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By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Jan 26th, 2014
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Garden Vieux The Home of Susan and Brian Crawford article by Maré Brennan | photography by Joli Livaudais From behind a stucco and brick capped wall and through a wrought iron gate with a distinctly New Orleans feel, a fountain gurgles and beckons visitors to slip into the French Quarter-inspired cou...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Jan 26th, 2014
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Resolutions For Kids A New Year’s Resolution for You and Your Children by Cindy G. Foust HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE BAYOULIFE nation, as I sit recovering from the back injury I received from my Thanksgiving Day shopping expedition. Of course, I jest, but I don’t know what shopping spirit took over m...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Jan 26th, 2014
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by Kenny Covington Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to do some maintenance to our fishing equipment to prepare for the upcoming days on the water. What I want to discuss in this month’s article are some things we can do to help ensure not just productive days on the water but some time [&hel...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Jan 26th, 2014
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BayouPages: A Prayer Journal by Flannery O’Connor | Review by Casey Matthews Flannery O’Connor is one of the greatest writers the South ever produced. O’Connor wrote two novels and a myriad of book reviews and commentaries; however, she is best known for her short stories. Recently, O’Connor’s ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Profile
Jan 26th, 2014
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Hatton’s Meats by Trent Livingston If you take Exit 132 off of Interstate 20 and head south for about 30 miles towards the community of Liddieville, you will find the father-son team of Ronnie and Joel Hatton carrying on the family tradition of meat processing. Hatton’s Meats was rebuilt in ear...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jan 26th, 2014
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Authentic and Appetizing Restaurant Sage’s Renewed Spirit article by Mary Napoli | photography by Joli Livaudais Monroe’s Restaurant Sage has been a local favorite since its inception seven years ago.  Known for comfortable, yet sophisticated dining, Sage has consistently provided elegant...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Jan 26th, 2014
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The Home of Paula and Johnnye Ford article by Maré Brennan | photographs by Joli Livaudais A home built around their intrinsic love of family is exactly what Paula and Johnnye Ford have achieved in West Monroe’s idyllic Indian Lakes. And when it comes time to celebrate the Christmas season, no other ...
By Cassie Livingston
In Features
Jan 23rd, 2014
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  Fresh-cut Greenery Welcomes Friends and Family Home for the Holiday by P. Allen Smith IF I COULD ONLY DECORATE ONE AREA OF MY HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS IT WOULD BE THE FRONT DOOR. For me a door decked out for Christmas speaks to the spirit of the season even more than a Christmas tree.  A door dre...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jan 2nd, 2014
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A Look Inside Keith Carroll’s Creative Décor article by Mary Napoli | photograph by Martin G. Meyers Keith Carroll is home, but he can’t stay.  In only a few days, he will trade the bayou for the big city and return to his life in Manhattan.  Several years ago, the Wisner native embarked on a [...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jan 1st, 2014
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Photography by Joli Livaudais | Article by Mary Napoli It all began with a Renoir print that her parents hung in her childhood bedroom in Houston, Texas. As a little girl, she would gaze at the vibrant colors and dramatic brush strokes of the impressionistic artwork and daydream.  There was something...