Beach and candle lovers know that candles are an inexpensive way to make your home smell like your last visit to the shore! They’re a great way to transport you straight to the sand and sea. There’s nothing quite like…

Enjoy the beach life no matter where you live
I was born and raised in New Orleans. I’ve always loved the beach, so my husband and I moved to the Emerald Coast of Florida—just weeks before the pandemic. Probably not the best time to move, but sometimes that’s how life works.
As a former television news producer, I’ve always loved sharing interesting stories and that’s what you’ll find here on Coastal Ali.
You’ll get a little slice of the beach life here, for sure, but also a melange of my other passions, including beautiful homes, photography, art and design, delicious recipes, and my lifelong love of all things French!
I hope you’ll find something here to make your day a little better, as well as the inspiration to live the beach life no matter where you find yourself.
Remember, all you need is love and a beach sunset—and maybe a glass of vino… or two!
Beauty & Wellness, Coastal Lifestyle, Decor ·
Beach and candle lovers know that candles are an inexpensive way to make your home smell like your last visit to the shore! They’re a great way to transport you straight to the sand and sea. There’s nothing quite like…
Bars, Coastal Eats & Drinks, Pensacola, Restaurants ·
Would you like to experience a delicious, creative gourmet meal prepared by an award-winning chef in a beautiful Italian restaurant in Downtown Pensacola? Well, there’s only one place we know that checks all of those boxes: Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano! Angelena’s…
Bars, Coastal Destinations, Coastal Eats & Drinks, Pensacola, Restaurants ·
This week Elizabeth and I have the perfect spot for you the next time you’re on Pensacola Beach and it’s time to grab a bite and a cocktail! It’s hard to find a restaurant on the beach that gets you…
Coastal Eats & Drinks, Pensacola, Restaurants ·
This week Elizabeth and I head to Palafox Street to meet an entrepreneur who combines her well-traveled life and adventurous family history to create delicious dishes! Do you ever get a nostalgic feeling for something you have never experienced? It…
Bars, Coastal Eats & Drinks, Pensacola, Restaurants ·
This week Elizabeth and I visit Agapi Bistro + Garden and find the experience lives up to its name. Agapi is the Greek word for ultimate love and that’s what we felt the minute we stepped through the tall brass…
Bars, Coastal Eats & Drinks, Pensacola, Restaurants ·
In this week’s edition of The Emerald Toast, Elizabeth and I visit a Pensacola institution known for selling hot dogs and discover there’s so much more on the menu. Nathan Holler’s Pensacola roots run deep. You only need to spend…
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I'm Ali. I hope you’ll find something here to make your day a little better, as well as the inspiration to live the beach life no matter where you find yourself. Remember, all you need is love and a beach sunset—and maybe a glass of vino… or two! Thanks so much for stopping by!
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