Three Entrepreneurs That Followed Their Bliss

Bennie and Coco Surf Co.Vicki BarclayMB VillagePhoto by Andrea Dapkus Why the name and how did you get involved? Vicki Barclay:  Bennie and Coco Surf Co. opened four years ago in Charleston by my friend Katie Poole. The name is a play on her parents’ and grandparents’ last names and is a nod to who and from whom she is. Deciding to open my own version … Continue reading Three Entrepreneurs That Followed Their Bliss

Our Favorite Local Gifts For Our Loved Ones (And Ourselves!)

Still Christmas shopping this season? Check out our favorite local finds at the Eastern Shore Art Center and Fairhope Pharmacy! Mini Bird Paintings Artist: Cat Pope, Saraland ALMedium: OilPrice: $99 each Cat’s work endearingly captures the spirit of adventure found in the coastal South, with a fusion of contemporary realist and impressionist techniques and a dedication to impeccable craftsmanship. She is a current instructor at the … Continue reading Our Favorite Local Gifts For Our Loved Ones (And Ourselves!)