story and photos by Ellis Anderson Maybe the pull most people feel for a coastline is a simple desire to be near water. To have an expansive view of sky and sea. To breathe deeply of salt-scented air. But for many who live farther inland in this particular state, there’s more. A historic sense of […]
By Rheta Grimsley Johnson | BSLshoofly.com Old friends of Betty Douglass Sparkman of Pass Christian were dubious about her retirement when she announced it and moved to the Gulf Coast from Falls Church, Va., three years ago. She just isn’t the type to sit on the porch painting her toenails. Whether working to ease famine […]
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by Sheryl Egan-Olaivar, OTR/L Many parents say if they’d known how quickly their children would grow and leave the nest, they would have done more together. For parents of young children, try these tips to maximize quality time together. GET ORGANIZED! How much time is lost looking for the same items every day? “Where […]
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Here are some of our favorite home technology products in 2018.
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We all know that dreaded feeling when an unexpected guest knocks on the door and the house isn’t prepared. It’s one thing to have to toss a few clothes in a basket or tuck toys under the beds. But it’s another thing when your house has that stale odor smell that settles in between cleanings. […]
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by Billie Comeaux Creating your own private oasis is not as difficult as you might think. Your sanctuary begins with selecting a palette to help create the calm, serene atmosphere you desire. Suggested colors to work with: Icy blue. Feel soothed and relax to the color of the sky. Sage or pistachio green, taken from […]
Mallorie and husband, Jim, own Rasberry Financial Services and co-own The Laurel Mercantile. You can also find them behind the scenes and on the big screen as cast members in the HGTV hit show, “Home Town.” Mallorie recently shared about her life and work. TELL US ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF REVITALIZING YOUR HOMETOWN? Well this […]
