Home & Garden

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…

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, sauté, 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…

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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…

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…

Cool Takes On Hot Drinks

Even the slightest shift in temperatures makes trading in our chilled cocktail glasses for a cup of the hot and soothing a decadent affair. Fire up your bar carts, and cozy up with these three winter warmers. Winter Blues If…

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.

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…

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…

Cool Takes On Hot Drinks

Even the slightest shift in temperatures makes trading in our chilled cocktail glasses for a cup of the hot and soothing a decadent affair. Fire up your bar carts, and cozy up with these three winter warmers. Winter Blues If…

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…

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…

Outdoor Comforts

Backyards and porches are an extension of the home. With the addition of a few creature comforts, outdoor spaces become as cozy as indoor dining and living rooms. “People come and live at the beach or visit the beach to…

Lively Summer Gardens

Most birds have a few distinctive calls that identify them. The northern mockingbird is the exception, with its ability to mimic or mock the call of other birds, hence the common name. They have also been observed imitating non-avian sounds.…

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…

Lively Summer Gardens

Most birds have a few distinctive calls that identify them. The northern mockingbird is the exception, with its ability to mimic or mock the call of other birds, hence the common name. They have also been observed imitating non-avian sounds.…

The Curated Home

More than wall decor, curated art collections can elevate any room from a beige blank slate to your personalized creative space.  Artist Doug Foltz, owner of SaltCrust Studios in Santa Rosa Beach, recommends considering sentiment when curating a collection for…

Cool Takes On Hot Drinks

Even the slightest shift in temperatures makes trading in our chilled cocktail glasses for a cup of the hot and soothing a decadent affair. Fire up your bar carts, and cozy up with these three winter warmers. Winter Blues If…

Blooms and Berries

Vaccinium is a low-maintenance native plant genus with dependable spring blooms. The plant also produces edible berries that are a favorite of birds.  Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboretum) is the only North American member of the Vaccinium genus capable of reaching the…

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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…

Outdoor Comforts

Backyards and porches are an extension of the home. With the addition of a few creature comforts, outdoor spaces become as cozy as indoor dining and living rooms. “People come and live at the beach or visit the beach to…

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…

Cool Takes On Hot Drinks

Even the slightest shift in temperatures makes trading in our chilled cocktail glasses for a cup of the hot and soothing a decadent affair. Fire up your bar carts, and cozy up with these three winter warmers. Winter Blues If…

Crafty Christmas

Crafting played a huge role in my childhood, especially during the holidays. Each year, my mom would break out the hot glue gun (for her) and purple glue sticks (for me), and we’d get to work on whatever DIY project…