Gulf Coast, AL September 2023

High-end new and vintage pieces for the well-appointed coastal home, collected from continent to continent, sea to sea! Imaginative furnishings, gifts, china, glassware, tableware, linens, decorative accessories, throw pillows, original regional and local artwork, and beach goodies. Objects found and hand-selected exclusively for every Beach Girl who lives the Gulf Coast lifestyle.

STYLE on The Island

Happy September Neighbors,

I hope this letter finds you in high spirits and full of creative energy. In this issue, I want to take a moment to celebrate and explore the fascinating world of style. Style is not limited to the clothes we wear or the way we adorn ourselves; it encompasses every aspect of our lives. From the way we decorate our homes to the music we listen to, the books we read to the way we carry ourselves in conversations, style permeates every facet of our existence. It is the thread that weaves together the tapestry of our lives.

Style is deeply personal. And it evolves as we celebrate our quirks, our passions, and our desires. Style is a form of self-expression that communicates who we are, how we perceive the world and what we value. In this way, style becomes a powerful tool for connection, as it enables us to find common ground with others who share our aesthetic sensibilities.

As individuals, we have the freedom to embrace established styles, blend them together, or forge entirely new paths, becoming trendsetters ourselves. We hope this issue inspires you to forge new paths or perhaps explore familiar ones. There is so much here on The Island to uplift our spirits, boost your productivity and ignite your creativity. Inspiration exists all around us on the Island

What I’ve found is that the best style is an authentic expression of who you really are. And that’s something no one on earth can duplicate.

Here’s to being uniquely you!

Thank you for inviting us into your homes and your lives every month. We can't wait to see you around town. Love local, live local, and spend locally,

Until next month...

ASHLEY ROBERTS, PUBLISHER

@GULF_COAST_CITYLIFESTYLE

September 2023

PUBLISHER

Ashley Roberts | ashley.roberts@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Lillian Taylor | lillian.taylor@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Lillian Taylor

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Scottie Mae Photography-Macy Sorrell, EyeSky

Video,Photo, & Film-Stephen Hinds, Ashley Roberts

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Tiffany Slowinski

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS Jennifer Robinson

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Josh Klein

CONTROLLER Gary Johnson

AD DESIGNER Rachel Chrisman

LAYOUT DESIGNER Andi Foster

city scene

Where neighbors can see and be seen.

business monthly

A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Coastal Solutions offers custom colors for your cargo lift.

Have you been thinking about a cargo lift for your coastal home but aren’t sure it would complement your home's design? We offer a wide range of color options, allowing you to choose a color that complements your home’s style and aesthetic. Whether it's classic white or a bolder color choice, our options can help your lift seamlessly blend into the overall look and feel of your home! Call 251.222.1384 to learn more.

King & King— “With You Every Step of the Way.”

When it comes to estate planning and business law, we know that there is nothing more valuable to our clients than peace of mind. That’s why our attorneys work one-on-one with you to craft an estate plan designed to protect and preserve your legacy for years to come. We also help business owners with business formation, contract drafting, and business succession plans.

Putt Putt Challenge at GSFR Association Golf Tournament

This year at the 3rd Annual GSFR Association, Dryer Vent Wizard and Benson's Appliances are teaming up to donate a brand-new Whirlpool washer and dryer to raise money for the GSFD. Raffle tickets will be sold during the tournament for a chance to win. For a chance to score extra tickets towards the appliance combo, be sure to check out this year's new Dryer Vent Wizard's Hole-in-One Putt-Putt Challenge.

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Beach Girl At Home

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE INSPIRATION BEHIND BEACH GIRL AT HOME AND HOW THE BOUTIQUE CAME TO BE? WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO FOCUS SPECIFICALLY ON COASTAL-INSPIRED HOME DECOR?

At its core, the foundation for the daily inspiration at Beach Girl At Home is to put forward an all-new and encompassing vision of a lifestyle brand for the Gulf Coast community that evokes coastal living at its finest, most

vibrant, and most unique to our region and its people. We are turning long standing ideas and ingrained patterns of coastal design for the home on its head by presenting exciting, self-reflecting color, pattern, artwork, and the interplay of different styles and genres, to inspire our customers in reimagining their inner “selves,” and to reflect that “self” in their homes and into the ways they live, work, and play in our stunning environment

FIND YOURSELF THERE!

