Second Saturday Artwalk in Old Town
January 10th , 4pm - 8pm

Second Saturday Column
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Over the past twenty years, the monthly artwalk has become one of the most popular events in the region.  Old Town stays lively all day, with many merchants and restaurants offering specials.  The pace picks up from 4 – 8pm, when gallery openings and live music keep the streets humming with activity.  

Each month, one or two Old Town businesses take the spotlight  as “Hot Spots."  Veteran Second Saturday patrons know these will be among the liveliest places to be during the event.

Story  by Lisa Monti
photographs Ellis Anderson

In most of the country, January and February have a reputation for being the grim winter months, but on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, people begin celebrating the Mardi Gras season with parades, family gatherings and great food.

Old Town Bay St. Louis will be a hub of family carnival activity throughout the season and the fun kicks off on the January 10th Second Saturday Artwalk. 

January Hot Spots

Flair

112 S. Second St.  
inside Bay Emporium    
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228.467.8383
Fun gifts. Local driftwood. Antiques/vintage. Interior accents. Rugs.

Amy Covington, owner of Flair

Amy Covington moved her shop, Flair, from Harrison County to the first floor of Bay Emporium in May and in November took over a bigger space on the second floor. The shop sells fun gifts, charming antique and vintage pieces and Mad Mats (stylish indoor-outdoor rugs).  High-Style Eclectic could be a good subtitle for the shop.

Covington calls Flair “a very happy accident” and said it started as a hobby with her love of antiques. She began combining vintage pieces with trendy ones and found the new-old combination was a hit with customers. “I was having good success and here we are a Hot Spot. It’s been a really wild and exciting ride.”

Covington said her goal is to make sure all of Flair’s merchandise falls into the “that’s so cool. Where did you get that?” category. Shoppers will find a wide range of products — gumbo spoons, Dammit Dolls (having a bad day?  Take out your frustrations guilt-free by tossing one of these colorful stuffed dolls around), vintage cookbooks, beach-inspired home decor and jewelry.

Covington graduated with a master's degree in public relations and is best known on the coast for her career in marketing and tourism.  About eighteen months ago, while reassessing "what I wanted to do with the rest of my life," she acted on a long time dream by moving to Bay St. Louis. 

"My heart is in Bay St. Louis," says Covington.  "I'm very grateful to be here.  The people here are following their bliss.  They're authentic and very inspiring."

Covington had her first taste of working in retail as a 15 year old working in a clothing store.  She never lost her affection for stylishness, as the shop's name demonstrates.  “My definition of style is originality and that’s what I wanted for my shop. To me it seemed like a natural fit.”

She moved into Bay Emporium in May 2014 and finds the space a perfect fit as well.  One of the stand-out historic buildings in Bay St. Louis, it's centrally located in Old Town and houses thirteen shops under one roof.  Covington attributes a lot of her success to being located in the Emporium, which she calls a "real shopping destination now."

Flair allows Covington to exercise her creative side too.   Some of the shops most popular items are the trees and crosses made from driftwood pieces that she and fiance Mack Hudson gather on their beach walks.

“It’s a cool thing for visitors to take home a piece of Bay St. Louis,” she said.

Flair will celebrate its Second Saturday Hot Spot status with food, entertainment, sale prices and specials.

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Anchor House

Come see us! Cold drinks, smoothies, teas, & more,or just come get framed
125 Main St. Suite C
Bay St. Louis, MS  39520          
228.219.1329

Anchor House opened May 1 doing double duty as a coffee house and custom frame shop and both are enjoying a growing popularity.

Owner Nick Graham previously worked as a trim carpenter but had to learn coffee making for his new venture. “I didn’t know anything about how to make espresso,” he admitted.

The shop’s coffee comes from Coast Roast in Long Beach. “There’s a daily brew and we also have lattes and espresso in any flavor you want. We also do smoothies and frozen coffee,” he said.

There’s also hot and cold tea in multiple flavors including traditional Southern sweet or unsweet tea, oolong and jasmine tea. All the teas are organic.

Anchor House caters mainly to customers who want their coffee-to-go but there are a few tables available.

Customers looking for framing can choose from trim samples and orders are assembled in his garage. “I make my own trim with a coastal distress look in any color you want,” he said.

