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I'm Jess, the voice behind Cultivate & Navigate. I share beginner-friendly gardening advice, my growing love of mahjong and a local's perspective on Florida's Emerald Coast. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Confession: I cannot walk past a cute little shop without “just popping in,” and I always leave with a bag, a trinket dish I absolutely did not need (but it’ll look perfect on my mahjong table), and zero regrets. 🙋‍♀️

Every dollar at a local shop, an Etsy seller, or a favorite studio makes a real difference to the people behind it.

So tell me: who’s your favorite small business, in person or online? Tag them in the comments so we can all show them some love (and so I can add to my holiday shopping list, no judgment).

Let’s help make this their best season yet. 🎄❤️

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Confession: I cannot walk past a cute little shop without “just popping in,” and I always leave with a bag, a trinket dish I absolutely did not need (but it’ll look perfect on my mahjong table), and zero regrets. 🙋‍♀️ Every dollar at a local shop, an Etsy seller, or a favorite studio makes a real difference to the people behind it. So tell me: who’s your favorite small business, in person or online? Tag them in the comments so we can all show them some love (and so I can add to my holiday shopping list, no judgment). Let’s help make this their best season yet. 🎄❤️

Confession: I cannot walk past a cute little shop without “just popping in,” and I always leave with a bag, a trinket dish I absolutely did not need (but it’ll look perfect on my mahjong table), and zero regrets. 🙋‍♀️

Every dollar at a local shop, an Etsy seller, or a favorite studio makes a real difference to the people behind it.

So tell me: who’s your favorite small business, in person or online? Tag them in the comments so we can all show them some love (and so I can add to my holiday shopping list, no judgment).

Let’s help make this their best season yet. 🎄❤️

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Witch, please… I need a joker! 🧙‍♀️🀄️

A little hocus pocus, a few lucky tiles, and a whole lot of laughs!

Such a fun morning of Halloween mahjong yesterday at @mahjongbeachhouse with fabulous ladies, festive tiles, and a little friendly competition. 🎃💚 And can we talk about how adorable these festive tiles from @hiphipmahjong are?! 🦃

It’s mornings like these that make me love mahjong even more! Already looking forward to seeing everyone again on November 23 for the @marilumorgan Christmas tile party! 🎄❤️🀄️The events tend to sell out so don’t wait to get your ticket!

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Witch, please… I need a joker! 🧙‍♀️🀄️ A little hocus pocus, a few lucky tiles, and a whole lot of laughs! Such a fun morning of Halloween mahjong yesterday at @mahjongbeachhouse with fabulous ladies, festive tiles, and a little friendly competition. 🎃💚 And can we talk about how adorable these festive tiles from @hiphipmahjong are?! 🦃 It’s mornings like these that make me love mahjong even more! Already looking forward to seeing everyone again on November 23 for the @marilumorgan Christmas tile party! 🎄❤️🀄️The events tend to sell out so don’t wait to get your ticket!

Witch, please… I need a joker! 🧙‍♀️🀄️

A little hocus pocus, a few lucky tiles, and a whole lot of laughs!

Such a fun morning of Halloween mahjong yesterday at @mahjongbeachhouse with fabulous ladies, festive tiles, and a little friendly competition. 🎃💚 And can we talk about how adorable these festive tiles from @hiphipmahjong are?! 🦃

It’s mornings like these that make me love mahjong even more! Already looking forward to seeing everyone again on November 23 for the @marilumorgan Christmas tile party! 🎄❤️🀄️The events tend to sell out so don’t wait to get your ticket!

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Yesterday was the kind of day that fills your cup. 🀄💗

I spent it at @pescado30a with @beachmahj, playing for a cause close to so many hearts here on the Emerald Coast. All of it benefited @foreher, our local charity supporting breast cancer patients. Between the laughs and the friends I met, I left feeling so grateful for this community. Bonus - I also got to play on @marilumorgan’s Emerald Coast tiles, always a local favorite! ✨

And the fun doesn’t stop there.

Y’all, I’m so excited about this one: Rhinestones & Racks, a Dolly Parton-inspired brunch on November 10, benefiting @caringandsharingsowal

Think big hair, big sparkle, and good company for a good cause. I’d love for you to join me.

