You’ve seen the beautiful photos and you may have even visited our little piece of paradise here on the Gulf Coast.  It is laid back, slow paced and surrounded by white sandy beaches.  But are you curious where exactly this stretch of heaven is located? 

Well, Perdido Key is an unincorporated community in Escambia County, Florida between Pensacola, Florida and Orange Beach, Alabama.  Did you know “Perdido” actually means “lost” in Spanish and Portuguese languages?  It is located on and named for a barrier island in northwest Florida and southeast Alabama.  The Florida district of the Gulf Islands National Seashore includes the east end of the island as well as other Florida islands.  Perdido Key is actually no more than a few hundred yards wide in most

The Kathy Justice Team is passionate about local businesses and our spotlight this month is Mint Décor! Kathy has been designing and decorating her new beach cottage with a coastal décor theme and has fallen in love with Mint Décor & Design in Orange Beach, Alabama. 

One of Mint Décor’s owners and designer, Ardie Pearce, says “This business was built on integrity, joy and a love for people! When 99% of our customers leave our store laughing and hugging us…then 99% of my dream has been realized.”

The team at Mint believes in a more upscale and sophisticated approach to “Coastal Décor”.  You can visit their unique showroom to see their one-of-a-kind pieces.  The store is filled with rustic, modern, reclaimed and repurposed antiques and