ARTICLE BY GULF COAST CITY LIFESTYLE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTTIE MAE PHOTOGRAPHY

at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. The general feel of our brand symbolizes the modern Beach Girl and how she curates the spaces she lives in, where she goes, and what adventures she gets herself into! Color is ingrained into the human psyche … it is universal, speaks to each person – different colors for different reasons to each person – therefore, color in design is essential to every person, in every region, for every reason. We are founded on adding bold color, pattern, and a mix of genres, to the coastal design lifestyle. To that point: Beach Girl At Home is all of us, she’s everyone, she is you! She is at once modern, edgy, eclectic, and savvy. But she loves tradition, classics, and the cool-factor in coastal haute vintage and the occasional antique. She travels, she writes, she collects, and she decorates with flair, all inspired by her life at the beach, her imagination, memories, future, goals, her own mindset, and likes and dislikes – all of which she has developed and cultivated over the years. She lives outside the box but loves the relaxed and breezy nature of her coastal surroundings. She’s active. She’s laid back. She’s colorful and full of life but values the importance of kicking back at her fabulously and colorfully-appointed home on the Gulf Coast, entertaining her circle of best friends. She rides her rattan bicycle along the Beach Road and zips around in her ‘68 Jeepster Roadster convertible. Beach Girl At Home has a mind of her own -- quirky, zany, and a little bit offbeat. But she knows who she is and what she wants, and she is you! Come into our showroom, meet her, and see yourself in her.

WHAT SETS BEACH GIRL AT HOME APART FROM OTHER DECOR BOUTIQUES? HOW DO YOU CURATE YOUR COLLECTION TO CREATE A UNIQUE AND COHESIVE COASTAL AESTHETIC?

Our customers consistently tell us what sets us apart from other design boutiques, which is both exciting to us and validating in that we are on the

right track in our vision. Customers routinely reflect to us what we are trying to present to them. That is, our boutique is a full-on “experience,” an explosion of color and happiness, vibrancy, imagination, fun, quirkiness, and playfulness -- where the imagination and the senses are fully engaged. The collective experience of walking in our showroom has been described as “creative chaos,” “overwhelming but in a good way,” “out of the box,” “completely different from anything else in this area,” “so fun,” “Palm Beach on steroids,” “I can’t see everything in just one spin around the store,” and “every time I come in, I see something new,” just to name a handful. We also hear from customers, at least two or three times a day, that our showroom, designs, ideas, and collections, “makes me happy.” Our customers and clients consistently tell us that Beach Girl At Home makes them “happy,” which is unbelievably gratifying to us, and so appreciated! With this said, we are consistently curating, 24/7, a wide variety of design objects, ideas, and themes for our design vignettes in the showroom from a myriad of sources that meld the cohesive but very fluid idea of presenting the “experience” of these twists we can affect with color, pattern, classics, traditions, and the newest and modern trends. In imagining and creating all of this every day, we are showing our customers very different ways to start thinking about how they really want to live authentically (as well as coastally) in ways that are individual and personal to them.

The driving aesthetic principle of BGAH is two-fold:

1. Mixing, layering, and adding smashing color (including eras and genres) into the coastal home that reflects the customer, their own experiences, their own memories, their past, present, and futures, and the kinds of objects and design that, again, reflects who they are, rather than what is necessarily trending.

“Beach Girl At Home has a mind of her own -- quirky, zany, and a little bit offbeat. But she knows who she is and what she wants, and she is you! ”

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2. We believe that cohesiveness, which can morph sometimes into “cookie cutter” design (regardless of how beautiful that can be) should not necessarily be the aim in our homes. Rather, design should be about slowly and carefully choosing pieces separately, collecting items over time, mixing in your own pieces, adding in the newest trends (of course), and using color in ways that evoke feelings and how they see themselves. We

show our customers how to mimic their personalities in their homes. This can be done with fun, playful, riotous color and pattern layering throughout the home, or with dashes of that in each room that pull together the “cohesive” idea in different ways, or to create for themselves a serene, peaceful, and easy feeling – whatever it is that speaks to their mindset and the personality of the customer and their families.

“To that

Girl At Home is all of us, she’s everyone, she is you! ”

HOW DO YOU STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LATEST TRENDS IN COASTAL HOME DECOR? ARE THERE ANY SPECIFIC SOURCES OR PLATFORMS THAT YOU RELY ON FOR INSPIRATION?

