By Nathan Coker
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Oct 5th, 2020
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A cookie might crumble, but its crumbs never go to waste. At least, that’s what Joia Clark Crowe believes, anyway. “You can use those crumbles for so much other stuff, just like God uses broken people,” she declares confidently. Hers is a story of beauty from brokenness, conquest from crumbling. But,...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 5th, 2020
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Gather you goblins and ghosts for a perfect Halloween platter. Grab the season’s most spooktacular treats for a snack tray sure to scare up every spooky guest. Taylor Bennett created this spooktacular display by combining some of our favorite Halloween treats. From candy corn to licorice, ghost-shape...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 5th, 2020
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Add some spice…pumpkin, that is, to your life by painting your ghastly gourds in hot hues. IMAGE BY KELLY MOORE CLARK HOW TO PAINT YOUR PUMPKINS: Tape off stems with painter’s tape. Spray with matte spray paint. Paint one coat (slowly and make sure there are no runs). Once dry, paint a second coat. L...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 5th, 2020
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Velvetty-smooth, this creamy pumpkin soup is the perfect dish for cooler temps. IMAGE BY KELLY MOORE CLARK INGREDIENTS: 1 pumpkin, halved, seeded and quartered 2 red bell peppers, quartered 1 Granny Smith apple, quartered 4 thyme sprigs 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly gro...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 5th, 2020
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It’s fall and that means fresh, crisp apples are in season. From mouth-watering Granny Smith apples to the classic Red Delicious apples, this guide is perfect for the apple aficionado. IMAGE BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Golden Delicious apples are firm and very sweet; Honeycrisp are slightly tart and aromati...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 5th, 2020
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Add a little Halloween magic with these crafty cocktails that are sure to cast a spell on your adult party guests. From Spooky Sangria to the Ghostly Greek, these drinks are scary-good. IMAGE BY KELLY MOORE CLARK HALLOWRITA from La Catrina Ingredients: 2 ounces tequila 1 ounce triple sec 2 ounces of ...
By Nathan Coker
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Sep 8th, 2020
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Our family is for all the misfits. The people who were born different. The ones who stand out from the crowd and see things differently. While some may see them as weirdos, we see something beautiful. Embrace what makes you unique, because life is too short to be “normal.” – Birch Family ARTICL...
By Nathan Coker
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Sep 8th, 2020
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WORDS BY Starla GatsonPORTRAITS BY Kelly Moore ClarkLIFESTYLE IMAGES COURTESY OF Preppy Poindexter A young Lincoln Powell, Jr. looked at himself in the mirror, eyeing his Girbaud jeans with the orange straps and matching sweater vest. He was only headed to his high school’s homecoming game, but he wa...
By Nathan Coker
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Sep 8th, 2020
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Family-run and family-inspired, Garden Baby is the very image of familiar and welcoming. The organic children’s clothing store is located in historic downtown Ruston, and it fits right in with the comfortable downtown feel. You walk in to soft music and savory scents, to bright natural light and cool...
By Nathan Coker
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Sep 8th, 2020
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THIS YEAR’S GROUP OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IS HELPING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK The Monroe Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals and BayouLife Magazine are pleased to announce the nominations for the 2020 Top 20 Twenty Under 4...
