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Story and photos by Ellis Anderson// Bill Stakelum is the third generation of his New Orleans family to have a weekend cottage in Bay St. Louis, but the new cottage on St. John is no longer just a getaway, it’s become a full-time home. It’s called a homing instinct. Lots of animals have it. Some […]
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By John D. Folding// Photography by William Colgin One of most exciting things about living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is that we get snow so rarely. This allows holiday decorating to get more local. It has always seemed strange to me to see snowmen and icicle decorations when A) it’s not cold and […]
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Story and photos by Ellis Anderson// A cherished family home is snatched from the verge of destruction and restored to pay homage to former owner Ellsworth Collins – Bay St. Louis artist, woodworker and musician. Visitors driving down Sycamore Street in Bay St. Louis are likely to slow down in front of the bright […]
Color is a language that evokes a variety of emotions. Organic neutral tones and warmer grey shades provide tranquility and balance to your room design. If you need a design dose of courage to add bolder shades to your living areas, Billie R. Comeaux, corporate designer with American Factory Direct Furniture Outlets Inc., in Long […]
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By Mississippi Extension Service// Fall gardening is the way to have fresh vegetables right into winter. Many fall gardens are carried over from summer gardens. Tomato plants, okra, peppers, and eggplant, if cared for during the summer, continue to produce until cold slows them down and frost kills them. Keep summer garden going To keep […]
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Dr. Blake Layton Jr.// Fire ants are the most common pests of home lawns in Mississippi. They are not welcome guests! Unknowingly stepping in a fire ant mound can ruin an otherwise pleasant time in the yard. Fire ant stings are always painful, but, when they occur in large numbers, they can be especially threatening […]
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Story and photos by Ellis Anderson// In the yellow cottage on Keller Street, a mix of Southern sensibilities and Old World style give this beach town home a global appeal. Visitors to the Eldridge/Scott home on Keller Street in Bay St. Louis may be from Albania or Algeria, or Kemper County, Mississippi, but it’s […]
