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Flourish Collaborative Shares an Unpopular Opinion

Editors Note: This is another one of the truth slaying emails I got from Flourish Collaborative. I couldn’t not share it! -JL

The small signs have been there all along: "Do I use "I" or "we" when talking from my brand?" "How much is too much when posting about my life?" "I just lost a major client. How do I muster getting out of bed?" The topic of conversation today seems less about growth, strategy, and service, and more about the inner struggle between two personas at war.

We as an entrepreneurial collective have interchanged brand identity for personal identity. We confused brand stories for personal diaries. We mistook business failures for personal failures. We believed that only raw, personal transparency could build connection and convert to sales. Somewhere along the way, we forgot that we were running a business. Now, we spend more time trying to "crack the code" on sharing personal beliefs, trials, and daily details with an audience than we do giving actual value related to the thing your business offers. There are ways for a business to grow, connect, and thrive without meddling with your private affairs. In fact, businesses have been doing so for years. Having a business is an amazing gift. It allows you to be a part of something much greater than yourself; to do good in larger numbers; to have an impact on people you wouldn't otherwise know. You may be the captain, but you're not the ship; and you're certainly not the crew. Allow yourself the permission to take the weight of giving 100% of your very being to this business and the public sphere off of your shoulders. There is you. There is your business. There is your target. Let's get back to work. - Caty & Erica

#tsg truths #flourish collaborative #flourish #tsg #tsg savannah #the scout guide #savannah #savannah GA #floco #flocovibes #erica kelly #caty cote #personal brand #business brand

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AUGUST LOVES : SANGRIA

Whether you like a spicy red, a crisp white or a sweet rosè sangria we have a recipe for you! And of course, the best local source for the perfect sangria wine: Smith Brothers Butcher Shop.

R E D W I N E S A N G R I A

Ingredients

1/2 apple, cored, skin on, chopped into small pieces

1/2 orange, rind on, sliced into small pieces, large seeds removed (plus more for garnish)

3-4 Tbsp (41-55 g) organic brown sugar (or 3 Tbsp (37.5 g) organic cane sugar)

3/4 cup (180 ml) orange juice, plus more to taste

1/3 cup (80 ml) brandy, plus more to taste

1 750 ml bottle dry Spanish red wine*

Ice to chill (~1 cup)

Instructions

Add apples, oranges, and sugar to a large pitcher and muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon for 45 seconds.

Add orange juice and brandy and muddle again to combine for 30 seconds.

Add red wine and stir to incorporate, then taste and adjust flavor as needed. I added a bit more brandy, orange juice and brown sugar. Stir to combine.

Add ice and stir once more to chill. Serve as is, or with a bit more ice. Garnish with orange segments (optional).

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, though best when fresh.

W H I T E W I N E S A N G R I A

Ingredients

1 Large Bottle (750 ml) Pinot Grigio

1/2 Cup Sugar

4 Limes, Juiced

1 Cup White Grape/Peach Juice Blend

1 Can Lemon-Lime Soda

1 Cup Whole Strawberries

1 Cup Sliced Peaches

Instructions

In a large pitcher, combined the lime juice, grape/peach juice blend and lemon-lime soda.

Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.

Pour wine into the juice/sugar mixture and mix well.

Add strawberries and peaches.

This can be made ahead, however do not add the fruit until near time to serve, otherwise the fruit loses it's texture.

R O S E W I N E S A N G R I A

Ingredients

1 (750 ml) bottle rosé wine

1/2 cup Pom Wonderful pomegranate juice

1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)

1/4 cup superfine sugar

3 tablespoons Grand Marnier

1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy

Water and ice, plus extra ice for serving

1/2 cup fresh raspberries

8 large fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

2 red plums, pitted and sliced ¼ inch thick

Instructions

1. Combine the rosé, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, sugar, Grand Marnier, Cognac, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of ice in a large glass pitcher. Stir in the raspberries, strawberries, and plums, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.

When ready to serve, fill wine goblets or highball glasses halfway with ice. Pour the sangria over the ice, spooning some of the macerated fruit into each glass. Serve ice cold.

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AUGUST LOVES: AIR CONDITIONING

As we muscle through these hot summer days, we reached out to Tersh at Tristar Air Conditioning to share some tips to help you extend the life of your air conditioning units.

TIP ONE Change your air filters every month! We know that the packaging on the filter that you just paid $35 for says it will last 90 days, but this is not true in many cases. A restricted air filter can result in coils freezing and increased humidity in your home. If your coils freeze up constantly then it can result in damage to the compressor. We tell people to change their filter every time their electric bill comes in the mail. The bill comes the same time each month, so this will help you to stay on top of changing your air filters every month.

