by Amber Helsel On Robinson Street in west Jackson, an Ethiopian flag and a U.S. flag on a yellow house waft in a breeze. Inside, the house is filled with artifacts from different countries, including an ornately painted fan from Japan and a brown vase with a raised design of a church from Croatia.
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by Amber Helsel Duling School experienced a resurgence around 15 years ago. These days, it is home to local businesses such as SMoak Salon, restaurants such as Babalu Tapas & Tacos and Saltine. But not only is it a hub for local businesses; it also became a hub for entrepreneurs when Christopher Lomax opened Mantle. in April 2016.
by Amber Helsel The outside of the Mississippi State University School of Architecture on Capitol Street is deceptive. The building's white facade blends in with the other storefronts, so if you aren't looking carefully, you may miss it.
by Amber Helsel Artist Rob Cooper sits at a light table painting a piece of blue glass. The wall behind him is covered in glass art pieces and other art, along with a stereo and CDs, cubes filled with glass sheets and supplies for glass painting.
by Amber Helsel When you walk into A Plus Signs and Creative, which is in a warehouse off Northview Drive, chances are shop mascot Willie Nelson will rush up to great you. He's a fluffy double doodle-breed dog that has his own decal on the fabrication workshop's door.
by Amber Helsel Patty Patterson says the place where her studio is located is a business incubator; the other vendors and tenants just don't know it.
by Amber Helsel High up in One Eastover Center, the elevator opens up into a reception floor accented with red walls, steel architecture and winding staircases.
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