By Nathan Coker
In Blog
Feb 28th, 2025
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Styled by KATE ASHLEYPhotograph by KELLY MOORE CLARK Searching for the perfect nail polish colors this spring? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite shades to inspire your next manicure! SPRING SHADES:Essie Blooming FriendshipsOPI We Canyon Do Better E...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Feb 28th, 2025
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article by STARLA GATSONphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK BayouArtist Pat Howard didn’t pick up a paintbrush until she moved to the Bayou State. After a hiatus, Howard has returned to the canvas. Though many of her art industry peers recall childhood d...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Feb 28th, 2025
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review by Meredith McKinnie “Good marriages are never as interesting as bad affairs.” It’s rare that I indulge books that I know my mother-in-law will love, but Ann Patchett’s new feel-good novel is definitely one of them. It’s technically a pandemic n...
By Nathan Coker
In Historical Impressions
Feb 28th, 2025
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by Guy Miller, Vice Chair Emeritus, Chennault Aviation and Military Museum I have a history question for you. Who is Mae Jemison? Everyone should know this name; especially if you were born in the mid-1980s or earlier. But in case you don’t know or r...
By Nathan Coker
In Fishing with Kenny
Feb 28th, 2025
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article by KENNY COVINGTON When I was told the March issue of BayouLife Magazine would center around a “Women’s Empowerment” theme, I immediately started thinking about who an interesting fisherperson would be to interview and write about in line with...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 28th, 2025
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Styled by VEE’S FLOWERSPhotograph by KELLY MOORE CLARK Vee’s Flowers designed a beautiful floral arrangement featuring hydrangeas, peonies, deep purple roses, quince, fringe tulips, hypericum berries, and kale—a perfect centerpiece for any spring gathe...
By Nathan Coker
In Blog
Feb 28th, 2025
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Styled by KATE ASHLEYPhotograph by KELLY MOORE CLARK As winter fades and spring approaches, it’s the perfect time to refresh your indoor plants and give your space a seasonal uplift. Gradually increasing their exposure to natural light, refreshing the ...
By Nathan Coker
In Tennis Life
Feb 28th, 2025
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article by Phil Trahan The highlight of NELA Tennis each February is the Bolton Cup, named for Charlotte Bolton, matriarch of Monroe’s first family of tennis. The 2025 installment featured 153 competitors from 17 high schools throughout the region. Con...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 28th, 2025
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Styled by KATE ASHLEYPhotograph by KELLY MOORE CLARK Looking for an inspired dish for St. Patrick’s Day? This garlicky spinach and potato soup’s savory flavors are a perfect way to enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients. WHAT YOU’LL NEED:3.5 tablespoons but...
By Nathan Coker
In Featured Slider
Feb 28th, 2025
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ARTICLES BY MEREDITH MCKINNIEAND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Helaina Desentz Helaina Desentz describes herself as Cajun and Creole. Raised on the West Bank of New Orleans, Helaina and her family moved to New Iberia, Louisiana, post-Katrina. Though...
