Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Whatever you’re expecting from Brenda Blount, don’t count on her blending in. “I’m very joyful, enthusiastic and passionate about everything I do,” says the seasoned veteran of the fashion industry. Drawing inspiration from such icons as Diana Ross, Rihanna and Sophia Loren, Blount’s own style qualifies as bold and eye-catching […]
Although more than 80 years have passed, the bloom hasn’t left Rose Cottage. Located in Bay St. Louis’ historic district, the popular vacation rental attracts 40 to 60 guests each year, promising comfort and convenience. “It is popular among tourists, travelers and snow birds who want to get out of the colder, northern parts of […]
Not all furniture is created equal, and Rachel Powell wants customers to know what they’re buying. “You can get a piece that lasts, or you could be getting into something that will break way before [your] financing is over,” says Powell, who owns Southern Charm Furniture and Design with her husband, Matthew. “We know this […]
Whatever the occasion, shoppers will find just what they’re looking for at Heritage House. Stacy Pair, who owns the store with her sister, Julie Gainey, says Heritage House prides itself on meeting every customer’s unique needs. The store, located at 738 East Pass Road in Gulfport, carries a wide variety of pottery, candles, jewelry, china […]
As she rides through the streets of Biloxi in the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating Irish culture and heritage, Kristina Winter will be following in her sister’s footsteps. Winter, who was chosen as colleen for this year’s parade, is the sibling of Kathryn Winter, who received the honor last year. This marks the first […]
Robert Cheyenne McCormick and his two pages, grandchildren Emily Zwick and Rosemary McCormick, along with his wife, Darnell McCormick, and grandchildren Peyton Luke Hebert and Katelynn Marie Hebert. The couple were the 2015 king and queen of Le Belle Femme. The theme that year was “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” Its members’ ages span five […]
Becoming a Realtor, Brittany Geotes often tells people, only takes passing an exam. But becoming a respected, top-producing Realtor — that’s something else entirely. “It takes long nights, working weekends and a positive personality,” says the owner/Realtor with NextHome Simplicity, “but most of all, you have to really love people.” After graduating with honors from […]
In both life and real estate, Tiffany Dymond counts her mother as a role model. “She set an example and embedded in me that with anything I did, I would get out of it what I put in it,” Tiffany says of her mother, Sherry Owen. “She has put her heart and soul into the […]
In the war on teen drug abuse, there’s good news and bad news. First, the good: The annual Monitoring the Future survey, released in December, found that use of some illicit drugs had either plateaued or declined. The survey, which polled 44,482 students from nearly 400 public and private schools nationwide, also showed a drop […]
In 2007, Julia Shivonna Green launched LaBella’s Salon in Gulfport with a hope and a prayer. “Initially my ex-coworkers and neighbors were my only clientele,” recalls Shivonna Green – who found herself at a disadvantage not being from the area. “Oftentimes, I provided free services for advertising purposes, which did generate clientele.” Shivonna Green graduated […]
