sports quickly.”
It created a lifelong interest, one he parlayed into a career. Stahler attended the University of Georgia and later enrolled in Augusta University Physical Therapy School. Once Stahler completed his doctorate program, he moved to the Golden Isles, signing on as a
therapist at Advance Rehabilitation in Brunswick.
However, education is something that never truly ends. Stahler knew there was always something more he could offer his patients. So, he enrolled in a dry-needling course aimed at targeting common myofascial pain and dysfunction.
“The training involved both lecture material and hands-on training. The course included delving into the neuroscience behind muscle function and pain and how dry needling can affect both,” he says.
“The course was 50 hours total between two weekends. I wanted to focus on dry needling because of the benefits I had seen with other therapists utilizing this treatment method, and I saw very effective results.”
The procedure is simple enough. Tiny needles, much like those used in acupuncture treatments, are employed to release tension and improve bioelectrical functioning (via pulsation).
“… better functioning of the nerves and the neuromuscular junction between the nerve and muscles,” he explains.
“This may involve sticking the needle into the muscle belly and oscillating the needle or leaving the needle in the muscle for an extended period of time.”
Dry needling can benefit a large number of conditions, including inflammatory issues such as tendinitis or plantar fasciitis, acute, and chronic muscle tightness, to name a few.
Stahler says that while treatment varies, results tend to come quickly.
“Treatment for dry needling can vary between a single session and a few sessions for a few weeks at a time. Relief is typically seen quickly within 48 hours of the dry needling intervention,” he says.
Since receiving his additional training and certification, he has incorporated this modality into his treatments numerous times. And he’s seen many patients benefit from those sessions.
“I have utilized dry needling countless times since getting certified and it has helped many patients. I have seen improvements in tension, pain, and headaches, which for some has allowed for large improvements in quality of life,” he says.
“Usually, dry needling is combined with exercise, education, and other manual techniques to increase the effectiveness of treatment and to improve the rate of recovery and rehabilitation.”
Of course, simply using the word “needle” is enough to make some bristle. But Stahler is well-versed in putting his patients at ease. He’s quick to remind them that the discomfort of the treatment is often much milder than the pain that brought them through the doors.
“Some of my patients are definitely nervous when first trying the needling. I usually tell people the process may be uncomfortable or mildly painful; however, the benefits of working through the discomfort outweigh the drawbacks of the discomfort for 9/10 patients,” he says.
“If the process of dry needling isn’t uncomfortable at all, there will likely be less benefit from the intervention.”
Even with successful dry-needling results, Stahler prefers to combine modalities to see the best possible outcomes. Other interventions typically utilized include therapeutic exercises, postural education/correction, home/workplace modifications, and other manual techniques, including cupping and soft tissue mobilization.
“These interventions address both the cause of symptoms and the effect of symptoms to help reduce pain/dysfunction while also addressing the root cause of the issue so it doesn’t return,” he says.
• Advance Rehabilitation is a physical therapy center with two locations serving patients in Glynn County. In Brunswick, the clinic is located at 665 Scranton Road, Suite 3. They also operate a sister location at 212 Retreat Village, St. Simons Island. They provide free injury screenings, and many insurance companies don’t require a prescription to begin treatment. The phone numbers are 912-280-9205 (Brunswick) and 912-638-1444 (St. Simons). For more information, visit their website at advancerehab.com.
A look at the local real estate
market
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LLewis Glenn has been coming to the Golden Isles since he was just a child. After decades as a visitor, his family decided to make the area their permanent home. They relocated to Sea Island in 2005 where Glenn has continued to work in the luxury real estate market, a career he began in Atlanta as the President of Harry Norman Realtors.
Now the Vice President and Broker of Sea Island Properties, he understands the area’s unique real estate market in a way that few others can.
We caught up with Glenn to ask him a few questions about the current state of local real estate and what he’s expects to see going forward. Read on.
GIM: What has the market been like recently? Has it been the same in the last five years or has it changed?
Glenn: The residential real estate market on St. Simons and Sea Island experienced notable shifts before and
after the pandemic. Pre-pandemic the market was stable but competitive, particularly among primary and second home buyers, which is a large part of our market. Prices were gradually rising, and inventory was solid, which gave buyers a lot of options.
During and immediately after the pandemic, demand surged as remote work made coastal living more attractive and people sought out less crowded and a more outdoor lifestyle of living. Home prices skyrocketed, with some properties selling for over asking price and creating bidding wars. Inventory quickly dropped, making it a strong sellers’ market.
As of February 2025, the St. Simons and Sea Island real estate market has experienced notable growth. The median single family home price for St. Simons reached over $700k, a 13% increase from 2024, and on Sea Island over $4.7M, a 35% increase. (source: realtor.com)
GIM: Is the Golden Isles’ market the same as other markets or is it unique?
Glenn: I believe that all residential markets are unique because they are influenced by specific factors to the given area such as supply and demand, local economy and job market, demographic and lifestyle trends, and amenities in the community. The Golden Isles are unique in a sense that we do offer coastal living, family amenities, and an outdoor lifestyle, which makes us attractive to a broad spectrum of buyers.
GIM: What should potential buyers and sellers know about the current market?
Glenn: I believe that we are going into a more stable market, with a healthy supply of inventory and a greater demand for homes on both St. Simons and Sea Island. The good news is the Golden Isles offers a broad range of prices and options for properties for potential buyers. Sellers also currently have an opportunity to sell their property in this strong market.
GIM: What do you see going forward? What are some moves folks can make now to put THEMSELVES in a good position
Glenn: The residential market in 2025 will most likely be shaped by a mix of economic, demographic, and social factors. Mortgage rates, inventory, and economic strength are all current trends that we expect to influence 2025.
Potential home buyers should assess their budget, get pre-approved, know their desired location and must-haves in a home, and connect with their local professional realtor who knows the area and the market to help them through the purchase process.
