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    A Majure renovation

    Photography by William Colgin Story by Dana Sleger// Old charm meets modern elegance. When Winfield and Gail Majure spotted a Southern Planters Cottage in Gulfport’s historic old Handsboro area, the decision to buy wasn’t a hard one. The 3,100-square-foot home was built in the late 1800s and is nestled on three acres of wooded property. […]

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    How to shop for annuals

    by Dr. Lelia Scott Kelly// Garden centers and nurseries are in full swing and loaded with great plants. For quick color and longevity of bloom, nothing beats annuals or bedding plants as they are known in the trade. Follow the tips below to get the biggest bang for your buck. Annuals are purchased because they […]

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    Life’s Lagniappes

    by John Folding//   We are always looking for ways to make our lives a little easier. That’s why “how to” books and “life hack” videos are so popular — they lure you in with provocative captions and titles. That’s why classic helpful hinters like Heloise are so popular and are an inspiration for this […]

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    Elliott Homes: Owners share passion to give people a quality lifestyle; not just a house

    By Dana Sleger// Brandon and Adrienne Elliott are a match made in entrepreneurial heaven. They met at a wakeboarding competition 12 years ago in Canada and have been inseparable ever since. Funny thing is, when looking back at the beginning of their relationship, neither of them could have ever imagined their journey together would lead […]

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    Redesigning the other space

    By Scott Naugle// Think of the other space, the underutilized porch or the shed leaning south, within the realm of rejuvenation possibilities as your quiet, creative getaway. Reclaim and refresh an area of your home or property as your mood transition space, an after work respite or weekend hideaway for reading, cell phones and laptops […]

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    Pare down your closet and pare down your life

    Do you know what was the No. 1 bestselling book in Japan, Europe and the United States in 2015? Can’t guess? It was: “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of De-cluttering and Organizing” by Marie Kondo. Well, what is clutter, anyway? Here’s one definition. “Clutter: A large amount of things that are […]

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