What the Heck IS Figgy Pudding Anyway?
With that thought in mind, EIL turned to well-known Christmas songs to find inspiration for some holiday recipes that go beyond the traditional roasting chestnuts. more »
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"Give Where You Live" Silent Auction
Holiday shoppers, you can find some terrific gift items and packages at the 2nd Annual United Way "Give Where You Live" Silent Auction at Bennie's Red Barn, sponsored by Rich's. Door prizes, raffles, music, food & FUN! more »
Lighthouse Trolleys' Christmas Lights Trolley Tour
Join Lighthouse Trolleys in a Christmas celebration of our community. Each night, December 13-24, the trolley departs on a tour of the island's holiday lights. Hot chocolate and cookies and a surprise visit from Santa make the trip even more festive! more »
Dec 10, 2013 in Events
Pier Village Holiday Market
All of your favorite local and regional artists and crafters are here for the holiday and have those one of a kind gifts you are looking for! Photography, sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodcraft, garden art, and MORE! more »
Holiday Open House at Café Rive Gauche
Stop into the gallery for last minute holiday shopping. Enjoy a coffee and pastry tasting compliments of Starbucks Coffee at Café Rive Gauche. Free and open to the public. more »
31st Annual Plantation Christmas
Annual holiday celebration at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation in Brunswick includes caroling, period reenactors, wassail and cookies in a festive atmosphere. Friday and Saturday evening 6-9pm. more »
Coastal Symphony of Georgia Winter Concert
Works by Brahms, Bizet and Tchaikovsky are included in the Coastal Symphony of Georgia's winter concert, featuring guest flutist Mindy Heinsohn. more »
The EIL Shopping Bag
Look here to find special featured items from Elegant Island Living advertisers. It's a showcase of style, must-have selections, and great gift ideas! more »
Nov 3, 2013 in Business Showcase
Photo by Kathi Williams
Photo Gallery 2013
Photos of St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and the Golden Isles of South Coastal Georgia. more »
Nov 6, 2013 in Photo Gallery
All On Board For Fun
Food, flip flops and fun were the order of the evening for the inaugural Trolley Tasting Tour to benefit the local food bank for America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. 3 trolleys carried foodies to 6 participating restaurants. Yummy! more »
Nov 14, 2013 in People & Places
Chocolate Cake Martini
Who needs a fork when you can have your cake and drink it too with this delicious Chocolate Cake Martini. Recipe provided by Tramici Neighborhood Italian on St. Simons Island. more »
Oct 21, 2013 in Cocktails
Irish Beef and Stout Stew by Joan Davis
A hearty Irish Beef and Stout Stew Recipe shared by Joan Davis is our newest addition to the Home Cooking Community Cookbook. Join us on Pinterest and check our website weekly for new recipes and share your own! more »
Sep 26, 2013 in Elegant Island Living Community Cookbook (1 Comments)
Yolanda and Kathi visit with Ace Garden Center
Now that the weather's turning cooler, it's time to replace the summer flora with heartier fall and winter annuals. Wendy from ACE Garden Center is a real pro at providing advice from pansies to snapdragons, dianthus to gardenias, and shows off some more »
Oct 24, 2013
David Goes Paddleboarding
EIL Publisher David Butler tries the popular new trend in water recreation, stand up paddleboarding, for the first time with the expert assistance of Michael Gowen of Southeast Adventure Outfitters. We think he might have caught the SUP bug! more »
Sep 26, 2013 (1 Comments)
Best of 2013 Winners
Condé Nast Traveler turns to their readers each year to name “The Best in the World.” In their 25th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, St. Simons Island was selected by discerning travelers as #5 of the Top 10 Islands in the United States. more »
Jun 28, 2013
EIL Blogs
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I'm With the Band
Live Music - Dec. 11-17
I'm With the Band provides you with the most comprehensive, up-to-date live music listings for the Golden Isles and beyond. Check it before you go out this weekend and share it with your friends! more »
Dec 3, 2013 5:00:00 PM
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Kathi's Corner
A Real Family Thanksgiving
For your reading pleasure, I'm resurrecting a blog I wrote in 2011 commemorating my family's Thanksgiving that year. May your holiday be filled with love and laughter. Happy Thanksgiving to you all! more »
Nov 26, 2013 10:04:16 AM
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Kathi's Corner
Calling All Volunteers!
The United Way needs YOUR help! Tutors and mentors are needed for the Graduation Blueprint program, a community initiative to increase Glynn County's current 74% graduation rate. Let's strive for a brighter future! more »
Nov 14, 2013 3:03:00 PM
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On the Road With Janice
OTRWJ: The Home Stretch
On the Road with Janice wraps up with her final thoughts on their travels. more »
Sep 21, 2013 10:55:00 AM
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On the Road With Janice
OTRWJ: Two Different Western Towns
The last days of the cross country trek through Colorado and New Mexico. more »
Sep 21, 2013 10:11:00 AM
