When a client enters Polished Salon and Spa, they can leave their cares at the door. “In this crazy, hectic world, there’s not much time to relax and take time for ourselves,” says owner and stylist Rachael Hollingsworth, “so when our clients are at Polished, that’s their time to take a moment and relax.” Hollingsworth […]
While Wendy Figer was driving to her corporate job in the spring of 2002, a “for lease” sign caught her eye. “I was born with an entrepreneurial mindset,” says Figer, who holds a degree in marketing and worked in the casino industry and hotel operations. “I love creating experiences and making a positive difference in […]
Nudes and browns for fall … “Groundbreaking,” as Merl Streep’s character in “The Devil Wears Prada” would sneer sarcastically. Maybe fall fashion doesn’t have to consist of faux furs, terracotta-colored clothing and knee-high boots after all. This season, it’s time to step out of the ordinary. You heard it here first — fall will be […]
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Having escaped the worst of Hurricane Ida’s wrath, the Mississippi Gulf Coast has stepped up to help its hard-hit neighbor to the west. The powerful Category 4 storm slammed into south Louisiana on Aug. 29 with winds exceeding 150 mph, knocking out power to over a million people and causing widespread devastation. After completing the […]
Did you know that more than two-thirds of parents have kids who are afraid of Halloween? No need to worry, though; it’s simple to tone down the scariness while still having plenty of fun. Here are five family-friendly Halloween activities that are spooky-free and sure to be enjoyed by your little ones. MINI PUMPKIN VOLCANOS […]
By Debbie Batia Area rugs always have had a prominent place in homes and office spaces, whether for their practical function of protecting floors or for aesthetic reasons. Of course, we all know and remember our grandmothers’ beautiful area rugs that kept her wood floors in great condition and provided warmth throughout the winter. Over […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture On June 3, 2021, Keli Mornay penned a diary entry begging God for the strength to go on. “I am done with having a full heart that I give to those that stomp and crush it,” she confided to her journal. “I don’t deserve any more of this, not another […]
