Home & Garden

Precious Heirlooms

Plump red tomatoes are popular with area gardeners and their friends who get to share the bounty when in season. However, the colors, shapes, and sizes seen in these gardens and supermarket produce sections barely scratch the surface of the…

30A Getaway

Captivated by the local charm of the Emerald Coast’s famed 30A, the homeowners knew this was the place when they chose the community of WaterColor as the destination for their family beach home. Located in Santa Rosa Beach on the…

AV Club VIPS

Picture This  Artwork makes a statement within a home and often serves as a focal point in a room. But what if, instead of a static piece, you could change that statement depending on your mood, entertaining endeavors, or seasonal…

Mint To Be

Fresh herbs are a critical component of culinary success; however, they are sometimes difficult to source in local markets. Fortunately, perennial herbs can be easily grown in North Florida, resulting in an almost year-round supply. All that is required is…

The Latest

A Bold Beach Aesthetic

Pensacola’s In Detail Design Collective, led by creative chief Cheryl Clendenon, gives new life to the coastal condo aesthetic. This jazzy character of this Pensacola Beach property takes their upbeat, unexpected style center stage. Here, boho “beach chic” is replaced…

Meditation Garden Must-Haves

Water Features For an acoustic curtain that will facilitate inward focus, consider incorporating water features into your garden. Different types and sizes produce distinct sounds and volume levels. The trickling, bubbling, and splashing water of tiered fountains create symphony-like notes…

Fabulous Fifth Walls

1 It can speak to your atmosphere and help set your desired tone. One of the goals of interior design is to create a cohesive mood, and your ceiling can be a compelling component in that mission. Painting it a darker…

Deck The Halls

Sarah White is an ardent curator of holiday aesthetics. She is known to have a minimum of five Christmas trees throughout her home during the winter holiday season and has an ever-growing collection of ornaments and nutcrackers. Much of her…

Best Of the Emerald Coast

See who the readers of Emerald Coast Magazine voted as the Best Painter, Best Landscaping Company, Best Moving Company, Best  Plumbing Service, Best Tree Service, Best Interior Design, Best Roof Repair — and dozens of other categories.

Rhythm of the Boroughs

Between Pensacola’s iconic beaches and historic facades lies a city in motion, where every block offers a new layer of discovery. Wander down 12th Avenue and hear the hum of vinyl spinning in a local record shop. Step into a…

Kitchen Smarts

In the Mix There’s no need to hire a sous chef for your cooking endeavors thanks to the Thermomix TM6 ($1,649). This all-in-one multicooker offers 28 functions (including chop, blend, steam, knead, sautĂ©, grind, whisk, sous vide, and slow cook)…

Autumn In Color

Autumn’s show of colors has just begun in Northwest Florida. Deciduous native plants, those which lose their leaves in winter, will be displaying reds, yellows, purples, and browns. Deciduous trees and plants produce and consume chlorophyll throughout the warm growing…

Life Of The Party

A Punch of Fun Signature drinks are always a great way to underscore the mood of an event and include an individualized element. But how about adding a twist by offering a signature punch instead? While the rainbow sherbet variety…

Precious Heirlooms

Plump red tomatoes are popular with area gardeners and their friends who get to share the bounty when in season. However, the colors, shapes, and sizes seen in these gardens and supermarket produce sections barely scratch the surface of the…

Mint To Be

Fresh herbs are a critical component of culinary success; however, they are sometimes difficult to source in local markets. Fortunately, perennial herbs can be easily grown in North Florida, resulting in an almost year-round supply. All that is required is…

Meditation Garden Must-Haves

Water Features For an acoustic curtain that will facilitate inward focus, consider incorporating water features into your garden. Different types and sizes produce distinct sounds and volume levels. The trickling, bubbling, and splashing water of tiered fountains create symphony-like notes…

Singular Sensation

Exclusive” is a word often used to describe Alys Beach, a walkable and private 30A community that has been gaining popularity since development began there in earnest in 2004. But it was the term “singularity” that was top of mind…

Defining Coastal Chic

A new-age design descriptor, the coastal chic aesthetic focuses on bringing the beauty of nature inside to create luxurious and calming spaces. The style departs from the bold colors and nautical motifs known to the condo aesthetic. Subtle, warm modernity…

DECORATING

30A Getaway

Captivated by the local charm of the Emerald Coast’s famed 30A, the homeowners knew this was the place when they chose the community of WaterColor as the destination for their family beach home. Located in Santa Rosa Beach on the…

AV Club VIPS

Picture This  Artwork makes a statement within a home and often serves as a focal point in a room. But what if, instead of a static piece, you could change that statement depending on your mood, entertaining endeavors, or seasonal…

A Bold Beach Aesthetic

Pensacola’s In Detail Design Collective, led by creative chief Cheryl Clendenon, gives new life to the coastal condo aesthetic. This jazzy character of this Pensacola Beach property takes their upbeat, unexpected style center stage. Here, boho “beach chic” is replaced…

Garden Party Time

Sunny days make Florida gardens worth showing off.  Warm weather, beautiful blue skies, blooming flowers, and verdant landscaping set a welcoming scene for more than just the birds and bees. An ultimate backyard experience, the garden party is an elevated…

Homeowners Preserving History

When Lisa Long Lyter and her husband, Tommi, purchased their folk Victorian on the edge of Pensacola’s historic North Hill neighborhood in January 2021, the old house had seen far better days. “It was a mess, quite honestly, and there…

A New Chapter in Housing

For families across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, the dream of homeownership can feel like a distant, impossible goal. Rising costs, scarce land, and unexpected repairs often force hopeful buyers into an endless cycle of renting. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity…

Revamping the Beach Bathroom

Living in or visiting a coastal town, most people are familiar with beachy bathroom themes popular across condominiums and coastal cottages. The kitschy beach chair and sandcastle painting, a collection of seashells in a wicker basket, hand towels adorned with…