For 10 years, the Southern Shakespeare Company (SSC) has been bringing the beloved works of Shakespeare to life in Tallahassee. “We are devoted to making his work accessible and exciting for all,” says SSC Artistic Director James Bond. “We do…
STYLE NOTES SWAYED AWAY Add sartorial flair with a full-on fringe handbag. BRANCH OUT Bamboo accents are a timeless touch to the trend. FORTUNE COOKIE Red flowers symbolize luck, prosperity, and joy. Basket Weave Earrings with garnet, pink sapphires, diamonds, and…
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…
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…
Take a Step Back in Time to the Raney House Museum Located in downtown Apalachicola, the Raney House Museum is an example of architecture and the interpretation of life in Pre-Civil War Florida. Apalachicola was one of the ports along…
When it comes to flavor and freshness, nothing compares to produce picked straight from the farm and served close to home. “Food simply tastes better when it’s grown nearby,” says Susie McKinley, director of marketing and development for the Florida…
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…
In Tallahassee, you just never know what lies around the corner. In this case, it is the emergence of something the Capital City has never had before. Something that just might thrust our leafy North Florida metropolis onto the major…
Sitting beneath a sprawling live oak, the figures of artist Beth Appleton and her husband, David Harbaugh, shimmer in the afternoon shadows. They seem a tableau made of many colors, different pieces that merge into form—much like the images that…
With a provenance older than the cocktail itself, honey has been a beloved natural sweetener for centuries. With its floral notes and viscous texture, honey adds depth and complexity to recipes and fosters unique enzymes, vitamins, and minerals that bestow…
Comedian Jay Leno, the Count Basie Orchestra, country music legend Emmylou Harris, disco kings KC & The Sunshine Band, classic rocker Roger McGuinn of The Byrds, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colton Whitehead might be as diverse a collection of artists…
Even in an era when travel enthusiasts are constantly seeking out the next “it” destination, a voyage to the remote Galápagos Islands remains a quintessential rite of passage for world explorers. Situated in the Pacific Ocean more than 500 nautical…
There’s always a certain anticipation when Dan Taylor is spied from behind at one of the art exhibitions, symphony performances, community volunteer galas … or simply walking in the park. And why is that? It is probably because you’re guessing:…
As a child, Stephanie Chandler never groaned in disgust when her parents booked family vacations at historical sites. As far as she was concerned, stories about Revolutionary-era Boston, Amish Country, and other locales held as many exciting twists and turns…
Service is one of the most impactful and rewarding endeavors. My mother taught me about serving others at a very young age, and I have experienced a profound fulfillment in the act of giving. When I am experiencing a low,…
The open road and time on your hands is as good an invitation to creativity as any, and in his early career, Mark Mustian had plenty of both. The bond attorney spent hours driving across the state to visit clients—municipalities…
A worn-in leather motorcycle cut complete with patches from the original wearer. Distressed denim Levi cutoffs that were a part of someone’s best summer days. A slinky, sweeping designer gown worn to many fabulous fêtes. Shopping and wearing vintage gives…
Fiteen hundred miles is a long way to walk, but you don’t need to tell Lauren Book that. She’s planning to spend the month of April traveling across the state of Florida on foot. And she’s been doing it for…
Braised short ribs on a bed of smoky polenta and a side baby kale salad. Sautéed mushrooms on sourdough toast with a perfectly fried pasture-raised egg. Shaved fennel salad with satsuma wedges and honey-balsamic vinaigrette topped with fresh chives. Is…
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…