TIP TWO Make sure nothing is blocking any of your supply or return registers. This tip has a lot to do with Tip #1. The reduced air flow from blocking these registers can result in coils freezing up. A frozen coil not only causes your home to heat up, but as it begins to defrost, the water could leak outside of the drain pan. If your ac unit is in the attic then this water would come through your ceiling resulting in major damage to your sheet rock ceiling.

TIP THREE Turn off the breaker to your air conditioning unit during a power outage. This time of year, we experience storms almost every afternoon, and often times these storms result in a short power outage. If you experience an outage, flip the breaker off to prevent a surge of power to the unit when the electricity comes back to your home. Sometimes the electricity will flicker a few times before actually staying on for good, and if the air conditioning unit tries to come on each time the power flickers, the surge could cause premature failures.

#tristar #tsg tips #tsg #tsg savannah #august loves AC #august loves air conditioning #airconditioning #ac #tristar airconditioning #savannah #savannah ga #scout services #scout guide #scouted #scout business #the scout guide

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The Butcher & The Beaver

Movie and fine dining date nights are a thing of the past! Treat your significant other, or treat your self, to the latest Savannah trend- a pop-up dinner date! The Squeaky Beaver will be hosting the next, of what is quickly becoming tradition, date night at the Smith Brothers Butcher Shop on Friday, August 11, from 5:30-8:30 pm.

This dinner event is open to the public- meaning no advance ticket purchase is required. Stop inside Smith Brothers, buy a beautiful bottle (or can, as you'll discover) of vino, indulge in authentic Quebecois fare, relax, and enjoy the company of those around you. Let us take care of the details!

$20 dinner includes Squeaky Beaver’s Celine Dijon (Montreal Smoked Meat sandwich) accompanied by a full size La Citadelle (traditional poutine), polished off with a pair of Tipsy Tarts (homemade maple sugar pie).

See you at Smith Brothers on Friday!

SMITH BROTHERS // 535 East Liberty Street

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Beer, Guys & Cigars

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire's 3rd Annual Beer, Guys & Cigars is on Sunday, October 8th and Monday, October 9th, 2017.

This two day affair will kick-off with an evening of Sunday Night Football while taste-testing local breweries and food (and paired with cigars) on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 7:00 pm -10:00 pm, with a VIP Hour and bourbon tasting beginning at 6 PM. Not a beer connoisseur? There will be other adult beverages, including some specialty bourbons for you to taste! Music & sports will be featured throughout the evening, along with great auction items, all while benefiting a great cause.

On Monday, October 9, 2017, we “tee off” our annual Ronald Open Golf Tournament at 10 am. There will be amazing gifts, prizes, food and a few surprises. The unique feature of this event is that you can attend both days, split your package up and share, or just attend the party or the golf. There is something for everyone, and the event is for everyone… not just for the guys!

For Monday, what better way to start the day then at the golf course!

Bloody Mary Station opens @ 8 am

Breakfast from 8 am – 10 am

Great gifts

10 am SHOTGUN START

Win a Volvo, a set of Nike, fabulous trips, McDonald’s For-A-Year

Margaritas on the Course

Our “Shot-for-a-Shot” Hole (with Jim N’ Nicks Biscuits)

BBQ Lunch

Purchase your tickets and/or register your golf team today! Sponsorship opportunities are still available, contact Katie Cleland for more information!

#Ronald Mcdonald House #ronald mcdonald house of the coastal empire #RMCD house #scout gives #scout out #tsg savannah #savananh #savannah #savannah ga #savannah georgia #golf #golf tournament #savvannah golf #charity #keep families close

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AUGUST LOVES

“August brings into sharp focus and a furious boil everything I've been listening to in the late spring and summer.” - Henry Rollins

August: hot hot heat, rain showers every afternoon and me personally, in hibernation. But there are still some things to love!

1. BLUEBERRIES : i’ve been eating blueberry pancakes from The Sentient Bean sunday brunch, blueberry muffins from Back in the Day and raw blueberries from Forsyth Farmer’s Market. YUMMMMMY!

2. SANGRIA : chilled wine with fruit, can’t be beat for summer time drinking pleasure.

3. SUNFLOWERS: one of my favorite wild flowers and they never fail to make you feel happy and sunny.

4. OLIVE GREEN: love the army green as we start to think about fall wardrobe. It is also a great neutral with bright neons and tropical colors too!