Potential sellers should engage with your local progressional realtor to evaluate and price their home competitively. In addition, sellers should take recommended steps from their realtor to to enhance the marketability of their property.
In closing, my prediction is that the 2025 real estate market will be strong and promising. St. Simons and Sea Island continue to be sought-after markets, especially for the primary and second home buyers sellers. And finally, we are all blessed and fortunate to live in such a special place where we can live, work, and play.
— Lewis Glenn is the managing broker of Sea Island Properties, 351 Sea Island Road, St. Simons Island. He may be reached at 912-638-5161.
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GAME CHANGERS
TThe sound of excited chatter drifted out of room 108 of the St. Simons Casino on a bright blue morning. Inside, eager foursomes sat huddled around folding tables. Plastic tiles, bedecked with Monarch butterflies, cracked as they were shuffled, sorted, delt, and passed.
Eventually, they were lined up in neat rows in awaiting tile racks.
Nancy Carter opened a fabric-encased code book outlining all of the various paths players could take to the all-important “Mah-jong.”
“You can have any of these. So when you first get your tiles, you look and see what would be the easiest path,” she says, running her finger across the various “quints” and “consecutive runs.”
“Over here, it shows you how much each is worth, so the more difficult ones are worth more … this has it in money, but of course, we don’t play for money here.”
The here is the St. Simons Library’s Mahjong Club. And since it began in January, it’s become a hot ticket item on the programming list.
“We’d been getting public requests for a Mah-jong class for some time, but no one on staff knew enough about the game to lead a class,” says Hesper Montford, library manager.
“It’s one of our new library programs this season. People of all backgrounds and levels, too; you don’t have to have any prior experience to come learn and play. It’s just a whole lot of fun.”
Some players, like Carter, have been playing most of their lives.
“My mother played Mah-jong, so I grew up with it. She still plays … she’s 90,” she says with a laugh. “It’s great for your memory.”
The game can be likened to some familiar card games, including more than a passing likeness to Rummy. It’s even a bit like Spades.
Players are tasked with assembling either similar “suits” or “pairs.” Joker tiles are very valuable in that they can take the form of any tile that would be most helpful to a player. There’s a discard pile, and players are allowed to pull from that and other players’ tiles when they’ve exposed them after collecting a grouping.
There’s also strategy involved, and players often have to remember what others are picking up or discarding to have the best chance at beating their rivals to the proverbial Mah-jong punch.
Of course, plenty of elements make it unlike any game Westerners have played.
The game originated in Southern China, around the Yangtze River Delta, in the mid-1800s.
The term “mah-jong” was coined from the term “mah tae” (the original title of the game) which means “sparrow” in several Southern Chinese dialects. The term refers to the sound the tiles make, which originators felt was similar to the chattering of birds.
It began, as most things did in those days, as a men’s only activity and was associated with gambling. Over time, it moved to other areas of society and eventually around the globe. But the essence of the game is very much rooted in its motherland. The 144 tiles come in three categories, which draw on nature and mythology.
The suits include bamboo, dots, and characters (or “bams,” “dots,” and “cracks” as heard being called around the room as club players discard unwanted tiles). Each suit is numbered 1 to 9 (a total of 36).
Then, there are honor tiles, which include dragons and winds. There are three sets
WORDS BY LINDSEY ADKISON Mah-jong
of dragon tiles (12 total) and four sets of winds (16). Many Mah-jong sets also include eight additional tiles featuring four flowers and four seasons.
As the game gained popularity, different versions evolved based on traditions in various countries. Today, there’s a Japanese, as well as an American version. Sometimes, the game is played with three players or even two (Siamese Mah-jong). Most commonly, though, it comprises four players.
The variety has undoubtedly helped the game’s continued popularity. Over the decades since its inception, Mah-jong has ensnared devotees the world over.
And, as we can see, the draw is alive and well on St. Simons Island. In fact, more people than ever are playing Mah-jong. Many women in their 20s and 30s have assembled regular groups, gathering for weekly games. Fundraisers have sprung up locally with the tiles at the center of several events. Mah-jong sets have also become key pieces of decor, proudly displayed in many well-appointed homes.
However, for Kathy Hall, it was the game’s ability to help her connect with others that meant the most.
“It’s an old game that does seem to be gaining in popularity. When I moved to the island, it was a fun way to meet new people,” she says. And she paid it forward. Now, Hall is an instructor and helped get the St. Simons Library’s Mah-jong Club up and running.
“Mah-jong can be played with two, three, or four players, which makes it easy to get a game together. It’s challenging and requires a new game card every year,” she says.
“The library offers a lot of clubs. I have enjoyed learning in a few different (ones). I wanted to give back and teach something I know and love.”
• The St. Simons Island Library is located at 530 Beachview Dr., within the Casino building. The Mah-jong Club meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesday mornings through April. No sign-up is required, and all levels are welcome. For more information, email learnMah-jong101@gmail.com.
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Barbara Jean’s shares time-tested recipes
WORDS AND PHOTOS BY TAYLOR COOPER
FFor nearly three decades, Jim and Barbara Barta’s restaurant, Barbara Jean’s, has been a reliable port of call in the Golden Isles’ dining scene.
Nestled on Mallery Street in the Pier Village, it’s well known for comfort food, including the trio of bread service offerings — jalapeño cornbread, wheat rolls, and pumpkin bread.
Barbara, the creative mastermind behind the menu, has a natural ability to dissect and reconstruct recipes.
“Normally, it takes her 10 minutes to figure out a dish,” Jim says. “It doesn’t matter where we are or what it is.”
But sometimes it takes a while to perfect her own version. For instance, the jalapeño cornbread took her 10 years.
Jim, a former Marine, handles the logistical side of the business, ensuring the kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine. He’s the one preparing the ingredients and keeping the gears turning.
It’s that kind of work ethic, even as the owner of the establishment, that keeps a restaurant running so long. Taking an active hand in the quality of a kitchen’s output is essential to longevity.
