Author: Rebecca Padgett Frett

Coastal Caroline

To Caroline Mowry, every detail matters—from the way golden hour alights a glass of white wine on a tablescape to how a crisp, white linen shirt effortlessly drapes across the body.  When your business revolves around creating memorable moments, the…

Sea Style

Maria Galati Hill spends her days how most of us wish we could—on yachts.   While there is some play involved, the majority is work, as her family owns the respected yacht brokerage Galati Yacht Sales.   When her grandparents,…

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…

What’s In Store?

  Kiki Risa The LoveShackFancy Dress, at Destin retailer Kiki Risa, has a Victorian-inspired feel with its lace details, a tie waist, snap covered buttons, and a sweet, ladylike collar. An essential staple everyone needs in their wardrobe—the sweaters and…

From Field to Easel

For Kara Valentino Ffield, nature and art are intrinsically connected. At her Pensacola miniature farm, Ffield draws inspiration for her ethereal paintings of local flora and fauna.

What’s In Store?

Owner Sunny Mitchell’s Destin boutique, Kiss the Sky, is selling a new-to-store line, Louise Lynette. Elegance meets warmth in this new line for the refined woman looking for a closet makeover with clothing that takes her from office professional to…

Romantic Getaways

What comes to mind when you picture your perfect romantic getaway? Images of exotic locales, scenic beaches and fruity cocktails may have you looking at airline tickets, but don’t book your seat just yet. Our region is home to some…

New to the Neighborhood

Inspired by the resilience and reliability of locally owned businesses, we felt compelled to start a quarterly listing of businesses you should know about that have recently opened along the Emerald Coast.   1. Nicole Paloma Fashion designer Nicole Paloma…