Grab your girlfriends and sign up now.

Here’s to more of what you love. 🐝

— Jess

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Yesterday was the kind of day that fills your cup. 🀄💗 I spent it at @pescado30a with @beachmahj, playing for a cause close to so many hearts here on the Emerald Coast. All of it benefited @foreher, our local charity supporting breast cancer patients. Between the laughs and the friends I met, I left feeling so grateful for this community. Bonus - I also got to play on @marilumorgan’s Emerald Coast tiles, always a local favorite! ✨ And the fun doesn’t stop there. Y’all, I’m so excited about this one: Rhinestones & Racks, a Dolly Parton-inspired brunch on November 10, benefiting @caringandsharingsowal Think big hair, big sparkle, and good company for a good cause. I’d love for you to join me. Grab your girlfriends and sign up now. Here’s to more of what you love. 🐝 — Jess

Yesterday was the kind of day that fills your cup. 🀄💗

I spent it at @pescado30a with @beachmahj, playing for a cause close to so many hearts here on the Emerald Coast. All of it benefited @foreher, our local charity supporting breast cancer patients. Between the laughs and the friends I met, I left feeling so grateful for this community. Bonus - I also got to play on @marilumorgan’s Emerald Coast tiles, always a local favorite! ✨

And the fun doesn’t stop there.

Y’all, I’m so excited about this one: Rhinestones & Racks, a Dolly Parton-inspired brunch on November 10, benefiting @caringandsharingsowal

Think big hair, big sparkle, and good company for a good cause. I’d love for you to join me.

Grab your girlfriends and sign up now.

Here’s to more of what you love. 🐝

— Jess

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Fall is officially here on the Emerald Coast 🍂 My favorites right now: a cozy book on the nightstand with @smithteamaker Autumn Leaves tea, herb mocktails straight from the garden, and these new @nolijunemahjong mahjong mats 🀄 Plus a six-month Byron update (he supervised the harvest, obviously 🐾). Full roundup on the blog, link in bio!

#fallfavorites #mahjong #mahjongmat #emeraldcoast #30A #gardenmocktails #minias #cultivateandnavigate

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Fall is officially here on the Emerald Coast 🍂 My favorites right now: a cozy book on the nightstand with @smithteamaker Autumn Leaves tea, herb mocktails straight from the garden, and these new @nolijunemahjong mahjong mats 🀄 Plus a six-month Byron update (he supervised the harvest, obviously 🐾). Full roundup on the blog, link in bio! #fallfavorites #mahjong #mahjongmat #emeraldcoast #30A #gardenmocktails #minias #cultivateandnavigate

Fall is officially here on the Emerald Coast 🍂 My favorites right now: a cozy book on the nightstand with @smithteamaker Autumn Leaves tea, herb mocktails straight from the garden, and these new @nolijunemahjong mahjong mats 🀄 Plus a six-month Byron update (he supervised the harvest, obviously 🐾). Full roundup on the blog, link in bio!

#fallfavorites #mahjong #mahjongmat #emeraldcoast #30A #gardenmocktails #minias #cultivateandnavigate

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A fun mat sets the tone for the whole table, and @traileastmahjong has some of my favorites. Her pieces bring so much personality to the table. This one is especially happy and colorful, and the second I put these fruit tiles on it, I knew they belonged together. 🍒🍓🍍

Want your own Trail East mat? Use code JESSJONES for 10% off your order.

Mat: @traileastmahjong Party Picks
Tiles: @itsabeautifulline The Fruity Line (code JessicaJones for 10% off)
Dice “dish”: @houseofheartsstudio
Racks: Amazon (DM for link)
Dice: @modernmahjong Clear Winner Jumbo

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A fun mat sets the tone for the whole table, and @traileastmahjong has some of my favorites. Her pieces bring so much personality to the table. This one is especially happy and colorful, and the second I put these fruit tiles on it, I knew they belonged together. 🍒🍓🍍 Want your own Trail East mat? Use code JESSJONES for 10% off your order. Mat: @traileastmahjong Party Picks Tiles: @itsabeautifulline The Fruity Line (code JessicaJones for 10% off) Dice “dish”: @houseofheartsstudio Racks: Amazon (DM for link) Dice: @modernmahjong Clear Winner Jumbo

A fun mat sets the tone for the whole table, and @traileastmahjong has some of my favorites. Her pieces bring so much personality to the table. This one is especially happy and colorful, and the second I put these fruit tiles on it, I knew they belonged together. 🍒🍓🍍

Want your own Trail East mat? Use code JESSJONES for 10% off your order.

