If you’re shopping for a home, it can be hard to get a handle on the market – especially in these volatile economic times. Fortunately, some of the Coast’s most savvy experts are here to help with their predictions and best advice. “Mortgage rates are rising; inventory remains low, and home prices are predicted to […]
If Ellzey’s Hardware had a motto, says sales associate Dena Ellzey, it would be “Service with a smile.” “Everyone who walks through that door is important to us, whether you have on rags or whether you have on a business suit,” says Ellzey, who has worked at the store since retiring from Biloxi Public Schools […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Even as a young girl, Emily McDougall found satisfaction in making others happy. That calling to serve led the wife and mother of two from Gulfport to enter the medical field, where she worked for six years — helping patients find answers and resolve issues daily. “I know now that […]
We are halfway through 2022, and the real estate market is still thriving. Now is the perfect time to consider what features and renovations can maximize your property value. Potential homebuyers are looking for a place where they can transition easily between work and relaxation. In fact, the desire “to make homes a sanctuary from […]
I can’t believe we’re already in August — the hottest month on the Coast. Being well aware of that fact, I already know what I’ll be wearing. Choosing looks, especially this time of year, is all about boosting your mood through fashion, and there’s even a name for it: dopamine dressing. Dopamine dressing involves wearing […]
“Hair brings one’s self-image into focus; it is vanity’s proving ground.” – Shana Alexander When a woman sees a doctor due to hair loss, aka alopecia, the physician considers many potential causes — including genetics, hormones, a medical condition, chemicals and trauma. Stress, nutrition and medications all may be contributing factors. The normal hair follicle […]
A woman who is self-made has achieved wealth, status, etc., through personal effort and hard work rather than by accident of birth. Through sheer will and grit, she has risen to financial and social prominence. According to some experts, women now own over one-third of the world’s private wealth — which is increasingly self-generated. Here […]
