Imagine standing at a Coast networking event, sweet tea sweating in your hand as you’re surrounded by lively chatter and radiant smiles. Your heart races. The room feels electric, but your energy is already draining. You’re an introvert in an extrovert’s world. Sound familiar? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to change who you […]
Photos by Tilley Photography Growing up in Columbus, Mississippi, Judy Abide watched with admiration as her grandmother lovingly tended to her flowers, herbs and kitchen vegetables. “When I was a child trying to help her, I remember her saying, ‘Don’t water in the hot sunshine because the flowers will faint’; I certainly didn’t want that,” […]
We’ve all done it: scrolled Pinterest, saved Instagram posts or watched stunning home transformations online, then looked around our own house thinking, “How do people make their homes look THAT good?” Here’s the secret most people don’t realize: Beautiful homes are rarely about spending the most money. They’re about intentional choices. As an interior designer, I […]
There was a time when restoration meant stepping away. When I was young and single, it looked like a solo vacation. After I got married, it looked like a couples massage. Once we had our first child, it was a long bubble bath at the end of the day. But now that we have a […]
Can we be honest for a second? The version of “beauty” that we see on social media is a lot to say the least — perfect lighting, perfect skin, perfect everything. But real beauty, the kind that lasts, doesn’t come from a filter. It comes from how you care for your body day in and […]
Beauty has long been tied to appearance. The right hair. Clear skin. A certain body type. The perfect outfit. A polished image that tells the world, “I have it all together.” But as a therapist, I have learned that beauty runs far deeper than a person’s exterior. Some of the most outwardly beautiful people quietly […]
By Dr. Lynsey Cox You’ve probably heard the saying, “Add life to your years, not years to your life.” That is exactly the aim of preventive care. Prioritizing your health involves more than simply checking off the recommended screenings and vaccinations. It means creating a lifestyle that supports you for the long haul. BUILDING THE […]
Living on the Coast comes with a lot of beauty. It also comes with some of the country’s most intense skin stressors. Between the UV index, heat and humidity, our skin is working overtime every day. The good news? A few smart, consistent habits can make a real difference. Your skin is your largest organ. […]
For many women across the Coast, menopause brings a longawaited sense of freedom. But when bleeding returns, even lightly, it can create worry, embarrassment or the hope that it will simply fade away. Dr. Dona Kioseff, a boardcertified OB/GYN, wants women to know one thing: Postmenopausal bleeding is never normal. Menopause is typically diagnosed after […]
The summer of 1956 was a watershed period for Elvis Presley — marking his final season of freedom before being catapulted into superstardom. “He was able to relax, spend time with friends and simply be himself before the full weight of global fame set in,” says Chelsea Prince, outreach coordinator with the Mississippi Gulf Coast […]