We stay up to date with current trends by continually poring through all our sources, fabulous vendors, social media, local and regional magazines and design sites, and attending all the major design markets across the country. We collaborate with a wide body of other high-end design companies and brands and nurture those relationships to stay current but stay focused on setting our own trends and showing our own ideas on our own sites. It is a multi-pronged model for us, really. We absolutely take in all the content and elements of coastal design everywhere. We are constantly watching, tracking, and digging, then carefully decide which outlets are a fit for our own foundational inspirations at BGAH. Sourcing and platforms for inspiration is critical for our customers. We want to offer the latest and the best and the coolest new items in modern coastal design, including our high-end vintage pieces and elements. At the same time,

we are absolutely rooted in imagining and creating our brand literally out of our own hearts and minds. For this reason, we make it a point not to visit all the gorgeous home décor and design shops around the Gulf Coast area! We want to maintain our own personality and the inspiration of our gut vision for what we are presenting, uniquely.

IF YOU WORK WITH A TEAM, CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR DESIGN TEAM? BACKGROUNDS OF THE TEAM, ETC.?

Our design team is me, Jill Rhodes, owner of BGAH, and Heidi Webb, who is a dynamo designer and curator. Together, we partner equally in creating, designing, displaying, merchandising, and imagining and reimaging every day what we present to our customers, and building the experience in our store for our customers. We are constantly reinventing, adding, shaping, plotting, and planning – while always keeping to our core inspiration for why we opened the store, which is number 1. And that is, … to invite the customer and client into our world and to see their own in it.

At enrG Wellness, we provide quality alternative medicine to improve your daily life.

We have therapies that help with auto-immune disorders, cancer, inflammatory issues, chronic fatigue, dehydration, athletic performance, collagen production, immune support, cognitive function (brain-fog) liver function (detox) oxidative stress, insomnia, chronic pain, weight loss, metabolism, ADHD, anxiety and depression, addiction and more.

ENRG WELLNESS WELCOMES Morgan Rogers, CRNP

Morgan works closely with her clients to provide them with high quality, individualized care. She is Now Accepting New Patients!

We entrust all of installations to Stacy, the owner himself. He is truly passionate about delivering high-quality products, particularly those made of aluminum and PVC. His love for installing these products goes beyond just a jobto him, it’s art.

As an authorized dealer for Active Yards, we specialize in Aluminum and PVC fencing. These products surpass wood and chain link in terms of durability, ensuring that your fence will last for years to come. With our focus on quality and expertise, you can trust Fencing Unlimited to deliver exceptional fencing solutions.

Pink Pelican Art Gallery

Finding Solace, Joy, and Inspiration Through Art

If you’re looking for a truly unique and captivating art gallery experience, look no further than the Pink Pelican Art Gallery. Owned by the dynamic duo, Tamara and Tony Scott, this gallery is a haven for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Stepping through the doors, you are greeted with warmth and hospitality by the gallery manager, Sharon Owens. Her infectious smile and genuine passion for art make every visit to the Pink Pelican a memorable one.

Tamara Scott, an artist herself, had a vision to create a space that showcased the amazing talents of both local and regional artists. The gallery opened its doors in December 2022, and since then, it has become a hub for creativity and artistic expression. Tamara’s personal connection to this location adds love and dedication to the gallery. Her own artwork previously sold by former owner Nancy Wright. She and her husband always enjoyed assisting Nancy with hanging artwork to ensure every artist had their moment to shine. Now, they continue that spirit of community at the Pink Pelican.

Pink Pelican offers something for everyone.  They feature a wide range of subjects. The gallery believes that art is subjective, and showcases artists with eclectic styles that can cater to a wider audience.

The Pink Pelican Art Gallery is an experience. Sharon Owens, gallery manager, creates a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. Sharon’s knowledge and enthusiasm add enjoyment to your visit. She is a true gem and a testament to the gallery’s commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

The Pink Pelican Art Gallery hosting a monthly event, “Wine down Wednesday.” The last Wednesday of every month, the gallery collaborates with pop-up businesses to create a fun and lively evening. Visitors can enjoy wine and art, making it the perfect midweek treat. It’s an opportunity to connect with the community, support local businesses, and appreciate the incredible artwork on display.

When it comes to selecting artists, the Pink Pelican looks for a combination of talent, creativity, and uniqueness. They aim to provide a range of artistic expressions, ensuring that there is something for every taste and preference. By curating exhibitions that complement and enhance each other, they create a cohesive and engaging experience for visitors. The gallery’s beautiful space serves as the perfect backdrop for the stunning artworks on display.

Pink Pelican Art stays up-to-date with emerging artists and trends by attending art fairs, visiting other galleries, and keeping a close eye on online platforms and social media. Embracing technology and digital platforms, they reach a wider audience and promote the artworks and exhibitions featured in their gallery. The most rewarding aspect of running an art gallery, according to Tamara, is witnessing the impact of art on people’s lives. There are many heartwarming and inspiring stories from visitors who have found solace, joy, and inspiration through the artworks they discovered in the gallery. Art has the power to evoke emotions, spark conversations, and create connections and memories and the Pink Pelican Art Gallery is proud to be a part of that experience.

