Shopping in 3D
In most towns, a couple dozen stores located within a ten-block area would consider themselves competition. But 22 shops in Savannah have joined forces to create the Downtown Design District, an impromptu outdoor mall in the heart of the historic district. Visit www.downtowndesigndistrict.com to view an interactive map which highlights each store and what they carry, whether it’s antiques, apparel, art, bath, bed, furniture, interiors, kitchen, lighting or outdoor items. According to their web site, it’s “Savannah’s premier shopping destination and designer resource.” I’m sure some mall rats would disagree, but hey, what do they know anyway?
Ask any interior designer and they’re sure to tell you — it’s all about the lighting. According to their web site, “Whether you are renovating, building or just searching for that one perfect piece, Circa Lighting has the solution for you. Founded in historic Savannah, Georgia in 1998, Circa Lighting (formerly Edison Lighting) has always been committed to offering quality lighting, lamps and accessories that are as beautiful as they are timeless. While lighting is an integral piece of your interior environment, choosing it can be a difficult and intimidating task. Which is why we provide individual, specialized attention to each of our clients, working closely with them to achieve the exact look and effect they desire. We assist our clients in finding that perfect balance of form and function in their lighting décor. Our refreshing approach makes your search for lighting simple and the results brilliant.” Check them out online at 
If you’re waiting for Ikea to open a showroom here in Savannah, you’ll be sleeping on a futon and using milk crates for shelving units for a long time. But if you’re ready to bust out some Benjamins and pimp your crib, check out 24e on Broughton Street downtown. According to their web site, “24e. exists to bring you an eclectic collection of furnishings and accessories designed to help you fuse your individuality and inventiveness with your home environment. We at 24e. pride ourselves on providing ‘more than furniture’. It is our goal to offer options and flexibility, while maintaining a high standard of quality on all our pieces. We want our customers to flex their creative wings and participate firsthand as they pick and choose the perfect chair-and-a-half for that corner in the guestroom, the handspun silks that match the bedroom walls just right, or even a first living room collection to inspire the rest of your space. Whatever design mission engages you, we are here to help you accomplish it, with a worldly eye and a Southern charm.” Check them out online at