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Freda Butler creates beautiful Gulf Coast spaces while building family, business and community connections.
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Artist, entrepreneur and community leader Tara McMeans
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Modern design meets quality construction
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Art That Connects
J.D. Swiger honors musical history while expanding Swiger Studio’s reach into Mobile.
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Designed With Purpose
Freda Butler creates beautiful Gulf Coast spaces while building family, business and community connections. Article by Lillian Norris | Photography by JD Swiger- Swiger Studio Long before Southern Palms Furniture & Decor became a trusted name along Alabama's Gulf Coast, there was a little girl who simply saw the world differently. At four years old, while most children were choosing toys, Freda Butler was helping her grandparents select fabric to recover a family sofa. It seemed like a small...
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Creative Impact
Artist, entrepreneur and community leader Tara McMeans Article by Lillian Norris | Photography by JD Swiger- Swiger Studio Creativity has never occupied just one corner of Tara McMeans’ life. This year, McMeans and her team celebrate the 20th anniversary of Design Print Promote, the creative marketing agency she founded to help businesses connect with their audience. Over two decades, the company has supported clients through branding, design, printing, promotional products and marketing...
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Modern design meets quality construction Article by Lillian Norris | Photography by JD Swiger- Swiger Studio Today’s homebuyers want more than a place to live. They are looking for thoughtful design, durable construction, everyday comfort and long-term value. That's when Danielle comes along; you see, all across Baldwin County, D.R. Horton continues to build communities that combine modern finishes, practical floor plans and convenient locations for buyers in every stage of life. As D.R...
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Art That Connects
J.D. Swiger honors musical history while expanding Swiger Studio’s reach into Mobile. Article by Lillian Norris | Photography by J.D. Swiger - Swiger Studios For the third time, Gulf Coast City Lifestyle is proud to feature artist J.D. Swiger of Swiger Studio, whose work continues to connect people through creativity, history, and community. Known across the Gulf Coast for inspiring budding artists and making creative expression feel approachable, Swiger has built a reputation that reaches...
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