[Fly] - Your Guide to Urban Living in Jackson, Mississippi

Let Go and Move On

Most people have several reasons why they keep stuff they do not need. read more »

Moving The Bad Stuff With Feng Shui

Feng (wind) Shui (water) is an ancient Chinese art that promotes peace and balance in your personal space by strategically placing items and omitting clutter. The Chinese believe that luck, when created, can enhance wealth and happiness in your life. read more »

The Flat Broke Decorator

Decorating a home can be intimidating. Couple the intimidation factor with budgets so tight that Abraham Lincoln is squealing for mercy in our wallets, and the situation could turn into a crisis in which the would-be decorator is lying in the middle of the living-room floor, staring at the ceiling in defeat. read more »

Peace And Tranquility

Between traveling for work, phone calls, emails and a personal life, my day usually ends with me sitting in bed with a laptop attempting to catch up. The most relaxing thing to me is going to the spa and having a massage and pedicure. read more »

The Joy Of Washing Dishes

In one of Zen Buddhism's most famous stories, a new monk approaches his teacher after a meal. read more »

Kick Your Bleach To The Curb

Maybe I am a little too sensitive. Or maybe I am just weird. But the smell of bleach and other strong cleaning agents makes me want to run far, far away. read more »

Housekeeping Blues

The relationship between you and your housekeeper is a special one. Whether you use a local cleaning company or have one regular housekeeper, you must put a certain amount of trust into this person. You trust them with your most private possessions, to dust the top shelves of the bookcase and get behind the couch, straighten up your papers and clean behind your bed. read more »

Understanding Colors

As a new homeowner or someone looking for a new home project, painting and decorating can be fun but frustrating when trying to decide on the colors and schemes to use. Knowing the basics about colors and using the color wheel can help the process. read more »

Living Out Loud

I love color. I don't always wear a lot of it—I learned in New York City that black (and chocolate brown) makes you look skinnier, more chic and shows less dirt. read more »

The Meanings Of Colors

Colors attract or give off certain energies. They have symbolism, can represent or follow a trend and even heal, according to chromotherapy. It is important to choose the right colors because colors are powerful and can help create the atmosphere you want to achieve. Below are some universal meanings of colors that can help in determining what mood you want to set within your home. read more »

Color Me Bright

If you want to spark up your home or you're looking for the perfect housewarming gift, look to local businesses for bright and vibrant home accessories. Accenting neutral colors with a pop of red, yellow, turquiose or orange shifts your color scheme from boring to exciting without overdoing it. read more »

Mark’s Man Cave

When my brother-in-law, Mark, and his wife, Cathryn, were looking for a house a few years back, he knew that she would decorate it as she saw fit. Fortunately, the house they wanted to buy also had a 23-by-11-foot workshop that Mark instantly claimed like an explorer planting his flag on new territory. Mark and Cathryn got the house, and laid plans for Mark to have a man cave. read more »

My Boudoir

With all the talk of man caves these days, it can be easy to forget that it was women who had to fight for the right to have a "Room of One's Own," as Virginia Woolf declared it. read more »

Solar Remodel

I think about my retirement often and how great it has the potential of being. Then I panic thinking about whether we'll have enough, about the best strategy for saving and about where our hard-earned money will be the safest. We are running out of space in the backyard with all the mason jars full of nickels we've buried. read more »

My New Patio

Living in Arizona and Northern California gave me a greater appreciation for nature and enjoying the outdoors. In Arizona, I was able to enjoy the view of the beautiful mountains from my backyard. Arizona's richly colored rocks and mountains provided a beautiful range of colors that I wanted to capture in my home when I moved back to Mississippi. read more »

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::shopkeep The Commons at Eudora Welty’s Birthplace David Rahaim's interest in southern literature led him to his position as manager of Congress Street Coffee at the Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace. In this role, he also oversees the Commons' use as a space for weddings and receptions. » Azul Denim » Cosmo Tots and Blithe and Vine » nomiSpa at the Fairview Inn more shopkeep »	::holiday I Believe in Love Valentine's Day often gets a bad rap. Some think it's too sappy, and others think it should be called "Singles Appreciation Day." Regardless of whether you're in a relationship, I believe Valentine's Day is a day to acknowledge love—love for yourself, love for your family and friends, love for your significant other and love for life! Happy Valentine's Day, y'all. » I Do, I Do » For the Little Angels and Demons » Sugar and Spice more holiday »
:: recentcomments Nov 22, 2011 \| 03:14 PM Thanksgiving and Black Friday Sales!! Bishie Chrissi: Bishie Chrissi’s Boutique (Canton) $10-$15 off all regular priced merchandise. Some items as low as $8. Excludes jewelry & local designer merchandise. Sale ends Sunday! ... Mar 23, 2011 \| 08:33 AM Feelin’ Green? Perfect! Holly Perkins: Photo Credit-Holly Perkins Mar 08, 2011 \| 01:27 PM A Jackson Mardi Gras* Scarey: I lived in New Orleans for 14 years and miss the celebrations of the balls and parties. I was born in Natchez, MS and I see that they have developed Krewes and parades. I now see that Vicksburg ... Nov 30, 2010 \| 05:15 PM From the Artist’s Hands ScoutandBoo: Thanks so much for this. I will love spending my money on local folks. Oct 20, 2010 \| 01:10 PM Laughter and Love Queen601: ADORABLE COUPLE! My husband and I have been fortunate enough to hang out with these folks and they demonstrate true love and great fun. So happy to call Tom and Kitty (Titty - sorry couldn't ... Sep 24, 2010 \| 03:24 PM Anything but Ordinary: Adam and Allison Hudson melia.dicker: Great piece! It captures Adam & Allison's unique style, personality, and passion for their craft. They were my one and only choice of photographers for my upcoming ... Jul 16, 2010 \| 08:30 AM Hitched: A Groom's Story KristinB: I particularly enjoyed your movie selections during the honeymoon. Are you ready for Sharktopus next? :) Jul 15, 2010 \| 06:26 PM Hitched: A Groom's Story Ronni_Mott: Congratulations, Bret! Loved the story, BTW. Nice work. May 20, 2010 \| 09:59 AM [Hitched] Daniel Guaqueta and Megan Storm dd39203: Great story! I usually don't like sappy wedding stories, but this one rocked. Thanks JFP. Jan 19, 2010 \| 04:20 PM [Hitched] Demetria Robinson and Christopher Thomas Izzy: really great photo - so beautiful. Jan 14, 2010 \| 01:17 PM [Hitched] Demetria Robinson and Christopher Thomas Queen601: tears Jan 14, 2010 \| 12:59 PM [Hitched] Anna Kline and Walter Biggins Queen601: Didn't make it to the wedding, but these two are such a cute couple. I'm sure it was very exciting. Congrats Anna and Walter! OH and the slideshow....AWESOME!!! Wish I had ... Jan 14, 2010 \| 09:49 AM [Hitched] Anna Kline and Walter Biggins andi: It was a fun wedding, for sure! I enjoyed reading about it again. Jan 13, 2010 \| 08:00 PM [Hitched] Anna Kline and Walter Biggins DonnaLadd: You're welcome. That was mostly ShaWanda and Lacey, though--our resident superstars. ;-) Jan 13, 2010 \| 07:56 PM [Hitched] Anna Kline and Walter Biggins GritsNSoul: Thanks, Donna - y'all did such a great job on this issue!