WHITE PEARL
It might be hard to believe, but there may be some men out there who failed to find the perfect Christmas gifts for the women in their lives.
Make up for the mistakes at White Pearl.
Julie Galardo opened her shop early this month, offering a selection of gifts and jewelry. Since she designs and crafts her own pearl and leather necklaces and bracelets, many one-of-a-kind creations can be found.
“I like to have a piece that you can wear in different ways,” Galardo said of her concepts, demonstrating how a single necklace can be worn short, long or in between.
Although her shop is brand new, Galardo has long been in retail, with a previous location in a South Walton tourist destination. By opening White Pearl, she hopes to attract not just visitors but locals as well.
“My prices will be for the locals and not just tourists,” Galardo said.
Along with her own designs, Galardo carries pieces and creations by local artisans, and she offers pearl re-stringing or redesigning.
LOCATION: 34940 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 186, behind Cracker Barrel
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays
TELEPHONE: 424-7933
WEBSITE: WhitePearlofDestin.com
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STUBBS ORTHODONTICS
Dr. Casi Stubbs opened her orthodontist practice in the Bluewater Bay area several years ago. But to better serve the patients, Zack Stubbs said they needed more space.
“We started in 2008 with one patient. Now we see about 70 a day,” said Stubbs, who serves as office manager for his wife, keeping the day-to-day workings in order.
“We needed more chair space so we could continue to run on time for our patients,” Stubbs added.
With a new location about a mile from the old, Stubbs Orthodontics has doubled its size and provides patients with a large waiting room and an open concept. The space provides more than just a waiting room, allowing for a homework area, play areas and room for parents to see the next step toward beautiful smiles on their children.
The office opened in October, but Stubbs Orthodontics also opened a satellite office in Destin earlier this year.
Regardless of which office you visit, ask about the upcoming publication of Dr. Stubbs’ children’s book, “This Will Be & You Will See.”
LOCATION: 4633 E. Highway 20, Seminole, across from the water tower
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fridays
TELEPHONE: 678-8338
WEBSITE: www.stubbsortho.com
AUTHOR WEBSITE: www.drstubbsbooks.com