Just after Christmas we took a trip to beautiful Savannah, Georgia, and then on to Charleston, South Carolina. While in Savannah, we stayed at the Mansion on
Forsyth Park. It was
fabulous.
The Victorian Georgian mansion was built in 1888 and is 18,000
square feet. The
Kessler Group renovated the building and added a luxurious hotel with 125 suites.
1888 is not really old for Savannah as the city itself was first established in 1733. If you have never been to Savannah, GO! The famous squares are wonderful and the homes and buildings are so beautiful. This area is rich in history. I can't wait to go back.
The grounds were beautifully maintained and the hotel is located conveniently across from
Forsyth Park which was a perfect setting for my morning run.
The lobby was beautiful -
loooove the white Christmas tree! Check out the huge pear-shaped
crystals on the chandelier. WOW.
Each floor had a different color scheme. This room is on the pink floor.
I love the color
combination of taupe and pink and white. The wing chair was covered in what appeared to be a crushed velvet.
The large bathroom was divided from the bedroom by floor to ceiling drapes. Both the shower and toilet areas were enclosed with glass doors. The curtain under the sink was the same fabric as the wing chair.
I like how they draped the
faux mink throw over the corner of the bed.
The large convex mirror and the marble top on the desk really dressed up this area of the room - as did the unusual electrified
candelabra.
Moving on to the dining room which was located in the original mansion. This space was mostly orange, white and black.
The waiting area was tucked under the stairs.
The hotel contained over 600 pieces of rare art. I
loooove how they covered this giant wall with art.
These chairs are so me. The little
Lucite table tucked in
between them is perfect.
There was a gallery between the original structure and the new structure. This area had another display of various art as well as a collection of ladies hats dating back to 1860!
Check out the chairs in the bar...so cool!
Every hall was covered in art.
We enjoyed the hotel so much on our way to Charleston that we came back on our way back to Florida. This time we stayed on the green floor.
Even the chandeliers in the hallways were beautiful.
This room had two queens instead of a king.
Instead of drapes, there were doors dividing the bathroom from the bedroom.
The desk chair was covered in a green, embossed patent.
The website was much better photographs than I could muster. Please check out their website at
http://www.mansiononforsythpark.com/ for more information. Savannah was one of the friendliest towns that I have ever been. There were many fine restaurants, mostly located in historical buildings and homes. The area shopping was great, too many shops to see! I heart Savannah.
My favorite of the three...
This one features mollusks - starfish, octopus, jellyfish, and sea flowers.
A close-up of my favorite... I wrote each student's name by their shell so that later they could look at it and say, "I did that one!"
Another gorgeous architectural piece with endless possibilities...
4. I like this Mexican retalbo. The colors are beautiful.
A more modern marble top table...
This antique, marble top table could be used as an island in a small kitchen. 
6. I like this brass coat rack. It would be perfect in a mudroom for coats or a bathroom for towels.
8. A metal finial...great in the garden, patio, or inside the house. 
11. I would like to have a real water fountain somewhere in my home. No more glass washing, cold water would always be available, no more disposable water cooler cups. How handy! I would put it on my back porch or in my laundry room near the garage. 
I learned so much in just one class. I can't wait until the next class! When I finish my first painting, I will post it so you can let me know what you think. 
Check out the chairs in the bar...so cool!
Every hall was covered in art.
We enjoyed the hotel so much on our way to Charleston that we came back on our way back to Florida. This time we stayed on the green floor.
Even the chandeliers in the hallways were beautiful.
This room had two queens instead of a king.
The desk chair was covered in a green, embossed patent.
