Heavy Metal
Q: Tell us about how your business came to be. A: I was working as a wardrobe stylist in Nashville, and a lot of my clients were celebrities who wanted editorial-style jewelry. I wasn’t happy with what I was finding…
His Turns Hers
In 2026, a woman wearing pants is commonplace. Even sporting a tie barely bats an eye. This was not always the case, as women wearing menswear began as a revolutionary act. As early as the 1850s, feminists Susan B. Anthony,…
The Founding Families
When you think of iconic and influential families, the Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts, the du Ponts, or the Kennedys likely come to mind. The Emerald Coast has its own roster of founding families—people whose love for the region transformed it into…
Dots, Craks, Bams
All across the Emerald Coast, a familiar sound is catching on. It’s the rhythmic click of mahjong tiles heard around kitchen tables, in community centers, and at restaurants or beachside venues. Once dismissed as a pastime for grandmothers, mahjong has…
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Rose-Colored Glasses
Mannequins outside of retail stores are generally a no-go in Rosemary Beach. It’s a good thing Nicole Paloma’s studio-shop is just outside city limits with an Inlet Beach address, because her mannequins are an attraction in themselves: sand-white, taupe, and…
Grayton's Found Family
The idea of a utopia conjures a different image for everyone. Whether it’s a silent, blue-skied field of lavender or a nest of gleaming skyscrapers, the commonality is likely a desire for connection—with land, self, or others—and an erasure of…
The Things We Carry
Lugging around your laptop, stocking the diaper bag with snacks, stuffing your tote for a weekend getaway, or securing your everyday essentials in a trusted purse—from work to play and all that lies between, the receptacle we select to move…
Holiday Gift Guide
Whether you are looking to put your best face forward at the events of the season or seeking something special for the folks on your nice list, our Holiday Gift Guide has you covered. Sensational shopping is in the bag!…
8 Ways To Celebrate
Life holds countless moments to be celebrated. From birthdays and anniversaries to promotions and new endeavors, each celebratory occasion is unique, and we should treat it as such. However, we tend to find ourselves seated at the same restaurants or…
Fall Is the Season to Reset Your Skin, Emerald Coast Providers Say
As summer gives way to fall along the Emerald Coast, skin care experts are encouraging residents across the Emerald Coast to shift their skin care focus from sun protection to repair, addressing the sun damage that builds up over months…
Dermatology Specialists of Florida
As Northwest Florida continues to grow, so does the region’s need for accessible, high quality skin care. Dermatology Specialists of Florida is helping meet that demand with the opening of its newest office inside the FSU/Tallahassee Memorial Health Medical Clinic…
Healthy Skin Starts Here
When Angela Pearson began working as a nurse practitioner in the field of dermatology in 2014, she knew she had found her calling. “I have always, ever since I was very young, been interested in skin care, hair care and…
It's All Elemental
Last summer, while visiting some biohacker-inclined friends in Southern California, I found myself inside a DIY backyard sauna. As a Floridian and hot Pilates enthusiast, I assumed I was built for heat. I took the seat closest to the furnace…
The Fabric of Health
As microplastics, endocrine disruptors, and forever chemicals have made their way into everyday discourse, it’s easy to fixate on what goes into our bodies, but what we wrap our bodies in is just as important. From our socks to our…
Hit the Trails
Trail running sounds like a simple practice. In essence, it is a sport that requires only determination, a pair of good-fitting shoes, and exercise attire, but there are nuances and learning curves. Consider how a foot lands on uneven ground…
McCaskill & Company Dazzles
This holiday season, dazzle and delight with the gift of fine jewelry from McCaskill & Company,
Water Works
The dog days you’ve been dreaming of are around the corner, leading to beach days, pool parties, and day trips to nearby springs. You may be used to pulling frayed denim shorts and a baggy T-shirt over a trusty swimsuit…
The Making Of A Mayor
Bobby Wagner first attended a city council meeting to talk about planting trees along roadways. At the time, Wagner was executive director of the nonprofit Trees on the Coast organization. But the meeting left him with the seed of a…
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,…
Waterless Wonders
Stone’s Throw The Kate McLeod Daily Stone Deep Moisturizing Lotion Bar ($45 for starter kit) is a cocoa butter concentrate comprising beneficial fatty acids. The brand’s original formulation—a combination of rose, frankincense, and neroli known as The Daily—delivers a light…
Bloom Into Beauty
Flowers bloom as the spring season along the Emerald Coast beckons residents and visitors alike to a bouquet of events. Coming out of winter hibernation, you’re likely seeking a look that’s fresh, colorful, and possibly a bit unexpected. When mixing…
Out And About Outfits
During the spring season, the Emerald Coast is alive with outdoor festivals during the day and elevated entertainment by evening. With a packed social calendar, you’re defrosting from winter, emerging from your chrysalis, and curious about what to wear. If…
McCaskill & Company Expands to Shine Brighter Than Ever
Fall 2025 completion will bring added parking, designer showrooms, and an elegant atmosphere
Golden-Hour Gems
1. In a Nutshell Renato Cipullo shell earrings with amber set in 18-karat gold, $11,000, by special order. renatocipullo.com 2. Scorpio Season Heavenly Vices Celestial Stories necklace with amber and Madeira citrine set in 14-karat gold, $6,000. heavenlyvicesfinejewelry.com 3. Sting…
Best Of the Emerald Coast
See who the readers of Emerald Coast Magazine voted as the Best Alterations, Best Day Spa, Best Event/Wedding Planner, Best Hair Salon/Studio, Best Nail Salon, Best Jewelry Store, Best Men’s Accessories, Best Women’s Clothing — and dozens of other categories.
The Spring Edit
We sprang forward last month, trading an hour of sleep for longer days and more sunlight. (A bargain, if you ask me.) As we move our clocks ahead, our biology adapts to the seasons and responds to changes in daylight. Additional…
The Buzz About 'Booch
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,…
Capsule Closets
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…
The Artist’s Way in 30A
JA 30A Salon owner Jennifer Albert shares her journey from stylist to beauty and wellness mentor
Good Scents
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…
