Nina Dunaway, Empire Sky Co.
We’re embracing patriotism with a pretty String of Pearls in this issue. Thumb through pages filled with bright red, white and blue—from fashion’s Decked Out, shot on Captain Matt Sligh’s 71-foot magnificent legacy yacht, to À La Carte’s medley of summer must-haves.
For our first official kids’ shoot of the year, Icy Island Delights, our team had so much fun racing around St. Simons, keeping up with adorable (and motivated!) young’uns to taste-test frozen treats. Casting this feature was no problem…everyone said an enthusiastic yes! As the temperature heats up this summer, follow this on-island treasure map of creamy concoctions, ranging from ice cream to frozen yogurt to Italian ice and affogoto, to stay cool and keep the troops happy.
We also honor many during this Revolutionary Moment. Read about Brunswick’s legendary Nancy Morgan Hart in “Hart of Independence," and other towering figures who have helped shape this special island over the decades in our SSI 250 feature.
For day-tripping or off island getaways, we take a lovely city to the North by siege in Sweet Savannah. Worth a visit for so many reasons—history, art, food, wine, culture, and fabulous hotels—wind your way up U.S. 17 and admire charming towns along the way. Each filled with rich history, explore picturesque Darien and McIntosh County’s even smaller communities of Townsend and Eulonia, famous for their deep Gullah-Geechee roots.
Welcome to the heart of Summer 2026! Make memories with cherished friends and family, celebrate our country, and enjoy this dynamic, caring, and spirited coastal community.
And take a copy of Elegant Island Living with you—wherever you call home!