Mat: @traileastmahjong Party Picks
Tiles: @itsabeautifulline The Fruity Line (code JessicaJones for 10% off)
Dice “dish”: @houseofheartsstudio
Racks: Amazon (DM for link)
Dice: @modernmahjong Clear Winner Jumbo

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No one prepares you for this kind of garden heartbreak. 💔🥒

Two baby cucumbers. So much potential. Gone because I got a little too enthusiastic with the snips while harvesting their neighbor.

Today’s garden lesson: LOOK TWICE. CUT ONCE. 😂

Gardeners — what plant have you accidentally taken out and immediately regretted? 👇

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No one prepares you for this kind of garden heartbreak. 💔🥒 Two baby cucumbers. So much potential. Gone because I got a little too enthusiastic with the snips while harvesting their neighbor. Today’s garden lesson: LOOK TWICE. CUT ONCE. 😂 Gardeners — what plant have you accidentally taken out and immediately regretted? 👇

No one prepares you for this kind of garden heartbreak. 💔🥒

Two baby cucumbers. So much potential. Gone because I got a little too enthusiastic with the snips while harvesting their neighbor.

Today’s garden lesson: LOOK TWICE. CUT ONCE. 😂

Gardeners — what plant have you accidentally taken out and immediately regretted? 👇

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Mahjong at the beach is officially a whole vibe 🀄🌊
I rounded up where you can play and learn along the Emerald Coast from 30A to Destin to Miramar Beach. Added bonus of a few gorgeous locally-created tile sets worth knowing about (hi, @marilumorgan, your Emerald Coast set has me counting down the days 👀).
New spots opening, launch parties to catch, and where I`ll actually be playing this week... it`s all on the blog now. Link in bio to read the full roundup!

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Mahjong at the beach is officially a whole vibe 🀄🌊 I rounded up where you can play and learn along the Emerald Coast from 30A to Destin to Miramar Beach. Added bonus of a few gorgeous locally-created tile sets worth knowing about (hi, @marilumorgan, your Emerald Coast set has me counting down the days 👀). New spots opening, launch parties to catch, and where I'll actually be playing this week... it's all on the blog now. Link in bio to read the full roundup!

Mahjong at the beach is officially a whole vibe 🀄🌊
I rounded up where you can play and learn along the Emerald Coast from 30A to Destin to Miramar Beach. Added bonus of a few gorgeous locally-created tile sets worth knowing about (hi, @marilumorgan, your Emerald Coast set has me counting down the days 👀).
New spots opening, launch parties to catch, and where I`ll actually be playing this week... it`s all on the blog now. Link in bio to read the full roundup!

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The kind of day that only happens because of the people around you 🤍

We felt so loved, so celebrated, and so lucky every second of it.
@cgdart — what a way to start forever

Wedding Dress: @kellyfaetanini from @margaretellenbridal
Venue: @theearthhousebyronbay
Video and Photos: @whiteleaffilms
Content: @creativehausweddings
Celebrant: @am.celebrant
Planner: @creativeweddingsbyronbay
Catering: @yourgourmetcatering
Florals: @wildernessflowers_
Hair and Makeup: @alexoustonbeauty
Cake: @emilyybakes_
Stationary: @cheerful.paperco
Invitations: @peppermintpress
Wedding Ring: @thejewelgrandblvd

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The kind of day that only happens because of the people around you 🤍 We felt so loved, so celebrated, and so lucky every second of it. @cgdart — what a way to start forever Wedding Dress: @kellyfaetanini from @margaretellenbridal Venue: @theearthhousebyronbay Video and Photos: @whiteleaffilms Content: @creativehausweddings Celebrant: @am.celebrant Planner: @creativeweddingsbyronbay Catering: @yourgourmetcatering Florals: @wildernessflowers_ Hair and Makeup: @alexoustonbeauty Cake: @emilyybakes_ Stationary: @cheerful.paperco Invitations: @peppermintpress Wedding Ring: @thejewelgrandblvd

