Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Starr Chapman sees in each new day an opportunity to do something remarkable. And as partner/manager of Rum Kitchen restaurant in Waveland, she performs plenty of extraordinary feats — many of which are edible. “There are so many wonderful flavors in this world,” Chapman says, “and combining them and creating […]
Technology already has revolutionized the way we live and function in our homes, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Advances that were once the stuff of science fiction are now commonplace — with many more on the way. We’ve spent more time than ever at home in the past two years, so it’s […]
From the day she met Andrea Yeager at a Women of Wisdom luncheon, Robin Killeen recognized her extraordinary gifts. “My first impression was this red-haired beauty was full of charisma and passion,” recalls Killeen, who founded WOW and remained Yeager’s friend for 22 years. Yeager was the Sun Herald’s managing editor for five years and […]
International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. A male-dominated industry might intimidate some females — but not Tangela Hills. “I love to break barriers,” says the owner and CEO of L. Hookfin Transport, based in Pass Christian. “I love […]
When a professor asked if art had saved her life — and how — Denise Hopkins didn’t have an answer. But a decade after the question was posed to her art history class, Hopkins understood its point. “Making art helped me navigate the messiest time in my life,” she says. “It helped me connect with […]
Spread the word: Biloxi’s got the blues. Given its location at the end of the Mississippi Blues Trail, Biloxi is a fitting place for the second location of Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero Blues Club. As of press time, the long-awaited eatery and music venue was set to celebrate its grand opening on February 18. “Although […]
As a home industry professional, Kenny McNair is putting into practice skills and principles he learned from his father and grandfather. These “jacks of all trades,” according to McNair, helped their neighbors with plumbing, roof work, home leveling, painting, drywalling, framing and a host of other handyman jobs. “(They) were the ones the community could […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Most women love flowers, but few are as fond of them as Martha Whitney Butler. From designing jaw-dropping headpieces for a charity fashion show to bringing the “wow” factor to weddings, the proprietor of the French Potager, a floral, gift and antique shop in Bay St. Louis, elevates floristry to […]
Outside of Thanksgiving, there’s no day more exciting for our stomachs than Superbowl Sunday. Even those who aren’t football fans can appreciate all the dips, chips, wings, nachos, pizza and other tasty treats we devour during the biggest game of the year. With Feb. 13 on the horizon, it’s time to plan the menu. As […]
Despite being the owner’s daughter, Tiffany Boyte West got no special treatment at her father’s car dealership. “My dad was always the type of person to throw you into the deep end, and as long as he could still see your head bobbing, you were on your own to learn things for yourself,” recalls Boyte, […]