On Second Saturday, Anchor House will offer a 20 percent discount and special pricing on frames - you can also get a free sample of homemade Kahlua.

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Second Saturday Happenings

Antique Maison Ulman Tearoom  - 317 Ulman Ave.  Booths for rent, good food, sales on merchandise and beautiful ambiance.

Bay Books - 131 Main Street - Philip L. Levin, MD, will be signing his latest book, On a Mission

Bay Emporium - 112 S. Second Street -  Thirteen shops under one historic roof.  Start the new year by discovering new treasures inside Bay Emporium, fashions, candles, architectural salvage and reclaimed furntiure, jewelry and artwork from local artists, gifts, and home decor.  Find all this and more under one warm and inviting roof.
Bay Emporium - 112 S. Second Street -  Thirteen shops under one historic roof.  Start the new year by discovering new treasures inside Bay Emporium, fashions, candles, architectural salvage and reclaimed furntiure, jewelry and artwork from local artists, gifts, and home decor.  Find all this and more under one warm and inviting roof.
The Bonner Collection - 108 South Beach Boulevard, Come by the shop for 2 nd sat. To enjoy refreshments and 10% off store wide , and 50% off  Holiday. Happy new year to all and many thanks for a great Christmas season. Cheers!

California Drawstrings -  216 Main Street - Storewide sale, 30% - 50% off!

George’s Girls - 108 S. Beach Blvd. Ste B, (inside the French Settlement building). Purveyors of Fine Linens.  Everything from shaving essentials and whiskey stones for men to jewelry and luxury sleep wear for women.  Quite a few items from Oprah's favorite things list! 

Gallery 220 - 220 Main Street - This month a silent auction of "Splash" bowls to benefit the Food Pantry!  A limited number of bowls are available, all hand-painted by the gallery's artists. 

This artist's co-op is home to nearly two dozen artists and is THE PLACE TO BE on any Second Saturday!  Free refreshments as well as a buffet of appetizers, courtesy the artists! 

Green Canyon Outfitters -108 S. Beach Blvd.- Come visit us upstairs at the French Settlement. You will find all of the latest activewear, ranging from Sunglasses, boots, yoga, fishing, hunting, and much more! We will be having lots of winter SALES and new spring merchandise coming in January!

Fashion Express - Down the long hall  at Maggie May’s Art Gallery (126 Main Street),   Swarovski crystal collections by Victoria Lynn and Victoria Cross in an array of stunning colors,  great for the carnival season, complimentary
gift wrap!

The French Potager - 213 Main Street - Stop by The French Potager and check out our wonderful selection of antiques, gifts, flowers, and books!

Join Maggie May's and Lulu's at 126 Main St. for a huge sale on Holiday items, display units, tables, and massive inventory reduction. Check out the big changes occurring at Maggie May's while Lulu's is preparing to expand into dinner service!

Magnolia Antiques - 200 Main Street -  Magnolia Antiques at 200 Main Street is your center for collectibles and curiosities.  We'll be serving our famous meatballs! 

The Mockingbird Cafe - 110 South Second St.
Live music by Jeff Thompson  from 6-9.  Artists Marsha Prejean, Kat Fitzpatrick, Diane Chunn, Sue Louvier and J.J. Foley.  Local brews and dinner menu with famous Mockingburgers. 

Serious Bread Bakery - 131 Main St.  Along with signature artisan breads, flatbreads and sweet things, you can also try out tomato basil soup, basil pesto, hummus, chicken salad, fiber-rich garbanzo bean salad and tabouli.  As always, we offer samples of our baked goods. 

Social Chair - 201 Main St. -It's Mardi Gras time at Social Chair.  Mermaids & Seahorses abound.  New shipments of beautiful bling for those balls have arrived. Major markdowns to make room for everything New.

Time After Time Antiques (Inside Century Hall), 112 S. Second St. 
Offering a unique array of antiques, furniture from different eras, collectibles, and home decor.  Between the hours of 4PM and 8PM we offer 20% off furniture.  Our selection changes monthly, so come see us.  We also carry the pottery line of Swan Creek Candles.


Twin Lights Creations - 136 Main Street It is the start of a new year and that means clear out the old.  Find Christmas decorations up to 50% off original retail.  New garden accessories are starting to arrive.  Come enjoy the elements of nature and take a little of the “Light” with you!