5. FROZEN CUSTARD : super creamy and delicious, there is nothing better than a cold dessert for the hottest temps of the year.

6. TROPICAL NAILS : love to use bright colors on my nails this time of the year, with a little tan on the skin, bright colors POP!

7. AIR CONDITIONING : see above, i am in hibernation!

What do you love about August?

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July Loves : Stripes

Above, left moving clockwise: Mamie Ruth Evie Shorts are the perfect peach, magenta and royal purple that adds a ton of fun to any outing! Sherry’s Honey Pot has this sweet pick stitch stripe fabric that would be great for an ottoman or some accent pillows! Beetnix new chia puddings are striped [ok, layered] but awesome for breakfast on the go! shopSCAD artist Emily Cox’s piece Puff and Fluff For Lunch has a wonderful array of pastel stripes that i love!

Above, top left, clockwise: Alison Seeger has stripes in the car and on her in her spreads from volume one and two. Paprika Southern captured this great stripe shot for their Summer Issue, shot at The Brice. Mamie Ruth Ringleader bralette and shorts are perfect stripe partners without being too matchy matchy!

Above, from top left, clockwise: Satchel has this leather trimmed ticking stripe beach bag that is classic in size, shape and material. shopSCAD’s Lacoste Tee by Paige Russel. Mamie Ruth’s Drug Rug Vest is so fun and funky with bold stripes! Christina Edwards’ series focused on vintage circus imagery features some red stripes on a few images. Ely of De Colores Cookies did the classic striped snow cone in cookie form and it is just toooooo sweet! Bleu Companies has this gorgeous Byron Lars dress with striped bodice that is just to die for! Beetnix’s unicorn bowl has a wonderful stripping on top of fruits and toppings like bee pollen, hemp seed granola & coconut.

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Dispatch from Flourish Collaborative

Editor’s Note: This was an email from my buddies at Flourish Collaborative that I wanted to share with you because it touches on so many wonderful points, including a great testimonial from another TSG Savannah member and details about their newly launched e-course! Enjoy! -JL

What's the obsession with inspiration? Whenever we meet someone that we admire, our first question is always, "What inspires you?". But here's the thing: inspiration makes the thing better; motivation gets the thing done. Any creative knows that inspiration is fleeting; it comes from any and all things, and certainly shouldn't be attributed to success. What creates success is motivation - that inner drive pushing you past what's comfortable to make the ordinary extraordinary. For us, it's the newfound confidence we see in our clients about their business. Take Winslett with Lettees, for example:

Before we met Winslett, she was struggling with how to move forward with a business that had evolved from so many different things over the years. Not having the confidence to speak about her brand was keeping her from: - Contacting wholesalers. - Attending networking events. - Revamping her website. - Taking new brand photography. Now, Winslett has all of these *crucial* biz efforts back on her agenda, and is acting stronger than ever. Just look at her new marketing efforts:

Confidence in your business comes from having solid direction. What does solid direction look like for your business? It's being able to: + Explain what it is you do and why it matters - on the spot. + Know exactly who would most benefit from your business (and where to find them). + Easily distinguish yourself from everyone else. And we get it. Checking all of things off of your list takes time, money, and support.But we believe that now is the time for you to feel more confident in your brand efforts than ever before. Which is why we decided to take the first half of our Bloom Package and slash the price by over a thousand dollars. For the first time ever, you can now watch and listen to us walk you through your messaging, target demographic, and aesthetic direction at your own pace for a fraction of the cost.

Introducing: Brand Bloom, our evergreen branding e-course. Oh, and of course we don't expect for you to pay all at once. How does breaking up the course fee into four easy payments sound? Sounds great - sign me up!

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JULY LOVES : NAVY Roundup

Above: Bleu Companies as you may guess has a wonderful assortment of beautiful bleutimous things but this wall color is one thing that has us swooning over navy!

Above: top left, clockwise: shopSCAD artist, Brian Slagle’s Nasty Woman 2, is a mixed media piece that’s part of a triple threat of nasty women collages in shop now. Mamie Ruth always keeping us stylish and summer in this tie dye romper in the perfect shade of navy! Satchel gives all the summer vibes with this photo shoot of a gorgeous blue bag and crisp white dress. Christina Edwards’ Full Moon Canyon, features layers of poured paint in deep purples, navy, white and blues, this is a detail shot from that piece. M Liz Jewelry double layered necklace features kyanite, this beautiful navy stone as well as some matte beads for the second strand.

