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    ‘Where trends begin’

    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 […]

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    Get ready to shine this fall

    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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    Coast to the rescue

    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 […]

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    Make a statement in your space with area rugs

    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 […]

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    Renate Flot-Patterson taking a stand

    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 […]

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    Make a splash!

    At one time, backsplash was purely practical, and its sole purpose was to protect walls from messes. Today, we treat backsplash as the essential design element it is. Whether you’re looking to update your kitchen or give it more character, backsplash is a relatively simple, inexpensive investment that can make a dramatic difference.  Need help […]

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