Professional Services

It's a Beautiful Life

Kris Norvell unveils the beauty of succulents and how best to care for them Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Kris Norvell Succulents may be trending, but in the hands of Kris Norvell, they become something more than fashionable greenery. Through It’s a Beautiful Life Succulent Gardens, a boutique succulent nursery and florist, Kris creates artful arrangements that are at once resilient, expressive, and strikingly beautiful. She offers custom and pre-made arrangements...

Finance + Legal Services

When Whimsy Meets Rigor and Resolve

Kathleen Legendre pairs a reader’s heart with a lawyer’s discipline, guiding people through the emotionally complex world of family law Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Abby Sands “Powerful. Feisty. Intelligent. Deeply compassionate. Like a heroine from a novel.” Those were the words I jotted down when meeting Kathleen Legendre. Raised in Shreveport, shaped by Mount Holyoke, and sharpened by years of service after Hurricane Katrina, Kathleen brings a beautiful balance of...

Style + Beauty

Magical Memories

Inside the enchanted world of Annie Whitaker, where childhood portraits become heirloom art Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Annie Whitaker Magical is not the only word I’d use to describe Annie Whitaker’s photography. But it certainly belongs at the top. Picture this: You want your three-year-old photographed with real chickens and purple tulips. So naturally, you call Annie. She is entirely unfazed. She tells you she can hatch the chicks. She can plant the tulips. When...

Life + Culture

Turning Luxury into Lifestyle

Surprising Ways Beau Chêne Country Club Has Invested in the City We Call Home Article by Christian George | Photography by Eugenia Lubrano-Gangi and Provided Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” The dream of Beau Chêne Country Club is a story about courage. And it’s also about vision, one that transformed a particular stretch of Northshore into something designed, or rather, imagineered, into the planned paradise we all know and love...

Finance + Legal Services

Stephen Hammond Invests in H.O.P.E.

How one man helps clients make choices that safeguard health, finances, and everyday peace Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Abby Sands In a town that knows hurricanes and surprise bills, Stephen Hammond is someone you need to know. There’s an old-soul steadiness to him, and not the kind you’d expect from a twenty-eight-year-old. But once you meet Stephen and notice how he treats clients like neighbors, not numbers, you understand his motto: HOPE, Help Other People Every Day...

Education

A+ HELP for Kids and Their Families

How Danyel Muegge transforms academic struggle into measurable progress through advocacy, encouragement, and individualized support Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Provided Walk into A+ HELP Home Schooling & Tutoring and you’ll discover a small-school setting with big expectations, where students sit a little taller thanks to individualized instruction and advocacy for families. The school was founded in 2017 by Executive Director Danyel Muegge, a state-certified educator...

Home + Design

Taking Care of Business

A Mandeville firefighter turns backyard cleanup into the most unexpected luxury service around Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Photos Provided Firefighters, puppies, and immaculate lawns. Mix them together and what do you get? You get Nick Hatty. You’re welcome, Mandeville! A Mandeville firefighter and paramedic, Nick answers calls most people hope they never have to make. But when he’s not rescuing puppies or delivering babies, Nick spends his time helping dog owners fall...

Home Services

Making Homes Smile

Mary Birch’s modern approach to home maintenance designed to simplify life and protect what matters Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Abby Sands and Photos Provided In late spring of 2024, as the days grew longer and the Gulf Coast heat settled in, Mary and Jeff Birch made the decision that it was time to move back home to Louisiana. Leaving Mobile, Alabama, meant excitement, but it also meant stepping straight into the whirlwind of coordinating vendors, appointments, and...

Home + Design

Maintaining Outdoor Fountains

Simple fountain care tips to protect your home’s outdoor garden beauty Article by Jessica Clements | Photography by Abby Sands and Photos Provided An outdoor fountain adds timeless beauty, movement, and soothing sound to your landscape, but only when it’s properly maintained.  With a few mindful habits and seasonal care, your fountain can stay attractive, functional, and stress-free for years to come. What You Need : - Soft brush - Algaecide/clarifier - Distilled vinegar DO: Clean...

Home + Design

An Interior Moment

Greige Home Interiors designer Alexander Blake on the principles to embrace—and the pitfalls to avoid—when designing homes that shine in 2026 Article by Rebecca George | Photography by Hen House Creative With more than a decade of experience in the design industry, Alexander Blake shares the principles behind elevated home style on the Northshore. In 2026, what elements of interior design feel truly timeless?  Antiques, beautiful lighting, antique brass, rich textures, thoughtful spacing...