Running a restaurant for 27 years teaches you a thing or two about what works — and what doesn’t. While Barbara constantly refines recipes, Jim understands the value of consistency.
“One of the most important things in the restaurant industry is predictability,” he
explains. “The last thing you want is to walk into your favorite restaurant and find out they’ve changed the menu or how they make something.”
It’s a delicate balance — innovating while maintaining what customers love. Raise prices too much and diners balk. Change the menu too much, and they feel lost. It’s a lesson many celebrity chefs could stand to learn.
“You see these TV chefs who’ve worked at dozens of restaurants, thinking they can do everything better when they start somewhere new,” Jim says. “Ego gets in the way.”
Barbara Jean’s staff, however, follows one rule: stick to Barbara’s recipes. Even a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef once doubted her approach — until he tried it himself.
“He said, ‘I never would have believed it would turn out this well,’” Barbara recalls, laughing.
Together, they’ve created the ideal combination for a healthy marriage and a thriving business.
Of course, both require a little bit of flexibility. And that goes for the recipes that Barbara has acquired over the years.
“There’s no such thing as a recipe she hasn’t changed,” he says, referring to this edition’s dish an Italian gnocchi with bolognese sauce.
It’s one that sat in Barbara’s recipe collection for 20 years, she says, before she finally tackled it. A rich, savory Italian gnocchi dish smothered in a robust, handmade Bolognese sauce.
“I’d had this recipe forever but never made it because the ingredient list was just so long,” she admits. When she finally did, she was hooked. Jim, ever the workhorse in the kitchen, grinds the meats himself — prosciutto, pancetta, chicken, beef, pork, and hot Italian sausage.
Getting everything ready and cutting it up into small enough pieces to feed into the KitchenAid stand mixer attachment they use isn’t a simple ask, but it’s worth it for the final product.
“Grinding up Italian parsley in a meat grinder is pretty interesting,” he jokes.
Through it all, though, Barbara keeps cooking — not for accolades, but because she loves it.
“She never does it for thanks or recognition,” Jim says. “She does it because it makes me happy, and for the satisfaction she takes in it.”
Italian Gnocchi with Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients
3 oz. prosciutto
4 oz. pancetta
1 lb. chicken breast
1 lb. beef sirloin
2 hot Italian sausage links
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
3 oz. ground pork
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic
10 sprigs Italian parsley
6 tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup red wine
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1¼ cups heavy cream
¾ cup parmesan cheese
Directions
Using a meat grinder (the Bartas use a KitchenAid stand mixer attachment), grind the meats, vegetables, garlic, and parsley into sausage.
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, 4 tbsp. butter, and red wine.
Add the ground meat mixture and vegetables. Let the wine evaporate slowly for about 15 minutes.
In a separate pan, heat the chicken broth and dissolve the tomato paste in it. Add the broth mixture to the meat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, and the remaining butter.
Serve over gnocchi or your favorite pasta, topped with the remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
Eclectic + Bold
Duo shares vision in new firm Scout Proper Designs
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HHillary Germano extended her hand toward the top of the wall mural, tracing a particular section in the air with her finger.
“See the two horses?” she asks with a grin, turning to look at her friend, Jenna Garwood.
“Oh yeah,” she answers with a laugh.
The black pattern of paint splotches, reminiscent of a Rorschach test, wasn’t found in the usual places — i.e., a psychiatrist’s office. No, this was on the wall of Germano’s bedroom, another unconventional yet undeniably cool aspect of a home filled to the brim with those very elements.
The “ink blot” test is often used to reveal unconscious pieces of an individual’s personality. The image that emerges is usually unique to the person viewing the painting.
But one part came across clearly to Germano, Garwood, and anyone else viewing it.
“Do you see the SP here?” Germano asks. “That’s for Scout Proper. Megan Gilmartin did this.”
Scout Proper Designs is this dynamic duo’s brandnew interior design firm, one that they began rolling out only recently. And their very first endeavor was tackling Germano’s own St. Simons Island home.
“It turned out to be the perfect project and the perfect time for Hillary and I to debut Scout Proper Designs together. It allowed us to have complete creative freedom. It is definitely a lot more eclectic and bold,” Garwood says.
“I think we just want people to know what we can do, and it’s where our heart is at … we love designing with personality.”
And from top to bottom, this home has just that. Built in the 1990s, the house was your typical coastal residence — neutral color palettes and unassuming design flow.
“Of course, we didn’t want to change some of the architectural features. The crown molding and the chair rail, for instance. It just added more character,” Garwood says.
“We changed the staircase out. It was wooden, very traditional, so we ripped that out and went with this very sleek, modern steel.”
“It had carpet before,” Germano adds.
The dining room, which frames the staircase, is one the two really enjoyed revamping.
“I love this room. It’s one of my favorites,” Germano says.
The space features a bubble chandelier centered over a chunky wooden dinner table with mauve chairs. The crown molding is a complementary, yet darker, shade of pink with matching chair rail molding. The room features a black and white wallpaper pattern, which divides the space.
“Megan also did this butterfly artwork for us, which we love,” Garwood says.
Crossing back through the entryway brings guests to another of Germano’s favorite spots — the bourbon room. It’s outfitted with patterned wallpaper on the ceiling, blue fuzzy chairs — and, of course, a sophisticated bar.
“Hillary always said she wanted a bourbon room. It’s very adult,” Garwood notes.
Moving through into the living room, there’s also a grown-up vibe, though a decidedly playful one.
“We love this piece of art … if you walk by it … the woman’s hips shake,” Germano laughs.
The living space features a black textured fireplace with black built-ins, custom art, a blue couch, and a fringe bedecked fixture hanging overhead. The home’s backyard overlooks the marsh, boasting an exquisite view. So, naturally, the two wanted to make sure they took full advantage of the view.
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“This was a pair of sliding French doors, but it wasn’t as wide, so we opened that up so you could see as much as possible,” Garwood says.
