Did you know quilting may date back as far back as 3400 BCE?! It has remained a popular skill and hobby for many ever since it arrived in the United States with the first European settlers. It is a rich tradition with many interesting developments and stylistic differences. In honor of the rising popularity of the annual March 18th Quilting Day celebration, consider visiting one of the Panhandle’s wonderful quilting stores listed below:
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Blueberry Popovers & Panhandle Pride
Today is National Blueberry Popover Day! Popovers are airy rolls that puff up when baked, popping over the edge of the tin. They are light and crispy on the outside while the insides are warm and hollow, perfect for filling with your choice of custards, creams, and fruits – especially blueberries! Blueberries are the perfect filling for popovers here in the Florida Panhandle. Not only do they decrease your cholesterol level and lower the chances of heart diseases, diabetes, and obesity but there are plentiful places to get blueberries fresh: Jackson Farms, Harmony Vineyard, Blue Sky Berry Farm, Blueberry Springs, and more.
Check out this website for a full listing of Florida Panhandle U-Pick Farms.
Hydrographic Designs Available Locally

Looking to spice up your favorite water bottle? Have a motorbike you’d like to personalize? Check out Skinny Dipped Hydrographics! Hydrographics, otherwise known as water transfer printing, takes everyday ordinary items and make them stand out. Skinny Dipped has thousands of films to choose from. A venture started in April 2020, it is owned and operated by Robbie Clausen.
Visit their official Facebook page HERE!
Rosemary Beach: Farmers Market
Tomorrow is the weekly 30A Farmers Market in the beautiful and quaint coastal community of Rosemary Beach! From 9 a.m. EST to 1 p.m. EST, this family-friendly event will be occurring during the predicted sunny day. Featuring: locally-grown, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, beef, chicken, local seafood, freshly baked artisan bread, homemade pasta, sauces, meatballs, BBQ sauce, local honey, homemade Greek pastries and Greek food, delicious baked cakes, pies, tarts, cupcakes, gelato, grits, herbs, olive oil, vinegars, fresh-cut flowers, wonderful jams, preserves, salsas, and chow-chows. Visit the market at 28 N. Barrett Square, and enjoy a cool morning supporting local growers, artisans, and more!
Coffee in the Garden
Looking for something to do tomorrow morning that will keep you safely 6ft away from others AND in the delightful presence of nature? Consider visiting Tallahassee Nurseries from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a free Coffee in the Garden event. RedEye Coffee, TeBella tea, Tasty Pastry, and Three Sons Bakery will be available for purchase! Buy some refreshing coffee, calming tea, or a savory treat to enjoy while you stroll through the gardens. Tomorrow’s event is predicted to have a cool morning with a high of 66°F while the sun shines through mild clouds.
Grand Opening of The Busy Bee
Tomorrow is the grand opening of the new Busy Bee in Pensacola! It is a free event being held from 12 p.m. EST on January 29th to 6 p.m. EST on January 30th. The Busy Bee is hosting this Black Friday Weekend with Bantucola, and Chris Hendricks. There will be an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with Council Woman Tenaide Broughton of D5 as well as fresh-prepped produce and food-to-go!
Register via Eventbrite for the Grand Opening Celebration! Eventbrite HERE!
Local Photographer w/ February Openings for Fun Kiddo Shoots
Are you located in or around Grand Ridge? Do you have children? Looking to create fun memories and lifelong mementos with them? Consider reaching out to a local photographer, Chloe Bishop, to schedule a fun mini-session for the kiddos in February. The theme is princess/superhero, and is appropriate for all ages. Bishop has experience working with children and has produced beautiful portraits such as those attached to this post (please do not repost without permission).
The minis are available February 20th-21st, so be sure to reach out soon. To get in touch for a shoot or to ask about other future availability, please email Chloe Bishop, Photographer at chloebishopphotography@gmail.com or visit her Facebook group HERE!
All You Can Eat Crabs
Have a hankering for crab? Head to Crystal River Seafood in Tallahassee tomorrow for their All-You-Can-Eat-Crab-Legs-Monday! From 4 p.m. CST to 9 p.m. CST, you can enjoy bottomless crab legs served with fried shrimp and two side dishes.
Visit their Facebook page HERE to RSVP for a specific event, find their address, and more!
Easy Flow Chair Yoga in Lake DeFuniak
Amy Meyer of the Lake DeFuniak Yoga Studio is hosting an Easy Flow Chair Yoga. This particular chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting. Additionally, some poses can be done while standing and using a chair for support. This form of chair yoga can improve flexibility, concentration, strength, reduce pain, reduce stress, reduce joint pain, and improve
mood.
Brushes & Booze at Rain Dothan
Looking for some Friday fun? Today, January 16th, Southern Strokes Art of Dothan will be bringing back Brushes & Booze! The creation of the night is beautiful door hangers themed just in time for Valentine’s Day. The event starts at 5 p.m. CST and ends at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be bought at Rain’s Eventbrite event HERE – happy Friday everyone! Have a fun and safe weekend!