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by Denise K. Jacobs | BSLShoofly.com Karina and Brittani Carver, mother-daughter duo, teamed up to open the Wild Gypsy Boutique on Highway 90 in May 2017. When wanderlust and serendipity intervened less than a year later, the duo relocated to 131-A on Main Street. “This is the very spot we longed for, so when it became […]
By Ellis Anderson | Photos provided by BSLShoofly.com Coolest Small Beach Town. Most Charming City. Most Beautiful. Bay St. Louis usually tops about any “best of ” list in the state and frequently garners national attention. The reason? Even though it’s small, the town offers something for almost every type of visitor. And with an […]
bijoubel owner, Melissa Hamilton Story and photos by Ellis Anderson | BSLShoofly.com The boutique that’s brought a “little bling to the Bay” grows more every year. Owner Melissa Hamilton explains why. The Bay St. Louis boutique bijoubel has grown to 10 times its original size in just five years. Owner Melissa Hamilton began with only 200 […]
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By Tammy Smith | SunHerald.com In an unassuming building on Dedeaux Road, Nadine Hancock transforms material into the stuff of which dreams are made. Lace, satin, velvet, jersey, chiffon — bolts of fabric used to spin creations for special occasions sit near bolts of brightly colored African print fabrics, all awaiting the inspiration of Hancock […]
Susan Hagan opened Ocean Springs Mercantile about a year and a half ago to bring vintage goods, antiques, home décor items, t-shirts and gifts to retail customers and designers alike. “We also carry a large selection of antique furniture, garden décor and gifts for that someone special,” says Hagan “We have gifts to represent our […]
Amanda Hooper said she had always dreamed of owning her own business, but those dreams took a backseat to her top priority of being a mother to her four small children. “My dreams were not about my wants but were about my children’s future,” Hooper said. “But that’s when it hit me. I wanted to […]
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by Jerika Vincent Shopping for spring fashions can be confusing for Coast residents because of the dramatic temperature changes here. Waking up each morning can be a constant struggle for finding that perfect wardrobe, because of it feeling like summer one day and the next day like winter. There are many ways to dress during […]
