As tradition would have it, Fall is the time that Sophisticated Woman releases our Sophisticated Weddings bridal issue and holds our annual Bridal Expo. But as 2020 would have it, all things have changed. But we like to think of it as a challenge and not a road block. Just like the rest of the […]
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Amber WHITESIDE and Eli MURPHY met in 2013 when they were set up by friends to attend a school dance. Eli was 15 and attending Hannan High School and Amber was 16, attending St. Scholastica Academy. Amber received her Marketing degree from Southeastern, and Eli will graduate in December of 2020 with a degree in
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While Covid-19 saw the postponement or cancellation of many wedding plans amidst stay-at-home orders, social distancing and safe-practices guidelines for hospitality venues, other hopeful couples and creative business owners had faith that love would find a way. When our feature story couple, Amber Whiteside and Eli Murphy, got engaged in February of 2019, they had
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There are over 15 million cancer survivors in the United States. In growing numbers, women in our communities are struggling with the emotional and physical aftermath of cancer. This includes everything from depression, lack of concentration and low energy, to psychological issues such as fear of recurrence or lack of self esteem due to the
You Night: Empowering Women To Embrace Life Beyond Cancer Read More »
October signals the celebration of harvest season and all things orange, yellow, and red. If you were one of the brave souls to plant pumpkin seeds in late June or early July and summer rains didn’t wash them away, you should have a lovely yield. If not, visit some of the sites below–we won’t judge!
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Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Creel describes a childhood lacking in wealth but not spirit. “Our parents instilled in us two things – maintaining a strong faith and the necessity of college education. Mom’s question wasn’t if we were going, but where. Excelling was our way out.” And excel she did. Creel earned a National Merit
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Think the weather outside is too hot for gardening? Think again! Hopefully by now kids have returned to school as have you to the garden. Consider this clean-up checklist: 1. Hurricane season is still a concern. Stow any lawn ornaments that may float away, blow over or become air-borne. 2. Lawn fertilizing is finally
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OUR SEPTEMBER ISSUE highlights top legal professionals in our area who work to ethically and professionally represent the best interests of their clients. From family matters to corporate concerns, law firm personnel provide assistance and guidance through everything from momentous milestones to difficult life events. In keeping with that theme, we’d like to take the
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For The Chicken: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 large egg 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided For The Sauce : 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice or apple cider vinegar 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon garlic,
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CLASS ACTION COCKTAILS and no judgement is what you’ll get when you stir up these collateral concoctions. Set the precedent for fun where the verdict is certainly not guilty!
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YOU KNOW YOU’RE in Louisiana when you can only get to your house by boat! “Off Da Grid” is Rebekah and Lee Parrish’s rustic refuge on the bayou offering them the peace and calmness of nature with all the conveniences of home. The seeds of an idea for the personal safe harbor of the couple
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