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On the banks of Lake Washington in Chatham, young Bill McKamy built a home for himself on his family farm, Everhope. He married Mary Adelyn in 1950, and the couple [...]

ELB Farm, named after Dyrk Keyser's grandfather Edward Lawrence Bishop, has been in Keyser's family for over a century. The Jasper County acreage is an idyllic setting for growing cotton [...]

In August 2005, too many of the stately residences facing the Gulf of Mexico on Gulfport's Beach Boulevard were devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Some glorious structures survived, but many that [...]

Emma Kate Mikels grew up waterskiing and tubing on the lake with her family, and to this day she enjoys Memorial Day reunions at the Pickwick Inn with the entire [...]

Each year, the Home Builders Association of Mississippi awards the numerous achievements and outstanding work of businesses and individuals in the housing industry. ONE UNIQUE PROJECT, WHICH DISPLAYS THE BEST [...]

The custom home created by Portico Homes was initially designed to be a showhouse in the Heron's Bay neighborhood of Lake Caroline. It only took observing the initial stages of [...]

In downtown Oxford, merely walking distance from the Square, sounds of The University of Mississippi marching band's I practice drift into the screened-in back porch of this classic southern home. [...]

The Dubard family immigrated from England to the United States in the 1800s and became successful farmers in South Carolina. When the opportunity arose to purchase land in Mississippi in [...]

'I LOVE A HOLIDAY,' laughs Tana Barlow. 'I typically decorate our home for every holiday, but my favorite is Christmas.' After designing and building the house of her family's dreams [...]

LOCATED ON THE WATERFRONT OF BILOXI'S BACK BAY, the beautiful development of Destiny Plantation is home to Cindy and Mike Kennedy. Referred to as the 'Robin Hood Castle,' the stunning [...]

Over 20 years ago, Bob Lloyd purchased a 1,300-acre property near Canton, which was formerly the eastern part of Cameron Plantation. Bob spent countless hours managing the land to improve [...]

During Isabelle Dyess's sophomore year, her University of Mississippi sorority required her to live off campus at the Arbor Apartments in Oxford. Isabelle and her two Kappa Kappa Gamma roommates [...]

In the early 2000s, Becky and Doug Sills relocated to Destin, Florida, and immediately fell in love with its shimmering emerald water and sugar-sand beaches. The couple purchased a home [...]

When Robert Covington, from the founding family of Copiah Bank, contracted architect George F. Barber in 1905, his dreams of creating a magnificent Neoclassical home in his hometown of Hazlehurst [...]

Rachel Allen Odom returned to her hometown of Jackson after college and quickly realized she wanted to remain in the Capital City long term. When the opportunity to renovate a [...]

Each year, the Home Builders Association of Mississippi recognizes and celebrates superior achievements in its field. Only one project of all applicants receives the distinction of the Grand Award, which [...]

After proudly raising four children in their traditional Bridgewater home, a Ridgeland couple decided to shake things up as they began their empty nest phase. When the couple decided to [...]

Inspired by the interiors of the sophisticated Restoration Hardware showroom in Chicago, this modern man envisioned a sleek, contemporary aesthetic for his new Mississippi home. In the midst of the [...]

Helen Summerford laughs that she and her husband, Clay, relocated to the Bridgewater community from Jackson 'kicking and screaming.' As a lifelong Jacksonian, Helen was not thrilled with the initial [...]

Upon approach, the McCubbinses' stunning Acadian-style home is festively lit for the holiday season. Twinkling white lights grace the landscaping of the front facade, creating a sophisticated winter wonderland in [...]

When the concept of 'The Firefly Cottage on Willow Pond' was accomplished in 2011, it represented a glorious showcase of some of our state's most creative talents. The cottage was [...]

George Walker has never neglected sharing and teaching the enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors with the women in his life, including his wife Christie and his four daughters. From [...]

This Jackson couple called the historic Belhaven neighborhood home for almost two decades. As they grew into a family of four, they thrived in the creative community and loved their [...]

In the late 1990s, Geri and Chip Miskelly had dreams of the perfect home for their young family. Their ideal location would be in a relaxed neighborhood convenient to family, [...]

After the overwhelming loss of their home in Pass Christian following Hurricane Katrina, Lauren and Mel Lagarde searched for a new restful reprieve away from their busy big-city lives. Upon [...]

