As 2020 began, we were hopeful for a new start in a new year and decade. Many of us had goals and aspirations for the next twelve months. Special vacations were planned. Personal and professional ambitions were set. We were leaping into this year with …
Revival is defined as an instance of something becoming popular, active, or important again. As we begin a new year, we make promises to revive ourselves from the year that has passed. Many times, we resolve to restore our lives mentally, physically and emotionally. We …
For many years, Monroe was an entertainment hub for Northeast Louisiana. Back in the ‘60s and ‘70s, artists like Ray Charles, Sonny and Cher, Elvis and many others made Monroe a stop on their touring schedules. As the years went by, other artists like Prince, …
They say big things come in small packages, but that is not altogether true. Often very wonderful things come in big packages. The elephant is the largest living land mammal. Like its body weight, this creature has tons of meaningful insight to share with us. …
Writer Robert Harling wrote “Steel Magnolias” as a way of coping with the passing of his sister, Susan Harling Robinson, who died at age 33 in 1985 from complications related to Type-1 diabetes. This comedy-drama is about the bonding of a group of Southern women …
Today, ladies are constantly on the go, and their attention spans are limited. They want the ease of flipping through Instagram or Facebook for inspiration from their favorite lifestyle bloggers. With a few clicks of the touch screen, the desired look is delivered to the …
From the moment you meet Holli Conway, you are comforted by her presence. She illuminates a room with her infectious persona, and she has a passion for life on and off stage. Holli’ was born from the union of Hollis and Charlotte Bergeron Conway on …
Nestled in the heart of downtown Alexandria is a relevant structure in the architectural and historic landscape of Louisiana. The Hotel Bentley is that gem. As you look around, you can imagine the vast amount of history that has taken place within the 110 years …
Singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, author, educator, actress, leader, minister and friend. What does a lady from Bastrop, Louisiana, do to let the world know she is alive? Especially when this young lady had a famous brother and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, William …
“In order to restore a historic gem, you must go back to the beginning.” The great building of Castle Hall is located at 125 St. John Street in downtown Monroe. Built in 1892, it was first used as Stonewall Lodge No. 8 of the Knights …
A legacy of generosity, strength and passion. What makes Ainsley Anderson Herlevic a Lola Lady? It’s her charisma, uniqueness, wit and talent. She exemplifies each of these with humility and grace. Ainsley was born on November 22, 1988, from the union of her parents, Mark …
When walking through the French Quarter of New Orleans, one cannot help but notice the French and Spanish influence in the architecture that sets the city apart as the most European-influenced in the United States. Behind each structure is a great story that goes beyond …
Jane Smith Green personifies the joys of being a modern-day grandmother. If Green Acres was the place to be, you might find such a parallel world in the community of Antioch on the outskirts of Farmerville in Union Parish. Jayne Smith Green is one of those …
When walking through the French Quarter of New Orleans, one cannot help but notice the French and Spanish influence in the architecture that sets the city apart as the most European-influenced in the United States. Behind each structure is a great story that goes beyond …
“Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”- Norman Vincent Peale. In my 28 years of holiday designing for homes, I have a genuine enthusiasm each late November waving a wand over the home of Dan …
Autumn, or fall as many of us reference it, is the third season of the year. From September to November, crops and fruits are gathered and leaves fall in the northern hemisphere. Southern ladies boast of the decadent harvest of their labor from their well-tended …