“In this area here, we made a little breakfast nook … we call it ‘the Breakfast Club’ where you can sit, have an espresso, and bird watch.”
While the style is impossibly chic, there’s one thing both women insist upon — livability. Every piece of furniture and art they chose has to be durable.
“We’re still moms … and we have two dogs,” Germano says.
“We love eclectic, modern style, so there were some things we wanted to do but couldn’t do when you have sticky fingers around,” Garwood says.
Plopping onto the plush sofa in the bourbon room, the two took a moment to pause and reflect on how this joint venture began.
Garwood graduated from Georgia Southern with a bachelor’s degree in interior design.
“I went into aviation first, actually working with Gulf Stream and designing bespoke aircraft interiors,” she says. “Then, I went into high-end residential.”
She befriended Germano roughly five years ago, and the two clicked over their shared love of unique design elements.
“Originally, Hillary was going to build, but this property landed in our laps. We were in High Point, North Carolina, at the furniture market to shop for this house, and everything started to really click for us,” Garwood says.
For Germano, who has a background in the medical industry, the world of interiors has always come naturally. Her longtime passion for fashion and art effortlessly transitioned to design.
“I always helped my family and friends with their houses,” Germano explains.
Together, they bring their unique sense of style and look forward to sharing it with clients.
And while they’re equipped to tackle any decor a homeowner prefers, they always embrace a bold sense of unexpected fun.
“We love the element of surprise. We love unapologetically bold. We love showing our personalities and want to help others do that too,” Garwood says.
Mending
Like many good artists, Cary Anne Chambers draws inspiration from her daily life. As an interior designer, that can mean different things — from patterns in her closet to colors pulled from the doodles of her children.
It was a similar, simple, but profoundly personal
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connection that guided her hand as she took on one of her most meaningful projects to date — the Broken House.
Located on a cul-de-sac in Vassar Point on St. Simons Island, the home itself was structurally sound, with beautiful “bones” to use industry speak.
But since it had been built in 1989, it was desperately in need of some updating and a little TLC, something that Cary Anne seems to exude from her very pores.
“My husband heard about this pocket listing through his small group (at church). He said, ‘Let’s just go look at it,’” she says. “We went and looked and walked in the door and said, ‘This is for us.’”
The couple made an offer and it was accepted in the fall of 2023. Back then, a family still lived in the house and asked for a bit more time before moving out.
“… and that was just fine,” Cary Anne says. “We needed time to plan and line up contractors.”
It was a first for this pharmacist-turned-full-time-designer who now operates her own firm, A Pop of Colour. It wasn’t her first foray into building a home basically from scratch; she’d done that plenty of times before. However, it was the first opportunity Cary Anne had to create a design exactly the way she envisioned it — as her own project and not under the direction of a client.
“I’ve always wanted to do a remodel and I’ve done it for other people. I’ve just never done it exactly the way I wanted it … with the pieces I wanted,” she says. “It was really a ‘pinch me’ moment.”
Once the home was vacated, the work could really begin. She connected with a number of contractors to reconfigure some of the home’s structural elements to better suit the family-friendly floor plan she envisioned.
“The house was very open, and we wanted to keep the functional pieces, but I also really wanted that dynamic of a family home. For instance, there was no foyer … you would walk right into the living room. But, I wanted to add rooms so
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you had a place for your kids to come in and leave their things or to greet your guests. So, we added that,” she explains.
“We created a room off of the foyer, too, which could be an office. There are a lot of options for that.”
Crossing back through the entryway, one passes the dramatic staircase illuminated by a Regina Andrew pendant fixture overhead.
“Classic tones of natural brass are just one of the details that we incorporated throughout the Broken House to create vintage charm,” she says.
“The one-of-a-kind hand-blown glass design brings timeless elegance to the space.”
The wallpaper, “Ancient Canopy” by Sanderson in the dining room is juxtaposed by an antler-inspired chandelier with deep mahogany wood that evokes feeling of being enveloped in a forrest.
“We added a lot of millwork and tons of custom framing on the walls with custom paint and tons of wallpaper,” she says.
Moving up the stairs, Cary Anne shares how her own experiences influenced the design of the space. It played a major factor in where to situate the home’s master bedroom.
“Originally, the primary suite was downstairs. My mom has a brain injury. She has a hard time walking upstairs, so I do see the importance of having a master on the main floor,” she says.
“But, I know… I want to be on the same floor as my children, so we moved the master (bedroom) upstairs.”
What do all of these people have in common? They suffer from Peripheral neuropathy
"I can't sleep, my hands and feet tingle all night."
"I live in a constant fear that I'll fall."
"My feet feel like they're on fire!"
"Each step feels like I am walking through wet paint."
“My feet feel like they’re on fire! Each step feels like I am walking through wet paint.”
"I live in a constant fear that I'll fall."
“I live in a constant fear that I’ll fall.”
"I can't sleep, my hands and feet tingle all night."
“I can’t sleep, my hands and feet tingle all night.”
What do all of these people have in common? They suffer from Peripheral neuropathy. It’s estimated that more than 20 million people in the United States have peripheral neuropathy.
"Each step feels like I am walking through wet paint."
What do all of these people have in common? They suffer from Peripheral neuropathy. It's estimated that more than 20 million people in the United States have peripheral neuropathy.
"My feet feel like they're on fire!"
Kyle Thomas, L.Ac. of Georgia Acupuncture in Brunswick, Ga shares his beliefs. “I have been treating neuropathy, in all its various forms, for over a decade and so often my patients come to me because of the symptoms not because of the diagnosis. To help them, I seamlessly blend the ancient science of acupuncture with modern medical solutions.”
