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Bold colors  You’ve heard the saying “go big or go home.” In this case, it’s “go big and go home.” Those who shy away from vibrant wall colors can instead opt to incorporate bold hues via textiles on pillows and/or…

Making An Entrance

As the saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This is especially true when welcoming guests into your home. Jenn Shelby and Darica Smith, owners and founders of Neat Interiors & Design, specialize in…

Legacy of Commitment

In the heart of Pelham, Georgia, a legacy was born in 1915. What began as a modest hardware store has grown into one of the region’s most cherished family businesses—Turner’s Fine Furniture. With over a century of history, the Turner…

Going Batty

With their uncanny ability to silently function in total darkness and hang out in creepy locales, it is no wonder that bats are the perfect icon for Halloween. Florida is home to 13 species—some common and some relatively rare. A…

Best Of Tallahassee

See who the readers of Tallahassee Magazine voted as the Best Painter, Best Landscaping Company, Best Moving Company, Best  Plumbing Service, Best Tree Service, Best Interior Design, Best Roof Repair — and dozens of other categories.

Global Wellness Tour

Destination: The Netherlands Concept: Niksen Similar to hygge, the Dutch term “niksen” means to do absolutely nothing. Practicing niksen involves disconnecting from stress and allowing your mind to wander freely. By letting go of productivity and embracing the simple joy…

Lively Summer Gardens

Most birds have a few distinctive calls that identify them. The northern mockingbird is the exception, with its ability to mimic or mock the call of other birds, hence the common name. They have also been observed imitating non-avian sounds.…

Poinsettias Perfected

Red and green are the traditional colors of the holiday season, and there’s one particuarly iconic way to display them. Poinsettias are the ever-popular potted plants that fit the color scheme. While they are native to Central America, poinsettias are…

Protecting Your Yard

Local scale insects are plant parasites that feed on the juices drawn directly from the plant’s vascular system. In general, they can be divided into two main categories: armored or soft. North Florida has both kinds. Some are very particular…

Lively Summer Gardens

Most birds have a few distinctive calls that identify them. The northern mockingbird is the exception, with its ability to mimic or mock the call of other birds, hence the common name. They have also been observed imitating non-avian sounds.…

One-Stop Shop Hopping

Rabbit Creek Market, the spacious storefront that stands on Capital Circle Northeast, began as a project between owner Renee Miller and her son, who was interested in starting a business. The two began making crafts to sell at local arts festivals…

The Art of Dining

Some of our most cherished memories take place around a dining table. Whether it be a formal Christmas dinner in your holiday best or the comforting informality of ending each day with a family meal, the dining room is one…

Kitchen Smarts

In the Mix There’s no need to hire a sous chef for your cooking endeavors thanks to the Thermomix TM6 ($1,649). This all-in-one multicooker offers 28 functions (including chop, blend, steam, knead, sauté, grind, whisk, sous vide, and slow cook)…

Blooms and Berries

Vaccinium is a low maintenance native plant genus with dependable spring blooms. The plant also produces edible berries that are a favorite of birds.  Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboretum) is the only North American member of the Vaccinium genus capable of reaching…

DECORATING

A Hand To Deck The Halls

The holidays are a wonderful, whimsical time of year when we get to transform our homes into a winter wonderland, even in the Sunshine State. We bring down boxes from attics and search stores for new pieces to add to…

The Season to Sparkle

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and our local neighborhoods shine with immersive holiday light displays. Grab some hot cocoa, load up the car, and visit these free winter wonderlands near Tallahassee. Jingle on Woodgate Way Catherine and…

The Dirt On Dirty Kitchens

What is a “dirty kitchen”?  A dirty kitchen is essentially an extra kitchen where your cooking and prep can occur, leaving your main kitchen ready to serve as an unblemished entertaining hub. Is a dirty kitchen the same thing as…

Vastu Victorious

An ancient Hindu system of architecture and design, Vastu Shastra assumes that the universe is built of positive and negative energy, and that by applying its rules, you can create a home that is balanced, harmonious, and conducive to overall…

Design of the Times

English-Style Kitchens You don’t have to relocate to the U.K. to embrace this kitchen trend. Achieve a cozy vibe and country aesthetic—as seen in this kitchen by Sun Design Remodeling Specialists Inc.—by incorporating rich woods and deep hues of blue…

The Gold Dust Streets

Setting the Stage In 1824, Tallahassee, the halfway point between Pensacola and Jacksonville, must have seemed the perfect place to set up a new capital city. Still a territory, Florida wouldn’t become a state until 21 years later. Yet planters…

Winter Wonderland

From a home landscape perspective, the winter months should be free from pests. But while insect activity is at an absolute minimum, foliage is still at risk.   White-tailed deer, a native herbivore, frequently stray into suburbia during the depths…

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