30A is full of picture-perfect moments, southern sweetness and plenty of romance. I rounded up a few very Valentine-worthy tips from some of my stylish friends. Scroll down to read their favorite local picks, then put them to good use this weekend or bookmark for your next trip for two to 30A. Enjoy! Amy Giles of Wardrobe Made Simple “One...
Wardrobe Made Simple’s Amy Giles in her WaterSound home, photographed by Jacqueline Ward Images If you’ve ever met Amy Giles, you know she is a chic ball of energy. She’s a Type A girl who is always on the go, warmly greets you with a hug and remembers to ask about that little detail from whatever...
I love a good apple pie and these mini apple pies are both delicious and adorable. Plus, they are fairly simple to make (always a must in my book!). Since I was making these for Emery’s school Thanksgiving luncheon, I quadrupled the recipe, but for a small serving of 4, here’s what you need: Ingredients...
What a bright and shiny Halloween it was for us! Like most of the other girls her age, Emery has had a full-on obsession with princesses and all things sparkly. I was sure her love for “Frozen” would mean she’d dress up like Elsa or Anna, but in an attempt to offer other ideas, we...
Slick as glass and pretty in pink on the bay. Sunset shows around 30A never disappoint! There is something about pink that is both sweet and powerful at the same time. With the right accessories, you can feel über feminine or bold and glam. For days (and nights) that call for the perfect girly color,...
Who? Molly Carter Blog? Duchess of Fork (@destinduchess) I was born and raised in Destin, and I feel blessed to raise my own family here on the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico. I’m a sucker for a spicy Bloody Mary, Mexican food, a good read, and SEC football. I can usually be found in the kitchen,...
Our guest DJ Tiffany Clemons, 29, was born and raised on the Emerald Coast. She attended Auburn University, and shortly after graduation moved to the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin, TX. While there, her already love and passion for music grew into a way of life. Now that she is back on the...
Thanks to Abbi Glines, that is. The Alabama writer who set her fictional romance in Rosemary Beach, is seeing women young and, well, not-so-young fall in love with Blaire, Rush and a cast of characters she dreamed up during a 30A vacation, propelling her to the top of Amazon, iTunes and Barnes & Noble top...
I’m not usually one to spend a lot of time baking, so when I do, I like something easy, delicious and worth the clean up! I came across these tasty-looking cookies on Pinterest and had to try them. These are flourless, super fast to make and full of rich chocolate. Here’s the recipe slightly adapted...
1. Hear Jessica Cayne – one of our absolute favorites from 30A Songwriters Festival – perform at Summer Kitchen in Rosemary Beach, Sunday 11 am – 1 pm. She’s sure to crank it up, belt it out and impress while you sip a mimosa or two. 2. Hit the sand. The weather is going to...
We’re counting down the days until Emery turns 3 and these little gems just arrived in the mail. You might remember my flamingo party inspiration that Emery picked out during a recent Pinterest browsing session. A lawn flamingo and striped umbrella order later, we officially have a theme for Emery’s third birthday along with the...
It isn’t often that we venture beyond our usual 30A / South Walton / Destin stomping grounds for dinner, but a special occasion and a mouth-watering menu for two is enough to send us all the way to Panama City. I have to give Hunter full credit for this find, as he discovered the talented...
Falling in love with the beach neighborhoods of South Walton is a no-brainer. With white sand, turquoise water, art, architecture, delicious food and sunsets for days (literally!), this is one love affair that never gets old. No holiday required to enjoy this list of 30 Romantic Things to Do on 30A. Read to the end...
National White T-shirt Day falls on Feb. 11 each year, marking the end of a union strike by employees of General Motors in 1937. As part of the symbolism of the strike, everyone wears a white shirt or blouse. The holiday originated as “White Shirt Day,” but it is now more commonly referred to as White T-shirt Day. We...
My little helper and I have been browsing Pinterest lately looking for fun birthday party ideas. (Someone is fast approaching her 3rd birthday and won’t let anyone forget!) When we came across a recipe for “Party Popcorn” it was love at first sight. We love popcorn in our house and the idea of adding a...
