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.
Women are seeking out places where they can spend meaningful time together, whether it’s over coffee, cocktails, movement or shared activities. From new openings to growing social trends, here are a few of the places and experiences shaping how women are gathering right now on the Coast. WHISTLE & SIP COCKTAIL BAR Now open […]
I just had a baby, and like many mothers, I spent months nesting — washing tiny clothes, organizing drawers and setting up systems that made the newborn stage feel a little less overwhelming. We tend to view nesting as a process exclusive to late pregnancy, but motherhood doesn’t work that way. Our children grow; our […]
If you’ve been craving real-deal Nashville hot chicken on the Coast, consider this your official new hot spot alert. Rip’n Hot Chicken now serves this Music City staple in downtown Biloxi, behind Ground Zero Blues Club. After one visit, I can confidently say this is not your average fried-chicken joint. WHAT WE ORDERED (AND LOVED): […]
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 […]
