Home & Garden

Rosemary Beach was built to be a classic beachfront community modeled on towns and architecture of the Caribbean, each home carefully designed with the islands in mind. The gulf front homes in particular are modern marvels with timeless style.

I've been a SoWal local for 11 years and have lived in the same house for eight years. One day my husband Mark and I faced the fact that our cute cottage was in desperate need of an outdoor makeover. The landscaping was a mess and we knew just who to call.

Pure, simple and elegant describes Seaside's beachfront “Honeymoon Cottages,” designed by former Seaside town architect Scott Merrill. The romantic and charming getaways were inspired by Thomas Jefferson's "Monticello". The perfect setting for a romantic retreat, perched perfectly behind the dunes along the Gulf of Mexico, each cottage is furnished with a comforting color palette.

Valentine’s weekend typically means romantic dinners and flowers, but for South Walton beach lovers, it includes the annual Valentine Tour of Homes, presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County and SoWal.com.

Lovelace Interiors in Miramar Beach is celebrating 20 years in business with light hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and giveaways during a two day event, July 17 & 18 from 2-7pm. In true Lovelace fashion, they’re mixing a little business and pleasure and showcasing their new collection by John-Richard.

With a professional design staff and a vast inventory of furniture and fabrics, Luxe Home Interiors in Miramar Beach helps homeowners achieve a look that reflects their own unique style. Culminating life experiences into a design project can be daunting, to say the least. But the trio of ladies at Luxe in Miramar Beach have over 65 years of combined experience and bring visions to life with ease.

Valentine’s weekend typically means romantic dinners and flowers for most, but it also signals the beloved annual Valentine Tour of Homes hosted by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA). The tour showcases stunning interiors, architecturally acclaimed homes and picturesque settings on Saturday, Feb.15 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m and Sunday, Feb. 16 from 12 – 4 p.m.

Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, has awarded “Best of Houzz” to Randy Wise Homes, Inc. of Niceville, FL. Randy Wise Homes, Inc. is a locally owned general contracting company that has provided building and remodeling services across Northwest Florida, including Niceville, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Freeport and Crestview for the past 37 years. The more than 16 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community chose Randy Wise Homes.