Laura VanDevender Stansell spent her afternoons during high school running through her Eastover neighborhood for track practice. Of all the established homes on the lush tree-lined streets, one house, in [...]

High school sweethearts Kristen and Taylor Ramey ventured throughout the Southeast for college, professional training, and careers before returning home to Purvis to settle down and start their family. In [...]

The process to cultivate an ideal relationship between an interior designer and client can be long and arduous. Between personalities and style opinions, the perfect match is often difficult to [...]

Mary and Ed Jones of Pascagoula are both very nostalgic. Having been raised closely to their respective extended families, they are very sentimental about cherishing their childhood memories. They also [...]

Over three decades ago, Belynda and Howard Waring were a young, newly married couple with two small children. They purchased property on several acres in the Woodlands community of Vicksburg [...]

Pam and Doug Rouse's classic Louisiana plantation style home in the Bedford Woods area of west Hattiesburg was built in 1981. When its original owners, good friends of the couple, [...]

The late Maggie Bryant from Virginia had a deep love for the Mississippi Delta and its land, especially northern Warren County. In 1989, she bought a vast property and chose [...]

Upon approaching this classic Southern plantation home, one would never imagine the thrill of what lies just beyond the front door. Built in 1996, the Clinton home's traditional exterior appears [...]

In 1941, Margaret and Dan Smythe moved into a traditional ranch home in Tribbett, a tiny community eight miles southeast of Leland. After five decades of residing and raising a [...]

Hidden deep in the woods of Lafayette County exists a heavenly retreat known as Splinter Creek. Ellen and Eason Leake purchased the almost 650-acre property in the 1990s with the [...]

The Home Builders Association of Mississippi has been advocating and protecting the housing industry throughout the state since 1961. Each year, the organization presents its 'Best in Mississippi Building and [...]

A decade ago, Aubrey Corley and his now-wife Charlotte lived in neighboring areas of Madison but were introduced 400 miles away at the Music City Bowl in Nashville while cheering [...]

Since 2016, Erin and Ben Napier have made a name for themselves through their city pride and their revitalization of Laurel's historic properties while being featured on the HGTV show [...]

In 2017, Gaynell and Ryan Martin relocated from Georgia to Hattiesburg for Ryan's medical residency program. The Martins have a family connection to Mississippi; Ryan's parents grew up in Laurel. [...]

When Grand Boulevard was forged in Greenwood in 1910, it established a connection between the Yazoo and Tallahatchie rivers. Numerous shade trees were planted, and beautiful homes were constructed. Over [...]

Geri Beth and Allen Smith purchased their Bridgewater home in 2017. With plans for a closet addition, the couple proceeded with an entire house renovation with the assistance of Jackson [...]

Traveling home to New Orleans from the Louisiana State Bar Convention in Biloxi three decades ago, Teri and Bubba Wylys' car broke down in Bay St. Louis. While waiting for [...]

As the story goes, John C. Babb and wife Frances met and were married in Barranquilla, Columbia, in 1944. His successful career as a geophysicist allowed them to travel the [...]

Named for the massive magnolia tree destroyed by Hurricane Camille, Blossom Lodge was initially built by Gulfport's first mayor, Finley B. Hewes, and reached its century mark in the spring [...]

writer MARY NEFF STEWART | photographer SARAH JEFCOAT The history of Maria Price's family in French Camp dates back to the 19th century, but the home she and her husband [...]

For their 27 years of marriage, Leigh and Chad Bridges have resided in beautiful historic homes; their previous house was built in 1857 and is said to be the oldest [...]

After India and Alan Torrey purchased their, two-story Greek Revival home in the Bridgewater neighborhood of Ridgeland, the couple spent several months reconfiguring its spaces, working to create traditional style [...]

When Amy and Chuck Wood built their dream home in Pass Christian in the early 1990s, their ideal location was a simple choice. Adjacent to Chuck's childhood home, the property [...]

Margie Barger of Greenwood turns on her Christmas spirit very early in the season, preparing homes all over the state for the holidays. A speech-language pathologist by career, Margie designs [...]

When David Wilson married and had children, he found Mother's Day a dilemma. He wanted to find the best way to celebrate his mother and also the mother of his [...]