After several years of working in the beauty industry, Rachel Bridges decided it was time to forge her own path. Thus, Bridges Skin + Body was born — and the popular Gulfport day spa has earned a loyal following since opening its doors nine years ago. “The business has grown substantially over the years,” she […]
School may not let out for a little while, but both kids and parents are already thinking about summer break— kids because they can’t wait, and parents because they need to be prepared. After all, it’s not easy keeping the little ones engaged and entertained for months at a time. That’s where summer camps are […]
As the saying goes, “You haven’t been to the Gulf Coast until you’ve been to Mary Mahoney’s!” So iconic is the upscale Biloxi restaurant that author John Grisham has referenced it in several of his best sellers. Other famous fans of the local landmark include the late Jimmy Buffett, actor Denzel Washington, golfer Jack Nicklaus, […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and makeup by Bria Fowlers, Elle Louise LLC At the tender age of 25, Katelyn Mohler is leading a beloved Ocean Springs institution into the future. Co-owning Ocean Springs’ TatoNut Donut Shop, which has been in her family for generations, was not part of Katelyn’s life plan. However, […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Hair and Makeup: Brooke Soto, Electric Lady Hair Studio A quick scroll through Sarah Blackbourn’s social media shows a woman in constant motion. The talent behind Bourn to Create always keeps her hands occupied — whether she’s sanding, cutting, drilling, measuring, painting, cooking, or collecting eggs from her handmade chicken […]
Looking at your worn-out walls and feeling uninspired? Then it’s time for a transformation — and there’s no simpler way get out of a design rut than by playing with color. 2024’s colors of the year, as chosen by several major paint brands, run the gamut from blissful blue to a soft black — and […]
Especially when you live in a warm, balmy climate like the Coast, outdoor spaces become extensions of your home. They’re the settings for family celebrations, get-togethers with friends and moments of solitary bliss. As we head into spring, it’s the perfect time to spruce up our patios and porches and make improvements we can enjoy […]
The end of high school comes faster than most of us are ready for it, followed by the daunting question, “What next?” For most students, the answer is college — but planning for that transition must begin long before graduation. This process can feel overwhelming for students and their families, but by being proactive and […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Makeup by Heather Dubuisson, HD Hair and Makeup With Liz Corso Joachim, what you see is what you get. Despite an office brimming with awards, certificates and commendations, the head of Corso, Inc., is more likely to compliment someone else than vice versa. Staying humble and transparent, in fact, […]
When 17-year-old Kim Juzang traveled to Natchez with her best friend, Wanda, she had no idea how profoundly her life was about to change. Now 64, Juzang remembers arriving at Wanda’s cousins’ house while everyone was sleeping — everyone except an attractive young man who came to the door and pulled back the curtain to […]
