In the Pursuit of Happiness

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BLOG Find Your Ikigai A speaker at an Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO) luncheon earlier this year encouraged me to read the book, Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life. The authors describe the methods we can employ to find happiness. These practices can also be applied to our careers. Learn More NEW CLIENTS Ester’s Fabric Art We collaborated with Denise Nosal of Ester’s Fabric Art to create a new logo and photograph her art this summer. This fall, we will launch a new website to showcase Denise’s art portfolio and invite clients to commission new works of art. The featured artwork in this month’s ELEVATED NEWS is a layered fabric representation of a sand dune and sea oats at Dune Allen in Santa Rosa Beach. To learn more about her process, contact Denise below. Contact CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS Sand Dunes Real Estate Congratulations to real estate agents, Jamie Wrobleski-Hall and Scott Barton, for closing the sale on this gorgeous, 3BR/3BA home with nearly 3,000 ft2 in the heart of Sandestin in August! Let Sand Dunes Real Estate handle your Gulf Coast real estate transactions on the Emerald Coast so that you can focus on enjoying a luxury lifestyle! Contact JC’s Gourmet Make your holiday weekend complete with a visit to JC’s Gourmet this Saturday between 9 am and 1 pm at the Seaside Farmers Market for your favorite Gulf Coast gourmet. The menu includes Poppin’ Pimento cheese, smoked Somethin’ Snappy, candied Jommin’ Jalapeños, and the award-winning shrimp Chillin’ Ceviche. Make it “Snappy” and arrive early before they sell out! Follow JC’s Gourmet Baird Concepts Welcome back to Leadership Baseball and the coverage of Team Dental’s performance. There was a lengthy rain delay, but we are back on the field and ready to WIN the Dental Leadership Baseball League championship! What leadership tools do you need to implement now in order to reach third base and, ultimately, home? Read the Blog Robin’s Bikes & Fitness August was a big month for Robin: He successfully finished his 12th Leadville 100-mile “Race Across the Sky” and he adopted 2-year-old Koda from Dog-Harmony! If you stop by the bike shop in September, you’ll meet a new set of shop paws (Koda pictured on the left) - and find a great selection of new bikes and accessories. Congratulations, Koda, on finding your long-awaited furever home! Follow Robin Driftwood Adventure Treks Driftwood Adventure Treks is heading to a new dream destination for photography enthusiasts and foodies: Oaxaca. A dynamic state in southwestern Mexico, Oaxaca has a vibrant culture, an endless supply of mezcal and mole, beautiful weather, a landscape that spans from soaring peaks to cerulean surf, and some of the country's most iconic architecture. Limited space available. Dates: November 9-16, 2022. Book Dog-Harmony If you have pets and are planning to enjoy Labor Day weekend festivities, Dog-Harmony’s latest PUPcast episode is especially relevant. Nancy Bown, CPDT-KA, and Johnny C. of ACE50 Media discuss ways in which you can help your dogs cope with the stress of fireworks. In the event that you do lose your terrified dog during a display, Nancy discusses the resources and methods you can employ to help recover your lost dog. Listen Now Sewanee Children’s Center Purchase beautiful fall mums at the University Farm in Sewanee, TN between 9/8 and 9/17 on Monday through Friday from 3-5 pm or on Saturdays from 9-11 am. 50% of all sales proceeds benefit SCC, a 501(c)3 dedicated to supporting every child's creativity, empathy, and sense of self in a responsive, playful, and engaging environment. Learn More UPCOMING EVENTS Watercolor, Fla. - On Saturday, October 15, JC’s Gourmet will be serving its delicious smoked Somethin’ Snappy and award-winning shrimp Chillin’ Ceviche from 1:00 - 4:00pm during the Grand Tasting in Cerulean Park. Get Tickets to the Grand Tasting Miramar Beach, Fla. - Dog-Harmony presents the 7th Annual Barktoberfest, a canine trick-or-treating event, at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Thursday, October 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Complete with libations, light bites sponsored by JC's Gourmet, spooky tunes, raffle prizes, and a silent auction, the event features a canine Halloween costume contest. A $15 donation per dog provides each participant a chance to win hair-raising prizes for best pet and parent Halloween costumes and professional photographs sponsored by Mills Photo Design. Judging for the best matching Halloween costumes will take place during the event with the prize-winning, ghostly duos announced at 6:15 p.m. ‘Mark’ Your Calendar HUMOR We so appreciate our clients' endorsements and referrals! (Yes, we realize that clients don't grow on trees.) All the best, Christie Solomon, MBA