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Acupuncture in Brunswick, Ga shares his beliefs. "I have been treating neuropathy, in all its various forms, for over a decade and so often my patients come to me because of the symptoms not because of the diagnosis. To help them, I seamlessly blend the ancient science of acupuncture with modern medical solutions.”
initial consultation during which a sensory exam is performed. "This not only aids in making a proper diagnosis but it helps to define just how much nerve damage has occurred," tells Kyle. "This is important because if a patient has suffered more than 95% damage, there is little that I can do to help them. I'm familiar with the
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He starts each patient with an initial consultation during which a sensory exam is performed. “This not only aids in making a proper diagnosis but it helps to define just how much nerve damage has occurred,” tells Kyle. “This is important because if a patient has suffered more than 95% damage, there is little that I can do to help them. I’m familiar with the medical miracle, but I know my limits as a practitioner and the limits of my medicine.”
He starts each patient with an initial consultation during which a sensory exam is performed. "This not only aids in making a proper diagnosis but it helps to define just how much nerve damage has occurred," tells Kyle. "This is important because if a patient has suffered more than 95% damage, there is little that I can do to help them. I'm familiar with the medical miracle, but I know my limits as a practitioner and the limits of my medicine."
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Kyle has achieved a 90% success rate in reversing the effects of neuropathy.
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If you or someone you love are suffering with chronic pain that presents as burning, tingling, or “pins and needles”, or you’ve recently been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, There is hope.
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That’s not the only way Cary Anne’s familial connections have taken root in the Broken House. The color palette throughout — primarily shades of sage and mossy greens — also has a poignant purpose.
Her family’s home in Hazlehurst was decimated by Hurricane Helene, which left a trail of destruction across much of the state of Georgia in the fall of 2024.
“I grew up on a pine farm, which was completely demolished by Helene, so a lot of this was inspired by my childhood memories, even down to the wallpaper … this is called Weeping Pine,” she says, stepping into one of the guest bathrooms and sweeping her hand over the wall.
“It’s more sentimental because we have this tribute to my family farm. They are working to clean it up and restore it now.”
While some of its elements are tinged by a bit of sadness, the home’s vibe is undoubtedly upbeat. Cary Anne added a number of unique and even whimsical touches that bring a sense of playfulness.
“We have a lot of squirrels around here,” she says with a laugh, cautiously descending the staircase. “So we embraced that. The brass knocker on the door is a squirrel. It’s all about bringing in the positive.”
The kitchen is another bright spot. It has been completely recast from its original wooden mold.
“We completely re-did the kitchen. Everything is new. I even added this tiny cabinet for keys because I’m always losing mine,” she says with a giggle.
One of the home’s greatest conversation pieces is also found in the kitchen, and that is the bar.
“This bar … it’s one of my favorites. With the rise in prominence of colorful glassware, this bar provides the perfect backdrop for such. The use of French bistro shelves provides elegance and space optimization,” she says.
“The wallpaper, made by Schumacher, is inspired by vintage beverage labels. The fridge has been customized with gold hardware to match the rest of the kitchen.”
Situated on the bar, as well as throughout the home, are items that are familiar to many throughout the Golden Isles. That’s because in order to properly stage the property for marketing purposes, Cary Anne tapped a small army of local business owners to showcase their items in the space.
“Incorporating other small businesses in the area for that was so important to me. I mean, I did use some big, reputable brands in the wallpaper and paint,” she says.
“But, when it came to the staging, I reached out to small local businesses to see if they wanted to participate. Bentley Kaufman at East Wind Designs, for instance, has such beautiful items, and she let us use them for our bar. It was so beautiful. Then, Fitted Fairways … we had a golf simulator in the garage. We found local books to use, too. I just wanted to show my love for small businesses.”
After roughly a year of hard work, the Broken House has been mended. It was Cary Anne’s small children who coined the term. Now, the family hopes their labor of love be the stage on which a family can live their life — the happy times and the hard ones.
“My four-year-old and two-yearold named it that. Max and Francy were with my husband and I while we were on site a lot of the time, so they saw the project through from start to finish,” she says. “It was so much fun to hear updates about the project from our toddlers’ perspectives.”
She wants the family who moves into these special spaces to be showered in blessings.
“Prior to purchasing the property, the home and lot already had so much character to offer. We’ve had the opportunity to enhance this property, creating even more charm and functionality,” she says.
“I know that God has a plan and purpose for this property, and I pray His blessings over the buyers of this house. Without knowing who the new owners of The Broken House would be, throughout the renovation, I prayed that God would use me as His servant to deliver the perfect house to the right someone.”
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rowing Strong
Farm 99 shares tips to starting thriving vegetable gardens
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Amanda McCleery bent down and let the pink-clad border collie sniff her hand.
“On Saturdays, we have more dogs than people here,” she says, patting the eagerly-awaiting pup on the head. “We love that.”
From all sides, sunlight poured in, washing the baskets of produce in a golden glow. On this particular day, there was a healthy mixture of avocados, peppers, apples, oranges, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and fresh squash. This open-air slice of Heaven was Farm 99.
On any given day that it’s open to the public, there’s a steady ebb and flow of visitors. It can be a tad tricky to find the first go-round, but once they do, customers make a habit of returning.
Of course, establishing a garden on the cusp of Glynn County, Georgia, was not at the forefront of Dante and Amanda McCleery’s minds when they left New Jersey in 2019.
“We moved down and COVID hit,” Amanda says with a shrug and a wince. “We really didn’t have a plan, but we moved in across the street and (the sellers) asked us if we wanted this property, too. Dante grew up on a farm (in New Jersey), so we said sure. And, it really all fell into place. But when we started, we had two tents. I still have photos.”
The evolution was step-by-step. Slowly, Farm 99, built up to become the local hotspot it is today. Not only is it an open-air market — with hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday — it also caters to area restaurants, many of whom develop their menus around its fresh produce selections.
“When we first started, we didn’t know if we were going to go more toward the chefs or the community, but now we do it all,” Dante says.
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In addition, there’s a delivery service, where customers can order online from the website, which is updated every Tuesday. Deliveries are made each Wednesday.
