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By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Oct 28th, 2014
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Thankful for Good Friends Like Leon “Sonny” Miletello article by Dan Chason Anyone who knows Leon “Sonny” Miletello will tell stories of a man who is small of stature but bigger than life.  I call him “Uncle Sonny,” even though we are not related.  I have told him many times I...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Oct 28th, 2014
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Creating Warm Indoor Spaces When It’s Cold Outside article by P. Allen Smith I don’t know about you, but I love a rainy November Sunday. I like to light a fire and stretch out on the couch with a good book or spend time in the kitchen cooking up comfort foods. Warm, dry and snug; […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Oct 28th, 2014
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Make a List and Check it Twice article by Cindy G. Foust I have three words to start this month’s column…time.slow.down. It seems like I just put my Christmas decorations in the attic and here I am, about to start dragging them out again. Unbelievable. But, time does march on, whether we want i...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Oct 28th, 2014
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by Erin Sharplin Love Does the mere mention of the word “organizing” make your heart race and cause you stress?  The organizational process can be extremely intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be!  Often it takes simplifying a daunting task to complete it, and what is simpler than your ABC’s? To beg...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Oct 28th, 2014
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by Margaret Atwood | review by Casey Matthews Writer Margaret Atwood is probably best known for her dystopian novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, and she was also recently in the news for being chosen to write the first selection for the Future Library Project, a collection of stories that will be published ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Sep 29th, 2014
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TISH MILLER Tish Miller’s merchandising background comes through in her efforts to create classic spaces for her clients. She’s all about fulfilling needs within the constraints of the space–and the budget. A self-taught interior decorator, Tish strives toward a classic modern aesth...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Sep 29th, 2014
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Strauss Theatre Center Kicks Off 2014-15 Season With “9 to 5” Musical Director Gayle Frick is busy completing props and fluffing sets before the first run through of the new musical, 9 to 5, being presented at the Strauss Theatre Center beginning September 26 and running through October 4. She is nim...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Sep 29th, 2014
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article by Maré Brennan | photos by Martin G Meyers There are few homes that bring together a singular vision so succinctly than the Ruston home of Rusty and Marvin Green, who pared their existence down to the necessities and amenities they love without sparing a single design detail. Perched on a sl...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Sep 29th, 2014
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FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS BY NICK McKINNEY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN G MEYERS Nick McKinney, one of Monroe’s resident floral gurus and an arbiter of chic, impeccably-styled interiors, works his floral magic and creates six different floral “looks” that BayouLife readers can recreate with ju...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Sep 29th, 2014
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article by Erin Sharplin Love Much of a family’s time is spent in the kitchen.  It’s often called the “heart of the home,” and if it’s organized properly, it is the perfect place for family and friends to gather and socialize. When your kitchen is streamlined and organized, it is easier to keep clean...