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sweet southern sayings

Growing up and living in the South means hearing (and saying) my fair share of sweet southern twang. There are more country sayings around here than you can shake a stick at. Some of them are a bit of a tongue twister (“Can’t tell no one that ain’t been nowhere nothing nohow.”), some simply don’t...

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go beach chic with judith march

If you’ve ever visited our beaches here in South Walton and wandered around Seaside, you’ve probably seen the bold striped curtains and sweet blue sign welcoming you to the beach store Deja Vu. It’s a quaint and cute clothing and accessory shop with a style that seems one party beachy, one party preppy, one part...

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Happy Friday to Career Moms!

I’m sure you’ve all seen at least one of the “What I Do” memes floating around, from journalists to gamers, lawyers to Nicolas Cage and even stay-at-home moms. I haven’t come across one for career moms, so I decided to make my own. To all of the woman trying to balance work, mommy hood, being a...

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life lately + the giveaway winner!

There has been so much going on lately, that I’ve fallen asleep on the couch, laptop open on more than one night this week.  It’s been a whirlwind, but in a good way. It’s real life, to be honest. First, let me tell you about my pride and joy. Miss Emery Lynn has given us...

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Pretty Sweet Pick of the Week – Damita Wedges

I’m a little late this week, but I’m kicking off a new series called “Pretty Sweet Pick of the Week” highlighting one of my favorite “it” items from around the fashion world. This will give you a little more fashion inspiration and help me keep track of all the things on my wish list. Hint,...

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goodies for your valentine (and you!)

For Her: Essie nail colors for a sweet mani like Celia at Willow I Love You art card / Nikon J1 /  Michael Kors gold buckle ring /  Dotted Forever top from Deja Vu / J. Crew pearl and crystal pinwheel necklace / Bond No. 9 at Patchouli’s For Him: Of-the-Month Clubs: Beer of the Month and Dive Bar Shirt Club / Fresh Baked...

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Apps to Make Life Easier

My hubby gives me such a hard time about having my phone glued to my hand around the clock. I may not always know the contents of our pantry, but I have an uncanny ability to participate in almost any activity with phone in hand or a short arm’s reach away. Sure I may be...

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how to throw an arm party in four easy steps

Google image search Arm parties are everywhere these days and you don’t have to be “on the list” to participate. It’s super easy to throw together your own and really, you can do no wrong. It’s all about your personal style and using whatever you have hiding in your jewelry box. 1. Survey the space....

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Vacation in South Walton Like a Celebrity

So you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, the every day drama, the mundane and trade it in for a perfectly relaxing, salt-in-the-air, breeze-on-your-face, sun-on-your-skin, feet-in-the-sand kind of place? Our quiet little beach town has been frequented by one or two rock stars, country singers, politicians, world-renowned chefs and super star athletes....

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paper cuts and more at studio b.

Last week I ventured over to studio b. with one of my co-workers to take in the “Paper Cuts” exhibit by Panama City Beach paper artist Heather Clements. If you’ve never visited “the b” as its called, there is always an inspiring, creative something happening from art displays to culinary classes to fashion design and...