“We do a weekly delivery which goes right to your house,” Amanda says. “Everything is on the website and you can just put it in your cart … the quantities and amounts you want. The delivery fee is just $5 and it’s free for local businesses. We’re only open to 5 p.m., so many people can’t get here.”
And while the Farm 99 team relishes all those aspects of the business, it’s getting their hands in the dirt that truly nourishes their souls.
They enjoy providing customers with a varied selection of vegetables, especially unique items.
“We have about a dozen things going in the garden at any given time. And we have, you know, regular squash, but we also have things that customers haven’t seen in a long time. Like Patty pan squash, people can’t believe that we have
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it. Many folks haven’t seen that since their grandparents had it,” Dante adds.
The farm boasts plots for multiple crops, dependent upon the season. The McCleerys also work with other area farms to round out their inventory.
“We pick up things that we don’t grow ourselves from other farms,” Amanda says.
Of course, plenty of produce is harvested right on site.
Madison Massen plays a big part in making that happen.
“She and Dante are really the ones who do all the work in the garden. I’m the one who does the marketing and the website,” Amanda says with a laugh. “I have a black thumb. These two do it all in the garden.”
Unlike Dante though, Madison didn’t grow up with dirt under her nails. It was a skill she picked up during the pandemic.
“I lived here my whole life but I wasn’t raised gardening. It was during COVID, when I had all this time, that’s when I dove in and started gardening. It was super simple … tomatoes and cucumbers. Everyone said, ‘grow what you eat, don’t try to grow a whole list,’” Madison says. “It was pretty easy for me, but it changed my life.”
The Farm 99 folks are always willing to share some of their secrets to help customers get their own gardens growing. They’ve come up with their five favorite tips for those looking to start their own gardens at home. Read on:
1) Seek Sun and Shade: In Georgia weather, you’ll need shade too. Twelve hours of sun and 12 hours of shade should give plants plenty of sun, but also enough shade to relax and not burn year round.
2) Think Water + Good Drainage: Keep the ground moist with ground watering. Water the soil, not the plant (2-inches deep). With heavy rain, you don’t want a flooded garden, so pack the bottom of beds or the ground with brown material matter … dead leaves, twigs, wood chips, straw, cardboard (set at 2-inches deep).
3) Invest in a Grow Light: Starting seeds inside under a grow light will help the seeds grow a strong root system to transplant outside. Sixteen hours on and 8 off will prepare the seedling for the natural sun cycle. Also, make sure to keep the soil moist.
4) Cover Ground: Keeping the soil around your plants covered will help keep the ground moist and keep all those micro-nutrients in the soil alive and active to help feed your veggies.
5) Start a Compost: Compost will help naturally fertilize your garden with extra scraps we all already have. Kitchen scraps, paper rolls, paper towels, tea bags, coffee, animal manure, breads, leaves, wood chips, and more.
Renovation embraces natural yet modern twists
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MMeandering down the twists and turns of Ocean Road, change sweeps over the vistas much like egrets flitting across the grassy marsh.
On the left, open space still holds firm, offering much the same viewpoints the residents of St. Simons Island have shared for hundreds of years. On the right, there’s the ebb and flow of modernity.
Beach cottages, spanning various decades, have been erected, stood, and lately have been either reconstructed or reinvented. And when one East Beach homeowner sought to redesign their 1980s-era home, they knew just who to call — Heather Jowers. The local interior designer and owner of Rae Lane Interiors has managed countless similar projects across Glynn County and beyond.
This project, however, offered something both new and familiar for Jowers.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with this homeowner on several projects, which has given me a deep understanding of their style,” she says.
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“Over time, we’ve built a strong foundation of trust, allowing me the freedom to take the lead in making selections that truly reflect their vision.”
Work had already begun on taking the 4,000-square-foot home down to its bare bones so it could be reborn. Jowers found a blank slate, a dream come true for a designer.
“I was brought onto the project last year right when the tile work was beginning. My role was to curate selections for lighting, countertops, wallpaper, and furniture,” she says.
“The house was still in the early stages of construction, but its potential was immediately apparent. I was instantly inspired, eager to transform the space, and bring the client’s vision to life.”
The home is tucked away on a private drive, with the rear of the property line providing a breathtaking view of the sea. That, Jowers knew, is something that they would want to build the style around.
“We worked together to create a design that seamlessly brings the beauty of the outdoors inside, connecting the home with its natural surroundings,” she says.
Entering the home today, one passes over a diamond grid concrete driveway and into double wooden doors framed by gas lanterns. A modern double staircase greets guests as a metallic chandelier dances in the entryway.
Ascending the short staircase to the main floor, there’s the truly gasp-inducing moment when visitors enter the kitchen and encounter a wall of windows.
“The client really wanted the ocean view to be the kitchen’s focal point. They wanted the kitchen to be more than just a space to cook,” Jowers explains with a grin.
“We worked together to create a design that seamlessly brings the beauty of the outdoors inside, connecting the home with its natural surroundings.” — Heather Jowers
“The view brings a sense of calm and connection to nature, making it feel like an extension of the outdoors.” — Heather Jowers
“The view brings a sense of calm and connection to nature, making it feel like an extension of the outdoors.”
In addition to the vast seaside, nestling, birds and miles of azure skies, the pool deck is also a highlight. Jowers notes that it was not originally a part of the home but was recently added.
“It really looks like it’s been there all along,” she says with a nod, stepping through the kitchen.
The natural fibers in the light fixture, chairs, and accessories carry the coastal theme through to the dining room. There, subtle shell-inspired elements meet a blend of materials that channels a similar vibe.
“We aimed for a light and airy feel, keeping the space open and inviting,” she explains.
Moving through a hallway — accentuated by windows, original artwork, and sconces — to the office, Jowers says, she was able to add in a bit more of a creative riff.
“The office, with one of the best views in the home, got a little more playful — we added a bold pop of color on the ceiling and a striking hue on the sofa, while the rest of the room features soft wood tones and a beautiful grasscloth texture,” she says.
