Jessie Partridge owns Maidenhair Floral and Event Design. Photography by Ashley Upchurch. By Julian Rankin Jessie Partridge, owner of Maidenhair Floral and Event Design in Ocean Springs, has a job to do: engineer a floral plan that would wow the likes of Walter Anderson. She’ll be doing it for the Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s […]
Whether it’s the floors, kitchen counters, bathrooms or the dreaded playroom, it seems like something always needs cleaned — again. Here are the top 10 mom-recommended products that will supercharge your spring cleaning. 1. THIEVES HOUSEHOLD CLEANER BY YOUNG LIVING This was voted best cleaner by local moms on our Gulf Coast Moms Blog page. […]
Doing laundry is rarely atop anyone’s list of uplifting activities — but we all love an empty laundry basket! With a little attention, your laundry area can feel more cheerful and function more easily. LOVE YOUR SUPPLIES First, gather all your laundry products out of the cupboards and drawers and sort them into categories: detergents, stain […]
When I accepted the challenge of a $200 bathroom makeover, I knew my executive assistant Julie Lawler’s bathroom was the perfect candidate. I asked her to send me pictures of bathrooms she liked (most came from Pinterest), which I studied — circling things I probably could find or even make myself. I shopped at many […]
Photo by Beyond Photography When a lump appeared in her left breast, Rhodesia Assad didn’t think much of it. Too much caffeine could be the culprit, her mother suggested, and vitamin E might help. The Gulfport native, who now lives in Florida and works for the U.S. Postal Service, was due for an annual mammogram […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Wardrobe: Grants For Her and Lee Tracy You might call Trina Cuccia and her daughter, Chantelle Chotto, professional door openers. Those doors are figurative at first, as the pair remove obstacles to home ownership, but they become real when clients claim their keys at the closing table. Not all clients […]
Your business is your heart and soul. As you grow and improve your operation, you should think about the best protection for surprises you can’t control. A business faces many risks that may keep you from reaching your goals. Competition, the economy, legal exposure, compliance requirements and weather catastrophes can impact your company in addition […]
SMCAC staff Second row, from left: Daniel Dooley, lead forensic interviewer; Donna Thornhill, child and family advocate; Lisa Zimmerman, MDT facilitator; Billy Barnes, child and family advocate. Front row: Sylvia Hembree, intake coordinator; Kasey King, family therapist; Krystle Hilliard, program director; Angie Flowers, child and family advocate By Krystle Hilliard Nearly 700,000 children are abused […]
By April Lollar Just another manic Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday …. Alarm. Snooze. Alarm. Snooze. Alarm. Panic. Shower. Wake up 8-year-old. Wait five minutes. Second attempt to wake up 8-year-old. Dry hair. Brush teeth. Make sure we have: lunchbox, water bottle, folder, are folder things signed? Are practice/dance clothes ready? Has 8-year-old brushed teeth? […]
When was the last time you devoted serious time and energy to improving your financial standing? There’s no time like the present. You’ve heard the clichés before. Spend less than you make. Pay yourself first. Pay off your debt. Live below your means. Create an emergency fund. Invest for retirement. Use the power of compounding […]
