Home & Garden

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.
 

Last year Ryan Pfneisel of Heritage Builders teamed up with The Merchants of Rosemary Beach for Cottages for Kids and created "Torre de Juego" (Tower of Play). This year he has teamed up with interior designer Vern Yip to create a cottage entitled "Kid Comfort". Vern designed it based on his Gulf view home Ryan just completed in Rosemary Beach.

Brett Martin, woodcrafter and owner of Made on 30A, grew up tinkering and building stuff in Georgia. He’s still building stuff, but on a much grander scale. The smell of fresh-cut wood permeates the air as Martin surveys his current workshop located on Hwy. 393 South. He speaks enthusiastically about his work and how he came to be here.

Having worked in the screen printing and embroidery business in Georgia for 20 years, he sold that business to move here with his family in 2007. The change in scenery necessitated a change in jobs.

Make plans to join friends in Rosemary Beach for an evening with James Farmer - Southern author, gardener, floral and interior designer, cook and garden-to-table lifestyle expert. James is a young, fresh voice for his generation with expertise about incorporating elegant seasonal garden living into your life, either on a grand scale or modest budget. James is Editor-At-Large for Southern Living Magazine and has appeared on NBC’s Today. 

Travel around the world at the 30A Farmers' Market in Rosemary Beach and enjoy international foods as well as local produce, seafood and baked goods! Locals and visitors are treated to outdoor shopping along the green, filled with colorful vendor tents offering Greek pastries and foods, gelato, jams, pastries, pies, locally grown produce, eggs, beef and chicken, and fresh local seafood. Fresh oysters are now available on Sundays! You'll even find treats for your furry family members!
 

Come out on the first day of summer, June 21 at 4 p.m., for the Grand Opening of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail. The event takes place at the South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College, located at 109 Greenway Trail in Santa Rosa Beach. Both the Walton Area and Destin Area Chambers of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting to open the garden and trail. Immediately following, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Cultural Arts Alliance will host a reception with wine and appetizers to open the annual A+ Art Show.

Starting May 5, the 30A Farmer's Market is coming to Rosemary Beach in the Town Center rain or shine, every Sunday year round from 9am-2pm and on Thursdays starting May 30 through Labor Day weekend from 9am-2pm.

The 30A Farmer's Market will feature the best of locally grown farm fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, beef, and chicken, fresh local seafood, artisan bread, homemade pastas, sauces, meatballs, BBQ sauce, local honey, grits, herbs, olive oil and vinegars, preserves, salsa's and chow-chows.

Self-guided driving tour sponsored by Walton County Master Gardeners features five distinctive local gardens. Each expresses a unique coastal lifestyle. From formally manicured grounds to whimsical gardens to lush native landscapes, there’s something for everyone!

Bay Breeze Patio is celebrating its ninth year serving the Emerald Coast and owners, Susan Kiley and Wayne Paul, are hosting a special Anniversary Event, April 5-7, 2013, featuring the best products for outdoor living. The three-day celebration will feature grilling demonstrations and tastings, demos for log sets and outdoor fireplaces, outdoor living experts, door prizes, special sale prices and more.