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Creating Interior Jewels on the Emerald Coast
HOME AT EASE Incorporates Design Indoors & Outdoors Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Robert Young, Forever Young Images If you have ever watched HGTV and thought it would be fun to have a home remodel and redesign like they do in the home improvement shows, Laura Bommarito of HOME AT EASE is your girl. “I have solid relationships with long-term local trades providing concierge level service to my clients in the area,” Laura said. “I’m different from other designers in that I...
August 2024
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Floral Fashion Forward
Boutique Florist, Bella Flora 30A, Has An Eye For Modern Design Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Salvatore Brancifort Custom floral design is at the heart of everything Maggie and Kevin Sotomey do at Bella Flora 30A. When asked to design a one-of-a-kind floral dress, Bella Flora 30A rose to the occasion. In the course of three days, the team at Bella Flora along with the DCL team, assembled timeless wearable floral art using 800 fresh flowers and a mesh frame. Upscale floral...
August 2024
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Redesigning Their Future
Local Couple Use Creative Skills to Uplift the Community Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Salvatore Brancifort & Frederik Grosskopf Jason and Jenna Shinholster have a storied past. The two met 15 years ago, early in recovery. But as the couple re-discovered their faith together, they dreamed of a future where they could make a difference in the lives of others who struggle with addiction and the challenges of life. Jenna, a hair stylist with a heart for ministry, uses her salon...
August 2024
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Fashion Extended
How hair health & quality extensions amplify personal fashion Article by Savannah Vasquez | Photography by Shanna Perret with Davista Photography Brianna O'Brien of Destin Blowout Bar has worked in the cosmetic and hair industry for nearly two decades and knows that quality products paired with highly trained professionals equal the best possible outcome for both her clients. “Feeling good in your own skin and hair is one of the most important aspects of fashion,” Brianna said. “Hair...
August 2024
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