Above, from top moving clockwise: Mamie Ruth has the best summer vibes with this jumpsuit that has many different variations for wearing, keeping you looking fresh all summer! Alison Seeger did this beautiful navy with white piping club chair cover that has us yearning for more preppy vibes. shopSCAD artist, Lauren Coggins-Tuttle’s Menemsha Glow is a larger scale work that has many beautiful layers of color including magenta, purple and navy. M Liz Jewelry’s Hoop to Crystal earrings come in beautiful kyanite that can easily be dressed up or down! De Colores Cookies y Mas created a whole set of chinoiserie inspired cookies! Southern Sugaring carries beautiful Cosa Bella lingerie and this navy lacy bralette is so beautiful!

Above, from top left, clockwise: Annie Sloan chalk paint beautifully transformed this little desk, Kristin from Lily Bay, doesn’t have a storefront anymore but can complete a piece for you like this! Mamie Ruth with the summer vibes in this duster and mini dress in beautiful royal and navy. Lettee’s ocean edges tees can be customized with tons of designs but these two : whale and space kiddo just happen to feature lots of navy in their designs! M Liz Jewelry leather and crystal necklace in Iolite is so pretty and perfectly blue! Satchel has this awesome ticking/leather combo that is great for beach, boat or baby bag! Lucky Savannah property Liberty Landing Too is furnished with white and navy, a classic combo! Super comfortable space for you and your family when visiting.

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White Whale Small Plates Dinner 2.0

White Whale Craft Ales strikes again with their small plate dinner! This time featuring Reformation Brewery and The Squeaky Beaver! More details on their event here, call and make your reservation today!

#white whale craft ales #white whale #craft beer #savannah beer #savannah drinks #savannah sips #scout sips #scout snacks #eat #drink #eat drink be merry #reformation brewery #the squeaky beaver #craft beer dinner #savannah brews #Savannah GA #savannah #visit savannah

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JULY LOVES: SPARKLING WINE ROUNDUP

I asked Brenda and Gary at Smith Brothers Butcher Shop to share some of the recommendations for easy drinking, yummy sparkling wines and this is the list they sent back, of course, all available at their shop on East Liberty!

Francois Montand Brut French Sparkling Wine, according to their website the palate is creamy and smooth, with lingering aromas, freshly baked bread, golden delicious apples and Meyer lemons - harmonious.

Veuve Cliquot Brut True French Champagne & a classic choice, obviously!

Gruet Brut Rosé “A beautiful garnet in color, this Rose NV has a delicate, fine mousse and rich, fruit flavors. This full-bodied sparkler starts with floral and berry aromas which introduce flavors of cherry. raspberry and wild strawberry, finishing delicately with zesty acidity. “

Blanc de Bleu Unusual California Sparking Wine with a beautiful blue color from added blueberry juice.

La Marca Prosecco “With delicate, golden straw color and lively effervescence, our Prosecco is one of the best with aromas of fresh citrus, honey and white flowers. The palate is fresh and clean, with flavors of ripe lemon, green apple and grapefruit framed by mineral undertones. “

Freixenet Coron Negro Cava “Crisp and creamy Cordon Negro Brut’s delicate bubbles make this the ideal wine for any occasion. Get ready to sparkle!“

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JULY LOVES : PALM FRONDS

Palm Frond Party with fun bio shots of founder Caty Cote, from Flourish Collaborative. This diptych of encaustics from Christina Edwards transports us to summer time in Miami, where Christina splits her time. Another great palm shot from Flourish, and a peek into the queen of spiky foliage, Alison Seeger’s home, where she has stuck a few fronds into that gorgeous vase on her buffet.

Another great shot of Caty, from Flourish Collaborative and those amazing brows with a perfect frond. The queen strikes again with this shot! Alison’s kitchen which is perfect with the simple color scheme and a fun shot of a handmade bracelet from Lettees.

And Casey Schivera’s spread in volume three features tons of great greenery but those palm fronds right beyond the gate are super beautiful, don’t you think?

#july loves #tsg loves #tsg savannah #palm fronds #palms #fronds #spikey #spiky #spiky foliage #palm beach style #julyk #savannah #savannah GA #greenery #green #palm trees

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JULY LOVES: TOMATOES

One of my favorite foods to eat in the summer is tomatoes. Fresh, ripe and delicious, they are great on sandwiches, alone with some salt, or part of a delicious caprese!

This tomato jam recipe from Mark Bittman is one of my favorites and it is great way to use the bounty from your garden and spread it on toast or crackers!

