No one understands better than Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos that to an outsider she has the “perfect” life. She’s married to Senate President Mike Haridopolos, has three beautiful children and is a successful family physician in Melbourne. But since disclosing her…
As a young boy, Alex Litras spent hours in his grandparents’ fabric store in Brooklyn, New York. He’d stand on the stairs and watch his grandfather pull down giant bolts of fabric in a rainbow of colors and eye-catching patterns,…
There is nothing sexier than a woman tackling big waves on her surfboard. At least, that’s what my husband tells me.! The same is true for men. Women are attracted to guys who are passionate about a sport that fosters…
John and Colleen Repplier’s North Melbourne riverfront home is an oasis of tranquility By Ingrid Bradley Weeping waterfront views, the near-and-distant chatter of birds amid boastful blossoms, and quiet boats boarded with hopeful anglers, describe Melbourne’s seaside community, Portofino Bay. Nestled…
From traditional hardwood planks to intricate tile displays, the possibilities for floor and wall coverings are virtually endless Deciding on new floor or wall coverings can easily become overwhelming. Not only are there multiple coverings to select from, there are…
No longer a luxury for the rich and famous, today’s homeowners are installing home theaters with big picture and big sound into their personal spaces “Today, both music lovers and movie buffs can have a professionally installed system that meets their…
Stained-glass artist Sharon Earl Burridge brings fond memories and captivating images to life by Meagan McGone After a social gathering at a home on South Merritt Island, one of the guests, Mr. Scotty, was still feeling the effects of his last cocktail. He…
Landscape lighting rewards with instant and long-term visual dividends, as well as increases safety The start of fall signifies an impending, yet distant change in temperature, and also notifies us that nightfall will soon arrive earlier. Whether you’re returning from work…
Combine centerpiece plants with colorful companions for captivating containers Here are four easy tips for designing beautiful, long-lasting pool, porch, or front-entry pots. Choose litter-free plants, or at least plants with minimal droppage, so your ground and pool are always…
“Do you even know where the gym is?” That was my college roommate’s response to me after I turned down yet another invitation to join her at the campus gym. Obviously, exercise has not always been at the top of…
Sometimes the best motivation for a great workout can start with what you are wearing. Looking good is one thing, but more important is feeling good, whether you’re running on the treadmill or doing the downward dog in…
You look in the mirror and know exactly which areas of Your body you want to improve. with fervor, You join a gym or hire a personal trainer to help You make these improvements. some time into Your contract, You…
If you’re looking for stress-free cooking, this recipe is for you! It’s quick, easy, and you can even cook it with your eyes closed! In other words, you can put this chicken and dumplings recipe in your crockpot overnight and…
What’s it mean to a be a Florida Sportswoman? Brittney Novalsky gives us the scoop. These women bond over more than just work, children and shopping—in fact, most of their time is spent aboard a ship and being anglers of…
I’d like to consider myself a pretty fashion-forward lady. I like to read magazines, follow a lot of blogs and I also may (or may not) be slightly obsessed with Pinterest. Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of designers mixing different…