Looking ahead, the Pink Pelican Art Gallery has big plans and aspirations. They aim to expand their reach, curate exceptional exhibitions, and continue collaborating with their neighbors to host events for the community. Their goal is to provide a space that inspires and captivates art enthusiasts while supporting and promoting the incredible artists they represent.

Whether you’re a seasoned art collector or simply appreciate the beauty of creativity, this gallery promises an experience like no other. With its welcoming atmosphere, range of artworks, and the passion of its owners and manager, the Pink Pelican is a mustvisit destination for art lovers in the Gulf Coast region.

For more information or to plan your visit:

Pink Pelican Art Gallery

24823 Canal Rd.  Orange Beach, AL 36561  Ph: (251) 219-0050

We are proud to welcome Beth Darr, our new Physical Therapist Assistant, to the Orange Beach team! She has worked in various settings, but Orthopedics is her favorite. She enjoys working with patients and athletes on return to sports and activities to improve their quality of life. She loves seeing the progress a patient makes from beginning of therapy to discharge. She is originally from Florida, but is now an Alabama gal! She is married with 1 daughter.

HGTV’s House Hunters in Fort Morgan

Behind The Scenes: Passion for Helping Homebuyers Find Their Perfect Home

In the world of real estate, there are those who simply see it as a business, and then there are those who embody the true essence of what it means to be a real estate agent. Marsha Clemons & Associates at Marmac Real Estate Coastal, a talented real estate team, falls into the latter category. With her infectious enthusiasm and dedication to helping homebuyers find their dream homes, Clemons has become a beloved figure in the industry. Her recent appearance on the popular HGTV show House Hunters has only solidified her reputation as a knowledgeable and empathetic professional.

Clemons’ journey in the real estate industry began not long before her television debut. Her dedication to her craft caught the attention of Scott Brothers Productions, the creators of House Hunters. The show follows potential homebuyers as they explore different properties and ultimately make the tough decision of choosing their future homes. Clemons’ appearance on the show

was a testament to her expertise and reputation in the industry.

Throughout her House Hunters episode, Clemons showcased her exceptional knowledge of the local real estate market, guiding her clients through a range of properties, each with its own unique features and potential. Her ability to understand her client’s wants and needs was evident, as she expertly matched them with the properties that checked all the right boxes.

As a result of her appearance on House Hunters, Clemons and her wonderful team have gained a wider audience and have become an inspiration for aspiring real estate agents. Her success story serves as a reminder that hard work, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping others can open doors and lead to exciting opportunities.

Beyond her television appearances, Clemons continues to excel in her real estate career, working with and growing her team. Marsha Clemons & Associates at Marmac Real Estate Coastal.

Olivia Skipper Living

DIVINE DESIGNS FOR ISLAND LIVING

We had the pleasure of having Olivia Skipper join us for a conversation about her passion for fashion and interior design. Inspired at a young age by her mother, Skipper witnessed the remarkable transformation of a Victorian-era home igniting her own fire for artistic passion. This love of design has taken her on a journey that spans the globe. She draws inspiration from her worldly travels and years spent living in the Caribbean islands with her husband, Eddie.

Fast forward to the present day, she finds herself now surrounded by the beautiful turquoise waters, our white sugar sand beaches, and the laid-back lifestyle that the island on The Gulf Coast has to offer. Blending her love of coastal elegance and modern aesthetics, her creative brilliance spans over 14 years of experience in the design industry. She draws on her deep inner wisdom and knowledge of custom furniture, fabrics, space planning, remodeling, and transformations from blank spaces to havens of livable and attainable luxury.

Not only are Olivia and her husband enjoying island life, they and their three beautiful daughters are embracing what it means to live locally. They are experiencing these sanctuaries that transcend ordinary design. Growing up in wallpaper shops and watching her own mother design model homes for builders, laid the foundation for Skipper’s own career. Her humble beginnings with her mother eventually turned into

furniture stores that taught her the necessary knowledge of furniture manufacturing, learning the scope of interior design. As a young entrepreneur, she eventually branched out into her own niche where she now designs new construction from the ground up, current remodels for homeowners who live locally, and vacation rental furniture packages, wallpaper, custom lighting, and everything in between.