There are other playful tones to be found within the home as well. On the opposite side, the homeowner requested a kids’ wing, which Jowers wanted to infuse with a vibrant sense of sense of joy..
“… pops of color, cool textures, and quirky art that reflect their personalities,” she explains.
That same sense of personality reigned in the master suite as well. Jowers wove in soothing shades and soft textures to give the homeowner a sense of respite.
“The client’s favorite color is turquoise, so for the primary bedroom, I selected a stunning turquoise grasscloth wallpaper for the feature wall behind the bed,” she says.
“The client really wanted the ocean view to be the kitchen’s focal point. They wanted the kitchen to be more than just a space to cook.” — Heather Jowers
“The bed itself is a mix of rattan and wood, with warm, modern lines. To complement the turquoise, we added accent chairs in a beautiful lime green print, creating a cohesive and fresh vibe in the space.”
While this home is exceptional, there are certainly lessons that all novice decorators and would-be designers can draw from it. For one, Jowers always encourages a sense of fearlessness when it comes to trying out looks for one’s own home.
That, she adds, is especially true with art.
“Don’t be afraid to step
out of your comfort zone,” she says. “Choose pieces that are unique and original, as they’ll truly elevate the space.”
Jowers’ own forte is coastal aesthetics. So, for those designs, she encourages incorporating textures — from top to bottom.
“… even the lighting is essential — it’s one of the best ways to bring the natural beauty of the outdoors inside. Soft tones are always a great choice for living and dining rooms when you’re aiming for a serene, cozy atmosphere,” she says. “More importantly, you want your home to be a reflection of you and your style.”
Designing
Jeanie Beth Baxter shares her stunning Sea Island creation
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PHOTOS BY JOHN KRIVEC
Jeanie Beth Baxter has always been a gal with a vision. Even as a child, she was known to switch up her space.
“I was the little girl who rearranged her room in the middle of the night. And when I started driving, I would go and paint my room in the middle of the night,” she recalls with a laugh. “It’s always been something that I’ve loved doing.”
Baxter went to college and earned a business marketing degree. She then became a project manager with a local builder, Van Waters.
“I was always really invested in different things … and really building things the right way,” she says.
That background gave Baxter a sturdy foundation (no pun intended) for her future. When the pandemic hit, she took the opportunity to change course, working with Valerie Dunn of Valerie Britt Interiors.
“I learned an incredible amount. I just fell in love with it,” she says. “But I also wanted to be a mom and have another child. And, it’s a really hard balance.”
Baxter decided to put her family at the forefront, but she wasn’t ready to give up on her design dreams. Instead, she ventured out on her own, but forged a connection with Mary Bryan Peyer’s firm on St. Simons. Through that, she’s been able to reach new clients while continuing to focus on her number one job — being a mother.
“Sundays used to be terrible because I had to go back to work on Monday, but now it never feels like I am going to work,” she says.
Today, Baxter has created a vast portfolio, spanning a variety of styles and locales. But a recently completed (or nearly so) home on Sea Island is undoubtedly one for the books. The expansive, oceanfront property mingles splashes of color with tasteful seaside elements to make it a hideaway like no other.
On this particular day, the home was preparing to put its best foot forward on the Christ Church Tour of Homes. Baxter was helping the part-time resident ensure that everything was ready to go.
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It’s been a long time coming for both the client and Baxter, who have worked together for over a year, as it was a design-build project.
“I love doing it from the ground up. I understand what the builders are talking about, so that’s helpful,” she says.
“We had a phase one and two. The first, the design process, was about a year. A lot of people don’t think about it, but when you do a full-build project like this, there’s the first piece is where you have to select the paint colors, lighting, cabinet hardware, cabinet profiles and colors, tiles, flooring … it’s a lot.”
The second portion was selecting and installing the furnishings and rugs, ensuring everything fit just right.
And even though, she’s a consummate professional, bringing
“When I start a design, I tend to find a fabric that I love and base the room around that. In this room, which was for the homeowner’s son, it was centered around the drapery and Roman shades. It all unfolded around that.”
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Jeanie Beth Baxter
“When I start a design, I tend to find a fabric that I love and base the room around that. In this room, which was for the homeowner’s son, it was centered around the drapery and Roman shades. It all unfolded around that,” she says.
Though the tones and intensity varied, greens and blues allowed her to tap into the outdoor color palette. In most of the rooms, Baxter used a similar textured wallpaper to bring a sense of coziness and added that Coastal vibe.
The upstair living room is another good example. It’s also a space that allowed her to blend fabrics and fixtures for eye-catching results.
“This is very beachy but it’s also elevated. You’ve got your trim details that make it interesting. I love putting a color on a ceiling because it brings everything up, rather than it just being washed away,” she says. “I loved the chairs too. When you have a neutral room, you can do a chair
that packs a punch. And lighting to me is the jewelry of the house. It serves a purpose, but you also want it to make a statement. That was white and we ended up painting it to make it pop.”
While Baxter is a pro and all of her designs seem to cohesively merge, it’s taken her a bit of time to feel confident in what she pulls together. And that’s a key piece of advice that she shares for would-be designers trying their luck at home.
Most of all, she encourages others to remember that their space is just that — their own.
“For so long, I thought that my designs had to have a particular style or look a certain way … and they don’t,” she says with a grin. “I love mixing and matching modern and heirloom pieces. There really are no rules. As long as you like it and it feels good to you, that’s all that matters.”
THE VAULT
IIf you find yourself at a show courtesy of The Vault, you’d better be prepared to jump on it — the microphone, that is.
During an aptly named Soulful Sunday at The Glo Room (formerly known as SchroGlo), you could see the slender frame of lead singer Yung Clint making his way through the crowd offering each member of the audience a chance at their five seconds of fame.
The band had just performed a masterful rendition of their take on “Pony” by Ginuwine, but the fun was far from over. As keyboardist and producer Abe crooned autotune-aided ad libs, brave crowd members took a chance with the microphone to belt out the
chorus or even add their own silly inebriated freestyle offering — much to the uproarious approval of fans gathered to see Brunswick’s premier R&B act.
