December 1st - Went to watch the Savannah Christmas parade with P and her family. The parade was so small town, and I don't mean quaint. Basically any person, car, dog adorned with Christmas lights was allowed to participate. No floats. It really was painful to watch. Oh and Paula Deen's sons, who seem to be celebrities themselves in Savannah, made an appearance mid way through. Comically disappointing. Then it was on to Broughton St. shops, for their Christmas parties.
December 5th - We got a visit from Rita Konig, Domino's Girl About Town / columnist for British Vogue and her team of photographer and assistant. Domino is writing an article on shopping in Savannah for their March issue. Someone who knows the owner of my store and knows Rita apparently sent her our way. My boss and Rita really hit it off. Rita and her team spent quite a bit of time in the store, taking notes and snapping photographs. My friend and coworker just happened to be wearing one of my scarves that day, and Rita complimented her on it. She immediately told Rita that I was the one who made it. I was just flattered that Rita admired it, but she then proceeded to ask me where I sell them and took down my contact information.
December 6th - The design district, where the shop I work at is located, held their annual Christmas party. Although I must admit having to work during the party and not really getting to participate wasn't the ideal way to spend the evening. We had a vintage Bentley parked out front of the store all evening, for atmosphere. The owner of the car, a man from "Hollywood", proceeded to get sloshed and behave inappropriately, almost trampling one of the few babies out that evening. Our security eventually ended up asking him to leave. Someone had a delightful time driving both him and his automobile home.
December 7th - Went to Wright Square shops Christmas parties with P and her family. Uneventful.
December 8th - Went on Holiday Tour of Homes with L. Bumped into M beforehand and he joined us for lunch at the new bakery, Harris Baking Co., in Drayton Towers. Quite liked it. And glad to find out that they deliver, as we often order lunch at work. Back to the Holiday Tour of Homes, a complete disaster. The homes were unimpressive and embarrassing.
December 12th - Went to a Christmas party hosted by Michelle from Madame Chrysanthemum and several of her friends. Everyone was to bring a toy for Toys for Tots. Home was beautiful. Food was swell. People were lovely. And drinks were plentiful.
December 19th-30th - Flew home to Washington for Christmas. Spent time in Seattle and on the island. Saw family, friends and acquaintances. Threw a Christmas party. Attended my sisters baby shower. Saw the dreaded dentist. Got to spend time, although not enough, with Sarah and Alina. Neither of whom I've seen in over a year. I must say it was extremely hard returning to Savannah after this visit home.
December 31st - Arrived back in Savannah completely exhausted after flying red eye and having to change planes. Slept all day.
January 2ndish (don't remember exact date) - Once back at work construction started up again on another one of the rooms in the store. This time the bathroom was under renovation. In the ceiling the construction crew, much to their delight, discovered vintage porn magazines and books from the 60's stashed away in the low ceiling they were raising. Another "so Savannah" moment. I think the space was used as a piano shop back when the porn was current rather than vintage.
January 3rd - Dinner at Sweet Leaf with C, her boyfriend, and several other of her interior design friends. Since they weren't serving alcohol that night we then made our way over to Mellow Mushroom for beer and cider.
January 5th - A bunch of us from work went to A Vida for L's Birthday. Had the Calamari and several Sidecars. Then on to Lulu's, Venus, Wild Wings, Jazz'd, and Mercury before home.
January 12th - Pre-party drinks at C's before heading to M's party for her boyfriends Birthday. Drinks, dancing, delicacies.
January 19th - Viewed Atonement with M. Loved the costumes, not so much the rest of the film.
January 31st - My sister had baby Emma. To delight of Emma's father she didn't inherit the red hair that runs on our side of the family. She's still adorable despite not being a redhead.