by Dana Sleger// On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we have the luxury of basking in a sub-tropical climate year round, which means it’s a perfect setup to take advantage of a fabulous backyard pool designed for your needs. When it comes to design, there are a number of trends being embraced, but it’s not just […]
Technology just makes life better, and when it comes to where you lay your head at night, in many cases a smart home can be a safer home. Remember the Clapper? You know… that commercial advertising the sound-activated electrical outlet switch with the iconic “clap on, clap off” jingle? Although that was kind of nifty […]
When locals gathered in February to watch an episode of HGTV’s “Beachfront Bargain Hunt,” they were not just celebrating the beauty of Bay St. Louis being broadcast to millions of viewers. They also were celebrating local favorite Holly Lemoine-Raymond. During the episode, Lemoine-Raymond, a Realtor/broker, guides her clients — and HGTV viewers — through the […]
Realtor. Builder. Restaurateur. Entrepreneur. Mom. Superwoman? She just might me. “Sometimes she’s got a baby on one hip, typing a real estate contract with her right hand and talking to a PJ’s Coffee employee about a food order on the speaker phone. It just stresses me out. I have to walk away,” says Davi’s husband, […]
Story and photos by Ellis Anderson// Bill Stakelum is the third generation of his New Orleans family to have a weekend cottage in Bay St. Louis, but the new cottage on St. John is no longer just a getaway, it’s become a full-time home. It’s called a homing instinct. Lots of animals have it. Some […]
Need a good recipe for the biggest football game of the year? Pinterest is your go-to source for yummy treats sure to score a touchdown with guests! PHILLY CHEESESTEAK DIP 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing 1 (8 oz.) block of cream cheese, softened […]
[Updated on June 6, 2017. Video added below.] BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION My younger son and his then-girlfriend became engaged to be married in December 2014. Of course, I was excited but the next thought that went through my mind was, “What will I be able to wear to their wedding?” At over 410 pounds, you […]
by Stephanie Barnes// How can you become a millionaire if you have never met one? Certainly, it is possible, but it is great to learn from people who have achieved what you want to achieve. I don’t know about you, but I would LOVE to be a millionaire … a billionaire even! I had a […]
“I began thinking about where my life was headed.” Before my transformation When I was at my heaviest, I weighed 245 lbs. and was a size 22. I was diabetic and had been placed on daily insulin injections. I also had high blood pressure and fibromyalgia. I was in some sort of pain on a daily basis. […]
If one were to put a face on Mardi Gras, a handful of names might come to mind — with Susan Hunt’s at or near the top of the list. That’s because she and her family still carry the torch for all things Mardi Gras. At age 75, she is one of the most significant […]
