By Nathan Coker
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Nov 11th, 2020
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For those in Northeast Louisiana, the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo provides a beautiful and cherished escape into the wilds of Borneo, the depths of a darkened cavern, and a view of the African plains. Already the favorite destination for travelers in the region, the LPG&Z seeks to entice e...
By Nathan Coker
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Nov 9th, 2020
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Intimate gatherings for Thanksgiving meals are what’s on the menu this holiday season. Taylor Bennett created a beautiful tablescape by combining dried palm leaves milo, corn husks, and pampas grass in antique brass containers. The table was set with glassware from The Muffin Tin in Monroe, and apple...
By Nathan Coker
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Nov 9th, 2020
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Inspired by a childhood classic, we took cues from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to create this magical feast for our favorite kiddos. Photography by KELLY MOORE CLARKStyled by TAYLOR BENNETT We love the idea of hosting a special treat for your kids after Thanksgiving dinner is over. Let your kids co...
By Nathan Coker
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Nov 9th, 2020
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Autumn weather calls for bourbon and this craft cocktail combines some of the season’s best ingredients. Image by KELLY MOORE CLARK. Drink provided by WASHINGTON WINE & SPIRITS WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Old Fashioned 2 ounces Blanton’s bourbon 1 ounce lemon juice 1 dash orange bitters 1 ounce chai tea sy...
By Nathan Coker
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Nov 9th, 2020
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These fall-inspired terrariums combine natural elements in a soothing autumn palette. IMAGE BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Taylor Bennett created this fall terrarium using natural elements collected throughout the year. By combining natural colored stones, sand, shelf mushrooms, petite pine cones, dried lavend...
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...
