Presented by Lola Magazine There are many ways to welcome the holiday season—but if you know, you know: the holidays begin with Tinsel– a chauffeured shopping experience on Line Avenue in Shreveport. For one magical evening, the doors of your favorite local boutiques, specialty shops, …
Sister Friend: It’s the Most Wonderful time of the year! (Right?!?)
Can you hear the holiday jingle in your head too? Can you also hear the record scratch when reality sinks in? Y’all, I’m gonna be so real with you right now—I’m tired. Even as I write this, weeks ahead of the holiday hustle and bustle, …
Hotel Monroe’s Holiday High Tea: A New Tradition to Savor
Written by Lola Magazine | Photography by Hannah Finley If you’re looking to add a touch of sparkle, sophistication, and heartfelt southern charm to your holiday season, make plans to visit The Hotel Monroe, a Hilton Boutique Property owned by Christie and Michael Echols. Nestled …
The Balanced Host with Jessica Comegys
Holiday Hosting with Grace, Ease & Joy It feels good to be back at the table. For years, I shared recipes and reflections on gathering — always through the lens of a chef and hostess, standing behind a counter, apron tied, candles lit before guests …
Home for the Holidays
By Sarah Overall, Director of Minden Main Street & Economic Development | Owner, Sarah Overall Events I was raised in a Southern home where entertaining wasn’t reserved for special occasions—it was simply a way of life. My mother had a gift for bringing beauty and …
An Heirloom Christmas: Breathing New Life into the Jewelry We Love
Featuring Balentine & Co. Jewelers | Written by Ellyn T. McKinney There is a quiet kind of magic inside Balentine & Co. Jewelers. The kind that doesn’t sparkle in a display case—but in the way people talk to one another. Soft laughter, familiar greetings, and …
Gratitude: A Season of Thanks and Giving
By Sarah McKinney I have a confession to make: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There’s just something about the season of giving thanks that resonates so deeply with me. It’s not just a season or a holiday—it’s a state of mind and a heart posture …
The Birth of Christ: A Timeless Story of Promise and Hope
Shared by Willow Point Baptist Church Emmanuel. God with us. Then, now, and always. Long before the manger, the star, or the shepherds’ song, the birth of Christ was spoken into history. The prophet Isaiah, writing nearly seven centuries before Jesus was born, declared, “Behold, …
Have Yourself A Small Town Christmas in Webster Parish
By Lola Magazine | Photography courtesy of Webster Parish CVC Across Webster Parish, the holiday season is woven together by a simple truth: Christmas is supposed to feel joyful, genuine, and close to home. The streets sparkle with twinkling lights, carols drift through the air, …
The Face Effect of GLP-1 Weight Loss
By Dr. Pennington and Dr. Souyoul In recent years, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® have transformed weight-loss journeys. These treatments can be life-changing for overall health, but their success can also bring surprising cosmetic changes—especially to the face. Recent studies show that patients …
Lola’s Favorite Things
Last year, we set up a retail pop-up shop under the name of our first business together, Mother Daughter Collective. We filled our storefront with a selection of our favorite things — candles, holiday drinks and dip mixes, and so much more. What we thought …
Comfort & Joy: Finding Calm in the Holiday Hustle
Written by Ragan Aple, LPC The holidays are often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” yet many families quietly admit they feel stretched thin, a little anxious, and unsure how to make everything merry and bright without burning out. If that sounds familiar, …
Winter Wedding Issue
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Main to Main Trade Days: A Pickers’ Paradise Across Webster Parish
50 Miles • 3 Days • Endless Finds Each November, the quiet highways and charming Main Streets of Webster Parish come alive with the sights and sounds of Main to Main Trade Days—a 50-mile, three-day treasure hunt that stretches from Sibley to Springhill. For more …
Sandy + Rizzo: How Friendship and Playdates Turned Into an Earring Empire
By Lola Magazine When two hard-working moms from Shreveport, Louisiana, found themselves quarantined during COVID with four little girls bouncing on beds and dancing with wooden spoons, they had no idea they were about to launch a jewelry brand that would spread across the United …
Must Attend Events
Natchitoches Witch Way to Main Street – Oct 25 Jingle & Mingle – Nov 11 Natchitoches Christmas Festival – Nov 22 – Jan 6 Shreveport Pumpkin Shine on Line – Oct 21 State Fair of Louisiana – Oct 30 – Nov 16 Wine Dine Equine – NOV 1 Taste Benefiting …
God Bless the GIRLS!
Recently, I’ve been reminded how important and precious female friendships are. Admittedly, I’ve struggled with this in the past, choosing to nurture a very small circle of confidants rather than a gaggle of girlfriends. I’m not entirely sure why that is—it’s just how I’ve always …
Lola Monthly Newsletters 2026
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