Known for her sophisticated eye and attentive ear, Debbie Batia has been helping Gulf Coast residents and business owners design stylish and functional spaces with elegance for decades. And she has no plans to stop any time soon. “I have been doing this my entire life and never considered anything different,” Batia says. “I have […]
For many years, when her friends and relatives needed help decorating their homes, Jennifer Miller was their go-to expert. Little has changed, but the York, Pennsylvania, native now makes a living from her talent. She developed a fondness for fashion and design early in life — thanks largely to her aunt, who owned a home […]
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Giving up wasn’t in Abby Bosarge’s character. The straight-A student, forward on the Pass Christian High soccer team and kicker/wide receiver on the Gulf Coast Monarchy football team represented persistence to her peers. After being diagnosed with leukemia in June of 2020, she intended to fight. “Abby’s initial response was shock — and then determination,” […]
Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. Anyone who has ever started a company will attest that it takes long days, sleepless nights, total dedication and more than a little luck to do well. Data shows that only 45 percent of businesses survive the first five years, and only 25 percent make it to 15 years or more. So, […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Each year, more and more people are visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Jacqueline Gilich Wilson stands ready to greet them. As the owner of Biloxi Beach Resort Rentals LLC, Wilson is one of the greatest proponents of the local area and all that it has to offer. “Each day […]
As a paramedical tattoo specialist, John Herron has learned that every scar tells a story. There are the breast cancer warriors who underwent mastectomies in a bid to survive. There are men and women alike who want to conceal the appearance of certain conditions or erase permanent reminders of medical procedures. In these cases and […]
When decorating for fall this year, try to combine a mix of pieces that reflect your lifestyle impeccably and express all that you love. Take inspiration from the warm hues of autumn, found naturally and beautifully in nature. Luxurious textures, exciting shapes and cozy, neutral tones are what this season’s home décor trends are all […]
