More than 13 years after launching Panache Apparel and Accessories, owner Rebeca Fairley always keeps an eye out for special pieces. “We have really been on the hunt for items that are unique and different,” says Fairley, whose boutique is located in her native Gulfport. “My manager, Whitney (Dubuisson), and I went to the largest […]
Besides protecting walls against messes and moisture, a backsplash is a simple way to give your kitchen personality and bring it up to date. Not sure which style is for you? These 2020 trends can help spark your creativity. SHINE ON Mirrored, glossy and metallic finishes are a growing trend for kitchens in general. […]
Susan Cain Hinson has always looked forward to St. Patrick’s Day. “My first memory of the celebration was the big tent and party at Mary Mahoney’s,” recalls the Biloxi resident. “From that day, I was hooked!” Susan’s father, the late James M. Cain, was a member of the Hibernia Marching Society of Mississippi — instilling […]
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 […]
Like many great things, the Biloxi Second Liners Mardi Gras Club started with a modest idea. “One of our members was watching a kids’ parade on television and thought it would be a great idea for the (East Biloxi) neighborhood,” says club president Anthony C. Mitchell. At the beginning, children circled the block with their […]
The name itself, inspired by Gone with the Wind’s most famous quote, conveys style and sophistication. Step into Frankly My Dear Boutique, and that picture of Southern hospitality, merged with Hollywood glamour, becomes complete. “The boutique has a silver glitter runway leading from the entrance to the counter, as well as a silk flower wall,” […]
Photography by AJH Photography Windy Stanton developed a passion for fashion early in life, starting with the Sears and J.C. Penney catalogs her mother received in the mail. “My sisters and I would dissect those catalogs, with dog-eared pages and notebooks full of how to mix and match outfits,” recalls Stanton, now the owner of […]
Angelique Carter White lies awake at night, thinking about her cases. Sometimes, she rejoices. Other times, she grieves. Either way, she prays — asking God for the wisdom and discernment to protect his most innocent. “I am exceptionally proud of the work I have done in child advocacy over the course of 18 years,” says […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Leah Tennyson Rodgers is a walking affirmation. From her jogger pants proclaiming “I am love,” to her Facebook page reminding followers that God is in control, the owner of Selah Yoga immerses herself in positive messages. Sometimes, she even pens them herself. “Poetry and writing lyrics are a favorite pastime […]
