Written by Sabrina Newell This year we all know that this Mardi Gras season is going to be a little bit different than our normal fun-filled parade weekends. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t celebrate our most festive holiday with a few delicious cocktails. …
Written by Myron Griffing Tucked away on a quiet street, in an unassuming home in Spring Lake, Josh and Concetta Chevalier were running around like folks possessed! Both work full time, he as a lawyer, she as a Realtor. They had just purchased a new …
Written by Sabrina Newell Deck the halls & get into the holiday spirit with St. Nick’s Nightcap. This fun cocktail is sweet and slightly chocolatey with just a hint of peppermint and cinnamon. A dessert cocktail made with vodka, chocolate liqueur, Kahlúa, homemade cinnamon syrup, …
Your Guide To The Three Ps: Prepping, Priming, And Painting Shortcuts are great for avoiding traffic or beating video games, but not so much for painting. In fact, no matter the size of the painting project, its success really does depend on how much time …
Written by Sabrina Newell of Lou Lou Sucre Halloween is probably one of my all-time favorite holidays for cocktails. The Black Widow’s Kiss Cocktail…the “spookiest” and dare I say, “creepiest” of Halloween cocktails that happen to be frighteningly delicious. This haunted brew is made with …
Written by Sabrina Newell of Lou Lou Sucre’ Hooray for summer and days at the pool with friends. Whenever we get together with our best friends for a day of relaxing in the sun, I always try to create some kind of special concoction to …
The McGehee Home • Photography by David Smith Jeff and Janie McGehee recently constructed this stunning antebellum-inspired home in Ruston, Louisiana. The McGehee home impeccably combines current luxury with old-world charm that is difficult to encompass in modern construction. Janie has wanted an antebellum home …
For me, being cooped up has led to many “projects” around the house. Some I did well and some I did to just complete and move on. The project I choose now is in response to how I have been feeling these past few months. …
When I first heard the name Niematulai Longstratt, it was on the announcement of the competing chefs for the title of Louisiana Food Prize 2019. I thought: Who is this woman in this beautiful African head wrap, she’s a fashion designer and also a chef? …
Greetings, my fellow Quarantinies! Now that we’ve all been huddled in our homes for well over a month (though it feels like two or three), it is more important than EVER to LOVE our interior surroundings! Being cooped up for this long can be depressing …
For more fun cocktails and entertaining tips follow Sabrina on Instagram and at LouLouSucre.com This Cinco de Mayo make your top-shelf margarita over the top! This Coconut Orange Blossom Margarita is everything we deserve for a fantastic celebration. Usually, I make margaritas with silver tequila, …
Whether Uncle Eddie is finally gone or the cousins played ball in the house one too many times, you may now need to fix a few holes or cracks in the walls. Don’t worry, I can help. Although I hoped that painting over cracks and …
Written By Chef Hardette Harris, The Boss of Southern Cuisine Ingredients: 1 large cabbage 2½ – 3 lbs., select one with green outer leaves 1½ C sliced smoked sausage* 3 large smoked turkey necks* ½ med onion yellow chopped ½ green bell pepper small chopped …
Mid-January through February can seemingly drag on with its bitter wet cold winter weather and no fun in sight. After all, the holiday hustle and bustle has died down and everyone has recovered, we are all looking forward to spring and tired of being stuck …
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 …
Well my goodness gracious, it’s 2020…Sounds so futuristic, doesn’t it? But, alas, no flying cars, no personal jetpacks and we still put our pants on one leg at a time. Some things never change, but styles and trends do. It is my job to be …
In need of a refresh? Give your front door a facelift! If you believe the exterior is in need of a refresh, there’s an easy and inexpensive DIY project that really packs a punch: Give your front door a facelift! Paint your front door and …
The “Us Up North” Kitchen 300 North Allen, 71101 www.usupnorth.com 281-701-7432 Try adding this true North Louisiana favorite to your Christmas baking list this year When I make Tea Cakes, it takes me back to my childhood when our babysitter, Ms. Rosie Faye, made them. …
“People hire me to make their house beautiful. It’s not about me and my tastes, it’s about them. Each of my projects is unique to fit my client, creating their version of beauty.” …
On unicorn-like rare occasions, I have the enviable project where my clients have no real preconceived ideas or direction in which they want their home to go. When this happens, I am mentally (and sometimes physically) doing the “Snoopy dance!” One of our most recent …
