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Best of 2020: 30A Sunsets (and a Sunrise)

If you’ve been following me long enough, you probably know by now that my weakness is a cotton candy sunset. You might say I’m a little obsessed, especially our own 30A sunsets. When the bright blue sky melts into a rainbow of pastel colors and beautiful ombre, it’s one of my favorite things in life...

30A Mama Inlet Beach Nutcracker 30Avenue
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Christmas on 30A – Favorite Holiday Photo Ops

30A has picture perfect spots for your Instagram and family photos all year long, but during Christmas time, it’s even more beautiful. In this post, I’m sharing a few of my favorite places to snap a holiday from Seaside to Rosemary Beach to Sandestin and beyond. There are really too many places to include in...

30A Mama Hot Chocolate Board
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Hot Chocolate Dessert Charcuterie Board

You know charcuterie boards, but do you know cocoa-cuterie boards aka hot chocolate dessert boards? While beautiful and artful charcuterie boards continue to be everywhere this season, Emery and I decided to get in on the fun with a sweet spin on this trend. We put together a hot chocolate dessert board full of sweets,...

30A Mama Shop Steal My Breath Sequin Duster
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5 Dressy Holiday Looks to Try This Season

Maybe you’ve been living in loungewear all year long and haven’t had one reason to put together a “real” outfit since March. Maybe seeing the light at the end of the 2020 tunnel is reason enough to step up your holiday look and wear something fabulous. Maybe you don’t need a reason at all to...

30A Mama 3rd Birthday
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Collins’ 3rd Birthday

We celebrated Miss Collins turning 3 over the weekend and it was as sweet as can be. She was thrilled to have her very own party and talked non-stop about having “franz” come over to play. We had a super small gathering with just a few people to celebrate our girl in person. December Birthday...

My Favorite Red Lipsticks
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My Favorite Red Lipsticks

There’s a stretch of the year when I love to wear red lipsticks and we are in the thick of it. A bold or bright red lip for the holiday season always feels so festive and chic, so this time of year, red is a frequent choice. I’m not sure why I don’t wear it...

30A Mama Minted Christmas Card - rose gold foil
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Christmas Cards with Minted

If you haven’t noticed yet, the holiday season is in full swing, perhaps even a bit early this year. You’re probably feeling a little like me and love the start of this period. Personally, I’m hoping to stretch as much of the last two months of the year out in an effort to savor the...

30A Mama Destin Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Zoom
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My Zoom Whitening Experience

I recently tried Zoom teeth whitening for the first time and am sharing all about my experience at Destin Center for Cosmetic Dentistry. I’ve got before and after photos, how long you should expect the appointment to take, how much whiter your teeth might get and how it looks and feels afterward. A lot of...

30A Mama Remington Wet2Style Hair Tools mommy and me
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3 Easy Hair Tools to Try – Remington Wet2Style

If you feel better when your hair is done, but don’t have a ton of time to devote to high maintenance routines, this post is for you. I’m sharing a new line of styling tools that is affordable, easy to use, and most importantly, is designed to work with damp hair to cut down on...

30A Mama In My Cart Neutral Sneakers - Blush Sneakers, Leopard Sneakers
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Wednesday Wishlist: Neutral Sneakers

Pretty little sneakers Shop blush and neutral casual shoes (even a few with leopard!) as go-to shoes for all things active this season. adidas UltraBoost 20 Running Shoe 2. adidas Swift Run Sneaker 3. Glitter Shine Chuck Taylor All Star 4. Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit Running Shoes 5. adidas Originals NMD R1 Animal Print...

30A Mama Shop Small Town Girl Chambray Dress Tiered Skirt Seaside FL
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30A Mama New Arrivals

Chambray Dress | Over the Knee Boots | Louis Vuitton Neverfull | Checkered Bag more new arrivals coming soon!

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Local Pumpkin Patches

If you’re looking for a fun outdoor activity for you and the family this fall, it might be time to go pumpkin patch hopping. We don’t have a ton of farm options and true pumpkin patches, but these local spots do such a good job of putting together adorable fall moments and pumpkin-perfect vignettes. Definitely...

30A Mama Shop FIeld of Dreams Dress- Alys Beach
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5 Fall Shoes to Try Now

The only thing better than new shoes and a cute outfit after a season of being at home is… … an adorable little buddy to share the moment with. floral dress | over-the-knee boots | Clare V straw bag | budget straw bag | Collins’ dress | Collins’ boots Over-the-Knee Boots I don’t know why...

30A Mama Shop - everyday mom style
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Introducing a New Place to Shop Online…

“Nothing ever becomes real until it is experienced.” I remember flipping through magazines as a teenager daydreaming about my own little boutique one day. I had big plans for something that would be my own, with every piece picked out like a special shell collection from a day at the beach. Also, I’m pretty sure...

Before & After Bathroom Reno
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Before & After Bathroom Reno

If you love seeing before and after projects, this post on our bathroom reno is for you. We went from outdated and annoying for everyday use to clean and open with a spacious shower. Take a good look! These before photos bring me right back to the first day we looked at this house. We...