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 pounds good ripe tomatoes (Roma are best), cored and coarsely chopped

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 tablespoon fresh grated or minced ginger

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon salt

1 jalapeño or other peppers, stemmed, seeded and minced, or red pepper flakes or cayenne to taste.

PREPARATION

1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy medium saucepan, Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.

2. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture has consistency of thick jam, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, then cool and refrigerate until ready to use; this will keep at least a week.

Yield: About 1 pint.

#july loves #tomatoes #tsg savannah #savannah ga #savannah #tomato jam #tomatos #tomato recipe #tomato #jam on toast #mark bittman #new york times #NYT #recipe #tomatoes recipe #sweet savory #savory yummy

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JULY LOVES

“My life, I realize suddenly, is July. Childhood is June, and old age is August, but here it is, July, and my life, this year, is July inside of July. “ -Rick Bass

1. TOMATOES : sweet and delicious right out of the garden, nothing is better than that!

2. GRILLING : cooking inside during these hot hot days is a no no nope! Nice to get the grill going and then just throw all the meats and veggies on it!

3.PALM FRONDS : clean and crisp, perfect for summer, nothing fussy, long lasting and interesting as a centerpiece.

4.BRIGHT LIPS : the heat makes me gravitate to brighter and brighter colors. I guess because the sun gets brighter and brighter, the colors can be bolder!

5. SPARKLING WINE ; chilled, bubbles, rose: need i say more?

6. NAVY : crisp navy has nautical vibes too which always feel apopro for this time for year.

7. STRIPES : see above, that little nautical vibe, boating, et al.

What do you love about July?

#tsg savannah #july loves #love july #tomatoes #grilling #palm fronds #bright lips #sparkling wine #navy #stripes #seven things we love #seven things

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JUNE LOVES: OPTIC WHITE

Above: It wouldn’t be a white roundup without Alison Seeger’s favorite medium: White Denim! This ruffled bottom chaise lounge slivercover is in her apartment and I love the white on white on white she has going on!

Above: from top left, clockwise: Southern Sugaring carries the cutest lingerie and swimswear for sexy fun after you get your service! This photo by Apt. B photography at Andaz showcases a beautiful gown in one of their suites, perfect wedding venue! Lettee’s balloon animal flour sack tea towel is the CUTEST! Jessica Basset did some magic with this blue/silver/white combo! Southern Sugaring’s building is so cute with their bright white exterior and pink trim! An awesome before and after from Bluffton Center for Dentistry, showcasing some perfect pearly whites!

Above, from top left, clockwise : The Grant Savannah has the freshest cleanest feel with the white white bedding and white walls! Paprika Southern’s winter issue cover had us dreaming of pristine white cotton fields. Christina Edwards Snowdrift showcases white on beautiful cereulan and I’m in love! The Lowcountry Coloring book is available at local bookstore, E. Shaver for your coloring pleasure! This piece, Flower Study No. 3 by Russ Noto is available from shopSCAD. Flourish Collaborative always has a great Instagram feed filled with light bright, white deliciousness! Casey Schivera has this beautiful white beauty on the market, perfect for you?

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JUNE LOVES: WOODGRAIN

A couple delightful woodgrain finds to feed the frenzy!

Above: photo printed wallet by SCAD alum Ellia Wong, large or small versions available at ShopSCAD.

Above: Lettee’s has THE BEST flour sack towels and i love love love this one with the slices of wood grain and customizable with an initial too!

#woodgrain #lettees #shopscad #shop local #june loves woodgrain #june loves #tsg loves #tsg savannah #tsg savannah loves #custom towels #tsg #the scout guide #savannah GA #made in savannah #scad alumni #scad #shopping in savannah

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June Loves: Mojitos

Refreshing mint and clean, bright lime make the mojio a great drink for summer in the South. Not to mention rum is just THE official liquor of the beach, right? Here is a classic mojito recipe to make and take with you on the boat this weekend!

-10 mint leaves

-1/2 lime, cut into quarters

-2 tablespoons simple syrup

-1 1/2 oz white rum

-club soda

Place mint and lime into sturdy glass, muddle together. Add simple syrup, muddle again. Add ice to the top of the glass, pour rum over ice, fill glass with club soda. Garnish with mint spring and/or lime wedge.

Enjoy!

#mojitos #drink local #eat local #summer cocktails #june loves #june loves mojitios #rum drinks #boat drinks #rum #tsg #tsg savannah #tsg savananh loves #the scout guide #the scout guide savananh #mint drink #mint drinks #cocktials #classic cocktails #cocktails

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