story and photos by Ellis Anderson Maybe the pull most people feel for a coastline is a simple desire to be near water. To have an expansive view of sky and sea. To breathe deeply of salt-scented air. But for many who live farther inland in this particular state, there’s more. A historic sense of […]
Haven and Josh Lyons opened Wood & Wine Design Co. in May 2017 in downtown Ocean Springs. After instructing paint parties for nearly a decade, they decided to give this popular girls-night-out concept a facelift. Their main goal was to help others create unique and custom artwork to hang in their homes. Haven Lyons recently […]
Divide and conquer Just because someone is a part of your company doesn’t mean that you should stick with them the entire event. Networking is about building connections and drawing new people into your network. Instead, split the room so your business has more opportunities to connect with more people. Show genuine interest Don’t be […]
Stay stylish this summer with a good pair of heels, but make sure to get the pair that fits you well! It’s trendy for women to elongate their body shape by heels or wedges. The dilemma is how to best accomplish this effect. Be sure to purchase a heel that fits your foot. A heeled […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION In the beginning, it wasn’t about transformation, it was about feeling better. It started about six months after my youngest daughter was born in January 2011. I really just needed to not feel miserable. Something HAD to change. MY GOAL My immediate goal was to be able to make it through 10 […]
Brandy Jarvis Ibos’ path to becoming owner of a boutique began at a young age. “Growing up, I always had a passion for fashion and a knack for marketing,” says Ibos, a former Saints cheerleader who is holding a grand opening for The Sequin Siren in July. “After holding several pageant titles and being a […]