From her tender years, she remembers being obsessed with all things fashion and interior design. Sharing ideas and inspiration with her mother and sister who also works in fashion in NYC. Skipper’s designs are always inspired by our coastal community and her travels. Working with clients to get to know them offers them a level of personability. This ensures that her work is a direct reflection of their individual styles and preferences. Working with vacation rental owners, she offers a bright and colorful space that is inviting and aesthetically pleasing. This secures that vacationers are delighted to be here and enjoy themselves fully with her cool, vibrant, and coastal designs.

When working with any space, Skipper says that she envisions and factors in who is going to be living in the space. “Are there children and pets, are there vacation renters who will frequent the space, how many will be sleeping in these spaces?” She wants to ensure that each detail is thought through for functionality, personality, and design flow.

Skipper is currently working on a project in Orange Beach along the inter-coastal waterway that expands to over 8,000 feet, boasting four kitchens, five bathrooms, and eight bedrooms. A year and a half into the process with an expected completion date of nine months out, Skipper hopes to add to her construction projects. She looks forward to serving the local community.

When asked about budget constraints while still delivering a high-quality design, Skipper says: “I like to handle any budget challenges by spending money on the important things that really matter and giving my clients an overall exclusive and expensive feeling rather than saving on the smaller things that don’t matter. I prefer to always spend on high quality fabric when choosing furniture pieces and save by not buying a bunch of things which is very easy to do when you’re going for minimal looks like what I’m known for.”

“I’ve always had strong women role models in my family, and I hope to be that for my girls.”

Skipper remarked on to say that the most rewarding feeling is her clients being happy with the overall result. In addition, she knows she is being an excellent role model for her three daughters. She says, “I’ve always had strong women role models in my family, and I hope to be that for my girls.” We here at GCCL are certain that she is doing just that by offering design and

the DETAILS

Olivia and her husband enjoying island life, they and their three beautiful daughters are embracing what it means to live locally. They are experiencing these sanctuaries that transcend ordinary design. Growing up in wallpaper shops and watching her own mother design model homes for builders, laid the foundation for Skipper’s own career. We here at Gulf Coast City Lifestyle are certain that she is doing just that by offering design and experience unlike any other you’ll find on the island.

experience unlike any other you’ll find on the island. For more information or to book a consultation:

Olivia Skipper Living

Ph: (251) 233-3958

Email: olivia@oliviaskipperliving.com

events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

SEPTEMBER

Tacky Jacks

Bloody

Mary 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

TACKY JACK'S GULF SHORES | 7:30 AM

Join Harley Sports for the Annual Bloody Mary 5K Run and Walk at Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores on Saturday, September 2nd at 7:30 am. This annual event is on flat and fast city streets. This race is the final race in the Run the Coast Summer series.

2023 Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon

GULF SHORES PUBLIC BEACH

The triathlon begins early Saturday morning with a 1.5K swim in the Gulf of Mexico, a 40K bike ride through Gulf State Park and finishes with a scenic 10K run. The "Tri-it-On" Triathlon begins with a 300-yard swim, a 9-mile bike ride and a 2-mile run. Join us for the awards ceremony and post-race party at The Hangout.

Sassy Bass 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

THE PENINSULA GOLF & RACQUET CLUB | 11:00 AM

Tee off for a good time with your favorite foursome at the Sassy Bass Annual Golf Tournament at Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club. This scramble event will have openings for 36 groups of four. Food and drinks will be provided in hospitality tents at several holes. A portion of the proceeds benefits CORE (Children of Restaurant Employees). https://www.sassybass.com/events/2nd-annual-golf-tournament/

GSFR Association Golf Tournament at Craft Farms

CRAFT FARMS

The 3rd Annual Gulf Shores Fire Rescue Association Golf Tournament will be on September 22nd. Team registration (as well as corporate sponsorship opportunities) is now available online at www.gulfshoresfirerescue association.com. This fundraiser supports the GSFR Association, who's mission is to support Gulf Shores Fire Rescue firefighters and their families.

Rotary Club of Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Prayer Breakfast

ORANGE BEACH EVENT CENTER | 8:00 AM

Join us for a Prayer Breakfast featuring Al and Lisa Robertson from Duck Dynasty. Also speaking will be Mayor Tony Kennon and Mayor Craft—prayer led by Pastor Fred from Island Church. This is a fundraising event dedicated to our veterans. Proceeds split between Operation Reconnect, Greg Godwin American Heroes on the Gulf and AHERO. Please contact rotarygsob@gmail.com for sponsorship info.

Bike MS: Tour de Beach 2023

THE LODGE AT THE GULF STATE PARK

Cycle along the Alabama coastline as you enjoy beautiful views and breathtaking sunsets. Begin and end both days at The Lodge, a Hilton property at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL, along with a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people with MS.

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