Author Archives: Kris Beasley
Sublime in St. James!
Retirement and Remodeling make for one happy couple. BY: KRIS BEASLEY, ABBIE PROPST AND MICHAYLA FULLWOOD Ralph and Kathie Caserta are amoung some of the original property owners of St. James Plantation.
Magnolia’s
Originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, Laurie Driver has a real passion for her business. She and her husband, Larry opened Magnolia’s in 1998. Laurie hand picks every item that the store offers.
Talefeathers
BY KRIS BEASLEY Q. Tell us about Talefeathers. What type of store is it? A. Talefeathers is a furniture boutique offering home decor, accessories and gifts. However, our specialty is hand painted, custom upholstered, vintage furniture. Q. You have
The Happiest Seaside Cottage
Three generations of fun-loving families makes this one of Southport’s favorite homes This spring I went to a birthday party for a local loved one, Taylor Joliff. During the party, I happened to notice the earrings of the lady sitting
Deborah’s Place
Virginia transplant finds her way to sunny Southport Q: How long has Deborah’s Place been in business? A: We have been in business since 1997. We opened the first store in Ashland Va. Then moved to Fredericksburg, VA where we
History, Heartbreaks and Happiness
One house touches the lives of so many BY: KRIS BEASLEY Traveling through the streets of Southport, I often daydream about what it would be like to live in one of those old, historic homes. You know, the ones with
School’s in Session!
It’s that time of year: School has started, and life seems to get back into a regular routine for kids and parents. However, I bet that everyone passes by a school or two daily, whether they have a full home
Meet the Veggie Snob
I was born and raised in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. You could say I was a city girl. When it came to vegetables I was used to eating ones from a can or a frozen white box. It wasn’t
The Dish on Fresh Fish
How to select and prepare locally caught seafood, with guidance from Executive Chef Stephen Phipps of Mr. P's Bistro
Blessings in Disguise
Everyone’s cancer journey is totally different—no two are the same. So when our editor, Bethany, asked me if I wanted to share my story as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I immediately said yes! And as I thought
