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...

Finance + Legal Services

Introducing Erin Rowan

Meet the Northshore’s Leading CPA Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Kali Norton Erin Rowan is not your typical CPA. Raised in a family with deep roots in Mandeville, Erin remembers when Hwy 190 was still lined with trees. “I just love this city,” she says. “I loved Mandeville before it was cool to love it.” She grew up watching her father, an architect, shape many of the structures that define the community, including Lake Harbor Middle School, the Mandeville branch of the...

Home Services

Meet Kristen Pannell

Say Hello to the Woman Transforming the Northshore with 24-Hour Luxury Laundry Delivery Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Abby Sands and Rip Stoltz In a season devoted to love, few gifts feel more meaningful than time returned. For Kristen Pannell, founder of The Laundry Atelier, love looks practical, tender, and folded with care. A mother of three homeschooled children, Kristen knows how quickly laundry can become a burden. “I want to take laundry off your plate,” she says...

Health + Wellness

Loving Your Healthcare Again

How Covington Trace ER & Hospital Revolutionizes Emergency and Hospital Care Across the Northshore Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Ken Schallenberg For most of us, Valentine’s Day conjures roses, Hallmark cards, chocolate, and romance. But Saint Valentine, or Valentinus , a pastor living in third-century Rome, wasn’t remembered for inventing love. He was remembered for practicing it, tending to the sick through acts of compassion. Standing in the vein of that tradition is...