And that’s what The Vault brings to the community — they’re just different. In a town that values ‘80s covers, alternative callbacks, and honky-tonk tunes, The Vault has injected a fresh dose of movement and soul into the Golden Isles. And that’s not by accident.
“I’ve gone out of town, and I’ve seen a lot of people do a R&B set, a jazz set, different genres, and most of the time, what I was seeing here, R&B is not really popular,” says Abe. “So, why not step out and give it a shot? And
it’s been working.”
The Vault is very much a child of Brunswick, through and through. The five members of the band — Abe (keys, vocals, production), Yung Clint (lead vocals), Scoot (drums and electronics), Ramon (drums), and Jay (bass) — are Brunswick-born multi-instrumentalists who learned and honed their craft in childhood through church participation. They ran in the same circles and heavily lean on their church music foundations, but there was a desire for more.
So, one night in May 2024 at an open mic event at The Study at Reid’s Apothecary, Abe put a group together to go perform R&B. Abe and Yung Clint met through the process of
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performing at the open mic, where they vibed on three songs together. The emcee asked what the group’s name was, and Abe pulled out a band name he had been sitting on for two years. And that’s how The Vault was born.
“All right, we’re going to go back into the vault. Waaaaay back,” Abe tells the Glo audience before keying up “Anniversary” by Tony! Toni! Toné.
All the members of the group got a steady diet of soul, gospel, and R&B growing up — from Michael Jackson to Jaco Pastorius to Aaron Spears. Yung Clint took to imitating his favorite singers, and that translates into him going through a whole show with no lyrics in front of him (“But practice always helps me!” he adds). And the influences of their youth are connect-
ing with members of community far beyond their expectations.
Abe recalls how fast the popularity of the band has spread since its formation one year ago.
“I made a stop at Silver Bluff, and I was talking to one of the workers who came to our previous show. This lady on the end said, ‘You’re in a band?’
And I told her the name, and she was like, ‘I’ve seen you guys on Facebook and Instagram.’ And she lives in Virginia.”
“It’s kind of like a culture shock, because I always thought I’d be limited to playing gospel music,” adds Jay. “I didn’t expect it to grow this fast. Randomly now, I’m the guy with the purple guitar. I like that.”
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The Vault doesn’t shy away from bringing in their own sense of humor when performing seductive hits. “If you like what you heard, let me get a ‘hell yeah,’” Abe repeats in between songs. “It’s Sunday, so one more time for the Holy Ghost, ‘hell yeah.’”
The Vault already sprinkles in some of their own originals during sets, and more are on the way.
And they hope to bring their act on the road and show the rest of the country what can come out of Brunswick. Until then, they’ll be “One band, one sound,” and doing what they love most: seeing people get up and dance.
“That’s something money can’t buy,” Scoot beams.
GOLDEN HOUR EVENT SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL WEDDING INDUSTRY
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The inaugural Golden Hour Event Showcase was recently held at historic Queen and Grant in downtown Brunswick. Hosted by Port City Partners, the showcase featured a number of area wedding vendors and service providers. It also celebrated the release of Golden Isles Magazine’s Bride 2025 issue.
SHOWCASE PARTICIPATING VENDORS
Golden Isles Magazine
Queen and Grant
Reynolds House
Southern Posh Weddings
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Wunderbar Florals
Braedon Harrison
Brooke Roberts Photography
Beachview Event Rentals
Event Guys
Wicnic
Luxury Limousine and Valet
Ruby Lu’s
Behind the Veil
3 Little Birds
Eastwind Designs
Rosewood Artistry
Chantilly
The Wandering Fox
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Studio Pixel Pop
| 4. Florals by Wunderbar | 5 . Emily Hall of Wunderbar . Lizzie Piazza, left, and Lindsey Adkison | 9. Braedon Harris | 10. Vendors
SYMPHONY CELEBRATES 25TH CABARET
Cabaret, a fundraiser benefitting the Coastal Symphony of Georgia, was recently held at Frederica Golf Club on St. Simons Island. The theme was Disco Night. The evening included a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, dancing, and entertainment. For information about the symphony, visit coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.
1. Bill and Merry Tipton | 2 . Emma Humphries, left, and Kari Morris | 3 . Tracy and Philip Saussy | 4 . Bill Parker, left, and Janice Lamattina | 5 . Van and Kelly Box | 6. Pete Portly, left, and Rawly Eastwick | 7. Chris Triplett, from left, Jason Umfress, David Lowe, and Josh Dukes
GOLDEN ISLES ROTARY CLUB HOSTS RED HOT CHILI COOKOFF
Golden Isles Rotary Club held its annual Red Hot Chili Cookoff in Postell Park on St. Simons Island. Teams served up samples and attendees voted for their favorites. Proceeds raised from the event benefitted community charitable causes.
1. Jeremy, Harmon and Lindsay Mosley | 2 . Charles Tapley, left, and Brandon Johnson | 3 . Colin and Morgan Dunlap | 4 . Shawna Fidler, from left, Anne Simpson, and Lori Parker | 5 . Lucy Shelander, left, and Beca Candler | 6. Aaron Franklin, from left, Madeline Hinchliffe, and Azlan Bolin | 7. Anna Chandler, from left, Sandra Spikes, Roxana Bush, Susan Layman, Caroline and Jeff Logan, Ani Duncan, and Mikayla Stapleton.
ST. SIMONS LAND TRUST’S OYSTER ROAST
A sold-out crowd of hundreds recently attended the rescheduled 25th annual St. Simons Land Trust’s Oyster Roast. The event, held at Gascoigne Park, included live music, samples from area restaurants, and the titular dish. Proceeds from the event go toward funding the nonprofit’s mission to protect the island’s green spaces for future generations. To learn more, visit sslt.org.
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