story and photographs by Ellis Anderson// Cynthia Miller first saw the house at 308 Main St. more than 35 years ago. She was taking a college art class with friend Michael P. Larroux and visiting his hometown of Bay St. Louis. As they drove past the striking historic cottage one day in the early 80s, […]
story by Chris Dearman | photography by Neil Ladner Hair + Tonic is a modern barbering and upscale beauty salon that is a must visit for anyone who wants to look their best. Located inside the old train depot in downtown Gulfport, the chic salon offers a variety of services including creative and inspired cuts, […]
The warmer months are ahead of us and although we welcome the season change, with that warmth comes humidity! In the South, it can be tough trying to keep your makeup looking fresh and staying intact, but don’t fret because I have some surefire ways to keep your makeup in place all day. PRIMER It […]
by Andrea Yeager// Fresh fruit from local to regional farms are making the grand arrival at farmers’ markets and supermarkets just in time for festive Easter or Passover meals. Yes, some fruits are around nearly all year due to refrigeration and growing methods, but a winter strawberry fails to taste as bright as a fresh […]
Did you know there are places on the Gulf Coast where fresh, home-cooked meals are readily available for pick up on a daily basis, and in some cases, even deliver? On those days when you don’t have time to whip up something for your family or because of health reasons the drive-thru isn’t the best […]
I always like to reflect upon the imagery of King Arthur’s fabled round table. It is a great representation of the circle of influence in our lives. Each of us has a round table and we have people in our lives that bear great influence on us. We listen to them, we spend time with […]
Gail Majure, Adrienne Elliott, Ashley Grant and Yuki Northington are four of the top style guides on the Coast. Who are they and what can we learn from them? They shared with us recently. GAIL MAJURE Best way to describe my design style. Timeless classics combined to create a beautiful yet comfortable space that is […]
A favorite Ocean Springs hotspot recently crossed the bridge to open a second location in Biloxi so locals and tourists could have an opportunity to savor fresh, never frozen food while also enjoying a beautiful waterfront view. Woody’s Roadside Bar & Grill opened in January on U.S. 90 and offers a family friendly restaurant with […]
by Brenda Blount// Four trends are at the top of the essential list for spring fashion: Athleisure, the shirt, 80s glam and utilitarian street chic. Why should you be happy about this? Because it’s something we can all wear! ATHLEISURE Athleisure. What is Athleisure? It’s essentially workout clothes designed to take you from work to […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I retired for the second time in June 2014. My original profession was as a school teacher and my second career was in the gaming industry, and both of these careers were very active and stressful. After my retirement, I worried about what I was going to do with all of my […]
