The year was 1985. What’s Love Got to Do With It sung by Tina Turner won the Grammy for Record of the Year. Feathered bangs were a thing. So was Rave hairspray. It was the year The Market Shops opened, and my mom and oldest sister began making frequent trips to Tooley Street.
As the owner of the longest-running gallery at Seaside’s Ruskin Place art colony, Annette Newbill Trujillo knew she wanted to celebrate her 25th anniversary in a sweet way.
Let’s see…chocolate, champagne…. chocolate AND champagne! So, for three days beginning March 15, she, her husband Patrick and store associate Cheryl Morrison greeted their patrons with chocolates and the bubbly.
The most glorious time of year has returned once again to the shores of SoWal Beaches - rebirth & renewal, joy & beauty - and outdoor living!
Spring is in the air, folks are drifting outside, and Bay Breeze Patio loyal customers are ready for some serious grilling and good times at the Anniversary Event & Grilling Expo March 23-24, 2018. The event will be at the store at 35 Forest Shore Drive, Miramar Beach, just west of Silver Sands Premium Outlets.
If you love outdoor adventure on the world's most beautiful beaches, you'll want to take a day (or three!) to explore the Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show coming up this weekend in Panama City Beach.
The Art of Simple is one of those special places that seems to have evolved right along with South Walton.
Over time, the well-curated boutique has taken on one form or another, going from a shop to a gallery and back. Owners Michael and Laura Granberry just celebrated five years on the square in Seaside, and fifteen years in business overall. Still, the Granberrys continue to bring an artistic eye for fresh and unique gifts for the people of Seaside.
Come celebrate with all of SoWal at the grand opening of Margaret Ellen Bridal at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach on Friday, February 16 from 10am til 6pm.
Love is all around us in SoWal and it's the time of year to show your special someone some extra love! Finding the perfect gift for your Valentine is not always an easy task. You want to impress, but you also want to be romantic and personal. SoWal Insiders love to go shopping and in our latest SoWal List we're passing on the inside scoop about where to find the perfect gift for your loved one.
From luxurious leather & pearls to shimmering silver and glorious gold, your jewelry choice often reflects your emotions, enhances your appearance, and can even spark conversation.
Jewelry is not a necessity, but to those of us who love to accessorize, it is part of who we are. Here is our latest SoWal List of some of our favorite local places to shop for jewelry.
Grayton Beer Company will host the 2nd Annual GRAYT Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 2 from noon to 6PM with lots of local shopping, food, drink and Santa Claus too!
This November, a new wine and food festival is coming to the South Walton area. Produced by Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), Harvest Wine & Food Festival is poised to be one of the Southeast’s premier fall events and will provide patrons the opportunity to sip and savor some of the world’s finest wine and culinary selections while enjoying the iconic beach town of WaterColor. Tickets available online at www.dcwaf.org/tickets. Weekend passes and lodging packages are available.
