By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Aug 25th, 2014
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Janet Haedicke – Progressive Thinker, Professor, Beauty, Trend-Setter – September’s BayouIcon article by Michael DeVault | photographed by Brad Arender Picture this in your mind. It’s nine a.m. on a Friday morning, and you are sitting in a college classroom. The topic of today’s dis...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 25th, 2014
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article by Michael DeVault | photography by Joli Livaudais Times are changing for the restaurant scene in Monroe, with a number of new and exciting dining opportunities on the horizon. BayouLife visited with the proprietors of five of the more than dozen new restaurants, bars and eateries whose openi...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 24th, 2014
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A Profile of Twelve Restaurants with Staying Power photography by Joli Livaudais Restaurants can be a fickle business, where new players take the place of old standards every day. In boom times, new restaurants pop up like mushrooms on a moist Spring night. In lean times, they vanish almost without w...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jul 24th, 2014
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Thurman Dickey – the king of cakes in North Louisiana – is known for his monumental creations and contributions to our community. by Ann Bloxom Smith photographs by Brad Arender Layer upon layer of luscious white cake with cream cheese filling—Thurman Dickey’s favorite—brings to mind the delicate bea...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Jul 24th, 2014
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From Mad Men to Brigitte Bardot, these garments are perfect for Summer to Fall transition. Photographed by Joli Livaudais at the beautiful home of Jean Mintz. Hair and makeup by Meka Bennett. Models: Ellie Jackson and Rheagan Sutton. Special thanks to Susie Husted and Jean Mintz....
By Nathan Coker
In Featured Slider
Jun 26th, 2014
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A Gathering of Friends and Recipes article by Michael DeVault | photos by Joli Livaudais White linens on the table waft in a cool breeze. Ice tinkles as it melts in glasses. It’s Summer in Louisiana, and that means it’s time for a garden party. Garden parties are a time-honored southern t...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Jun 26th, 2014
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Colored gemstones are this season’s biggest jewelry trend. From beautiful opals to exquisite topaz, these pieces are bold, barrier-breaking jewels that define Summer’s essence. Photography by Joli Livaudais Hair and makeup by Meka Bennett and model Dominique Jones. Thanks to Dominique Jones, two-time...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jun 26th, 2014
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Steakhouse Dining in Ruston article by Michael DeVault | photos by Joli Livaudais When Rob Owens, Chris Harsch and Alex Eddy graduated from Louisiana State University, the three college friends went their separate ways. Yet the trio had formed close bonds during their college years as they worked in ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jun 26th, 2014
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A Portrait of Joli Livaudais article by Michael DeVault | photo by Jenny Ellerbe The first impression of Joli Livaudais is calm. She approaches people with the same measured ease with which she approaches a camera on a tripod. Even in a hurry–and as a professional photographer who’s done ...
By Nathan Coker
In Featured Slider
May 21st, 2014
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Governor’sCigar and Pipe article by Mary Napoli | photos by Joli Livaudais The most congenial cigar smoker and tobacco connoisseur in town is Friday Ellis, proprietor of Governors Cigar and Pipe. The establishment, located at the corner of Oliver Road and Forsythe, has a modern feel with old s...
