Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Interior designer Debbie Batia doesn’t have a particular aesthetic she’s known for. Despite her expertise, the owner of Biloxi-based D. Batia Interiors isn’t one to impose her will or ideas on clients. Instead, from the start of the relationship, she focuses on putting them at ease and listening to their […]
Earline Johnson was adored for her kindness and sweet nature, but it was her determination that ensured her business would thrive for generations. She and her husband, Hardy, opened Johnson Brothers Jewelry Company in 1946 at its current location in downtown Pascagoula. The store was one of six of the same name owned and operated […]
Allanah Turner makes her living fighting fires, but the blaze that burns inside her won’t be extinguished anytime soon. “Growing up, I always knew I wanted to be a vessel and influence as many lives as possible,” says the 20-year-old Gulfport native. “I knew I had to start somewhere; why not my community? On Sept. […]
Monica Ladd and her niece, Andria Rodolfich, have long shared a dream of opening their own salon. “The beauty industry has always been in our blood; I had one of the first nail salons in the state of Oregon at a very early age,” says Ladd. In addition to her background in the gaming industry, […]
Kenzie Linn lives on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with her husband, their new baby boy and two dogs. She established her blog, Trendy Kenzie, in her junior year of college at Mississippi State University and strives to inspire her audience with her take on everyday fashion, mom lifestyle, and adventurous travel (trendykenzie.com). Here are the […]
Any great hostess will tell you presentation is key when it comes to entertaining. If you’re expecting company this holiday season, here are some expert tips for making your table magical and memorable. THE FRENCH POTAGER Martha Whitney Butler, owner of The French Potager in Bay St. Louis, based her outdoor Thanksgiving-themed tablescape on one […]
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month — an opportunity to honor the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists and social workers who impact the lives of those they serve. Here, team members from D’Iberville-based Saad Healthcare — Sarah Rumery, director of hospice, and Cari- Ann Dunning, patient care coordinator — share some […]
There’s a hot new hangout for pets in Bay St. Louis, and humans might be a bit envious of all the tasty offerings for their four-legged friends. Café BoneJour opened on Blaize Avenue in Old Town on June 8, and since then, pets have been pouring in. Owner Roxanne DeNicola, a New Orleans native, owns […]
The reality of being insured is that every life event can impact your policies. Here are some examples: INFLATION ON BUILDING MATERIALS? You should review the coverage levels on your property in light of the higher cost of materials. You want to ensure you have enough coverage to rebuild your home. RENTING OUT YOUR HOME? […]
Hate to say goodbye to all those fresh summer fruits and vegetables? Whether you’re a gardener, farmer’s market shopper or do-it-yourself picker at south Mississippi u-pick farms, no one likes to toss out fresh produce that’s past its prime. Home canning is a way to ensure those vegetables or fruits stay around for months to […]