The kind of day that only happens because of the people around you 🤍

We felt so loved, so celebrated, and so lucky every second of it.
@cgdart — what a way to start forever

Wedding Dress: @kellyfaetanini from @margaretellenbridal
Venue: @theearthhousebyronbay
Video and Photos: @whiteleaffilms
Content: @creativehausweddings
Celebrant: @am.celebrant
Planner: @creativeweddingsbyronbay
Catering: @yourgourmetcatering
Florals: @wildernessflowers_
Hair and Makeup: @alexoustonbeauty
Cake: @emilyybakes_
Stationary: @cheerful.paperco
Invitations: @peppermintpress
Wedding Ring: @thejewelgrandblvd

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The florals understood the assignment… wedding edition 💍💐framing every moment of our wedding day beautifully.

Proof my garden obsession followed me down the aisle 😉

Florals: @wildernessflowers_
Venue: @theearthhousebyronbay
Content 📹: @creativehausweddings
Planner: @creativeweddingsbyronbay

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The florals understood the assignment… wedding edition 💍💐framing every moment of our wedding day beautifully. Proof my garden obsession followed me down the aisle 😉 Florals: @wildernessflowers_ Venue: @theearthhousebyronbay Content 📹: @creativehausweddings Planner: @creativeweddingsbyronbay

The florals understood the assignment… wedding edition 💍💐framing every moment of our wedding day beautifully.

Proof my garden obsession followed me down the aisle 😉

Florals: @wildernessflowers_
Venue: @theearthhousebyronbay
Content 📹: @creativehausweddings
Planner: @creativeweddingsbyronbay

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Married one month today 🍾🥂 still soaking it all in. 💕
📹 @creativehausweddings

Venue: @theearthhousebyronbay
Content: @creativehausweddings
Video and Photos: @whiteleaffilms
Celebrant: @am.celebrant
Planner: @creativeweddingsbyronbay
Catering: @yourgourmetcatering
Florals: @wildernessflowers_
Cake: @emilyybakes_
Stationary: @cheerful.paperco
Wedding Dress: @kellyfaetanini from @margaretellenbridal

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Married one month today 🍾🥂 still soaking it all in. 💕 📹 @creativehausweddings Venue: @theearthhousebyronbay Content: @creativehausweddings Video and Photos: @whiteleaffilms Celebrant: @am.celebrant Planner: @creativeweddingsbyronbay Catering: @yourgourmetcatering Florals: @wildernessflowers_ Cake: @emilyybakes_ Stationary: @cheerful.paperco Wedding Dress: @kellyfaetanini from @margaretellenbridal

Married one month today 🍾🥂 still soaking it all in. 💕
📹 @creativehausweddings

Venue: @theearthhousebyronbay
Content: @creativehausweddings
Video and Photos: @whiteleaffilms
Celebrant: @am.celebrant
Planner: @creativeweddingsbyronbay
Catering: @yourgourmetcatering
Florals: @wildernessflowers_
Cake: @emilyybakes_
Stationary: @cheerful.paperco
Wedding Dress: @kellyfaetanini from @margaretellenbridal

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The first blackberries of the season are in, and somehow they always taste sweeter when they come from your own yard. What’s your favorite way to enjoy them—snack, jam, or dessert?

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The first blackberries of the season are in, and somehow they always taste sweeter when they come from your own yard. What’s your favorite way to enjoy them—snack, jam, or dessert?

The first blackberries of the season are in, and somehow they always taste sweeter when they come from your own yard. What’s your favorite way to enjoy them—snack, jam, or dessert?

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A peaceful path and a quiet reminder on Earth Day: nature is the best reset.
#earthday #earthday2025

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A peaceful path and a quiet reminder on Earth Day: nature is the best reset. #earthday #earthday2025

A peaceful path and a quiet reminder on Earth Day: nature is the best reset.
#earthday #earthday2025

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