By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Artist
Nov 30th, 2017
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Article by April Clark Honaker & Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Emery Thibodeaux has spent the last few years placing art in the public eye, from her joint project with One Mile of Love to Postcard Murals in West Monroe and Monroe, Emery is helping cultivate an appreciation of art in our...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Home
Oct 30th, 2017
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Article by Maré Brennan and Photography by Martin G Meyers The craftsman-style bungalow of Caroline Youngblood features beautifully displayed artwork throughout, family heirlooms and textiles not only inspire her art, but also her home. Nestled on K Street in Monroe’s historic Garden District, the ho...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Artist
Oct 30th, 2017
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Article by April Clark Honaker and Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Over the past year, Courtney Wentzel has found herself inspired by children’s portraits with an artistic eye, Wentzel’s gouge has carved countless images of local families. When Courtney Wetzel posted portraits sh...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Eats
Oct 30th, 2017
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Article by Vanelis Rivera and photography by Martin G Meyers For twenty-one years, this Cajun-inspired restaurant has served “the flavor of Louisiana” to the Ruston community and beyond. Minutes away from exit 86, Log Cabin Grill and Market–a Ruston staple–is ready to appease any grill-l...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Icon
Oct 30th, 2017
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Article by Michael Devault, photography by Brad Arender A life-long commitment to service, a supportive family and an infectious enthusiasm for her community have helped take this president of the United Way to New Heights. For more than three decades of devoted community service, Janet Durden...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Kidz
Oct 30th, 2017
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Setting a Good Example for Our Kids Article by Cindy G. Foust Happy Fall, Y’all…I saw that on a t-shirt or somewhere, and I’ve been dying to say it in my column, like I’m the Paula Deen of BayouLife or something. Well, I wouldn’t say Paula Deen, I think I would compare me more to […]...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Outdoors
Oct 30th, 2017
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Article by Dan Chason, Photography by Brad Arender Terry Denmon and his team at MOJO Outdoors have taken hunting to a new level. Denmon’s love of the outdoors and commitment to community drives his passion. If you have ever spent a cold still morning in a pit blind or leaning against a cypress tree i...
By Katie Sloan
In AskErin
Oct 30th, 2017
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What Does it Mean for Your Organizing Habits? by Erin Sharplin Love Right or left? Do you know which side of your brain is dominant? Do you even realize that the answer to this question could have a profound effect on the way you organize your home? As a professional organizer, I don’t approach a...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Home
Sep 25th, 2017
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Photography by Martin G Meyers, Story by Maré Brennan, Architechture by Cassidy Keim, Interior Design by Julie Mays Durrett Law & Title undertakes historic building renovation in Ruston. Back in the summer of 2015, attorneys and brothers Andy and BJay Durrett saw the raw potential and envisioned ...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Home
Sep 25th, 2017
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Article by Maré Brennan, Photography by Martin Meyers, Contractor Chuck Burkett, Interior Design Carmen Hill-Eberts The home of Alpa and Dr. Jeet Patel honors their Indian culture both architecturally and artistically. When the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to honor his wife in 1632, ...
