Lola Magazine has had the honor of bringing you the stories of countless inspirational women and families over the past six years. Here are just a few updates on some of our most heartfelt stories and inspiring women. It has been a challenging couple of …
Written by Bevin Hicks Photography by Victoria Arnold There are many things in life that bring joy, but music is one that transcends all ages, races and demographics. Music is one universal element which brings joy to the entire human race. The world has endured …
My favorite part of this epic year 2020 has been watching the resilience of human nature unfold in so many amazing ways. Our children are displaying resilience of a “new normal” we never expected them to endure. Small business owners have continued to roll up …
Boy, has 2020 been a constant reminder of this simple fact. What a whirlwind the past four months have been. I feel as if God wanted our attention, and therefore He got it! Lately, I have spent a lot of time learning more about “the …
Can you imagine if someone would have told you in January, “By March 15th your kids will be out of school for the rest of the year? You will be quarantined in your house for two months. Every event will be canceled, and you will …
During my senior year of high school, we were asked where we saw ourselves in 20 years. As embarrassing as this is to admit, I wrote, “I will be married to a hot, rich guy and will work at Vogue.” Although I think my husband …
Does anyone else feel like the ‘90s were ten years ago? I watched my son walk to the car this morning with his Spiderman lunchbox and teared up. I’m not sure if it was the fact I have given into tacky Spiderman lunchboxes or that …
My collection of notes and letters is quite impressive. I have saved every note, letter, or card that I have ever received. Once every blue moon I read through my giant box of treasured letters. Each time I read through them I laugh, cry and …
A few years ago, the cover of City Life Magazine caught my eye. It was of Myron Griffing’s now widely known “Green Room.” His eclectic design work had been featured many times before. I was always intrigued, but this exquisite room, with bold prints and …
Driving through pouring rain in Baton Rouge traffic, I white-knuckled my way to meet my dear friend from high school for dinner. Trying to be timely, I arrived five minutes late and scurried inside the fancy little restaurant. I told the hostess that I was …
If you are ever looking for a great steak, you can find one at Beau Vine’s Steakhouse in Ruston. If you are lucky enough to be friends with owner, Rob Owens, he will make you feel like part of the family by sending an order …
TWO vacations down and it is only July! That’s right, two vacations in one summer! I still can’t believe that I took that much time off. The past two years have been so jammed packed with other obligations for my family and me, vacations have …
BY BEVIN HICKS At the beginning of each year I take a little time to reflect on what I have learned, how I have grown, my wins and my losses… and what I can do in the New Year to be better for myself and …
Is it really the holiday season already? They say the older you get, the faster the years go by. That is no joke! It is my favorite time of year for so many reasons. I love all that the holidays bring – even the chaos …
She has an undeniable sparkle in her eye; a youthful sparkle, although her youth has passed there have been many circumstances that would have dimmed that light in anyone but Nana. Marian Muse, fondly known as Nana, was born in Virginia in 1933. She moved …
One of my greatest hopes as a parent is for my children’s friends to think of our house as their home away from home. I hope to always have a pantry full of snacks and a slew of kids that know they are always welcome. …
