Alexa Cutrer is the owner of Gather Gulf Coast, where she works to empower women-owned small businesses through collaboration on pop-up community events. Follow along on Instagram @gathergulfocast.
Spring and summer on the Mississippi Gulf Coast have a rhythm all their own. The days stretch longer. The humidity settles in. And suddenly, every parent is asking the same question: What are we going to do with these kids? Here’s a Coast-grown bucket list: 25 ideas for families with little ones, big kids and […]
There’s a moment when you walk into CRAVE Food Hall that you realize this isn’t just another place to eat; it’s a place to linger. Located inside OS1515 Downtown on Government Street, CRAVE feels like a natural extension of downtown Ocean Springs itself — creative, communal and quietly confident. It’s the kind of space where […]
There was a time when “building wealth” felt like something that only happened in formal offices or corporate boardrooms. Today, I see a different picture, especially among mothers. Wealth is being built quietly at kitchen tables during nap time, in living rooms after bedtime and in the small in-between pockets of the day. For many […]
Photography by Cheyenne Lenea Studios Galentine’s Day has quickly become one of my favorite celebrations of the year. There’s something special about gathering the women who make life brighter and creating a space that’s all about laughter, connection and joy. Whether you keep it simple or go all out on the details, here’s how to […]
From buttery French puff pastry to crawfish-filled savory surprises, these Coast bakers are rewriting what a king cake can be: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gather Gulf Coast (@gathergulfcoast) FLEUR DE LIS GOURMET BAKERY (GULFPORT) If king cake royalty wore couture, it would come from Fleur de Lis. Husband-and-wife […]
Photo by: Cheyenne Lenea Studios January always comes with a rush of fresh intentions. We buy the pretty planners, write the resolutions and promise ourselves everything will change. But somewhere between school drop-off and laundry, those goals get lost. This year, try a simpler, more joyful way to approach personal growth: a BINGO card. Think […]
Photos courtesy of Alexa Cutrer Walk into Power of the Almond, and you’ll catch the aroma of caramel and chocolate first — then the sight of poundcakes, brownies, bars and biscuits that look almost too decadent to be keto, gluten free and sugar free. It feels a little like a magic trick. And for many […]
The first time I took my son to pick out Christmas gifts for a family in need, he didn’t quite understand why we weren’t bringing them home. His hesitation reminded me that generosity develops through practice. We learn it. We repeat it. And over time, it becomes part of who we are. A MOTHER’S EXAMPLE […]
Anthony’s Ristorante is a love letter to Italy, tucked right into the heart of Old Town Bay St. Louis. It’s a restaurant that manages to be both grand and intimate, where the glow of candlelight and the soft sound of piano music drifting from the bar set the stage for a beautifully transportive evening. The […]
Photos courtesy of Alexa Cutrer In the heart of Ocean Springs, tucked just behind the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, lies The Traveler — a restaurant where food, art and the natural world unite in a way that feels deeply and distinctly coastal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gather […]
