Elegance for Everyday Living
By TERRI GLAZER • Photography by ANDREW WELCH A carefully crafted Indianola home blends refined architectural touches with comfort and function Gayle Fontenot knew exactly what she wanted. After forty-four years living in the small community of Murphy, she was ready for a new house and, perhaps most importantly, a neighborhood. Her long-held […]
Open Doors, Open Hearts
By TERRI GLAZER • Photography by BRANDALL LAUGHLIN Oxford’s Holiday House Tour blends seasonal splendor with a powerful purpose—supporting Doors of Hope Transition Ministries Last December, six Oxford homeowners opened their doors to help Lafayette County families at risk of and experiencing homelessness. The annual Holiday House Tour is the primary fundraising event […]
A River Retreat on the Mighty Mississippi
By ALLYSON DUCKWORTH • Photography by ABE DRAPER The Suares family’s Huntington Point haven, where Delta traditions and family memories flow together It has been referred to as “America’s River,” but most of us know it simply as the Mighty Mississippi. Flowing through the nation’s heartland, this legendary waterway supports vital agriculture, industry, and […]
Outside In Style
Inspired ideas from top builders and designers for creating stylish, functional outdoor spaces—think breezy porches, welcoming patios, and open-air kitchens As warmer days beckon us outside, porches and patios take center stage as extensions of the home—welcoming spots for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, and everything in between. In this roundup, we’ve gathered the […]
Southern with a Twist
By TERRI GLAZER • Photography by RORY DOYLE This Greenwood home is an eclectic blend of dramatic color and interesting collections, with a heavy dose of charm and comfort “We call taste Southern contemporary because it’s definitely Southern, but it has a little bit of edginess about it,” decorator Rebecca Touchstone says of […]
A Happy Place
By TERRI GLAZER • Photography by RORY DOYLE Blending new elements with treasured pieces, this Cleveland couple is downsizing by design “The one goal I wanted for the house was every time I pulled up in my driveway, I wanted to have a smile on my face, and the team accomplished that. We […]
From Forgotten to Forever
By TERRI GLAZER • Photography by ROSS GROUP CREATIVE The stunning transformation of a once-abandoned home Greenwood native Wade Litton wondered for years about the property he and his family now call home. “This house has always kind of piqued my interest,” he says. Although he loved its riverfront location and the beauty of […]
A Festive Family Tradition
By TERRI GLAZER • Photography by GREG CAMPBELL This Christmas home is filled with generations of joy, heirloom treasures, and playful new pieces that create a magical holiday atmosphere in every room “We’ve always loved Christmas. We’ve been collecting Christmas decorations for a long time,” says this Clarksdale homeowner. A long […]
For the Love of Art
By TERRI GLAZER • Photography by ABE DRAPER Once a college-town duplex, this comfortable cottage was radically transformed into an art-filled haven When an artist and an art lover get married, it’s only natural that they start to collect beautiful things. So goes the story of Mary Madeleine and Michael Koury. “My […]
Update & Renovate
January is a great time to reimagine some of the hardest-working rooms in the house If you are looking for renovation ideas to freshen up some of the most used spaces in your home, the following pages detail projects that are sure to check all the boxes. From a major kitchen overhaul, to […]