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Sep 19th, 2016
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article by Meredith McKinnie Have you noticed any colorful creations outside lately, particularly painted rocks? Apparently they’re being painted and placed all over Ouachita Parish for unsuspecting finders or rock hunt enthusiasts. What began in Jena, Louisiana, in LaSalle Parish has been brought to...
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Aug 29th, 2016
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written by Meredith McKinnie | photography by Martin G Meyers Kita K. Wright A native of Monroe, Louisiana, Kita Wright’s style can be summed up in one word, comfort. A graduate of Carroll High School and The Art Institute of Dallas where he focused on video production, Kita started his busine...
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Aug 29th, 2016
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Dee Keller is a down-to-earth mother of four, a successful shoe designer based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a breast cancer survivor. by Lisa Tramontana DEE KELLER IS EXHAUSTED BUT EXCITED. She has just returned home from a fashion market in New York City, where she spent the last few days connectin...
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Aug 29th, 2016
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article by Maré Brennan | photography by Martin G Meyers The stories behind collectible objects, such as antique buttons, drive Lisa Harp to create lasting pieces of Harp Strings jewelry that celebrate each button’s uniqueness. Lisa and her husband of thirty-one years, James, have recently returned t...
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Aug 29th, 2016
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article by Meredith McKinnie Having been raised in the fashion world, Kemper LaRae Baugh is no stranger to style. Her stepmom, Kelly Block, opened K Sera when Kemper was only thirteen, and since then Kemper has been involved in photo shoots, fashion shows, styled for Homecoming Court and has essentia...
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Aug 29th, 2016
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article by PAUL LIPE I REMEMBER the first time my soccer-playing granddaughter kicked the ball into the goal – she was elated, and we who were watching were happy, too. But our delight was tempered a little by the fact that Mary Hastings had kicked the ball into the goal her team was defending! Non...
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Aug 1st, 2016
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The Kennedy rice market has gone beyond the bulk domestic brand to expand into a health-conscious, organic product called Kenchaux Rice. With the Kennedy women at the helm, this product is expanding beyond Louisiana state lines. article by Brenda Tarver | photography by Brad Arender The year was 19...
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Aug 1st, 2016
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article by Meredith McKinnie | photos by Martin G Meyers Nestled in West Monroe, Steve Norris is carrying on his family’s business centered on syrup. Norris Syrup is “high quality, and no cut corners with the exception of automation.” The mill produces an “old-fashioned, thick product, the kind of ...
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Aug 1st, 2016
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article by Meredith McKinnie | photos by Martin G Meyers Tri B. Haven honey is a product created out of respect for the land, an appreciation of the bee community, and a love of local fare. Jada Banks’ fascination with bees began as a child. Her dad, Joe Banks, instilled in her a love [&hell...
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Aug 1st, 2016
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Looking for the Best Pizza in town. BayouLife asked our favorite restauranteurs to cook their tastiest piece of pie. So, the next time you’re craving a mouth-watering slice of heaven, look to these local eateries. photograph by Martin G Meyers 1) MAMA DELUCA’S Stop in Mama DeLuca’s and try the “Butch...
