I grew up in Georgia and over the years have come to love the Georgia Coast. I am not sure if it is the Spanish moss, the marshlands or just that fact that my father lives there, but to me it is a relaxing, lovely place to just exhale.
Great place for a ghost story. This is on Saint Simons Island. A laid back Island with golf courses, bikers, ice cream shops and cute places to eat like Barbara Jean's for great crab cakes and the most scrumptious pumpkin bread. Daddy calls it perfection.
Since this is a blog about design, I thought I would show some photos from the Sea Island Cloister Resort. It is across the marsh from Saint Simons. This is one of the loveliest spots in the United States and has recently been renovated to a level that has earned the Mobile 5 Stars and AAA Five Diamond nods. Sea Island is a tiny exclusive enclave that was first developed in the early 1900's and the Cloister hotel was first built in 1928. The remainder of the island is all privately owned by some of the wealthiest people in the United States. The hotel has hosted presidents and in 2004 the G8 conference. (Sounds like a linkedin resume, doesn't it?)
The renovation tried to take its cues from the original Mizner design, however it is more like Mizner on steriods.
This is lovely, however it is a bit grand compared to the original. I am more partial to the smaller spaces that are finely detailed and warm and inviting.
A charming spot for afternoon tea; don't you think?
Manly yes, but I like it too!
This is one of 3 Parts of the Sea Island company Resorts....
The second is a fine example of Ralph Lauren and is aptly named "The Lodge"
The bagpiper at dusk on the golf course by the sea is only one of the many reasons my husband insists on making this his final resting place. Actually, it is the men's locker room that he loves the most. Do you think I can coax them into that someday? Hope I don't get the chance!
See why he likes it? I much prefer the public spaces. A glass of wine in the lobby or in the Oak Room and I am set.
Okay, I'll admit it, I am a sucker for manly spaces, with beautiful paneling, a warm fire and gracious Southerners.
