Whether you’ve hurriedly devoured a Pop Brothers treat at the Gulfport-Biloxi airport or savored one on a balmy summer night, you know it’s no ordinary popsicle. For starters, the pops come in more than 50 flavors, ranging from strawberry to guanabana (a South American fruit). Plus, these gourmet goodies are poured and set by hand […]
It’s been a long time coming — five years to be exact — but the wait for Paradise Pier Fun Park is finally over. The excited squeals and shrieks coming from visitors to Biloxi’s Margaritaville Resort are music to the ears of Tessy Lambert, chief marketing officer for Lodging & Leisure Investments LLC. The highly […]
In hindsight, it seems like sisters Chasity Harrison Sanders and Brittany Harrison were fated to open a boutique together. “I’ve always loved fashion and keeping up with the latest trends,” Sanders says. “Mostly, I love helping people find the perfect outfit!” Her sibling shared her penchant for style and at one point even aspired to be a […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Hair and makeup: HD Hair and Makeup Venue: The Rack House Steaks & Spirits Having worked in restaurants and fast-food establishments since the age of 16, Jill Smith knows a bit about customer service and hospitality. As general manager of Rack House Steaks & Spirits, she strives to give every […]
In addition to waving to crowds at the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Biloxi, Stacy McGuire Thunelius will serve as a symbol of Irish culture throughout the coming season. The McGuire family name comes from Northern Ireland, Thunelius says, and she’s belonged to the Hibernia Irish Society for four years. This year, she received a special […]
The Coast has more than its fair share of events that call for extra glitz and glamor, which is exactly where SimpliCity Boutique shines. Upon entering the Ocean Springs store, visitors are greeted by rack after rack of sparkly, sequined dresses in an array of fabrics, sizes and styles. Whether you’re attending a Mardi Gras […]
If you’re a woman, chances are a much-needed getaway is long overdue. You’ve probably also banked time off that you don’t use. The research is in, and it shows women hesitate to take their hard-earned vacation days. Here are some of the key findings of Project: Time Off, a U.S. Travel Association initiative: Women were more […]
Some women wear heels to the office and spend their working hours in front of a computer. Others, like Elisha “Lelee” George, wield wrenches for a living and know as much about cars as any man. “Some men feel like women aren’t good enough or strong enough to work on vehicles; I have encountered this […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Each house crafted by Parker Contracting is one of a kind, which is a great point of pride for the husband and-wife team behind the business. “When we build homes, they are unique to each family,” says April Parker, who runs the Bay St. Louis-based firm alongside her husband, Paul. […]
THE HEART As early as the 1250s, a French manuscript titled “Roman de la Poire” (Romance of the Pear), depicted a man offering his heart (which looked somewhat like a pinecone) to his beloved. Heart-like shapes cropped up frequently in medieval art, and during the Renaissance, the symbol’s popularity grew as it was used to depict the sacred heart of Jesus. By […]
