Emerald Coast Magazine - Emerald Coast Magazine April-May 2010

Building a Better Backyard Game

Let’s Roll Bocce meets horseshoes in Rollors — a handcrafted wooden game of skill and chance. Photos by Scott Holstein Building a Better Backyard GameMilitary man by day, toy soldier by night, one local U.S. Air Force major is putting…

Salute to Our Military

Salute to Our MilitaryBy Wendy O. Dixon, Editor Ask any active-duty, retired or former military person, and he or she will tell you the same thing: There is a special unity among servicemen and women and the families who support…

Publisher's Letter

Taking Time to See the UnnoticedBy Brian Rowland, Publisher Like most people, I have a few morning routines during my regular workday that rarely vary. When they do, most of the remainder of the day feels somehow off. It begins…

Squirrels Teach Retirment

Art by Bonnie Haldane Lewis. Photo by Scott Holstein What Squirrels Can Teach Us About Retirement For boomers, it looks like stashing nuts beats the 401(k) By Alisa Singer Back in the days when we were all fat and comfortable,…

New Trends Rising

New Trends Rising From punchy patterns and coastal colors to shimmery metallics and brilliant bling, see what’s new in Emerald Coast interiors By Lis King The top national design trends — eco-chic, an emphasis on quality, furniture with cleaner lines,…