BAYTOWNE ON ICE FEB. 1-8 Keep the winter wonderland spirit alive with a visit to the ice-skating rink in The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. baytownewharf.com PENSACOLA DOUBLE BRIDGE RUN FEB. 7 One of the premier 15K races in…
When Stephen and Summer Kole started brewing kombucha in their kitchen back in 2016, it wasn’t with business plans or branding in mind—it was out of love and curiosity. “We enjoyed drinking it, so we began the journey of self-taught,…
With an influx of information coming to us from all directions, many of us face decision fatigue. This might be especially apparent at six in the morning while standing in front of your closet. The term “capsule wardrobe” came into…
European honeybees are the most commonly known pollinators and are returning from their hives to our local landscapes as the days lengthen. While not native to this continent, honeybees are beneficial to the environment and critically important to agricultural production.…
Tucked along Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola, Blue Morning Gallery is a local treasure. It’s a place where creativity feels approachable, and art leads to a smile. Unlike traditional galleries, Blue Morning is entirely artist-run. There’s no owner, no paid…
In the opening scene of Nose, a 2021 documentary following the creative process of Dior perfumer François Demachy, Demachy stands amidst fields of green patchouli in Indonesia. There’s nothing fancy here, no laboratory or sparkling bottles, just a nose and…
In our first 2026 issue of Emerald Coast Magazine, I am writing this letter to you, our loyal readers and supporters, with optimism for the year to come and a huge sense of gratitude of what has been. Talking with…
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…
Holistic wellness is trending in 2026—for the body, mind, spirit, and the home, too. Fitness-minded folk are making room for exercise at home in newly imagined and carefully curated spaces. “We’re not really calling them home gyms anymore,” says local…
I’m an avid traveler, which comes with risks—illness being one of them. I’ve come down with COVID-19 four times, usually due to a plane full of coughers or a stagnant theme park queue. My first brush with the virus, though,…
