Fashionista Alert!!! Bohemian Boutique Now Open!!

Once again, I have passed this shop repeatedly over the last few months and said to myself...."I have got to go in there and look around."  Well, this weekend my daughter and I decided it was time.........and OMG.........cutest, trendiest clothes I have seen lately....the slogan, "Boutique Items Without the Boutique Price" was right on target.............

The shop is bright, light and stocked with women's clothing, accessories, shoes and some children's clothing as well.....Brandy, the owner was friendly and enthusiastic about her new store that has been open since about April...

Swimsuits?  It is still summer...........

Racks full of cute dresses and tops!

The day we were there, a lot of dresses were marked $17.99..........

Bright summery and cool..........

You know you want those knee high boots...........

If you like the dress below you can order through Bohemian Boutique Facebook page.  Brandy says she has been very busy with online sales and if you like her page...you can keep up with specials and new arrivals.

Brandy, the happy owner

I found the above cotton tunic in purple that fit me perfectly and was a bargain at only $10.00!!! 

The Bohemian Boutique is located on Government Street......conveniently between Poboy Express and Indulge Cupcakes....you can shop for clothes and dinner at the same time!!!  Find Bohemian Boutique or Brandy Wittmer Boutique on Facebook and "like" and you can stay up to date on new arrivals...........

RED......WHITE....BLUE.........RUN!!!

What do you normally do on 4th of July?  Sleep in, lay around, take a boat ride, go on a picnic, cook out and watch fireworks......Well my holiday started a little differently.  I convinced my hubby and 2 adult children that we needed to get up early....(6 a.m.) and participate in a family 2 mile run in 90 degree heat!!  Yeah.....I know what you're thinking........no I am not going to do that........BUT, it really was fun and for a good cause and I was proud that I actually finished the run.

The 32nd Annual Wesson Memorial Fun was held yesterday in Ocean Springs. It is co-sponsored by the YMCA and the Gulf Coast Running Club.  As virgins to this experience, I did not know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by the variety of participants and the general fun feeling. Over 300 people registered to participate. Upon arrival there was plenty of  "pickmeups"  before the race.......

icy cold watermelon.....grab one....

The events were coordinated by a couple of colorful leaders............

Uncle Sam kept us informed.........
















Registration was hectic, so after checking in I looked around and found some interesting running outfits....
(there was a contest for the most patriot dress and it could have been a close one)

Wait.......didn't I just see this guy in "Magic Mike"?

Happy 4th!!

Clearly prepared!!

Ok....so sometime close to 8 a.m. the race began......from where we stood I could not even see the starting line......

The race went South on Pine, left on Shearwater to the little bridge on East beach.....it took me 14 minutes for that first mile......I think I had only jogged a quarter of a mile when I saw the winners returning to the finish line.....HA!  Their 2 mile run lasted around 10 minutes..... Believe it or not....my 27 minute run seemed to be over in an instant  ( I wasn't thinking that DURING the actual run)...it was kinda like having a baby.......when it's over you say well that wasn't that bad!.....and then we waited for the kids 1/4 mile run.

My babies!!!!

Cute couple.....

Uncle Sam gets everybody ready for the kids race!

And they are off!!!!

Early finisher.............

Yep, they're still coming in............

Some little guys needed "dad " help to keep going!

Everyone that completed the races were winners and everyone enjoyed the fun, family feeling and the opportunity to get some exercise....and to top it off the best beverage of all........COLD WATER!!!

For race results....see Gulf Coast Running Club website......

Twisted Anchor Tattoo Shop Now Open!!

I stopped by the Twisted Anchor Tattoo Shop to find out how Matt Stebly's business is going.  You remember, Matt is the great grandson of Walter Anderson and began his tattoo skills at another shop in Ocean Springs.  Well, he has decided to make a go of it on his own and has set up in a small strip mall on North Washington Ave.  Tattoos are not the only thing for sale in his shop.......much of his original art is for sale as well...

Matt painting artwork between tattoos.

Shop rules...............hope you don't cry a lot......

Matt's shop is a spacious, bright, and comfortable place for that special body design that you have been craving..the background colors on the shop walls add a sort of edgy, industrial feel............

Comfy couches and TV to watch while you wait.....Is he asleep?

The chair where it all happens....

Foosball anyone?

Hit of energy available.........

Matt creates original designs for t shirts, coffee mugs, iphone covers, eyeglass cases and framed watercolors. Even skateboard decks................

You have been waiting to buy one of these.....

mouse pads.....water bottles....

a little bit of everything

This is not your grandfather's tattoo shop............this is really a gallery showcasing Matt's wonderful Anderson heritage and his own talent...............fresh art with a twist.........stop by:
                                                    TWISTED ANCHOR
          6819 Washington Ave. Suite G.... Hours:  TUES - SAT.  12 pm - 9 pm.
                                      MON. APPT. ONLY.....228-215-1611...........

Hey... Have you seen the new Ocean Springs High School?

Yesterday, I got a chance to roam the halls of the brand new Ocean Springs High School scheduled to open for the 2012-2013 school year......But first, a ribbon cutting with all the important people that made the building of the school possible......

Dr. Robert Hirsch, superintendent providing the opening remarks

Ocean Springs High School ROTC providing the colors

Ocean Springs High School band members playing the fight song!

Officials preparing to cut the ribbon!!!

After the ceremony, everyone stampeded inside for refreshments...(hot outside!) and to ooh and ahh over the fresh new facility.

Thanks Nancy!!

How do they get that painting on the cake?  and it's still edible?  WOW!

Once inside the city block long building, visitors looked at the administrative offices, classrooms upstairs and downstairs, science labs, faculty break rooms, cafeteria and courtyard....see for yourself.....

Beautiful linoleum floors.....

Happy secretaries

Media Center

View of the entrance from upstairs

Science lab

view of courtyard

The Ocean Springs High School will open in August for the 2012-2013 school year........I wish I was still in high school so that I could attend this wonderful facility and I am sure the students look forward to making those happy memories that can only happen in high school...........Here's to the future!!!!