By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Mar 30th, 2019
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INSPIRED BY HIS MONROE CHILDHOOD, LEE LEDBETTER’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS CONTINUE TO COLOR OUR WORLD. ARTICLE BY LAURA W CLARK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK The northeast Louisiana backdrop of Lee Ledbetter’s childhood shaped him as much as he would eventually shape the buildings and gardens fea...
By Nathan Coker
In AskErin
Mar 30th, 2019
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by Erin Sharplin Love | [email protected] As recently as the end of last year, our family meals had little variety or inspiration. I grew tired of eating (and cooking) the same old thing week after week, so I know my family was tired of it, too. Thankfully, they didn’t complain until I menti...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Mar 30th, 2019
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Lula Restaurant-Distillery, quintessentially southern with a distinct Louisiana influence, offers an incredible experience in the shadows of gleaming copper stills along the historic streetcar line of St. Charles Avenue. ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK New Orleans, whil...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Feb 25th, 2019
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Providing the Necessary Resources and Encouragement for Our Kids article by Cindy G. Foust Happy spring to you BayouLife community on what is a cloudy, warm muggy day in February. That’s right, it’s 68 degrees with an absolute zero chance of winter precipitation. I swear, the mosquitoes will be the s...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Feb 25th, 2019
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BayouArtist VICTORIA SMITH grew up surrounded by art and artistic women. Her work is inspired by her life, and the connections she’s made with people. article by APRIL CLARK HONAKER photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Artist Victoria Smith can’t pinpoint a moment when she decided to become an artist. In...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Feb 25th, 2019
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Since 2012, Taste of India has been narrowing the space between cultures one spice at a time. Now at its new location, this restaurant is ready to bring the spice to your life. ARTICLE BY Vanelis Rivera PHOTOGRAPHS BY Andrew Bailey STYLING BY Taylor Bennett Whether you’re taking advantage of the dele...
By Nathan Coker
In AskErin
Feb 25th, 2019
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article by Erin Sharplin Love Is it just me or does spring feel like the perfect time to reset your personal clock and renew your surroundings? After all, spring ushers in fresh air, blooming plants and trees, longer days and warm sunshine. Doesn’t the anticipation of the new season make you feel a l...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Beats
Feb 25th, 2019
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NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD HAL MAYFIELD doesn’t think of himself as a young musician. In measured sentences and mindful pauses, he takes his time to explain that when it comes to music he sticks to the present moment. “I try to just think about what I want to be doing,” he says, “I try to hold myself to [&hel...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Feb 25th, 2019
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Dedicating Our Guidance and Our Time article by Dan Chason In Luke 18:16, Jesus said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not,” meaning allow the kids to come see me and don’t prevent it. I remember this every time I see my grandkids pull into my driveway. Someone once asked [...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Feb 25th, 2019
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Illuminating minds since her teaching career began in the 1980’s, LISA MILLER continues to help others shine. She is this month’s BayouIcon. Article by Laura W. ClarkPhotography by Kelly Moore Clark Lisa Frey Miller loves a stage. A petite, precocious child, Lisa began dancing at 3. By 7, she aspired...
