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60 | January 2026
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Face of Fantasy
SUZANNE STAFFORD
Suzanne Stafford is the owner of Treasures Market— Gulfport’s year-round boutique for upcycled formals, costumes, and holiday collections—and the founder of the Faery Court Ball, a beloved fantasy event supporting local causes. A designer, curator, and community builder, she blends eco-conscious fashion with storytelling and celebration, creating spaces where creativity and wonder feel accessible to all.
For Stafford, her passion lies in witnessing transformation. “I love watching people transform the moment they step into something that feels true to their spirit,” she explains. “Fashion, when paired with story and intention, becomes
a kind of magic.” That philosophy fuels everything from her couture upcycling to the immersive environments she designs for her events.
“As a culture, we’re overwhelmed and undernourished,” says Stafford. “We’re taught to be efficient but not enchanted, productive but not present. We treat fantasy like a frivolous escape instead of what it truly is: a remembering—aremembering of joy, of sovereignty, of beauty that’s not just admired but inhabited.”
Her community involvement is equally intentional. The Faery Court Ball raises funds for nonprofits supporting children, animals, and the arts, while Treasures Market offers sustainable fashion and consigning opportunities to keep garments circulating locally.
“The Faery Court Ball and Treasures Market aren’t just for the outwardly bold or theatrically inclined—they’re for the shy soul who’s never worn something they truly loved. They’re for the woman rediscovering her beauty after decades of caretaking. They’re for the father dancing with his flower-crowned daughter. These spaces are for anyone who’s ever longed to be fully seen—and maybe, for the first time, celebrated.
At the heart of it all, Stafford created the Faery Court Ball and Treasures Market to remind us all who we really are beneath the errands and expectations—so we could remember how it feels to be luminous, worthy, connected, and alive.
Treasures Market
15053 Dedeaux Rd., Gulfport
228.280.3461 | www.treasures-market.com
Faery Court Ball
www.faery-ball.com | suzanne@faery-ball.com