Some weekends start with a bang and are so action-packed you can hardly catch a breath cramming in one thing and another before you realize it’s 10 pm Sunday night and you have accomplished exactly NOTHING. (Maybe that’s just me?) Luckily, this weekend wasn’t like that at all. It was laid-back, relaxing, and full of...
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seaside saturday
It was one of those mornings when extra coffee is not an option, but a requirement. I desperately needed the caffeine boost and every time I saw this little Christmas tree pop up at the bottom of my mug, I went straight for a refill. It’s only Saturday, but I knew I would need to...
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taste of south walton, part 1
I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. Weekends like these make it so easy to repeat this and who wouldn’t be proclaiming their affinity for work when it means spending three days wining and dining throughout South Walton, galavanting from one beach neighborhood to the next sipping fine wines and...
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brews and i do’s
What a busy weekend this was! I love action-packed days full of friends and fun, but man, does it wear me out! Sometimes it’s hard to remember that we used to spend every non-work day out and about, from one event to the next, flying by the seat of our pants, heading in any direction...
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India Hicks at the b.!
She’s baaack! India Hicks is back at the beach armed with a fabulous trunk show my eyes can’t wait to devour. India is launching a fine jewelry line and is showing it off to all of us lucky beach girls (and guys) before it even hits Bloomingdales. Location: the equally-fabulous studio b. in Alys Beach,...
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duckies galore
On another of our walks around Lake Defuniak, Emery and I got plenty of fresh air, sunshine and even duck sightings. We don’t usually walk right by the water and I didn’t realize there were so many duckies around the lake! Next time I’ll have to bring bread crumbs…We took a note from the day...
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sunset collection
On my way to the first night of the 30A Songwriters Festival, I had to pull over not once, but three times to snap a few pictures as the sun went down. It was just that good. Over Western Lake Over Camp Creek Lake
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Weekend Breakfast of Champions
We went to Another Broken Egg Cafe in Grayton Beach again last week. The breakfast/brunch selection on 30A can sometimes seem limited, especially in the winter and especially when you just want the basics. This place tends to be a frequent stop for me and I don’t think you can go wrong with the classics....
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Red Bar One of Florida’s Best Bars
Word is spreading… watch out! FOX News just put together a list of Florida’s best bars from Pensacola to Jacksonville to the Keys and our own little Red Bar made the list! Just the other day we saw a Red Bar t-shirt on CMT and now it’s in the company of other classics and hole-in-the-wall...
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Redfish Village After Hours
This month’s Walton Area Chamber After Hours was at Redfish Village and even though it was a cold night, there was a nice crowd there to network, sip wine and check out the Village. Aside from the main tent set up on the lawn, there were 3 condos open for viewing with wine sampling in...
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DIY Perfume @ Patchouli’s
Pish Posh Patchouli’s in Rosemary has all sorts of amazing products for your face and body (lip glosses! lotions! soaps!) and even for your home (I heart Archipelago candles!). One of the coolest things you can possibly find is a perfume bar with bottle after bottle of various ingredients that you mix and match to...
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Holiday Style – Alys Beach
I love driving around the beach looking at Christmas lights and decorations — it’s one of the best parts of the holidays! This house in Alys Beach is so perfectly wrapped with its bright red bow, you can’t help but stop and admire it.
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Big Sale @ DeJa Vu!
DeJa Vu in Pier Park is offering 50% off all clothing AND 40% off all shoes now through the end of December! Only 10 shopping days left! If you go, I’m sure you’ll walk away with something. I love my new red plaid jacket!
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Hot Stuff @ 96 Degrees
SoWal-ers know the familiar light blue VW Bug covered in bright smiley faces and flowers cruising around 30A belongs to the very cool 96 Degrees Surf Shop. The store used to be right next to the Wheelhouse but moved to an even better location by the Old Florida Fish House. Everyone loves the sushi bar...
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Studded Bangles & More at SOHO
SOHO boutique is having some great sales right now at their store in Gulf Place (393 & 30A)! They have tons of Juicy stuff (as always) but a bunch of really cute tops and dresses to add to your wish list. In the contemporary store, they carry lines like Michael Stars, C&C California, True Religion,...