City Guide: Savannah

This week my husband surprised me with an anniversary trip to Savannah, Georgia.

I was blown away by this gorgeous city. Every street is lined with huge oak trees, the buildings are covered in ivy, and the sound of church bells fills the air.  We didn't have much planned, but just wandered the streets all day stopping at stores and coffee shops along the way. 

Favorites:

Walking: 

Jones Street.

The street is lined with gorgeous historic homes, cobble stones, and oak trees. 

Eating: 

Mirabelle Cafe for breakfast. Absolutely stunning little bed and breakfast. They only serve coffee and waffles, but it sits on a quiet street and those waffles are what dreams are made of. 

Coffee/Dessert:

The Paris Market

One of the most beautiful shops I have ever been in. We walked around adoring their stationary, candles, and home decor for over an hour. It includes a beautiful little coffee/pastry stand inside.

The Coffee Fox

Sleeping:

Mirabelle Suites and Cafe. 

The Brice

In the city...

I graduated from a small university in a small town outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This year, my husband and I had the opportunity to move back to the area. It's amazing to see how much a city can change in a few short years. I have fallen in love with the small streets, local businesses, and overall charm of this city all over again. 

A new adventure...

Ever since I can remember I have loved wide open fields covered by tall grass. Perhaps it comes from the countless summer picnics in the lush Russian countryside during my childhood. Anytime I drive past such a filed my first thoughts are always about how much fun it would be to do a photo shoot there! 

My beautiful sister volunteered for a spontaneous photo session in such a field a couple weeks ago....

a very green smoothie bowl

smoothie bowls have become my breakfast obsession. they are healthy, delicious, and have endless variations!

for this smoothie i used:

1 frozen banana

1 table spoon of fresh almond butter

a handful of organic kale

a handful of organic baby spinach

1 cup of almond milk

a teaspoon of honey

vegan blackberry oatmeal crumble bars

this was not the most attractive of desserts, the bars were extra crumbly and messy, but absolutely delicious and so healthy! i can't wait to make them again!

Whole Grain Toast with Mascarpone and Berries

one of my favorite weekend breakfasts

whole grain toast + mascarpone cheese + fresh berries

a thanksgiving table

we are so excited to be close to our families this year for thanksgiving and getting to have two dinners tomorrow! this is our little thanksgiving table at our home for part one tomorrow :)

wishing everyone a wonderful and delicious day!

happy thanksgiving!